Dr. John Sungwacha Nasila

It is with profound sorrow, yet humble acceptance of God's perfect will, that we announce the passing of Dr. John Sungwacha Nasila, who peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday. 29th July 2026.

Dr. Nasila was the beloved son of the late Joshua Wopicho Nasila and the late Rebecca Lubisia Nasila, and the son-in-law of the late Johnstone Nyongesa and Mama Susanna Lusike. He was the devoted and loving husband of Mama Loice Nyongesa Namulala.

He was a cherished father of Prof. Mark Wopicho Nasila (S.A). Arch. Mutonyi Masinde Nasila (KE). Jason Biketi Nasila (S.A), and Japheth Wakhungu Nasila (SA). He was also a proud and loving grandfather of Nathan, Timothy, Heart, Grace, Benjamin, and Hannah (SA), and Renna (KE).

He was a beloved father-in-law of Olwetu and Winnie. Dr. Nasila was a loving brother of the late Doreen, the late Isaac, the late Winfred Nangunda, Alice Nasila, the late Frederick Nasila, Sarah Nafula, George Wamuki, Kisongochi, Rombosia, Francis, Abraham, Zakayo, Amos, Ambrose, Zipporah, Wambani, Violet, Emily. Stella, Dorcus, Pauline, and Lydia. He was also a cherished cousin of Dismas Makhanu the late wyclief Muyekho, Robert Nasila and many others.

He was a beloved brother-in-law of the late Margaret Naswa, Hon. Jonathan Namulala, the late Waliula, Eliud Wanjala, Peter Wangila, the late Twins, Nathan Khisa, the late Nekesa, the late Solomon Makokha, Vivian Nafula, the late Faith Khaindi, Sarah Khwaka, Geoffrey. Sarah, Carol Anna, Pauline, Jimmy. Norah, the late Robert Manyonge, Mayi Mary. Mayi Rose Wanyera and many others. He was a loving uncle to his many nephews and nieces, all of whom held a special place in his heart.

The family also expresses heartfelt gratitude to God for the significant role played by Kuka James Matata, Kuka Professor Simiyu, and the late Kuka Wabule, together with their families, in mentoring and nurturing Dr. John Sungwacha Nasila throughout his life.

The Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, 4th August 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at CITAM Valley Road, Nairobi. The burial service will take place on Friday in South Africa.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
2 Timothy 4:7: Forever in our hearts. Rest in eternal peace.