- Kenyan Bishop George Kaye died in October 2025 while ministering in the United States
- His body remained in a US morgue for seven months after the family struggled to raise funds for repatriation
- A member of the Kenyan diaspora in Seattle confirmed that the body was finally shipped to Kenya, with an outstanding debt still owed to the mortuary
- The family has appealed to well-wishers for assistance in raising funds to help offset the debt
The family of Bishop George Kaye has been left grief-stricken following his death in the United States of America.
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Bishop Kaye had travelled to the US to minister and spread the word of God when he sadly met his sudden death.
He passed away in October 2025, and his body remained at the mortuary for seven months after the family was unable to afford the repatriation costs.
Despite an intense appeal to raise funds for his repatriation and to accord him a befitting send-off, the family continued to face financial difficulties.
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According to reports, the bishop’s body finally arrived in Kenya and he was laid to rest on Saturday, May 23.
John Karanja Wairimu, a Kenyan living in Seattle, revealed that the man of God died from a heart attack.
He also explained that the mortuary graciously released the body on credit, noting that funds were still needed to clear the outstanding costs.
“A beloved bishop has now been laid to rest after a heartbreaking season in which his body remained in the morgue for seven months following his passing from a heart attack. His wife is also deceased, and with very few people able to step in, the burden of his funeral expenses and debt became overwhelming,” he said.
John further noted that the body had started decomposing, prompting the urgent need to transport it to Bungoma, Kenya, for immediate burial.
“There is still an outstanding balance owed to the funeral home, and we need the support of our community right now. As a community, we now have an American funeral home debt that still needs to be cleared,” he added.
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Consequently, a fundraiser was scheduled for Monday, 25 May, to help offset the mortuary and repatriation bills.
Moreover, the bishop’s family in Kenya noted that the prolonged delay in laying him to rest intensified their pain and grief.
Community leaders in Washington State, including members of the Seattle Pastors Fellowship (SPF), organised fundraising efforts to help cover the repatriation costs.
Organisers of the fundraiser shared the financial appeal across diaspora networks and social media platforms in a bid to help the grieving family finally bring him home.
Bishop Kaye’s friends and colleagues mourned him as a dedicated church leader who faithfully served congregations in both Kenya and the United States.
Many also called upon members of the Kenyan diaspora to stand together and support Kaye’s family during the difficult period.
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Eliud Weru:
“Very sad indeed, and our condolences to the family. I believe it is possible because our people are blessed. Kindly clarify how much is needed so that our community leaders can help mobilise people. Thank you.”
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Stano Razz:
“Who is the president of the Kenyan community in Seattle? This should have been sorted months ago!”
Sarah Rice Cason:
“Good news! George’s body arrived in Kenya on Thursday, May 21, 2026, and he was buried on Saturday, 23 May 2026. It is a relief to know he finally made it home. No more money is needed.”
Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS
