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MOTHER TO FR. PHILIP KIPROP
Bishop Emeritus Maurice Anthony Crowley presided over the funeral service for Lilian Chesaina Tai, the mother of Fr. Philip Kiprop, at her home in the Kimoson area of Kapkoi Parish.
Mama Lilian died on October 11, 2026, while receiving medical treatment at the Moi Referral Hospital in Eldoret. During the service, Fr. Abraham Birgen told the congregation to follow the example of the Virgin Mary by being ready to help others during difficult times. Mourners described her as a cheerful, generous, and upright woman.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Tai, her children, and her grandchildren. The service was attended by hundreds of people, including priests, religious sisters, and political leaders.
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