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Isaiah Symekher (November 1947 – 10 September 2003) was a Kenyan Gospel musician,composer and Choir master.

Isaiah Symekher was born to Leah Symekher and Joseph Khatima Symekher in Ebusubi Mundichiri Village, Vihiga County, Western Kenya. His father, who died when was only 22 years, was a Bishop in The Church of God, Kima and was an inspiration to his eventual Christian life. Together with his elder brothers – John, Peter, Henry and Morris – they formed Symekher Sons in the 1960s, singing both patriotic and secular or zilizopendwa songs including Welcome to Africa, Africa Tuungane, Africans Take Over. Their love for their father resulted in them composing a song named Rev.Joseph K. Symekher in which they sang about their fathers achievements.

Isaiah Symekher learned how to play the guitar from his days with the Symekher Sons. He eventually became a Born again Christian at the IFC Jericho Church where he became the choir master and composed several Gospel hit songs like the famous Adam na Eva which he together with the church Choir used to evangelize salvation in different countries.

Isaiah Symekher also had a day job at Kenya Pipeline Company where he was also the choir master of the company choir that was known for its patriotic songs that were performed in various state and national functions.

Family

Isaiah Symekher was married to Floyce Amwayi and they were blessed with four sons Joseph Khatima, Jonathan Derrick, Kelvin Amwayi, Keith Ongone and three daughters Leah Luttah, Gertrude Asiko and Evelyne Symekher. He was a dedicated father, known for instilling Christian values in his entire family and the community at large.

Sunset

Isaiah Symekher died on 10th September 2003 after a long battle with Athletes Heart a heart condition. He is survived by his wife and seven children.