Prof. George Otieno Raburu
- Announcement Date: January 2, 2024
- Burial Location: Nyabondo, Nyakach Sub-County, Kisumu County.
- Funeral Date: February 10, 2024
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It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Prof. George Otieno Raburu on 9th January 2024. George was until his death a professor of Computer Security and Forensics at Jaramogi Oginga University of Science and Technology. He was formerly a professor at Great Lakes University Kisumu, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia and Burahini University, Oman. Prof Raburu, the 4th born child of Mama Serfina Raburu and the late Paul Raburu was born on 12th June 1958 in Nyakach Sub-County,Kisumu County.
He was the beloved husband to Prof. Pamela Raburu of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University. Father to Nicole Raburu Myers of NHS, UK and Joe Raburu of Rural Focus, Nanyuki.
Grandfather to Sophia, Sarah and Adam. Father-in -law to Nchika Myers (UK). Brother to the late Jack,the late John and the late Joseph, Philip, Dennis, Anne, Antonine & Emmy Raburu (Ongalo Secondary school). Son in-law to the late Richard Orero and Mama Turfosa Orero.
Brother-in-law to Agatha, Linnet, Margaret, Pamela Philip, and Pamela Denis,Tiberius Ouma (Ringa), Marks Ochieng, Dr. George Opot (Maseno Univ), Hon. Peter Orero (MP, Kibra), Dr. Orero (JOOUST-USAID), Jane, George, Shadrack (US), Denis (UK), Joshua (Chief Officer, Homabay County) Rodgers (UK), Monique (KRCS), Winnie, Christine, Late Charles Owuor, Nicholas Odhiambo (City Hall). Nephew to the late Sylvanus Odum, Patroba Ogongo and Washington Ogongo. Cousin to Isaac, Philippa, Maurice, Dr. Mathew Owili, Deputy Gov Kisumu County among others. Uncle to Onyango, Brian, Paul, Jackline, Audrey, Patrick Owade (MCA Nyakach SE), Advocate Jeffrey Yogo (Kisumu) among others.
The body is lying at Avenue Hospital Mortuary, Kisumu. There will be a fundraising to offset medical and funeral expenses on 6th February at Public Service Club, Kisumu from 5pm.
The burial will take place on 10th February 2024 at his home in Nyabondo, Nyakach Sub-County, Kisumu County
Rest in peace Prof. You fought a good fight – we love you.