In Loving Memory Archbishop Johana Willie Kibe — JPC Church —
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CALLED HOME • FEBRUARY 2026
Archbishop Johana Willie Kibe
Servant of God • Shepherd of the Faithful • JPC Church • Gathaithi, Muranga
“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.”
— 2 Timothy 4:7
In Memoriam
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26th February 2026
Funeral Service Countdown
Gathaithi, Muranga County — His Home
Friday, 26 February 2026 — Gathaithi, Muranga County
Schedule of Services
Funeral Programme
All services are open to family, church members, and the wider community
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Now Resting
Body at K.U Referral Mortuary
Kenyatta University Referral Hospital, Nairobi
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Sat 21 Feb • 4:00 PM
Church Members' Meeting
JPC HQ Bahati — All church members requested to attend
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Sun 22 Feb
Special Mourning Service
JPC Bahati — All JPC Branch leaders. Funeral planning meeting to follow.
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Sat 21 Feb onwards
Blue Springs Meetings
Church officially sending representatives
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Tue 24 Feb
Memorial Service
Blue Springs Hotel — A service of remembrance and tribute
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Fri 26 Feb 2026
Funeral & Burial
Gathaithi, Muranga County — His beloved home area
Official Notice
Message to JPC Members
As communicated by church leadership
I.All Church members are requested to meet at JPC HQ Bahati 21st February, at 4:00 PM.
II.All JPC Branch leaders will fellowship at JPC Bahati on Sunday. It shall be a Special service to mourn our departed leader.
III.There shall be a Special meeting after the service to plan the funeral programme.
IV.Blue Springs meetings begin 21st February and the Church shall officially send representatives.
V.There shall be a Memorial Service on Tuesday, 24th February, at Blue Springs Hotel.
VI.Funeral Date: Friday, 26th February 2026 at his home area — Gathaithi, Muranga County.
VII.The body of the late Archbishop Johana Willie Kibe is lying at K.U Referral Mortuary.
“Let the peace of Christ which passes every understanding reign in our hearts.”
A Life Devoted to God
His Life & Ministry
From Gathaithi to the heights of the Church — a faithful journey
The life of Archbishop Johana Willie Kibe was a testament to God's grace. Born in the hills of Muranga, he rose through decades of faithful service to shepherd thousands across Kenya. This timeline will be enriched with his family's memories, diocesan records, and the stories of those he served.
Early Life
Birth & Childhood — Gathaithi, Muranga
Archbishop Johana Willie Kibe was born in Gathaithi, Muranga County — the same sacred ground that would receive him in final rest. His early years were shaped by faith, community, and a calling that grew stronger with every passing season.
Formation
Theological Education & Spiritual Formation
With a heart set on serving the Lord, he pursued theological training and spiritual formation that would equip him for a lifetime of pastoral excellence. His preparation was not merely academic — it was a deep immersion in the Word and in prayer.
Ordination
Called to the Priesthood
His ordination marked the formal beginning of a pastoral life that would touch thousands of souls across Kenya. He served each parish with humility, wisdom, and an unfailing commitment to the Gospel and the welfare of God's people.
Growth in Ministry
Parishes, Dioceses & Community Outreach
Over the decades, he served faithfully in various parishes and dioceses, growing the Church and serving the community beyond its walls — founding outreach programmes, championing education, and standing for the vulnerable.
Archbishopric
Appointed Archbishop — JPC Church
His elevation to Archbishop was a recognition of a lifetime's faithful service and exceptional leadership. As the head of the JPC Church, he guided the denomination with a shepherd's heart — always available, always prayerful, always pointing to Christ.
Legacy
Achievements, Recognitions & Lasting Impact
Archbishop Kibe leaves behind a transformed church, a strengthened community, and a faith legacy that will carry forward for generations. His influence reaches into families, institutions, and hearts across Kenya and beyond.
February 2026
Entered Eternal Rest
“Our Archbishop has finished the race.” In February 2026, he passed into the arms of the Lord he had served so faithfully. He is survived by a church that loves him, a community that misses him, and a God who welcomed him home.
Photographs
Photo Gallery
A visual record of a life devoted to God and His people
📸 Community members are invited to submit photographs.
All photos are reviewed by admin before publishing to honour the Archbishop's dignity.
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Official Portrait
Archbishop Johana Willie Kibe — JPC Church
Official Portrait1 / 6
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Sunday Service at JPC Bahati
Presiding over the congregation with grace and authority
Sunday Service — JPC Bahati Headquarters2 / 6
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Community Prayer & Outreach
Always among the people, always in prayer
Community Outreach Programme3 / 6
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JPC Church Bahati, Nairobi
Home — the place that shaped him and will receive him
JPC Church Bahati5 / 6
Official Portrait
JPC Bahati Service
Community Prayer
Scripture Teaching
With the Congregation
Gathaithi, Muranga
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Recordings & Tributes
Video Tributes
Homilies, sermons, and the voices of a community in remembrance
📹 Recorded homilies, sermons, and community tribute videos will be embedded here.
Submit YouTube (Unlisted) links via the Tributes page. All videos are reviewed by the admin team before publishing.
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Homily
Sunday Homily — JPC Bahati
Weekly sermon from the congregation
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Sermon
Easter Sunday Address
Full sermon on resurrection and hope
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Community Tribute
Messages from the Faithful
Personal tributes from JPC members
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Interview
Archbishop — Official Interview
On faith, leadership, and the Church
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Service
Consecration Service
Historic recording from JPC archives
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Memorial
Memorial Service — Blue Springs Hotel
Tuesday, 24th February 2026
Community of Faith
Share a Tribute
Your memories and words of comfort will be treasured forever
The Archbishop touched countless lives across Kenya and beyond. Share your memory, your gratitude, or your farewell — and it will be preserved here as part of his enduring legacy.
Messages of Condolence
JPC Church Leadership
Jerusalem Pentecostal Church
"Archbishop Johana Willie Kibe served the Lord with all his heart. He was not merely our shepherd — he was our father in faith. His love for God, His Word, and His people was evident in everything he did. We will carry his legacy forward with the same commitment and fire that burned in him throughout his ministry."
JPC Bahati Congregation
JPC Headquarters, Bahati
"We remember his gentle spirit, his powerful prayers, and his unfailing encouragement. Every Sunday he reminded us that we are loved by God. Our church will never be the same without him, but we hold onto the hope of the resurrection he so faithfully proclaimed."
A Member of the JPC Community
JPC Branch Leader
"I first met the Archbishop when I was a young man with no direction. He sat with me for two hours in his office, praying over me and reading the Word. That afternoon changed everything. I will carry his guidance for the rest of my life. Rest well, Baba."
Submit Your Tribute
Your message will be sent to the admin team and saved in our records. All submissions are reviewed before publishing.
For the Family
Book of Condolence
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Digital Book of Condolence
A compiled, printable Book of Condolence will be made available for download — gathering every approved tribute into a single, beautifully formatted document as a permanent keepsake for the family and the Church.
Contribute & Support
Support the Funeral Arrangements
Every contribution honours his life and supports the family during this sacred time
Archbishop Johana Willie Kibe gave his entire life in service to God and His people.
As we gather to honour his memory, we invite the JPC family and all who loved him
to contribute towards the funeral arrangements and support his family.
No gift is too small — every offering is received with gratitude and prayer.
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M-Pesa Paybill
247247
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JESUSPRIESTHOODCHURCHWELFARE — Funeral Contribution Fund
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Paybill Number
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Send Money
0719 409 622
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📋 How to Pay via Paybill
1.Open M-Pesa on your phone and select Lipa na M-Pesa
2.Select Pay Bill
3.Enter Business Number: 247247
4.Enter Account Number: 095375
5.Enter the Amount you wish to contribute
6.Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm
7.You will receive an M-Pesa confirmation SMS — your contribution has been received 🙏
📋 How to Pay via Send Money
1.Open M-Pesa on your phone and select Send Money
2.Enter phone number: 0719 409 622
3.Enter the Amount you wish to contribute
4.Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm
5.You will receive an M-Pesa confirmation SMS — God bless you 🙏
“He served us all his life without counting the cost.
Let us now come together, as his beloved flock, to give back
with the same spirit of love and generosity he modelled for us.”
— JPC Church Leadership
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Tribute Received
Thank you for sharing your memory of Archbishop Johana Willie Kibe. Your tribute has been recorded and sent to the admin team — it will appear on this page after review.
A copy has also been saved to our records. May the Lord comfort all who mourn.
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Book of Condolence
The digital Book of Condolence will be compiled once the submission period closes. Please check back after the funeral on 26th February 2026. The family will be notified when it is ready for download.
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