Victor Wanyama and his family are enduring an incredibly painful moment following the passing of their beloved mother, Mildred Wanyama. In a deeply emotional tribute to her life, the family airlifted her body from Nairobi to their rural home in Soy, Uasin Gishu County, ahead of the burial set for Saturday, July 5, 2025.
A touching video that has circulated widely shows Victor and his older brother, MacDonald Mariga, dressed in black suits, helping carry their mother’s casket from a plane to a waiting hearse at Matulo Airstrip. The somber expressions on their faces reflected the heartbreak of bidding farewell to a woman who played a central role in their lives.
Inside the hearse, a photo captured Victor Wanyama sitting silently next to his mother’s casket. The moment, marked by quiet composure and deep sorrow, moved many who viewed it online. His wife, Serah Teshna, shared the photo with heartbroken emojis, standing in solidarity with her husband during this dark time. She had previously expressed her commitment to be by his side, offering strength and comfort.
Messages of condolence flooded social media platforms as Kenyans and fans of the Wanyama family shared in their grief. Some praised the humility of the family, while others offered prayers for strength and healing. Among the mourners were those from Soy who recalled the late Mildred’s warmth and presence in the community. One neighbor mentioned that her younger sister worked as Mildred’s masseuse and spoke of how much she would be missed.
During the memorial, stories of Mildred’s life, strength, and legacy were shared. Wanyama’s wife reflected on her nervousness the first time she met her mother-in-law, a moment now cherished with deep respect. It was also during this memorial that Mariga introduced his wife to the public for the first time, marking a symbolic moment for the family amid the grief.
In a moving tribute, Mildred’s husband, Noah Wanyama, opened up about the final days of his wife’s life. He revealed that she passed away due to heart-related complications. The health crisis began with a burn injury on her leg, which eventually led to hospitalization. Noah emotionally recounted how he spent time by her side, unaware that those would be their final hours together. He had only stepped out briefly to see off one of their sons traveling abroad when he received the devastating call that she had passed on.
Their love story began in 1980, bonded by a shared love for sports—he played football while she played netball. Through tears and occasional smiles, Noah honored her memory with heartfelt words and cherished memories of the life they built together.
The burial of Mildred Wanyama is more than just a farewell. It is a celebration of a life that shaped one of Kenya’s most renowned sporting families. Her passing has united friends, neighbors, and strangers in shared mourning, reminding all of the deep bonds that hold families together in times of sorrow.
