Tragic Double loss for Kili family:Eldoret farmer mourns daughter weeks before graduation

The Kili family of Eldoret, widely recognised in Uasin Gishu County for its success in commercial farming, is mourning the loss of June Chebet Kili, who passed away on June 1, 2026, while receiving treatment at a hospital in New South Wales, Australia. June was pursuing her studies in Australia and was reportedly nearing graduation at the time of her death.

Her passing comes approximately 18 months after the death of her brother, Rodney Kili, who died in a farm related accident in October 2024. The back-to-back tragedies have left relatives, friends and the wider Kenyan community in shock

A promising life cut short

June Chebet Kili was reportedly weeks away from graduating when she fell illl and required hospitalisation. Details about the exact cause of her death have not been publicly disclosed, but family sources and reports indicate she was undergoing medical treatment at the time

Tributes pouring in from the Kenyan diaspora in Australia and back home highlight June as a determined and ambitious young woman. May have expressed condolences online, with messages emphasising the family’s strength amid repeated sorrow

In mid-October 2024, the family suffered its first major blow when 31year-old Rodney Kili died in a workplace accident on a leased farm in Moiben Constituency, Uasin Gishu. According to accounts, Rodney was calibrating a planter while it was in motion during seeding operations when he slipped and fell, succumbing to his injuries.

Rodney was described as a passionate young farmer working alongside his father, George Kili, a renowned figure in Kenyan agriculture. His death sent ripples through the local farming community, with many praising his dedication and innovative approach to modern farming practices.

Our thoughts are with George Kili, his wife, and the entire family during this incredibly difficult time. May June Chebet Kili and Rodney Kili rest in eternal peace.

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