Evans Kibiwott: Sorrow as Kenyan Man in US Is Found Dead in His Apartment
- Evans Kibiwott's family in Kipkalwa Village, Kapkoi-Chebior Sub-Location, Elgeyo Marakwet county, is mourning his death
- The young man was sadly found dead in his house, which raised many questions for people both at home and abroad
- Kibiwott was very dedicated to his work, and one of the reasons that people sensed something was wrong was when he missed performing his duties
- Kenyans in the United States have come together to try and see how the body of the young man will be brought home for burial
A family in Elgeyo Marakwet county has been thrown into mourning following the death of their dear son, who was found dead in his apartment in Washington, United States of America.
Source: Facebook
In a post shared by Gotabgaa International, it emerged that Evans Kibiwott was found dead on June 27, 2025, in his apartment at Northgate-Seattle (Washington). He had failed to report to work for three days.
"The coroner’s report indicated that he died on June 24, 2025," said Gotabgaa.
"It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Evans Kibiwott Kangogo, the son of the late Michael Kandagor and Mary from Kipkalwa Village, Kapkoi-Chebior Sub Location -Elgeyo Marakwet county, Kenya," read another part of the post.
Where did Evans Kibiwott go to school?
Kibiwott was a proud alumnus of St. Patrick's High School-Iten, class of 2012, and the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), class of 2016.
"Evans left a lasting impact on those who knew him. We are appealing to friends and well-wishers for financial support to help repatriate his body back home for a final resting place," read another message from the page.
For burial arrangements, kindly contact: Michael Mugo on📞 +1 (214) 347-3077.
For financial contributions, you may send support via: Benson Thondu on Zelle: +1 (678) 698-7440.
Reactions to Evans Kibiwott's demise
Ednah Shykoh Faustinah:
"We're one family one Kenya and we should preach only peace. May his soul rest in eternal peace 🕊️. Comfort to the family."
Kosgei Sirya:
"Eeeeeeeish what's happening 😭😭😭😭😭 GOD please have Mercy upon us."
Josphat Kipruto:
"Pole, what's wrong with our brothers and sisters uko majuu. My question is it only the Kalenjins who are perishing ama pia other tribes."
Manuu Tarus:
"What is happening 😳 with our brothers and sisters abroad 😕. May God protect them."
Sorrow as man dies alone in United States
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Another story saddened many people as a middle-aged man, Joshua Mwangi, sadly died and was found all alone in his house.
Kariuki, who was in the army, left to start life outside, and everything was okay until his wife died; things started changing.
To add salt to the injury, things became worse when he was diagnosed with a Grade Four cancer.
The children of the middle-aged man had scattered to different places within the US after the demise of their mother. The man's second wife also took off to the Philippines with his youngest child.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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