Lawrence Olonana Kisoso( Lon) was born on 22nd September 1969 at Kajiado Hospital. He was the second born to the late Beadan Kisoso and Jane Naeku Kisoso. He was brother to Ruth Serea, the late Catherine Silau, Martin Mbatian and Arthur Masek.

Lon spent his childhood in Oloolua. He was baptized at P.C.E.A. Oloolua. He joined Karen C Primary School where he learnt from nursery to class 7 finishing his CPE in 1982. He then joined Narok Secondary School till 1986. Having completed his O-Level education, he proceeded to join the Rift Valley Institute of Technology where he studied Mechanical Engineering for two years. He then was employed at Toyota Kenya for one year. Lon further advanced his studying by joining the Pegasus Aviation College at Wilson Airport in till 1990. He attained his Private Plane Licence (PPL) and Commercial Plane Licence (CPL).

After college Lawrence entered into business as self employed an example being a Managing Director for his company Heartland Holdings. Lon engaged in many business endeavors that he undertook until his demise. He was characterized by his exemplary workmanship and hard work.

Lawrence got married to Elizabeth Ratia Kisoso (1992) at P.C.E.A Oloolua and Angela Naserian Kisoso (2010). He was a doting father to Brian Sirere, Sandra Naeku, Cindy Naeku, Jason Meikan and Kylie Meris. His love for his children was immense and he shared a close relationship with them.

He was a loving Uncle to Edwin Melita, John Tipatet, Jenny Sulaek , Stanley Salaton, Kenneth Mbatian, Nataline Naimutie, Beadan Sanchi, Isabell Peresian and others. He was nephew to Livingstone and MargarateTakona, The Late Manasseh Kisoso, the late Elikana Kisoso, the late Col. (Rtd.) Joel Kisoso, Melton Kisoso, Susan Kisoso and Silas Kisoso. He was nephew to the Looremeta’s, the Kaurai’s and the Shoonas. Lon was cousin to many. To his family, Lon was a constant beacon of hope, support and comfort. He treasured family above all else.

Having been baptized and raised in aChristian background, Lon was church going and attended church regularly.

He was taken ill on Tuesday 26th April 2016 while on a business trip to Mombasa and admitted in the ICU unit of the Agha Khan Hospital, Mombasa. He underwent various extensive treatments with the doctors doing all that they could to better his condition. However despite efforts to treat him, Lon passed on a few minutes to 9.00 am on the morning of Friday 29th April. He passed on while surrounded by family. His son Brian and brother Martin were present. The sun set down on a great life.

The late Lawrence undertook many social activities. He was a great cook and was famed for meals such as ‘munono’ having mastered the art. He travelled vastly and enjoyed music. Most important to him was family and he spent a lot of time in their company. He related with people of all ages.

Lon was caring. He was loving, compassionate, helpful, joyful and family oriented. To know him was to love him. An oasis of calm, he was the life of the crowd, easily being the funniest and most relatable among all. Like a moth to a flame, he drew all to him without much effort. Lon gave us a full dictionary of phrases that could only come from him. He was the king of coining nicknames and would tell a story like it was a movie. For his family Lon always had a smile and a kind word. Most admirable was his strength. He was brave even in times of sickness and not once did he let it bring him down. Not only was he family to us all, he was also a friend. Lon leaves behind a legacy. A legacy of love, brotherhood, family and friendship. Indeed he will be missed. In our hearts and minds, he will live forever.

Rest in peace our beloved, for a race well ran.