Pastor Lincoln Biwott loses father barely days after his viral story

– Lincoln Biwott shared a moving story on how he took a step of faith to change his life after years of alcoholism and hopelessness

– The father of three lost his father on June 23, barely days after sharing his story with TUKO.co.ke

– In an emotional message, Lincoln eulogised his father Sammy Biwott as his best friend and a true dad who stood by him during his worst times

His story of being given a chance to be a good dad by his Filipino lover covered by TUKO.co.ke lit up the internet ahead of Father’s Day less than two weeks ago.

Sadly, Lincoln Biwott, a priest at St Matthews ACK Cathedral in Eldoret has lost his father Mzee Sammy Biwott.

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Pastor Lincoln Biwott and his Filipino wife during a past event. Photo: Mercy Chebet
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Lincoln’s father died on Tuesday, June 23, when the cleric was set to celebrate his 38th birthday on Friday, June 26.

Though his dad had been unwell, Lincoln’s family intimated to TUKO.co.ke that they were planning a surprise birthday for him which would be dedicated to the father.

The reverend who was at the bedside of Biwott as he made his last breath went ahead to share the sad news on his Facebook timeline.

“I have lost you here in the world dad but I know we shall meet in heaven. RIP my dad and best friend,” he posted.

Pastor Lincoln feeding cake to his father Sammy Biwott during a past birthday celebration. Photo: Mercy Chebet
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Lincoln reminisced the good times he lived with his departed father saying he played a critical role in turning his life around.

“He was always there to offer advice. He was the one who challenged me to pursue my theology studies after I thought I had lost it all and unsure of my calling. The transformation I have undergone is because of him,” the priest added.

Mzee Biwott is set to be buried in his Seiyo, Uasin Gishu home on Tuesday, June 30.

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The priest had shared a moving story about his lavish lifestyle abroad that nearly cost his life and how his Filipino wife had to find her own way to Kenya after getting pregnant with his baby.

The father of three narrated how a car accident changed his life in Bahrain before he resolved to look for air ticket to reunite with his Filipino girlfriend Leena who by then was expecting their firstborn child.

Story by Mercy Chebet

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