The wife of Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Eliud Wabukala has died in Nairobi.

Mama Caren Nakhumicha Wabukala collapsed in her house on Sunday at 8pm. She was rushed to Nairobi Hospital and was pronounced dead on arrival.

A statement from the Anglican church headquarters in Kenya said news of Caren's collapse reached the Archbishop as he checked in at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on a scheduled trip out of the country.

"This was happening as the Archbishop checked in at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on his way to London for a Global South meeting scheduled to begin today (Monday). . . 

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Updated: The following is a press release from the Anglican Church of Kenya. 

ACK mourns the passing of Mama Caren Wabukala

We regret to inform you of the demise of Mama Caren Nakhumicha Wabukala wife to Archbishop Dr. Eliud Wabukala the Primate of the Anglican Church of Kenya.  This happened yesterday night after attending a colourful consecration and enthronement service of the second bishop of the Diocese of Nairobi.  Mama Caren was jovial and had the pleasure of welcoming Mama Tabitha (Wife of the new bishop) within the service.

In the evening at about 8.00 p.m. Mama Caren collapsed in the house and was rushed to Nairobi Hospital where after examination was pronounced dead.  This was happening as the Archbishop checked in at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on his way to London for a Global South meeting scheduled to begin today.  However, we managed to communicate to him before he boarded and was able to view her body at Nairobi Hospital before movement to the Lee Funeral Home.

Tthe Archbishop has expressed desire to have a memorial service on Thursday 9 th September, 2010 at 2.00 p.m. at All Saints' Cathedral, Nairobi.  The body will be laid to rest on Saturday 11 th September, 2010 at Kibeu Village, Butonge Location in Bungoma District/Diocese. 

Preparation meetings will be held at All Saints' Cathedral, Nairobi, except for Monday 6th September, 2010 when the meeting takes place at Bishopsbourne.  Meetings begin at 5.30 p.m Monday to Wednesday.

We thank those who have visited the family or sent messages of condolescence. We request for prayers and support in this season.