Death has occurred to Charles Wahatha Kamau on 1st January 2017 through a road accident. Son to Samuel Kamau Hiram and Nancy Wambui Kamau of Zimmerman (Mirema).

Brother of Joy Wanjugu, Hiram Mwangi and Lilian Wambui Kamau. Grandson of the late Hiram Mwangi Nyaga, and Lilian Wambui Hiram of Kangari Location, Mairi Sub-location, Gatitu village, Murang’a County and Charles Wahatha Kimaru and Teresah Wanjugu Wahatha of Muricho village, Ndaragwa Sub-County. Nephew of Eunice Wanditi, Ann Wanjiku, Julius Githuku, Moses Gikonyo and Stephen Gachoka. Cousin of Hiram Githuku, Hiram Gikonyo, Hiram Gachoka and Pauline Wanditi among others.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at their home in Mirema Zimmerman, Blue Springs Hotel and Gatitu Village for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves KU Mortuary at 7am on Friday the 6th January, 2017 to his father’s farm for burial and service at Gatitu village, Mairi Sub-location, Kangari Location, Murang’a County.

November 21, 1944 – December 29,2016

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our beloved mother Rev. Stellah Sungu Osoo of Milimani Village, Chekalini Sub location, Lugari Sub County, Kakamega County, which occurred on 29th December 2016.

Wife of the late Wilfred Chitwa Osoo. Daughter of the late Hezekia Olunyenya and the late Teresia Olunyenya of Ebusiekwe Ipali, Bunyore. Mother of Enos, Penina, David, Dickson, Simon and Ruth. Mother-in-law of Akina, Elizabeth , Victoria and Ruth. Sister of the Late Fredrick Olacha, Florence Osotsi, the late Everline Osengo and Sarah Okonji. Aunt and grandmother of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at her residence in Chekalini everyday from 5pm. The cortege leaves Eldoret Hospital Mortuary on 5/1/2017 for service at Mushikulu Church of God at 12 noon and then proceed to her residence in Chekalini, Lugari. She will be laid to rest at her farm in Chekalini, Lugari on the 7/1/2017.

You have fought a good fight, finished the race and kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4.7

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the passing on of Simon Maina (Musimo) aka Richman.

Beloved husband of Lucy Muthoni of Nairobi City Council. Son of the late Serah Njeri. Father of Edwin Gichohu and Alvin Njuguna. Cousin of Wairimu wa Maruki of Coro FM among others. Nephew of Joram Gichohu (SKURTAR)

Friends and relatives are meeting at Sagret Hotel, River Road daily starting at 6pm.

The cortege leaves Coptic Mission Hospital Ngong Road on Friday 6/1/2017 at 6.30am for a funeral service at Karati Ha Makara, Naivasha at 1am.

God gives, God takes, Rest in Peace Simon.

It is with profound shock and great sadness that we announce the death of Honourable Mark Kiptarbei Too, which occurred on December 31st, 2016.

He was a former Assistant Minister in the Office of the President and a Nominated Member of Parliament. He also served as Chairman; Lonrho East Africa, Kenya Sugar Authority, The Standard Group, Director Standard Chartered Bank among other positions.

Hon Mark Too is the son of the late Joseph Kandie and the late Christina Chesugut. Brother of Christopher Kemei, Clement Tirop, Nelson Too and the late Samson Rotich.

Husband of Mary Jepkemboi and Sophie Jelimo and a loving father of Elizabeth, Moses, Jenny, Daniel, Sandra, Kevin and Sharon. Father-in-law of Sammy Kositany, Aziza Shariff and Yusuf Melly. Son-in-law of Sylvanus and Hellen Chemengen and the late Jason Mosong and Lilian Mosong.

Doting grandfather of Leon, Patra, Daniella, Max, Kigen, Esther, Ceasar, Kibet, Alex, Zahra and Jamal. He was an uncle of many.

Burial arrangements are on going at his homes in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu and Nairobi.

A memorial service will be held at his residence 24 Muthaiga Rd opposite Getrudes Children Hospital, Muthaiga, Nairobi tomorrow Friday, January 6th, 2016 at 10am.

The cortege leaves Nairobi for Eldoret on Sunday 8th January 2017 followed by prayers at his Kapseret farm residence at 2pm the same day. The funeral will take place on his farm in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County on Monday, January 9th, 2016 starting at 10am.

Bwana Dawa was a man of great humour, strength, courage, wisdom and had a very generous heart. He loved his family, friends and was a pillar of the church and community.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever, fare thee well.

May 16th 1965 – December 30^th 2016

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Margaret Muthoni Kiragu of Raimu- Kirinyaga County on 30/12/16 at Avenue Hospital Nairobi after a valiant struggle with Cancer. She worked at Finesse, Westiands, Nairobi.

Daughter of the late Noah Kiragu and Jackbed Wangeci. Sister of the Late Alice W. Kiragu, Benson Muthee and Perk Wambura Muritu of (Tenderfoot School). Dedicated Mother of Desmond Daiki and Meshack Kiragu. Aunt of Eric, David and Jackline, Muthee and Esther, Jaqueline, Faith and David, Muritu. Sister-in-law of Stephen Muritu and Alice Muthee.

Prayers and Memorials are being held at Kinoo, Kiambu and Raimu Village, Kianyaga. The burial will take place at the family home in Raimu Village, Kianyaga.

The Cortege leaves. Kibugi Funeral home, Kutus, at 9am on Friday 06/01/2017.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.’ 2 Tim 4:7.

1922 – 2016

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Mr. Harrison Githinji Kibicho on 30th December 2016 at Nairobi West Hospital after an illness bravely borne.

Loving husband of Priscilla Murugi Githinji. Brother of the late Isabella Waigumo Wagoki, late Charity Wanjiru Murimi, the late Stephen Waweru and Gichohi Kibicho. Father of Purity Wachira, John Kibicho, Lucy Wachira, late Gerald Karuku, Grace Githinji, Jane Chore and Joyce Kuguru. Father-in-law of Erastus Wachira, Emma Kibicho, Mathew VVachira, Jecinta Karuku, Peter Chore and the late Duncan Kuguru. Uncle, grandfather and great grandfather of many.

Relatives and friends are meeting at his residence Kaheho farm Gakindu. Mukurwe-ini and at Mr & Mrs.Wachira Gachingiri’s home Kinoo.

The cortege leaves Jamii Funeral Home, Karatina, on Friday 6th January at 9am for a service at Ndia-ini P.C.E.A Church Gakindu and thereafter burial ceremony at his farm Kaheho.

In God’s hands you rest in our hearts you live forever.

1935 – 1/1/2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mrs Felister Wambeti Njiru on 1st January 2017 at the ICU of Mater Hospital after a short illness.

Daughter of the late Dominic Kamanja Wa Nguuri and late Rwamba Wayaroga. Wife of Mr Patrick Njiru Kamau.

Loving mother of Lucy Muthoni Wachira, Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru (Diocese of Embu), Peter Mwaniki, Alfred Nyaga, Catherine Wanja, Eunice Muthoni, Jemimah Wanjiru and Christopher Murithi.

Mother in law of Robert Wachira, Dorothy Thara Mwaniki, Ann Waguthi Nyaga, Robert Lemereu, Samuel Mbugua, and Mercy Nyakio Murithi.

Fundraising to settle the Medical Bill and Funeral expenses will be held at Clergy House Karurina Embu on Friday 6th January 2017 starting at 4pm. Contributions can be sent to her Medical Bill Account: Felistas Wambeti Njiru A/C 0190171172641 Equity Bank, Embu or M-Pesa 0720-970252 Funeral Mass will be held at Kiamboa Primary School on Monday 9th January 2017 at 10am followed by burial at home Kathece – Kegonge Village Embu County.

“For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him, on the last day” John 6:40.

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mrs. Elizabeth Ng’ondu Mwatu, which occurred at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, on 29th December 2016.

Loving wife of Mr. John Mwatu Mbiti. Daughter of Late Ndolo Nthuli & Late Martha Ndolo. Mother of Dedan, Jane (USA), Danson, Harrison, Joyce Ngao, David, Japheth, Charles, Benson. Mother-in-law of Elizabeth Mwonge, Geoffrey King’oo, Margaret Mutua, Ruth Musili, Simon Mbithi, Margaret Ikandi, Esther Mbiti, Elizabeth Ndolo, Jane Muasya. Grandmother of Moses Mwonge (Equity Bank), Abraham (USA), Jonathan Mutua (Aga Khan Hospital), Joshua, Joan, John, Samuel, Faith, Ken among others.

Sister of the late Masisya, the late Kilonzo, Muasya, the late Grace, Loise. Sister-in-law of the late Rael, the late Joshua, Loise, the late Rhoda, Tabitha, Joseph, Alice, David, Susan, the late Daniel, Joan, Ruth Rose, Rev. Sammy, Rosalia, Grace. Aunt of Alice, Luke, Margaret, Jane – Albert, Eunice, Henry, Violet, Mwendwa.

Meetings are being held daily at her Makaalu home, Comrades Inn, Wamunyu, JR Restaurant Post Bank House, mezzanine floor, Nairobi, Royal Garden Restaurant —Nairobi.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Machakos on Saturday 7th January, 2017 and proceeds for burial at Makaalu village, Wamunyu, Machakos County.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that e announce the passing on of Mrs Yucabeth Nyanchama Anyona on 29th December 2016.

Beloved wife of Melzedek Anyona Akunga, daughter of the late Benjamin Ogoti and Prisca Kwamboka of Riondonga. Daughter-in-law of Zablon Akunga and the late Martha Kwamboka.

Mother of Stella Kemunto (Nairobi County Government), Robert Wako, Zachary Nyaribo and Lenah Nyaboke. Mother-in-law of Haron, Juliet and Edinah. Grandmother of David, Enock, Kwambokas, Nyaatha, Akunga, Nyambane, Kangina among others.

Sister of the late David Mikuro, Martha Mokomoni, Mary Monyenye, Bilia Smith,   Kemuma Mbute, Benjamin Ogoti, Onsare Ogoti, Grace Okindo and Michira Ogoti. Sister-in-law of the late Tom, Machogu, Lameck, Atera, Grace, Joyce, Nyanchama, Janet, Pamela, Linnet, Beatrice. Mokomoni, the late Monyenye. the late Smith, the late Mbute and Okindo. Korera of Ogoti. Kimathi and Yucabeth

Family and friends are meeting daily at her home Keroka. There will be main fund raiser on Wednesday 4th January 2017 at Court I, City Hall, Nairobi and Keroka from 5pm.

The cortege leaves Christamarinne Funeral Home on Thursday 5th January 2017 and burial will take place on Friday 6th January 2017 at her Keroka home.

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT and appeal to help move body from Amsterdam, Netherlands

Faith Mugwe Kairu died on Monday while in transit through Amsterdam where she was in the company of her husband Timothy Kairu Wanyoike and their kids. She leaves behind three children Mark, Ryan and Emma. The kids are 4 years old, 18 months and 3 months old.

Her story has been shared widely on social media.

Faith started feeling unwell a couple of days before their departure from Kenya to Texas. The family eventually left for the US on December 28th with her family. Her health however deteriorated while airborne and was rushed to ICU upon arrival at Amsterdam’s Schipol Airport where she was diagnosed with septic shock.

Faith died on the morning of January 2, 2017. Her husband was by her bedside at the time of her passing.

If you would like to help Timothy Wanyoike leave Amsterdam with the remains of his wife Faith and 2 of his 3 kids you can do so by making your contributions to:

Name on Account: Timothy Wanyoike

Bank: Wells Fargo

Account #: 1010103179380

Email: timkairu@gmail.com

If you do not have a Wells Fargo Account, you can utilize the “CASH APP” by sending the funds to Tim’s
phone number ( 678-770-4086) or his email (timkairu@gmail.com)

You can also use the go fund me account https://www.gofundme.com/faithkairu

You can contact the following people:

In Georgia, Kamondo 404-914-1746
In Alabama, Edwin Kurgat 205-240-0222
In Texas, Flo 979-587-0560

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT:

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing on of Faith Mukami Kairu, who went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2017.
Faith was the loving wife of Timothy Kairu Wanyoike (Tim), devoted mother to Mark, Ryan and Emma Kairu. She is a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Mugwe of Nakuru Kenya and a daughter in love to Mr. & Mrs. Wanyoike of Gatundu
Faith and Tim formerly lived in Atlanta and Alabama. At the time of her death, they were living with their three children in College Station, Texas, where Faith was a pharmacist at the Physicians Center Hospital.
Faith and her family had traveled to Kenya to be with their loved ones during the Christmas break. A couple of days before their departure for Texas, Faith begun to feel unwell. The family departed for the U.S. on December 28, via Amsterdam.. Her condition deteriorated during the flight from Kenya to the US. On arrival in Amsterdam, she was hospitalized and admitted to the ICU where she was diagnosed with septic shock. Despite the doctors’ best efforts, Faith passed away on the morning of January 2 2017.
Family and friends are gathering in Atlanta, Alabama, Texas, Nakuru, and Gatundu for prayers and funeral arrangements. Details of the funeral arrangements will be communicated later.
We are calling on friends and well-wishers to support the family through prayers for Tim, the kids and all their loved ones during this very difficult time. We are also appealing for financial support to cover the enormous costs that the family has incurred and will continue to incur including but not limited to hospital bills, travel costs, funeral costs and the cost of sending Faith’s body home for interment.
Financial support can be channeled via any of the following:

Bank deposit: Name of Account: Timothy Wanyoike
Bank: Wells Fargo
Account # 1010103179380;
Email timkairu@gmail.com
• “CASH-APP” to Tim’s phone number 678-770-4086 or his email timkairu@gmail.com
We will continue to meet for prayers, updates and planning each day at 8:00pm CST. Please call Conference line 1-605-475-2875, Access Code: 1192215

If you have any questions, please direct them to any of the following contacts:
Paul Kamondo – Atlanta, GA, 404 914 1746
Ed Kurgut, Birmingham, Alabama205-240-0222
Florence Munene, College Station, TX979-587-0560
Lydia Ngatara, Kansas City, Kansas913-207-9410
Waithaka Mwangi, Manhattan, Kansas979-571-2472
Comfort Manyame, College Station, TX979-220-4218

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we regret to announce the passing on of our beloved mum, Zerika Kavosa Roberts on 27th December 2016, while undergoing treatment at the Coptic Hospital, Nairobi. Beloved wife of Robert Mahasi. Loving mother of Kelvin Muhindi, Brian Gideyi, Glorin Ongachi and Beverly Saranwa. Daughter of the late Hudson Gideyi and Mama Tokesi Gideyi of Mutiva, Hamisi. Sister of Benson, Edward, Evelyn Boge, Emmy, Jimmy, David, Paul and Simon. Sister-in-law of Jeddah, Japheth, Dorcas, Author, Gladys, Charles, Rusla, Jessica, Mable, Ernest, Alice, Rosemary, Beatrice, Kanini, Ebby Erase, Ebby Anguza, Emmy Jarega, Helen, Rose and Evelyn Muganda.

Until her demise she was a teacher at Mitooni Mitatu Primary School in Kitale.

The cortege leaves Coptic Hospital mortuary for her last journey on Thursday 5th January 2017. She will be laid of rest on 7th January at her Tulwet Farm Kitale.

Until we meet again on the other shore! Fare thee well beloved mum

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will and doing that we wish to announce the demise of our beloved mum Mrs. Rebecca Kanana Kimathi which occurred on 1st January 2017.

Daughter of the late Samuel M’Makinya and the late Salome Nkatha. Wife of Mr Joseph Kimathi. Loving mother of Lucy Mwendwa (St Mary’s Girls – lgoji), Irene Kimathi (Safaricom Meru), George Gatobu (Nkubu), Catherine Kimathi (Meru), Dr. Phineas Roy Kiogora (JKUAT), Douglas Kimathi (Nkubu) and Mary Asunta Gaceri (Meru). Mother in law of Festus Gikunda, Fredrick Wachira, Sarah Julia, Haron Maore, Joyce Njeri, Felicity Kajuju and Joseph Mwirigi Kaburu. Grandmother and auntie of many.

Friends and family are meeting at her home at Kithare Village, Royal Prince Hotel Meru and at Senate Hotel in Juja for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves St. Theresa Hospital Kiirua on Friday 6th January 2017 at 9am for a Requiem Mass at Gatuatine prayer house followed by burial at her home in Kithare village.

“Mum , in our hearts you remain, in the hands of God you Rest — Amen!”

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the demise of Simon Kibe Ndiritu that occurred on 29th December 2016 after a short illness.

Son of Peter Ndiritu and Margaret Wanjiru Ndiritu. Brother of Mike Ndiritu (USA), David Ndiritu (Next Motors), Teresa Wanjiku (USA) and Simon Gatheru (KQ).

Relatives and friends are meeting at St Peters Clavers Church on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th and at his parent’s home in Imara Daima (Nairobi) and Maragua (Murang’a)

Funeral will be held on Friday 6th January 2017 at the parent’s home in Maragua – Murang’a from 10am.

17/05/1996 – 23/12/2016

It is in acceptance of God’s will that we, the larger family of the late Mzee Jeckonia Olang’ of Oriang’ Kasbong, Kendu Bay, announce the sudden demise of Samuel Omondi Olang’ (Sammy) which occurred on Friday 23^rd December 2016 after a short illness bravely borne.

He was a student at Catholic University of Eastern Africa. Son of Elder Zadock Ondeng’e Olang’ and Agatha Olga Olang’ of Karengata SDA Church, Nairobi.

Brother of Victor Olang’, the late Michael Olang’, Beryl Akoth, and Kate Wambayi.

Grandson of the late Mama Kristabel Ogogo Olang’, the late Mama Peris Omore and the late Mama Jane Ngere, the late Mama Pascalliah Owili and Mama Elizabeth Auma, the late Mzee Mathia Owinyo and the late Mzee Walter Dulo.

Nephew of Boaz Olang’ (USA), Simeon Olang’, the late James Olang’, the late Gilbert Olang’, John Olang’, the late Elly Owinyo and Onesmus Owinyo, Fred, Thaddeus, Patrick, Dennis, the late Hannah Onyango, Rodah Adede, Silla Adede, Elsebah Asiyo, Jane Olang’ (USA), Dina Bita, Loyce Gogo, Eucabeth Okello, Rose Munga, Doris Agwa, Grace Bula, Lucy Bwekweso, Roseline Olang’, Sister Martclaire, Risper Olang, Pamela Olang, Ted Olang, Rose Mungai, the late Hildergard, Mary, and the late Maureen Wambayi and others.

Cousin of Evans, Jimmy, Job, Andrew, Kepha, Linda and Geoffrey (all of USA), Enrica Dulo, Herine Onyach, Hilda, Janet, Caroline, Dick, Jackline, Allan, George, Ian, Edgar and others.

Family and friends are meeting daily at their residence at Merisho Close off Merisho Road, Ongata Rongai, and near Adventists University of Africa for prayers starting 5pm. There will be a fundraiser on Tuesday January 3^rd 2017 at Nairobi Central SDA Church (Basement) from 5pm to help meet the funeral expenses.

There will be a funeral service at Nairobi Central SDA Church (Maxwell) Milimani Road on 4^th January 2017 from 11am.

The cortege leaves the Lee Funeral Home, Nairobi, on 5^th January 2017 at 7.30am for their home in Kamuma sub location, Rawinji, Oyugis, Homa Bay County.

The burial will be held on Friday 6^th January 2017 starting at 9am at the same venue.

For further information contact 0722-410635 or 0721-853256 (M-Pesa).

The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart; and the merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come – Isaiah 57:1