Education fund set up to support Rosemary Koech Kimwatu’s children
Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) and the family of the late Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu have established a Ksh1 million education fund to support her children and preserve the legacy of the technology and data protection expert. In a statement shared on its X account late on Friday, August 28, 2026, KICTANet said the fund had been […]
The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) and Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu's family have established a Ksh1 million education fund to honor the data protection expert's legacy and support her children. In a statement on social media, KICTANet revealed that the fund was created in memory of Rosemary, affectionately known as "Chemu," with education being one of her most cherished causes.
The organization appealed to well-wishers to contribute to the fund, emphasizing that every contribution would help carry forward Rosemary's legacy. Rosemary, who held the position of Head of the Data Protection Risk Division at Kenya Commercial Bank, passed away in August 2026, leaving behind her children and family. This educational initiative comes amidst a legal dispute over the funeral arrangements and release of her remains.
Court documents indicate that KCB listed Rosemary's sister and son as her next of kin, while her husband, Kevin Migwe Kimwatu, contested this decision. A recent court order barred KCB, its employees, and Rosemary's family from removing her remains or conducting the burial without her husband's consent.
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