NIBS founder Lizzie Wanyoike dies at 72

Lizzie Muthoni Wanyoike, the founding father of the Nairobi Institute of Enterprise Research. She died on January 14, 2023 aged 72. PHOTO | POOL

Lizzie Muthoni Wanyoike, the founding father of the Nairobi Institute of Enterprise Research (NIBS), has died.

Wanyoike, who can be the founding father of Lizzie Preparatory Colleges and the Lodge Emory, died on Sunday, January 14, 2024 aged 72.

Her household mentioned she was an educator who touched many hearts together with her kindness.

“In loving reminiscence of a outstanding educator. Her ardour ignited minds, her kindness touched hearts. A beacon of knowledge, she left an indelible mark on numerous lives, shaping the longer term with grace,” learn a part of an announcement saying her demise.

Her funeral and memorial companies could be introduced at a later date, the household mentioned.

In accordance with data, Lizzie was born in 1951 and her father was a chief whereas her mom was a housewife.

She studied on the Kenyatta College School, now Kenyatta College (KU) and graduated with a diploma in schooling. After graduating, she opened a secretarial coaching school in Nairobi in a partnership, which she later stop.

The previous secondary faculty trainer, Wanyoike launched the enterprise faculty mission in 2000 with a capital of Sh6 million, half of it being credit score from Fairness Financial institution, and 25 college students.

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As we speak, NIBS, which has branches in Thika City, Nairobi Central Enterprise District (CBD), Kimbo, Ruiru and Ong’ata Rongai, has over 7000 college students.

The Emory Lodge is positioned in Kileleshwa and is a four-star lodge.

Authorities spokesman Isaac Mwaura mourned Ms Wanyoike, saying she was an educationist and a mentor.

“My honest condolences to the household and associates of Lizzie Muthoni Wanyoike of NIBS School. An educationist and mentor to many, could she relaxation in everlasting peace,” he mentioned.

Mr Moses Kuria, the Cupboard Secretary for Public Service, Efficiency and Supply Administration, additionally mourned the passing of Ms Wanyoike.

“I be part of the remainder of the nation in mourning an schooling icon, Madam Liz Wanyoike of the Nairobi Institute of Enterprise Research (NIBS), who handed away at this time. Your contribution to the schooling sector will perpetually stay in our hearts, you had been nice in each approach. Go nicely my sister. Our condolences to your loved ones, the Nibs fraternity, the schooling sector and the nation,” Kuria mentioned in an announcement.

Wanyoike was as soon as married to a former Member of Parliament (MP) however they later divorced.