01/05/2026
DORCAS WORKER DIES AT CAMP IN KABWE
By Nathan Muyambango
A 69-year-old Seventh-day Adventist Dorcas worker, Emeria Kakombo, has died after a tragic road accident during a church gathering in Kabwe. She passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, while attending a Dorcas rally at Mukobeko Camp Site and was laid to rest on Thursday at her home village of Muswishi in Chisamba District.
According to Pastor John Chibala, Personal Ministries Director for Midlands East Zambia Conference, the late Ms. Kakombo, who also served as the Dorcas leader for Muswishi Mission District, met her death on the second day of the camp. She had gone into town to procure food supplies and other necessities for her group when she was struck by a Hino truck near the junction of Mukobeko Road and the Great North Road.
Her death has sent shockwaves across the church community, particularly among Dorcas workers and members who had gathered for the rally. The incident abruptly disrupted the camp meeting as many attendees left to attend the funeral.
The burial service was attended by a large number of mourners, including church leaders, Dorcas federation representatives from all 31 mission districts, pastors, civic leaders, and community members. The service was officiated by Pastor Ernesto Ricci, Personal Ministries Director for the Northern Zambia Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Chisamba Member of Parliament, Honourable Chushi Kasanda, joined church leaders in mourning the late Ms. Kakombo and paid tribute to her dedication and service to both the church and the community.
Among the church leadership present were Midlands East Zambia Conference President, Pastor Darlington Muyabila, and Elder Chipo Miyoba.
Emeria Kakombo is survived by four children. She was laid to rest in an emotional ceremony attended by members from Namunwa Seventh-day Adventist Church, fellow Dorcas workers, and scores of well-wishers whose lives she had touched through her ministry and service.
“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.” Revelation 14:13:
Story by Nathan Muyambango
Communication Director, Northern Zambia Union Conference
