We regret to announce the death of Educationist Mr Patrick Kisembe Ngaina – HSC, which occurred on 15^th January 2017 at Bungoma West Hospital. Son of the late Maria and Ngaina Neuno of Cheptais – Mt Elgon. Husband of Fridah Kisembe and the late Grater Kisembe. Father of Judith (TSC), Ken (KAA), Susy (TSC/SPU), James (MAYA, JKIA), Vellah (Ghana), David (TSC), Leonard, Caro and Joshua (FAO). Brother of late Maua, late Wandiema, Rael, Mary, late Benjamin, Beatrice, Loise, late Esnu, Eunice, Jane, Alice and Yego. Cousin of Marita, Isaac, Chengek, Felistus, Julia, Amos, Neuno, Moses, Kiterie, Aineah and Nelly. Father in law of Sammy Chemining’wa, Eva Ngaina, Anthony Gesora, Bridgit, Annette and Janet. Grandfather of Doreen, Paul (KRA), Caren (Morocco), Kevin, June, Bruce, Broline, Brian, Temoi, Sharon, Ian, Owen, Alvin, Joselyne, Herman, Lorraine, Yvonne, Bravin, Esther, Beryl, Mitchelle and Louise.

Funeral arrangements are ongoing at his Cheptais home and Embakasi Nairobi. There will be a funds drive at his Cheptais Home on Sunday 22^nd January 2017 and another one in Nairobi on Monday 23^rd January 2017 at Tumaini House CBD at 6pm.

The cortege will leave Dreamland Mortuary to Sirkani village on 25^th January 2017. The burial will take place on 27^th January 2017 at his farm in Sirkani village, Ngachi sub location, Cheptais, sub-county, Bungoma County.

Sunrise 20/08/1986 – Sunset 16/01/2017

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden demise of our beloved Rahab Wanja Mungai. Daughter of Harrison Mungai and Hannah Wambui Mungai of Gachie Meaty Meats.

Loving wife of Simon Njuguna (Turiza Africa Safaris Ltd). Adorable mom of Tyleshia Njoki Njuguna. Sister of Serah Njeri Mungai of Save the Children Dadaab, Eric Musyoka of Caroga Diagnostics Ltd and Kenneth Gitunda Mungai of Kagumo High School. Grand-daughter of Rahab Wanja Karunguru and Eliud Mbuthia Gacheru. Loving aunt, cousin and niece of many. The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on Tuesday 24/01/2017 at 8am for funeral service to be held at ACK St. James Gachie Ribarori starting at 10am.

“Loved ones never depart; they rest in God’s hands and live in our hearts forever”.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of George Mbugua Kamaara (formerly of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development KICD) Nairobi after a short illness.

He hails from Muthiga in Kinoo location, Kikuyu sub-county, Kiambu County.

Son of the late Stephen Mwaura Kamaara and Anne Nduta Mwaura Kamaara of Ngemwa in Ikinu Location, Githunguri sub county in Kiambu County.

Husband of the late Alice Nyokabi Mbugua and Jane Mukuhi. Father of Anne Nduta and Leonard Ogoya, Rhoda Nyambura and Samuel Njoroge, Hellen Waithera and Bryan Mwangi and Josephine Wanjiru Mbugua. Doting grandpa Shirlyn and Jauden Ogoya, Naima and Neema Njoroge and Shawn Mwangi.

Brother of Donald Kamaara of Ngemwa, Patterson and Ruth Muturi, Amos and Sarah Leshinka of Narok, Anne Njoroge and the late Kenneth Chege, Francis and Eunice Kamaara Karanja of Eldoret. Adoring uncle of Ndutas, Mwauras, Njerim Chege, Ken, Guantai, Didi, Sempeyia, Wanjiku, Serah, Mugure, Wambui, Kamiri, Wanja, Wairimu, Dan, John and Muthoni. Cousin of Thiong’os, Kamaaras, Mburus, Ndung’us, Wambaas, Toromes, Regerus and Gichurus.

Prayers are being held every day at his home in Muthiga and Ngemwa. Relatives and friends will meet on Friday 20^th January at PCEA St Andrews Church Nairobi from 5pm for funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Mortuary on Tuesday 24^th Janaury at 8am. Funeral service and burial will be held at the family home in Ngemwa, Githunguri sub-county, Kiambu County starting at 11am.

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

18/06/1986 14/01/2017

It is with profound sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Caroline Wangari Mwando after a short illness. Daughter of Mr. Samuel Kabugi Njuguna and Jane Wanjiku Njuguna. Loving wife of Joseph Slovo Mwando. Doting mother of baby Praise Neema. Sister of Brenda Wairimu, Kelvin Kabugi and Emmah Waruguru. Daughterain-law of Margaret Mwando. Cousin of Thomas Maina, Dennis Kimemia, Netius Wairimu, John Kamau, Nyambura Kamau, Wangechi Kabuti, Ndekere Kabuti and Nyambura Kabuti. Auntie of Jayda Waithera Maina.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily for prayers and burial arrangements at her father’s home at Ngangarithi village, Nyeri from 4.00pm and at her husband’s house at Kericho High School staff quarters.

The cortege leaves Siloam Hospital Mortuary, Kerich, on Friday 20th January, 2017 at 2.00pm for an overnight stay and interment the following day (Saturday 21st January, 2017) at their rural home, Enyaita Village, Ebusakami Sub-Location, Bunyore South Location, Vihiga County.

Carol, you were strong and you kept the faith to the last minute.

Appreciation

1922 4/12/2016

We the family of the late Mrs Edith Wathira Kang’aru (Wakamonji) give thanks to the Almighty God for the gift of a gracious mother, grandmother and great – grandmother.

The entire family wishes to thank the Jamii Hospital and medical staff who attended to her during her last days.

Special thank also go to Reverend Audfax Mawira Kirimi and the P.C.E.A Muhito Church who conducted the Funeral Service and Burial Ceremony. All the Ministers, Elders, Woman’s Guild fraternity and members of various church congregations who prayed with us and gave us words of comfort during that trying time.

We wish to express our sincere gratitude and heartfelt appreciation for the outpouring of love and support we received from our relatives, friends, neighbours, the organising committee and well-wishers who assisted us during the wonderful send-off of our beloved Maitu on 12th December, 2016.

Asanteni Sana

May the Lord rest her soul in eternal peace.

It is with a heavy heart, deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely demise of Esther Wanjiru George on 16th January 2017 following a brutal murder by a thug at her residence. Until her death Esther George resided in Mbugiti Gatanga Sub County. Daughter of the late Jasan Njoroge (Kiriamari) and the late Josphine Wambui (Nyagakubia). Loving wife of George Kiguru Thuo. Mother of Margaret Muigai “Wabetty” (Mbugiti Primary School), Lawrence Thuo, Martin Njoroge (ACK Ethi Polytechnic Nanyuki), Julius Gathungu (MP Shah Hospital Nairobi), Peter Warui (Equity Bank Kenpipe Branch), Patriciah Wambui (Old House Hotel Nanyuki). Sister of Priscilla Kiriamari, Step Sister of Mary Stanley (Kaguku), Muthoni (Kagongo),Wanjiru and the late Phylis Njeri and late Ruth Wangari.

Friend and relatives are meeting daily at her residence in Mbugiti from 3 pm and Nairobi Norwich Union, Opposite Hilton Hotel, from 5pm for prayers and burial arrangements. The cortege leaves Bishop Okoye Mortuary Thika on Tuesday 24th January 2017 at 9am for the funeral service at Mbugiti St James A.C.K. Church grounds at 12 noon and burial thereafter at her farm in Kiriko Village Mbugiti, Gatanga Murang’a County.

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

25/05/1993 – 17/01/2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden demise of Mr Nelson Mutwiri Kibori of Kenya Defence Forces (Mariakani Army Barracks).

Beloved son of Mr and Mrs Fredrick Kibori Turuchiu and Joyce Kalayu Kibori. Brother of Irene Mwonthea Kibori of Hand in Hand (Kitui Branch).

Friends and relatives are meeting daily for funeral arrangements at home Tubakine Village in Mituntu location and in Norwich Union, 7^th floor, Opposite the Hilton Hotel on Thursday 19^th January and Friday 20^th January 2017 from 5pm.

The cortege leaves Mombasa on Tuesday 24^th January 2017 for the funeral service and burial from 10am at their Family Home.

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

1944 18/1/2017

It’s with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr. Stephen Marigi Murugu that occurred on 18th January 2017, through an accident. Son of the late Murugu Kahiro and Genifer Mugechi. Loving husband of Asenath Wanjiku Marigi. Brother of the late Simon Mwangi, the late Wambui, Nancy Waiyego and Peter Irungu. Father of Edward Irungu, Faith Mugeci, Elizabeth Muthoni, Charity Wambui, Mary Nyambura and Joshua Maina. Father-in-law of Francis Muchiri, Antony Wachira, Stanely Njoroge and Elizaphan Mwangi, Grace Wambui and Phylis Muthoni. Grandpa of H.Wanjiru, M.Mwangi, R.Muthoni, R.Wanjiku, R. Wanjiru, S. Marigi, B. Mwangi, A. Nyambura, F. Wanjiku, G. Wanjiku, D. Waweru, S. Marigi, J. Wamaitha, J. Wanjiku and G. Wanjiku. Cousin, and uncle of many.

The cortege leaves KU Funeral Home on Tue 24th January 2016 at 9.00 am. Funeral and Mass will be celebrated at his home Mundika village, lyego location, Murang’a County.

We thank God for your life.

ln His hands you now rest. In our Hearts you will live forever. Amen.

1942 – 18/01/2017

It is a celebration of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Eng. Daniel Kiere Kimunyi of Nyeri which occurred on 18th January 2017. Son of the late Nelson Kimunyi and Leah Muthoni.

Beloved Husband of Leah Wairimu Kiere. Loving father of Rose Muthoni, Esther Wanjiku Wanyinyi, the late. Timothy Muturi, Godfrey Gitahi, Joseph Kubu and Martha Kiere Mungai. Brother of Kubu Kimunyi, Ruth Wanjiru, Martha Ituha, Njeri Njuguna and the late Gerishon Gichongeri. Father in law of Stephen, Wanjohi, James Thumi, Eunice Maina, Wanjiru and Wangui. Grandfather of many.

Burial date will be announced later.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 – In everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing away of John Mwirotsi on 16^th January 2017 in Kapsabet.

Son of the late Ezekiel Mwirotsi, the late Ann Khavere and Berverly Mwirotsi of Kapsabet Town.

Husband of Fatuma Hussein Mwirotsi. Father of Ken Mwirotsi, Tom Mwirotsi and Ann Khavere.

Brother of the late Susan, late Dinah, Josephine, Wycliffe, Francis, Nelly, Nancy and Wilberforce. Uncle of Marvin, Harriet, Irene, Kevin, Clyde, Herbert, Victor, Shades, Kai, Rick, Lati, Miguel and Keziah. Brother in law of Ichaminya, Reggie, Zurah, Catherine, Asha, Zena, Bakari among others.

The body leaves Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital on 21^st January and heads to his home in Kapsabet. The burial will be on Monday 23^rd January 2017 at his home ground in Kapsabet, Kamobo.

You fought a good fight, you have finished the race, and kept the faith – 2^nd Timothy 4:7

Sunrise  7th April 1940

Sunset 17th January 2017

We regret to announce the death of Mrs Elizabeth Wambui Kabiru. Beloved wife of Mr Benjamin Kabiru of Moi Estate Lang’ata.

Mother of Victor Njau Kabiru, Dorothy Wanjiru Kyalo, Vivian Wanjiru Kabiru and John Maina Kabiru and Susan Njeri Maina. Grandmother, Auntie and great grandmother of many.

Daughter of the late Dishon Gachau Maina and Damaris Wanjiku Gachau of Gichagiini Village, Githumu sub location Kandara, Murang’a County.

Daughter in law of the late Mr Japheth Kabiru Wamwiri and the late Rakeri Wanjiru Kabiru of Kinoo Village, Kikuyu. Sister of the late Morris Maina Gachau, Peris Waitherero, Hildah Mwihaki Karanja, the late James Mwangi Gachau, the late Margaret Wanjiku Kamau, Nancy Wangari Gachau, Johnson Chege Gachau, Judy Nyambura Njiiri and the late Frederick Wanjihia Gachau. Sister in law of Gideon Njoroge Kabiru and Rosemary Wangari Njoroge, Susan Wanjiku and Joachin Skocarak among others.

Prayer meetings are being held daily at their home, Moi Estate Lang’ata. A memorial service will be held on Sunday 22^nd January at 2pm at PCEA Church Lang’ata.

The cortege leaves PCEA Kikuyu Hospital Mortuary on Tuesday 24^th January at 10am for burial at Kinoo village behind Mama Ngina Primary School at 2pm.

The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh, and may His name be glorified.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden death of Edward Murunga Lutta which occurred on 15^th January 2017 at his home Ndalu Scheme Muliro. Son of the late Richard Lutta and Anne Nyangazi Lutta.

Husband of Noel Murunga (formerly of KICD). Father of Lawrence, Douglas, Brian, Mercelyne, Marion and Anita.

Brother of Mumia, the late Betty Kenyani, Rose, Lydia, David and Chunguli and grandfather of Natasha, Adrian, Eddy and Janice.

The cortege leaves Kiminini Mortuary on 19^th January at 3pm for overnight vigil at his home.

Burial service will be on 21^st January 2017 at his home in Ndalu Scheme Plot No. 84.

We love you but God loves you most. Rest in peace Dad.

In Loving Memory – Twelfth Anniversary

Today marks the day that a mother, a grandmother and a great grandmother left us to be with the Lord.

We celebrate your long life of 105 years.

You cherished family and gathered your strength from the authority of God’s word. We all remember fondly never being able to leave your home without a gift of eggs, chicken or kiondo; you would always find something to give us to take home.

Although we miss your physical presence in our lives, your spirit and strength lives in all of us.

Our comfort lies in the words of the Bible…”I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die:’ (John 11:25-26)

Fondly missed by your Maina Family, Children, grand Children and great grand Children and Friends.

With great sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of our mother Beth Muthoni Kimotho, on 16th 2017 after a short illness bravely borne.

Wife of the late Patrick Muthike Kimotho. Daughter of Danson Kibuga Kanyi and the late Judy Wakaria. Daughter in law of the late Kimotho and the late Esther Kariuko. Loving mother of Isaac Muriithi and Jessie Chihenyo, Esther Kariuko, Judy Wakaria and Daniel Kibuga. Loving grandmother of Nathan Kariuki.

Sister of Kanyi Kibuga, Nancy Ndambiri, Dr Jane Kabita„ Margaret Njeru, Rev Bancy Kiura, Titus Gitari and Muriuki Kibuga. Sister in law of Judith Kiragu, the late Alfred Gichobi, Grace Gikunyi, the late Janet Mburu, Joyce Muriithi, Florence Wangithi, Peter Ndungo, Mercy Kamau, Charity Muriihi, Benson Njeru, Peris Nyambura, Purity Magu, John Bundi, Lilian Njoki, David Chomba, Lucy Wanja, James Kariuko, the late Simon Weru, Dorcas Muciri. Loving Aunty of many.

The cortege leaves Kibugi Funeral Home on Wednesday 25th January 2017 at 9arn for funeral service at ACK All Saints Church Kianyaga.Thereafter burial at her Kianyaga home

John 11:26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die ….Amen

It is with great sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely passing on of Asbef Kipkorir Koech, who was working with Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources – State Department of Natural Resources attached to Principal Secretary Security, on Friday 13th January 2017,

Son of Mr Daniel Limo and Mrs Leah Limo. Brother of Nelly Kemei, Alice Talam, Naumy Bittok, the late Alias Koech, Ezra Koech, the late Caleb Limo, Nathan Koech and Eusila Limo. Loving husband of Atalaidah Koech, Dad to Damaris Jelagat, Vincent Kiprotich, Ian Kibet, Jimmy, & Denis.

Family and friends are meeting daily for funeral arrangements at Mr Judah Ben’s Residence, Saru Gardens, Baldwin Lane, Kilimani on Monday & Tuesday only from 4pm and in Eldoret at his home, Magongi-Segero at 4pm.

The burial will take place on Friday 20th January 2017, at their home in Magongi-Segero

God makes the best, sees the best and picks the best. Till we meet again, fare thee well Asbel