The late Bishop Cornelius Korir's family members have mourned his sudden death describing him as a selfless servant.
They said Korir was
a family and community pillar who rose above tribe, class and even religion in his defence of human rights, justice and equality.
The family members travelled from Korir’s birthplace at Sugutiet village in Bomet to Eldoret on learning of his death.
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His elder brother Raphael Kipsoi and sister Pauline Mosonic said Korir had informed them that he was unwell and was to travel to
Karen hospital in Nairobi for treatment.
"My brother was a selfless servant who just wanted the best for everybody. He didn’t care about one’s tribe, class or status. He was so passionate about peace and unity and he always gave us wise counsel as a family," Kipsoi said.
Mosonic said the clergyman had early in life depicted traits of a unique person who disliked disputes.
"He has made peace all over and even initiated many community projects back at home just to ensure that people had the best," she said.
The family has thanked the Catholic Church and the government for supporting the work done by Bishop Korir when he was alive.
"We will find it difficult to move on without him but we thank all those who worked with him to achieve what he desired," Kipsoi said.
Bishop Korir suffered from diabetes and high blood pressure, or hypertension, which were detected late and may have caused his death.
Phillip Anyollo, chairman of
the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops, said the cleric had complained about the two problems in his last days before he was found dead at his home on Monday.
The bishop's body is at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital farewell home.
It will be moved to the Sacred Heart Cathedral on November 10 for the service and a night vigil ahead of burial on November 11.
The Sacred Heart Cathedral where Korir will be buried is about 600 meters from where the late
Alexander Muge
was buried.
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