Massachusetts, USA – The Kenyan Diaspora community is mourning the sudden death of Kenyan man Steve Omondi Jaboma, a respected educator and beloved father, who passed away on Tuesday, 7 October, while visiting family in the United States. His death occurred at Baystate Hospital in Massachusetts and is believed to have been caused by an underlying medical condition.
Mr. Jaboma had traveled from Kenya to the U.S. to reunite with relatives, a trip that was meant to be a time of connection and renewal. Instead, it ended in heartbreak, leaving a wave of sorrow both in the diaspora and back home. The loss of Kenyan man Steve Omondi has deeply affected many.
A veteran teacher, Steve Omondi Jaboma devoted his life to education and mentoring young minds. His career touched the lives of countless students across several schools in Kenya, where he was not only known for his professionalism but also for his warmth and guidance. In the days following his passing, messages of condolence have poured in from former students, colleagues, and educational institutions where Kenyan man Steve Omondi previously taught.
Those who knew him best remember Steve not only for his commitment to education but also for his personal resilience. He had endured great personal loss, having lost his wife three years ago. Despite his grief, he continued to live with quiet strength, raising his children with love and steadfast devotion.
“Steve carried both grace and strength through life’s hardest seasons,” said one close family friend. “He was a pillar — not just in his home, but in his community.” Kenyan man Steve Omondi left a significant impact on his community.
Funeral and repatriation arrangements are currently underway, with family and friends seeking support to bring his body back to Kenya for burial. A memorial service is expected to be held in Massachusetts before he is laid to rest in his homeland.
As tributes continue to flow in, one thing is clear: Steve Omondi Jaboma leaves behind a legacy defined by service, compassion, and enduring love — both in the classroom and at home.
