We are saddened by the passing on of Prof. Maurice Mang’oli, 67, on 14th July 2020 and pray that the Almighty Wele Khakaba gives comfort and strength to the family and friends. The late Prof. Maurice Kizito Wafula Mang’oli was born on 5th September 1953 to the late Mzee Sylvester Makhakara Mang’oli and the late Mama Rosina Nasimiyu Mang’oli.
Our heartfelt condolences to family, friends, students, people of Kimaeti, Bungoma, Kenya and indeed the continent following the death on of Prof. Maurice Mang’oli arising from complications of COVID-19.
Our sincere commiserations to Father Mang’oli for losing a brother. Pole sana to Basonge clan and the Baengele. Pole sana to St. John the Evangelist Parish Kimaeti-Myanga who have lost a committed Christian and church elder.
To the community of Friends school Kamusinga, pole. May his feat of becoming Kenya’s best A Level student in 1973 remain a part of your heritage to inspire young learners now and in the future.
Prof was a mentor and inspiration to many and he will surely be missed. The profession of engineering has lost a great mind and his firm, Mauzito Engineers, so ever poorer.
A life trailblazing: Remembering Prof. Maurice Mang’oli
A pioneer in the profession of electrical engineering, a young Maurice Mang’oli marked his entry into the field by attaining First Class Honors in B.Sc. Electrical Engineering at the University Of Nairobi in 1977 (City Council Scholarship).
In 1979, he graduated with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (UNESCO Scholarship).
His trailblazing journey in academia capped at Pennsylvania State University, U.S.A., between 1988 and 1992 when the late Mang’oli was a Fulbright Scholar studying for a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering.
For 35 years, Prof. Mang’oli taught and mentored budding engineers at The University of Nairobi’s School of Engineering. Until his death, he was still living his passion by conducting online classes to his students.
Those among us here at mulembenation.co.ke who interacted with Prof. talk glowingly of a likable, humble, down to earth and accessible man. A man of the people, generous to a fault with his knowledge, networks and wisdom.
Eulogizing the late Prof. Maurice Mang’oli
Lead by leaders Bungoma Senator Moses Wetang’ula, Governor Wycliffe Wangamati, Bumula MP Mwambu Mabonga, Former Bumula MP Wakoli Bifwoli and CEC Dr. Antony Walela, Bungoma mourns.
Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati’s tribute
A seasoned teacher, a well-traveled scholar and an expert engineer who has his name and hand print on several building projects that have dotted Kenya’s capital Nairobi.
Bumula MP Mwambu Mabonga’s tribute
Professor was so passionate about sowing literacy in his village. He is a man I held in high esteem and the Bumula pride list has a gap.
Dr. Antony Walela’s tribute to the late Prof. Maurice Mang’oli
I mourn the death of a friend from Covid 19. Prof Maurice Mangoli, a lecturer at University of Nairobi, Electrical Engineering was a down to earth, easy going man.
I knew him through the present Kimaeti MCA Jack Wambulwa, who was then known as Jack Makhanu in early the 90s. Jack was professor’s ‘errand boy’.
Prof. would be easily found at Bukusu drinking joints like Alaburma in Kenyatta market (Ngumo). He would be found there with Prof Vincent Simiyu (History), Engineer Wataka (Telkom), Prof Khalakayi(Mathematics), Dr Eseli (Paediatrician and now MP), Omuengele Cosmas Barasa(Treasury) and many top brains from Bungoma. They all mentored me in Nairobi.
When I joined Politics, Prof introduced me to the Myanga community, including the Catholic church and Secondary school. He was passionate about Kibabii TTC– diploma. We have lost a Gentleman to Covid 19. I mourn a top brain– Professor was best student in 1973 in Kenya.
RIP Simakulu.
Former Bumula MP Wakoli Bifwoli tribute to Prof. Mangoli
Deeply shocked to learn that my mentor and longtime friend has died.
Bungoma mourns
While in Bungoma the very jovial Prof. liked to patronize the iconic Highway Bar and Restaurant in Kanduyi for a quiet tipple and tête-à-tête with locals. Bungoma has once more lost a brilliant son to COVID-19, soon after the deaths of Tony Waswa Wetang’ula, Eng. Namiinda and Dr. Adisa Lugaliki. #StaySafe Bungoma.
Biography of Prof. Maurice Mang’oli
The late Prof. Mang’oli was married with kids. He was born in Kimaeti; attending Kimaeti Primary School, Bungoma for his primary education, and Sacred Heart High School, Mombasa for his O’ levels. The following are select administrative and academic responsibilities held by the late Prof. Mang’oli during a career that spanned over three decades.
April 2000-
Director Institute of Research and Consultancy Unit in the School of Engineering, University of Nairobi, providing engineering consultancy services to projects undertaken in the University of Nairobi and outside.
April 2000-
Member of College Management Board, College of Architecture & Engineering, University of Nairobi
April 1980-
Engineering Consultant in town providing Engineering Consultancy in Electrical Engineering, ICT, Energy, & other associated services
April 1980-
Date Member of Technical evaluation team for analyzing tenders for the University of Nairobi, Kenya Institute of Education (KIE), Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), former Electrical Commission (ECK), and
many others.
July 2007-May 2011
Chairman, Board of Governors, Kibabii Diploma Teachers College, Bungoma (Now Kibabii University).
May 2009-July 2010
World Bank consultant on the Human Resource Capacity challenges tied to Higher Education (Universities) expansion in Kenya.
May 2009-2010
External examiner, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Makerere University, Uganda.
May 2007-2020
External Examiner, Department of Electrical & Communication Engineering, Moi University, Kenya.
May 2006-July 2009
External examiner, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, JKUAT, Kenya.
Nov 2009-July 2010
Member of Dispute Arbitration Panel for Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) resolving metering dispute between KPLC and Chandaria Industries Ltd
April 2007-Dec 2009
Member of Board of Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI).
May 2004-July 2009
Member of Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Transport, advisor to the MPs on power generation in Kenya.
1980
The engineer oversaw the construction of the 13 storey Nairobi City Hall Annex.
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