Ernest Ngeny

TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MR NGENY Mrs Ernest Ngeny, the children, family members, colleagues and friends. Sorrow fills our hearts this sad moment, a sorrow that is deep and personal. Ernest Ngeny has silently closed the door of life and departed from us. Our lives will be empty in the areas that he had brightened for us. Albert Einstein said, “The value of a man should be seen in what he gives and not in what he is able to receive.” In one word, Ernest Ngeny was a man who gave. He gave much to his work, to physics training and research and development. That is why ladies and gentlemen as we are gathered here to say goodbye to him, I would like to speak in celebration of his life. Here was a life that demands notice….a life that exemplified brilliance…a life that inspired emulation…a life that burned so that others’ paths were lit. I have known Ernest Ngeny since 2003 when he joined the Physics Department of SMASE INSET UNIT now The Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) as a National Trainer. Ernest Ngeny was a strategic thinker, a visionary who was brilliant, innovative and creative. As such, he contributed much to the development of the CEMASTEA. A big man physically, Ernest Ngeny sometimes came across as intimidating. But these first impressions would quickly be dispelled, and you’d see that he was kind of a gentle giant - firm, but fair, and honest to the hilt. He generously gave us his knowledge, his expertise, his skills.. Ernest Ngeny was deeply concerned with improving capacity development of teachers, research and he was very keen to innovate as exemplified by teaching and learning innovations in Physics department. Ernest Ngeny was living proof of how fine a person can be. He was a good leader to the people in his charge, a loving husband to his wife, and a devoted father to his children. He was also a good friend to many of us and a great colleague. The character of the life he lived might be summed up in a few words: he was sincere, he was earnest, he was loyal. As Dean Physics Department, Ernest Ngeny led his staff in such a way that he exemplified leadership. He gave energy, commitment and inspiration to his staff and to others with whom he worked. The Ernest Ngeny I remember was a happy Ernest Ngeny, one who not only was cheerful in himself but who gave much cheerfulness to others. He had a beautiful smile, a sense of humour and a gentle demeanour. Ernest Ngeny was bright, logical and systematic in his thinking. He was always willing to share his ideas and information. Many of us found him to be a splendid person of great intellect and big heart. In his career as National Trainer and Dean Physics Department he worked with passion, integrity and energy. By his death all the people who knew him will miss a highly intelligent, vibrant individual with a rare friendliness and charm of personality. Ernest Ngeny was a genuinely warm and wonderful individual—one we will miss greatly. Our sorrow is lessened only slightly with the comforting thought that we had the privilege to know him. RIEP ERNEST Joseph K. Mathenge

Arap Ngenyi, our memories as colleagues will always remain in our hearts. Our intellectual discourse, strategic planning, family etc. You were a good hearted person and I will remember our usual greeting: Chamgei, missing, Yemune, Kararani RIP

Saddened by the passing on of Mr Ernest Ngeny...a brilliant physicist, a kind hearty soul and a loving family man. May the Lord give his family and friends peace and comfort during this difficult moment. Ernest, we will miss you! Rest well my brother.

I extend my deepest condolescences to the family of Mr. Ngeny. May his soul rest in eternal peace with our Heavenly Father. I pray that God will grant his family and the entire CEMASTEA fraternity, strength and peace at such a time.

My condolences to the family and may His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace

You are gone but your memories forever remain in our minds. As they say legends do not die they rest, you have rested. This is a journey and all of us are sojourners. You have gone ahead and we can only say that God loved you and wanted you to lead the way. The void you have left behind especially in Physics Department in hard to fill. You are one of the greatest minds I have worked with. Rest with the angels.

The memories of the moments we shared,the intellectual discourses,politics,plans beyond CEMASTEA,the nocturnals and our last virtual meeting together on the eve of your demise...will forever remain a source of inspiration to me. Go well my colleague and a friend.May God keep your soul in a place of his choice.

We loved you Ernest but God loved you more. He has better plans for you. Go thee well til we meet again in glory. Amen.