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Apostle Joseph Likavos’s body arrives in Kenya weeks after passing away in the US

Steve Ireri 23rd January, 2026 03:45 PM

Apostle Joseph Likavo, the founder and presiding bishop of International Vision Centre (IVC) in Eldoret, has had his body returned to Kenya weeks after his untimely death while undergoing treatment in the United States.

In an official statement shared on the International Vision Centre Facebook page on Friday, January 23, 2026, the church expressed that they were deeply honoured to receive the remains of their beloved spiritual father at Eldoret International Airport.

“Today, we are deeply honoured to receive the body of our beloved father, Bishop Joseph K. Likavo, at Eldoret International Airport,” IVC wrote on Facebook.

They conveyed profound gratitude to God for His grace and faithfulness throughout the entire journey.

The church further acknowledged the Lord’s protection, comfort, and strength that had sustained the family, the congregation, and all associated ministries during this difficult period.

“With humble hearts, we give thanks to God for His grace and faithfulness throughout the entire journey. We acknowledge the Lord’s protection, comfort, and strength that has sustained us to this moment,” they wrote.

Congregants gather to view the coffin of Apostle Likavo after it was flown back to Kenya. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/ivceldoret

They stated that as they welcomed him home, they did so with reverence, gratitude, and hope, trusting God for peace and consolation for the family, the church, and all whose lives he had touched.

“As we welcome him home, we do so with reverence, gratitude, and hope, trusting God for peace and consolation for the family, the church, and all whose lives he touched,” the statement added.

Untimely demise

Previously, K24 Digital broke the news that Apostle Likavo passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, while undergoing treatment in the United States.

The IVC Ministry, in an official statement on Friday, December 19, 2025, described his passing as a heavy moment for his family, the church fraternity, and the wider body of Christ.

“Further to our brief communication yesterday, the family, IVC church & Ministries wishes to inform the congregation, the body of Christ and the general public that our Spiritual Father, Senior Pastor and presiding bishop, Apostle Joseph Likavo, passed on yesterday, 18/12/2025, while undergoing treatment in the USA,” the statement read in part.

Apostle Likavo during a past event. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/JoeLikavo

They remembered the preacher as a spiritual father who faithfully served God with distinction, carrying a clear vision, an apostolic mandate, and a shepherd’s heart.

“This is a heavy moment for his family, the IVC fraternity and associated ministries, the body of Christ, and all whose lives were touched by his ministry, leadership, and fatherly grace. Apostle Joseph Likavo faithfully served God with distinction, carrying a clear vision, an apostolic mandate, and a shepherd’s heart,” the statement added.

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