Francis Chepkwony Kiptoo Mitei

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God's will that we announce the passing of Mwalimu Francis Chepkwony Kiptoo Mitei, who peacefully went to rest on October 8, 2026, at 10:45 p.m. at Southrift Hospital.

Birth and Early Life

Mwalimu Francis was born on August 30, 1945, in Kaptoboiti village, Kericho County. He was the fourth-born child of the late Mr. Tapchowoi Arap Misik and the late Mrs. Bot Komasi Misik. He was stepson to the late Miriam Misik and Martha Misik (Koiwo).

He was a beloved brother to Paul Mitei, Patrick Mitei, William Mitei, Rael Chepkeino, Mary Ng'otwa, Grace Tonui, Esther Mbiru, Alice Bii, Lilian Misik, Lily Misik, ANnna Misik, Caroline Misik, Mary Misik, Hellen Misik, Hillary Mitei, Chepng'etich Misik, Chebet Misik, Chepkoech Misik, and the late Bot Tuya Ng'eno, Taprandich Bartai, Eunice Chemutai Chepkwony, Elizabeth Misik, and Isaiah Mitei.

Educational & Teaching Career

Mwalimu Francis began his primary education at Borborwet Primary School before attending Torit for his intermediate studies. He gained initial teaching experience at Cheptenye Primary School and Kabokyek Primary Schoolbefore enrolling at Kamagambo College in 1961 for professional teacher training.

Upon graduation in 1963, he was posted to Kebeneti Primary School. Over his distinguished teaching career, he taught at Chepkosilen, Kaitui, and Sitotwet primary schools. He rose to become Head Teacher at Kaptoboiti Primary School and went on to lead Musaria, Kaplelartet, Kapsorok, Sumek, and lastly Tonongoi Primary School, where he retired in 2000 after decades of dedicated service to education.

Marriage and Family

In 1962, Mwalimu Francis married Rachael Chepkorir. Their union was blessed with children: Maxwell Chepkwony, Julius Chepkwony, Charles Too, Robert Chepkwony, Richard Too, Philip Chepkowony, Joyce Cherotich Kitur, Lilian Chepng'etich, and the late Samuel Too.

In 1983, he married Mary Chepng'eny Boiywo. Their union was blessed with children: Edith Chepkemoi, Joan Chepng'eno, Nixon Kibet, Kennedy Cheruiyot, Dr. Collins Kipkoech (HSC), Ashley Julie, and Mercy Milan.

He was a father-in-law, grandfather, and great-grandfather to many children.

Faith and Christian Service

Mwalimu Francis was a baptized, devoted member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was baptized at SDA Church Cheronget and remained steadfast in his faith throughout his life.

Final Service Details

• Funeral Venue: Musaria Home
• Committal Service: Musaria, Kericho County

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." — Matthew 5:4