Akorino Church Mourns Archbishop Stanley Gichuru After Cancer Battle and Nairobi Hospital Death Passing
The Akorino Church is in mourning following the death of Archbishop Stanley Gichuru, who passed away on Wednesday, April 15, at Jumuia Hospital in Huruma, Nairobi, while undergoing treatment after a long battle with cancer.
Tito Wabeth, a close friend and worshipper at Gichuru’s church, confirmed the death and revealed that the archbishop had battled cancer for a long time and had been hospitalised for about one and a half weeks before passing on.
He also dismissed circulating rumours linking the cleric to the recent Akorino Israel Thanksgiving Service held at State House, saying he was hospitalised at the time and had not attended any church service this year.
Worshippers and leaders across the Akorino community described Gichuru as a great pillar of faith whose leadership and service deeply impacted many lives across the country.
Messages of condolence poured in from church leaders and friends, including Timo N. Kamau, who described him as a personal friend and a devoted servant of God who influenced many through his ministry.
According to close sources, Gichuru had been undergoing prolonged cancer treatment, with his health deteriorating in recent months before his admission to hospital in Nairobi.
His ministry was widely recognised for spiritual outreach, mentorship, and community support programs that touched congregants across different regions of Kenya.
The church has called for prayers for the family as arrangements for his final send-off are expected to be announced in due course.
Church spokespersons urged the public to disregard misinformation circulating on social media, insisting that the archbishop was not in good health and had been under medical care away from public appearances.
They emphasised that his legacy will continue to shape the Akorino Church, with leaders pledging to uphold the values he championed during his years of service.
Funeral arrangements are expected to be communicated to the public after consultations between family and church leadership.
