IVC Eldoret pays tribute to founder Apostle Likavo in moving Sunday service before burial

International Vision Centre (IVC) Eldoret has held a special Sunday service in honour of its late founder, Apostle Joseph Likavo, celebrating his life and ministry and recognising his faithful service to God and His people.

The service was held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, and was attended by a host of key ministers of the gospel, including renowned preacher Pastor Patricia Sawo, who served as the headlining minister.

In a post on its official Facebook page on the same day, the church described the service as an opportunity to honour and celebrate a life well poured out in faithful service.

“Welcome to our Sunday Service. In Loving Memory of Bishop Joseph Likavo, we honour and celebrate a life well poured out in faithful service to God and His people,” the church wrote on Facebook.

The church added that the gathering was intended to encourage followers to carry forward the vision, love, and faith that Apostle Likavo so faithfully poured out during his lifetime.

IVC Eldoret also announced a seven-day prayer and fasting programme in honour of the late bishop, titled “Redigging the Wells of Our Father, Bishop Joseph Likavo”

The church stated that the week-long programme will run from January 12 to January 18, 2026, and will feature three daily sessions: Morning Glory from 6:30 am to 7:30 am, Lunch Hour service from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, and Evening Service from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.

“7 DAYS OF PRAYER & FASTING REDIGGING THE WELLS OF OUR FATHER BSP. JOSEPH LIKAVO. GENESIS 26:18 And Isaac dug again the wells of water which they had dug in the days of Abraham his father, for the Philistines had stopped them after the death of Abraham, and he called their names after the names by which his father had called them. 12TH-18TH JAN 2026 6:30 AM-7:30 AM MORNING GLORY 1:00 PM-2:00 PM LUNCH HOUR 5:00 PM-6:30 PM EVENING SERVICE,” the church’s post 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.

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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