"A life well lived": Grief as Nandi PAG pastor suddenly dies, church mourns

This story has significance for readers across Kenya and beyond.

- Pastor Joash Marogo, a dedicated PAG and PEFA church minister from Chepkumia ward in Nandi County, passed away after a prolonged battle with stroke

- The reverend spent much of his ministry career serving youth congregations, working as a trainer and facilitator across two churches

- A Facebook user announced the pastor's death on Facebook on August 15, 2026, describing him as a great man who lived a life of service

Pastor Joash Marogo, a senior minister from Chepkumia ward in Nandi county, passed away at St. Luke Hospital on Saturday, August 15, 2026, after battling stroke for an extended period.

The news of his death was shared on Facebook by Geoffrey Aluda, who described the loss as both tragic and profound.

Aluda paid tribute to the reverend with heartfelt words, noting that Pastor Marogo had gone to be with the Lord after a condition he endured for quite some time.

Which role did pastor Marogoro play?

Pastor Marogo devoted the greater part of his ministry to young people, serving with the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) and the Pentecostal Evangelistic Fellowship of Africa (PEFA) churches.

He worked as a youth trainer and facilitator, dedicating years to shaping the faith and character of younger generations within both congregations.

He also held the position of senior pastor, rounding off a career marked by consistency and commitment.

A glimpse into pastor Marogo's life, ministry

Aluda's tribute captured the depth of the loss felt by those who knew him, describing Pastor Marogo as a man whose life was an example of service to both God and humanity.

"What a loss. A great man has gone to heaven. What a service to God and humanity! A life well lived," Aluda wrote in his post. "Poleni sana family, friends and the church. Shine your way Rev. Joash! Heaven bound!"

Photos shared alongside the tribute offer a glimpse into the pastor's life and ministry, while further images from his congregation reflect the community he served over the years.

Marogo leaves lasting impact within PAG, PEFA

For the Kap Marogo family of Chepkumia ward, the reverend's passing marks the end of a long chapter of spiritual leadership that touched many lives in the region.

His work within PAG and PEFA left a lasting imprint on the local church community, particularly among the youth he mentored and guided through his ministry.

Pastor Marogo is survived by his family, fellow ministers and the many young people whose lives he shaped through his years of faithful service.

Pastor's wife pens emotional tribute on Facebook

In another story, TUKO.co.ke shared details about the emotional tribute posted by Christabel Odinaka Joseph-Ekeh, wife of Pastor Ekeh Godschoice, following her husband's untimely passing.

In her heartfelt message, she revealed that he told their children he was "travelling," an effort to cushion them from the pain of goodbye.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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