Egerton University Honour the Life and Legacy of Prof. Catherine Kitetu

By Kurian Musa and Dickens Omolo. 
The Egerton University fraternity yesterday joined family and friends at AGC Lake View in Nakuru for the memorial service of the late Prof. Catherine Kitetu.
The service, held on Monday, 20th July 2026, from 10:00 a.m., drew a large delegation of staff and academic peers gathered to pay their final respects.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics, Research, and Extension) Prof Barnard Aduda delivers Egerton University's official tribute during the memorial service of the late Prof. Catherine Kitetu at AGC Lake View, Nakuru, honouring her remarkable legacy of academic excellence, research, and mentorship. (Picture by Dickens Omolo.)

On behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics, Research, and Extension) delivered the institution's official tribute. The university leadership conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, noting that her passing is a profound loss to the entire community.
Members of the Egerton University fraternity join family, friends, and academic colleagues in paying their final respects to the late Prof. Catherine Kitetu during a memorial service held at AGC Lake View in Nakuru.
(Picture by Dickens Omolo)

Prof. Kitetu was celebrated as a pillar of academic excellence. Her career at Egerton University was defined by unwavering dedication, distinguished service, and invaluable contributions that leave a lasting legacy. Speakers highlighted her immense impact across key areas:
She was not only eulogised as an excellent academic who advanced scholarship and institutional standards, but also Impacted research by contributing significantly to her field of study.
A moment of reflection during the memorial service of the late Prof. Catherine Kitetu, whose enduring contributions to Egerton University and higher education continue to inspire the academic community.
(Picture by Dickens Omolo)

Kitetu was further eulogised as a dedicated mentor who guided and inspired the next generation of scholars.
"As we honour her life, we celebrate the profound impact she made through her commitment to teaching and mentorship," the Vice-Chancellor’s message read. 
The university prayed that the family finds comfort during this difficult period, stating that her impact securely lives on in the many lives she touched. 
May her soul rest in eternal peace.
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