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Agnes Chepkwony Abuom: Goodbye village girl who rubbed shoulders with religious superstars

Dr Agnes Abuom greets Pope Francis at the WCC Ecumenical Centre, Geneva. [Albin Hillert, WCC]

Agnes Chepkwony Abuom was buried on June 15, 2023. She reported for earthly duties in October 1949 and after 73 years of playing her part, she exited the world before Madaraka Day 2023.

In between, she remained what she once described as a 'village girl' who ended up rubbing shoulders with religious superstars.

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