JONAM MOURNS DR. GEOFFREY ALLAN ONEGI OBEL AS HON. MARSHALL ALENYO EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO THE COMMUNITY
PAKWACH DISTRICT, UGANDA — Jonam community is mourning the death of Dr. Geoffrey Allan Onegi Obel, whose passing was officially announced by the family of the late Mzee Onegi Obel.
According to the family announcement, Dr. Geoffrey Allan Onegi Obel passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at M-Pisha Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.
The family has confirmed that arrangements to transport his body back to Uganda are underway. Further communication regarding the burial programme will be provided once the arrangements have been finalised.
The announcement has brought sadness to those who knew the deceased, as family members, relatives, friends and members of the wider community come to terms with the loss.
Jonam County Member of Parliament Hon. Marshall Godfrey Alenyo has expressed his grief following the death, extending condolences to the bereaved family and the entire Jonam community.
In a message shared with members of the Pakwach MWA Forum, the legislator described the news as painful, referring to the deceased as his elder and brother.
“Dear Jonam, I learnt yesterday painfully of the death of my elder and my brother,” Hon. Alenyo wrote.
He further disclosed that the Presidency had been informed of the death and that further guidance was awaited from the family and the State.
The MP concluded his message with a prayer for the departed, saying, “May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.”
His message conveyed solidarity with the bereaved family and the wider community during this difficult period of mourning.
According to the family's announcement, preparations to bring Dr. Onegi Obel's body from Nairobi to Uganda are ongoing.
The family has asked the public to await further updates concerning the burial arrangements. Details of the burial date, venue and other related activities have not yet been communicated in the announcement provided.
As the family continues with the necessary arrangements, friends, relatives and members of the community are expected to receive further information through official family communication.
The death of Dr. Geoffrey Allan Onegi Obel marks a sorrowful moment for his family and those connected to him.
As the community mourns, messages of condolence serve as a reminder of the importance of standing together, supporting the bereaved and offering comfort to those experiencing the pain of losing a loved one.
AfricaPamoja-UG extends its sincere condolences to the family of the late Mzee Onegi Obel, the relatives and friends of the deceased, and the entire Jonam community.
May God grant the bereaved family strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time.
May the soul of Dr. Geoffrey Allan Onegi Obel rest in eternal peace.
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