Strathmore School Alumni

[The Kenyan Gyne (#HealthServiceCommission) @simonkigondu]

Yesterday we had a fantastic funeral mass for #TheLegendSilvanoBorruso ; a fitting send off for a man who touched the lives of many, and who lived a simple ethical life with a straightforward purpose of sanctity through good work & selflessness.

Till we meet again
@StrathSchool

[Strathmore School Alumni @StrathSchool]

Silvano, thank you for everything you did for all of us and for each of us!

RIP

#SilvanoBorrusoLegacy

[Strathmore School Alumni @StrathSchool]

SILVANO BORRUSO REQUIEM MASS

Pls note the following details:

Date:Sat, 8th Jan 2022

Venue: Strath School (Lavington) bwn the library & secondary block.

Please note that entry to the venue will be through the CANTEEN GATE.

Time:10am

CONFESSIONS will be heard from 9:30am.

[Strathmore School Alumni @StrathSchool]

The wake is being held in the School Chapel today Fri 7th, 4-8pm.

There's a condolence book open near the trophy cabinet near the bookshop.

For the condolence book, wake & funeral Mass, the School kindly requests we observe the standard COVID protocols (mask, sanitising, etc).

[Strathmore School Alumni @StrathSchool]

Here's the link to Mr. Borruso's funeral Mass. It will play a video until we go live.

https://t.co/uec1FXjhw8

[Strathmore School Alumni @StrathSchool]

During his time as a teacher, & in a special way after retiring, Mr. Borruso sustained himself working as a translator. His legendary mastery of up to 7 languages endeared him to many a publisher.

Here are some books he has translated into English.

#SilvanoBorrusoLegacy

[Strathmore School Alumni @StrathSchool]

Tributes, memories and photos can be dropped here.

https://t.co/5goY0mSiQt

[Strathmore School Alumni @StrathSchool]

Silvano Borruso - Funeral Arrangements

Fri, 7th Jan
-Silvano’s body leaves funeral home.
-Wake in Strath School 4-8pm.

Sat, 8th Jan
-Funeral Mass in Strath School from 10am.
-Then burial in Lang’ata Cemetery.

There will be an online link made available for events of 8th.

[Strathmore School Alumni @StrathSchool]

How many of these books authored by Silvano Borruso do you have in your personal library or have at least read?

#SilvanoBorrusoLegacy

[Strathmore School Alumni @StrathSchool]

The battle for young hearts & minds not only changes the lives of the students but can be a surprisingly rewarding experience for an educator...

Read more from this article he penned for @opusdeiEA back in 2009.

#SilvanoBorrusoLegacy

https://t.co/oGC0n6b9pp

[Strathmore School Alumni @StrathSchool]

Borruso was among the first members of Opus Dei that St. Josemaria sent to begin the Work in Kenya. He arrived in Sep '60 & passed away on Sat 1st Jan '22. Here is an interview of his from 2018.

https://t.co/ZplU07zAY6

#SilvanoBorrusoLegacy

[Strathmore School Alumni @StrathSchool]

Do you have some snipets or memories of your interactions with Mr. Borruso inside or outside class?

Share them with us at #SilvanoBorrusoLegacy and tag us.

[Strathmore School Alumni @StrathSchool]

The Strathmore School alumni regret to inform you of the passing of legendary Mr. Silvano Borruso in the wee hours of Saturday morning, 1st January 2022.

May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace.

#SilvanoBorrusoLegacy

[Tim Kipchumba @TimKipchumba]

When the legends of Prof David Sperling & Dr Jim Mcfie

were crowned for their immense contribution to Kenya 🇰🇪

Shout out to the folks that helped set up the 1st interracial college @StrathU in Kenya,helped, mentored, taught so many of Kenya’s corporate & public leaders!

[Strathmore School Alumni @StrathSchool]

We would like to invite all alumni, parents & friends to pray for the eternal repose of Fr. Cormac Burke who passed away peacefully last night (Mon 22nd Nov).

Fr. Cormac, acclaimed jurist, canon lawyer & author, worked as a chaplain in the school for many years.

May he RIP.

[Strathmore School @Strathmorschool]

Mass in honor of St. Josemaria at Holy Family Basilica, Nairobi - Kenya.

[Strathmore School Alumni @StrathSchool]

BEGINNING - 6TH MARCH 1961 (Part 5)

In the 3rd term of 1960 we began extensive trips to interview applicants ...scattered throughout the country.

By Prof. Sperling
for the 25th anniv memoirs
#Strathmore60thanniversary
@Strathmorschool , @StrathU

https://t.co/WtTa0D4osS

[Strathmore School Alumni @StrathSchool]

BEGINNING - 6TH MARCH 1961 (Part 4)

The multi-racial character of the College posed some administrative and legal problems...

By Prof. David Sperling
for the 25th anniversary memoirs

#Strathmore60thanniversary
@Strathmorschool , @StrathU

https://t.co/TPkHSi3RzM

[Strathmore School Alumni @StrathSchool]

BEGINNING - 6TH MARCH 1961 (Part 3)

In our search for teaching staff we approached everyone we thought might be interested...

By Prof. David Sperling
for the 25th anniversary memoirs

#Strathmore60thanniversary
@Strathmorschool , @StrathU

https://t.co/MJQrvriOtE

[Strathmore School Alumni @StrathSchool]

BEGINNING - 6TH MARCH 1961 (Part 2)

Among my first official contacts I found myself dealing with officers of the British Colonial service. (...)

https://t.co/e2frCq6o4f

By Prof. David Sperling
for the 25th anniv memoirs

#Strathmore60thanniversary

@Strathmorschool , @StrathU