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Mary Bahati who is the widow to Bishop Ben Bahati on Thursday morning thanked everyone who stood with the family during the hard time when she lost her husband. Mary Bahati who has been left with 3 children under her care wrote a heart felt note to everyone who came through since her late husband was involved in an accident to his passing.

“I wish to thank everyone that stood with us from the time my husband got that terrible accident and finally his death and burial. I could not have made it without your love, prayers and support. May God come thru’ for you in your time of need… Love and Blessings to you all!” Mary Bahati stated.

Mary Bahati was the co-partner to Bishop Ben Bahati at the Global field Evangelism that is based in Eldoret and their union was seen evidently in ministry and in the family of 5. She has now been left with  3 children who are named Grace Bahati (of Daystar University), Abigael Bahati (of Elite Secondary School in Nyahururu) and Triza Bahati (of Testimony School, Eldoret).

Bishop Ben Bahati passed away on his hospital bed at Nairobi Hospital after he succumbed to his injuries from a road accident  that occurred when he was driving from Nakuru to Eldoret.

While God was doing all these things in Gooya’s heart, one day in 1999, when Gooya was 17 years old, he unintentionally came upon a church crusade hosted by the late Bishop Ben Bahati. Bishop Ben was up on the stage singing reggae music – CHRISTIAN reggae music! Gooya was captivated and couldn’t believe such a thing was allowed in church! Because of it he stayed and listened to Bishop’s message of salvation and during the alter call found himself running up to the front with tears streaming down his face. That day he surrendered his life to Jesus and he has NEVER turned back since.

The next day Gooya was sitting in Bishop Ben’s office, telling him his story and pouring out his heart. Bishop Ben looked at him straight in the eye, gave him a big hug, and told him that he loved him. Up to that point Gooya had never been hugged by a man and had never heard the words, “I love you.” Through Bishop Ben becoming a true father to Gooya, he helped him heal from his anger towards his biological father and to find peace and compassion in his heart for him.

At first Gooya thought it would be more spiritual to abandon his musical gift. Rap was not widely accepted in churches back then so he poured himself into studying the Bible instead. Bishop Ben gave him the training and platform to preach in the church and to do mass evangelism. Gooya was passionate about those things and he had a God-given gift in those areas, but as time passed his passion for music could not be quenched. God started pouring Gospel songs into his heart and his creativity came alive like never before.

He went to Bishop Ben for advice and Bishop encouraged him in his music gift. He helped Gooya record his first album and gave him a platform to minister through his music.

In 2003 Bishop Ben sent Gooya to Bible school where he met his wife. They were married in 2006 and since then, by God’s grace,

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What an inspiration this is. GOD used Bishop Ben Bahati to help Gooya forgive his father who neglected him while he was young. GOD is truly amazing right ?

On Tuesday evening Christians from Nairobi including dignitaries gathered at Citam Valley road to contribute cash for the late Bishop Ben Bahati. The main guest was H.E William Ruto but in absentia he was represented by Honorable Sudi to submit his contribution of Ksh.500,000/- for someone whom he once looked up to while in Eldoret. The deputy president was joined in the list of top contributors  with the likes of Nairobi Senator Sonko, Hon Sudi, Margaret Wanjiru, and Bishop Mark Kariuki.

The gospel fraternity in the artistes department was fully represented too as Jimmy Gait and Ringtone spearheaded the contributions by giving some lump sum amount to help cover the remaining bill.

The late Bishop Ben Bahati had been admitted at Nairobi hospital for over a month after he had broken his neck in a ghastly road accident that took place on his way to Eldoret. He passed on last Monday night after succumbing to his injuries on his hospital bed and the family will be planning to lay him to rest this coming Friday at his home  in Marava Village, Kakamega.

The body of Bishop Ben Bahati will finally leave Nairobi  on Wednesday after the fundraiser and on Thursday there will be a mass service in Eldoret. On Thursday evening the body will be taken to Kakamega where there will be another service on the next day at Muliro Garden before the burial.

Bishop Ben Bahati passed away this week on Monday night after succumbing to the car accident injury that had made him to be admitted at Nairobi Hospital. After the news broke, public figures went to social media to mourn and pay tribute to Bishop Ben Bahati who had a great influence in their life.

I can’t believe you are Gone!!! You’ve fought a good – May You Rest In Peace- R.I.P – Bahati

We will miss you papa #ripbishopbenbahati true man of God who lived his life well in Christ – J Blessing

“Another great general gone too soon! R.i.P Bishop Ben bahati.. a great man of God, a mentor n father to many,opened doors for many to minister in crusades n church including me.. you have been a family friend n a blessing to my family..! We thank God for giving u to us and the entire world” – Emmy Kosgei

Mafunzo na Nyimbo zako zitadumu nasi kutujenga kiimani na kutuongoza. #RIPBishopBenBahati – Mzazi Willy Tuva

It is still hard coming to terms with the passing on of Bishop Ben Bahati. But I am encouraged by the words of Psalms 116:15 this morning “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.” – DJ MO

Rest in Peace Bishop Ben Bahati. – Alex Mwakideu

It is with deep sorrow to learn the untimely demise of Bishop Ben Bahati…
Thank you for blessing our Eldoret Show.
My condolences to his family.
#RIPBishopBenBahati..It is well – Churchill 

I never got to know Bishop Ben Bahati on a personal level, but I was deeply touched by his music ministry. Today I salute this man of God who God chose to call home. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. And to the rest of us…let’s be ready, for no one knows the day nor the hour that we too will be called home. – Kambua

A month ago we received some breaking news about Bishop Ben Bahati who was involved a ghastly road accident while driving his car. Now we release the official medical update of Bishop Ben Bahati that was sent to us last week by Ole Willy.

On 11th August Ben had auto accident he was ejected and his neck was broken at the c6- c7 vertebrae. A neurosurgeon (reportedly very skilled) at the hospital in Eldoret probably saved his life with the procedure he performed which included insertion of a metal plate.

The hospital facility itself however is not very modern and Ben has been flat on his back for almost a month Now He contracted a respiratory infection and his throat & vocal cords have been under stress just in trying to breathe sufficiently. As a consequence he has had a tracheotomy to enable easier oxygen intake.
A decision was made by Mary to move Ben to a more modern Nairobi Hospital The hospital is a much better equipped place to facilitate the healing process including beds that can elevate, aerated mattresses to prevent bed sores, modern equipment, rehab capabilities, etc. Ben’s current condition is that he has no feeling from his chest down. He has no feeling in his legs.

We’re told that without God’s intervention a c6-c7 fracture like Ben suffered generally results in loss of use of the legs and confinement to a wheel chair. He has some small movement in his arms but is unable to actually grip and hold something… even a fountain pen. He is not speaking yet, but he has briefly “mouthed” words to Mary which she has been able to “lip read” and understand him.
All of this report is much more serious than previously reported as the doctors in Eldoret apparently didn’t want to initially cause Mary more stress than she was already under. They have finally told her the reality of his case and that there is little else that can be done for him surgically, etc.

The financial numbers are bad. We still have pending bills to clear at Eldoret medi hill Hospital , aircraft and ambulance
Rufftone, Daddy owen, Gloria Muliro, Lady B and Njesh wa Kabz are among the artists who are planning the fund raising concert to be held in Nairobi soon, to help hit the Hospital Bills

An account has been opened where you can donate your contribution

Kenya commercial Bank
Bahati Medical Fund
1159109605
Eldoret Branch

Lastly, I can tell you that the most critical need is for you to intercede in prayer for Ben. We need to “bang on the door of the house until the door is answered to get rid of us”! (Luke 11:5–10)
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
God bless you all. In Christ,
Wilfred