1921 – 14/01/2017

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that announce the passing on of Winnie Waruguru Kamanu.

Wife of the late Anthony Kamanu Ngere. Co-wife of the late Mukami, Wairimu (Limunga), Kabui. Daughter of Kuria Karuru and the late Wanjiku, Mother of the late Gathoni, the late Kanyi and Macharia,Wambui and Waweru, Kuria and Njeri (Juja) Njeri and Njuguna, Wanjuhi and Karuga. Sister of the late Wambui, the late Wandene, Mendi, Gathoni Wangui, Gitau (All late) and Njeri. Step mother of Ngere (Thika), Karanja (Nairobi). Eng Kamanu (Thika), Mbatia (Nyahururu), Gathariki (Ndabibi) among many others. Grandmother of 26 children, great-grandmother of 26, great-great-grandmother of 3.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Mortuary (KU) Thika Road on Saturday 21st January 2016 at 8.00a.m. Funeral and burial service will follow at her home where she will be laid to rest in her Limunga farm Nyahururu Laikipia County the same day.

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

Appreciation 

We the family of the Late Charity Wanja Muraguri, wish to express our sincere gratitude to the Almighty God for giving us peace and comfort as we mourned the death of our dear mother and grandmother.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to all our relatives and friends for the overwhelming support in honour of our beloved mother.

We have been greatly humbled and appreciate the words of encouragement and comfort through visitations, texts, telephone calls during the difficult time of bereavement. Our utmost gratitude goes to the doctors and nurses of Medanta Hospital – India, Medanta hospital – Nairobi, M.P Shah Hospital, Meridian Equator Hospital, the homecare nurse who tirelessly made our dear mum comfortable during her illness.

Special appreciation goes to the leadership and congregations of Evergreen P.C.E.A Church, P.C.E.A Gitunduti Church, Prayers Beyond Boundaries Ministries, PC.E.A Ngarariga Church, Parklands Baptist Church, P.C.E.A Kahawa Sukari Church and Saint Celebration Family Church, Utawala for their visits and prayers at home and at St Andrews Church.

Our sincere gratitude to the funeral committees both in Nairobi and Gitunduti.

As a family we owe a huge debt of gratitude to many other individuals and groups who assisted us in various ways during our mother’s illness and in the burial preparations.

Since we are not able to thank each one of you individually, we humbly request that you accept this as an expression of our most sincere appreciation and gratitude.

“Thank you and God bless you”

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pains anymore, for the former things have passed away”. Revelations 21:4

11/11/1995 – 14/01/2017

The family of Katembu wish to celebrate the life of Marionne Mueni Mbiti. Beloved daughter of Titus Katembu Mbiti and Queen Faith Katembu.

Sister of Sheila Mwikali Mumo and Grace Wayua Mbiti, and sister in law of Stanley Mumo Moki. Loving aunt of Shanna Wendo Mumo and Scott Teyi Mumo. Loving friend of the brethren of the Gospel Centers International Fraternity and also classmates from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa and of many others that knew her and loved her.

Funeral Service will take place on Friday 20th January at Gospel Centres International Church, Pipeline, Embakasi, from 11am with the Burial Service then being held on Saturday 21st January at her Parent’s home in Kithyoko, Machakos County.

Funeral arrangements are ongoing at the Katembu’s home at Lang’ata & at All Saints Cathedral everyday from 5:30pm.

A Main Fundraiser will be held tomorrow Wednesday 18th January at All Saints Cathedral from 5:30pm.

Contributions can be sent to Paybill number 877435

“You have fought the good fight, You have finished the race and You have remained faithful” 2 Timothy 4:7

The Catholic Diocese of Ngong’ and Mill Hill Missionary Society regrets to announce the death of Bishop Colin Davies on 8th January 2017 at Freshfield UK, aged 92.

He was a great missionary in Kenya and served in the Diocese of Ngong’ from 1960-2003.

Burial will take place on Friday 20/01/2017 in Freshfield UK, at 11am.

There will be a requiem Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral Ngong’, on January 20^th 2017 starting at 10:00 am.

R.I.P

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that family and friends announce the promotion to glory of our dearly beloved sister, friend, daughter and mother Patricia Nyapada Nottbohm.

She was admitted to the military hospital in Hamburg Wandesbek on the 29th October in 2016 and went into a comma. She was later transferred to the Teaching and referral hospital (UKE) in Eppendorf where she passed on on the 30th of November 2016.

She left behind a 23-year-old son, Brian.

Patricia will be laid to rest on Thursday the 12th of January 2017 at 13:00 pm at the Ohlsdorf Friedhof in the Kapelle Nr. 13.  After the Funeral service, the family and friends are invited to gather together for some food at the hall on Überseering 13, 22297 Hamburg.

May God grant her soul eternal rest.

Sunrise: 23.10.1969

Sunset: 25.12.2016

It is with deep sorrow and regret that we announce the death of Paul Macharia an employee of Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA).

Son of James Macharia Kagwi and Jacinta Wambui Macharia of Ngaru Village, Chinga Location, Nyeri Country.

Brother of Harun Kagwi, Daniel Kabuu, Francis Mwangi, Mary Wangui, Solomon Waithaka, Charity Wanjiru, Hannah Wanjiku, Jeremiah Kibe, Thomas Kaguta and Joel Gachuki. Son in-law of Hannah Wanjiru Wachira of Mungu Village, Kieni East, Nyeri County. Brother-in-law of many.

Husband of Purity Wairimu Gachau (Teacher, King’ong’o Primary). Father of Maureen Wambui Gachau (Bishop Gatimu Ng’andu Girls’) Nimrod Macharia Gachau (Nyeri Primary) and Precious Wanjiru (formerly of Nyeri Kindergarten).

Relatives and friends are meeting daily at King’ong’o Estate Nyeri Town, Ngaru Village Chinga Location and Magomano Hotel Nairobi, from 6.00pm. The body lies at Outspan Hospital Mortuary, Nyeri. The burial be held at Ngaru Village, Chinga Location, Nyeri County on Saturday 31^st December 2016.

May Paul’s soul rest in peace

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing to glory of the Rev. Simon Mwangi Maina which occurred at Ealing Hospital in the UK on 8th January 2017.

Son of the late Rev Elijah Maina Kambati and the late Esther Heta Njoki Maina of Turbo Parish in Uasin Gishu District. Father of Elizabeth Susan Maina of Nairobi, Dr Esther Njoki of UoN Kenya, Neema Stephanie Wanjiku of Scotland, Eunice Roxane Nyambura (Scotland) and Samuel Victor Maina Scotland. Brother of Ruth Wanjiku (Nairobi), Rev Ann Wangui (Kitengela), Davies Njuguna (Thika), Erastus Chege (Kilimani Divisional Police), Gladys Njeri of Curriculum Support Office (TSC Nairobi), Miriam Wanjiru (Management University of Africa Nairobi), George Kamau of Rosalia Investments Nakuru, Stephen Njenga, Nakuru, Priscilla Wanjiku (Eldoret) and Amos Mwangi (Njoro). Cousin of retired D.0 James Mwaura and Dr. Kiongi Mwaura amongst others.

Family and friends are meeting at Luther Plaza next to St Andrews PCEA Church opposite St. Paul’s University Chapel off Uhuru Highway starting 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. daily for prayers and arrangements for bringing the body from U.K. and thereafter the burial at Embu.

The actual date of burial will be communicated later.

1931 – 10th January, 2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our dear dad Ambrose Tororey Arap Kiriongi on 10th January 2017 at St Luke’s Orthopaedic and Trauma Hospital Eldoret.

He was son of the late Suleiman ara Chonginio and late Mama Cheibo Moogo and a step son of the late Alima Suleiman; husband of the late Emiliana and Emily. He was a dear brother to Rosemary Limo, Ernest Kiriongi, Gilbert Kiriongi, Kiptabur Kiriongi and the late Kipsongok.

Father of Scholastica Bor, Mactilda, Tuiyot, Wenceslaus, Tororey, Valence Karbolo, Fred Tororey, Sr Anastasia Cherono (Loreto IBVM), Cresentia Baari, Clotilda Wesonga, Bonface Kiriongi, Fr Justus Rottuk (SVD), Martina, John-Marie Kipkurgat, Mary-Teresa, Monica, Francisca, Cosmas, Victor, Linus, George, Assumpta, John Paul, Steven, Cornelius, Dr (Capt) Cecilia, Dominic, Leonida, Vivian, Margarita, Cornelius and Teresa. Loving Father in law of Dr Gilbert Bor, Athanas Tuiyot, Francisca Tororey, Mark Karbolo, Anne Tororey, Ntoros Senteu, Anthony Wesonga, Sarah Kiriongi, Eric Korir and Caroline Rottuk, Theresa Kering, Adrian Mwai and Moses Sang’. Loving and dotting grandfather of 51 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 17grandchildren. He was uncle of many. He was brother-in-law of the late Augustine, Priscilla, Leah and Rose.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily Settlement Scheme. The cortege leaves Moi a-January 2017 for mass at Holy Mass and Funeral Plans at home, Kamalel, Ol’lessos Settlement Scheme.

The cortege leaves Moi Teaching and Refferal Hospital mortuary on Tuesday 17^th January 2017 for mass at Holy Family Catholic Church Ol’lessos . Thereafter the cortege will proceed home for overnight vigil.

Funeral mass and burial will be on Wednesday 18^th January 2017 from 10am at Kamalel, Nandi County.

Rest in peace dad; we love you but God loves you more.

15th March 1955 to
10 JANUARY 2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of our beloved
father and grandfather, Mzee Alfred Amuko Otanga, which occurred on 10th January 2017.
Son of the late Nathaniel Otanga and Mama Esther Otanga.
Beloved husband to Beverly Muhonja Otanga. Father to Clara Juma of ICEA Lion, Clarice
Sesi of Stanbic Bank, Shem Otanga of Anjarwalla and Khanna and Paul Otanga of USIU.
Father in-law to Jackson Juma and Paul Sesi. Grandfather to Jeremy, Nathan, Robert,
Bethuel, Kelithi, Eveni and Venieli
He was a brother to Anna, the late Mary, the late Flora, Theresa, Robert, David, Rebecca
and Joyce
Brother in law to Emmy and James Othoro, Ruth Kisala, Shem Videdi, the Late Evans
Kisala, Violet Otanga, Judith Otanga among others.
Uncle to Lodenyo, Allan, Evans, Sheila, Eugene, Asnette, Victor Otanga, Dr. Carol
Onyango, Rev. Jacqueline Othoro, Anna Othoro, Dr. Don Othoro, Steven Othoro, Patrick
Shivairo among others.
Friends and family will be meeting at the All Saints Cathedral Church on Tuesday 17th of
January 2017 for a fundraising towards hospital and funeral expenses. Funeral service will
be on Wednesday 18th of January 2017 at Buruburu Church of God at 3 pm. The body
departs on Thursday 19th of January 2017 for Itabalia village, Vihiga County. The funeral
service will start at 10am on Saturday 21st January 2017 at Itabalia Primary School, burial
thereafter at the family home.
Contributions can be sent to : Safaricom Mpesa Paybill 891300 Account 9810, Airtel
Money Business Name MCHANGA reference 9810, Equitel Business Number 891300
Account Number 9810
“We thank God for your life. In His hands you now rest. In our hearts you will live forever.
Amen.”

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Mrs. Grace Roseline Lyoshi.

Beloved wife of Osborn Lyoshi Adema, Rtd WO I – Department of Defence. Mother of Befrine Temesi of Mash Park Group of Hotels and Justine Luhombo of Department of Defence. Grandmother of Kimberly Agutu Bwire.

Friends and relatives are meeting at her home in Imusali Shirumba Kakamega.

Burial took place on 31/12/2016.

“Mum, Rest with the Angels, Amen”

08/11/1943 – 23/12/2016

We regret to announce the demise of our beloved John Mark Ongache Shiraku of Ebuchero Mundeku (formerly of the Kenya Meteorological Department) on Friday December 23, 2016.

Dear son of the late James Shiraku, the late Martha Shiraku and Ayuma Shiraku. Loving husband of the late Rephar Lubisia Ongache and Esther Ongache.

Cherished father of Margaret Murunga, Joan Ongache, Ronny Sakwa, David Shiraku, Moses Asikoyo and Obadiah Akhonya.

Father in law of Joseph Murunga, Milly Sakwa and Carol Okech Shiraku.

Doting grandfather of Tony, Rehema, Andre, Kayla, Krystal, Tatianah and Ethan.

Adored brother of Ben, the late Hannington, the late Fred, the late Gerry, Comm. Gibson, Mary, the late Hellen, Pauline, Grace, Hilda, Jessica, the late Lilly, Sarah, Sammy, Naftali, Adams, Carol and Elizabeth. A caring brother in law and a precious uncle of many.

The memorial service will be held at the St Stephen’s Cathedral, Jogoo Road, on Thursday January 12, 2017 at 10am.

He will be laid to rest at his home in Ebuchero Mundeku, Kakameg County on Saturday January 14^th 2017.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalms 116:15

Never forgotten…Forever Loved. Rest in peace Daddy.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Elizabeth Jelel Kirwa of Seiyo, Cheptiret, Uasin Gishu County.

Daughter of the late arap Mondi Kapchesagur and Chepkosgei Taprongoei Mondi. Wife of the late David Kipkemboi Kirwa. Co-wife of Ziphorah Taprandich. Mother of the late Dinah, Rosaline, Sally, the late Catherine, William, Pauline, Hellen Sang, Monicah, Philip, the late Kipkazi, Kibiwott, Esther, Sarah, Hellen Koech, John and Joyce. Sister of the late Arap Yama, Arap Sitienei, Arap Barno, Jepkemei, the late Cherono,Tiongoi, the late Shadrack. Mother-in-law of Samwel, Joash, Daniel, the late Benjamin, Noah and James. Daughters-in-law are Clementina, Sharon and Lydia.

She was blessed with several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The cortege left Moi Teaching and Referral Mortuary on Thursday 5th January 2017 at 1pm ,followed by a short service and then a night vigil at her home Seiyo, Cheptiret.

Funeral service and burial will be held on Friday 6^th January 2017 at her Home Seiyo, Cheptiret, Uasin Gishu County.

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

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of Joseph Waithaka Kabai on Sunday afternoon 8th January 2017 at his home in Kiganjo – Gatundu Sub-county.

Husband of the late Josephine Ngina Waithaka. Father of Simon Njoroge Waithaka (Kasarani Hunters Nairobi), Rosemary Wacuka Karanja (USA). Father-in-law of Felista Wanjiru Njoroge (Gikomba Market), Anthony KaranjaWainaina Kiganjo. Son of the late Sergeant Nebert Kabai and the late Joyce Njeri. Brother of the late Richard Mbugua, the late Kanja, the late Kihara, the late Gichini, the late MaryWanjiru Kahama, Agnes Wamaitha Ndung’u and Rahab Kanyi Gathirwa. Grandfather of many and great grandfather of two.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his son’s residence at Kasarani Hunters 6th Canaan Street starting at 7pm. Also at his home Kiganjo Kiu village near Kiganjo Primary School.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Mortuary on 17th January 2017 at 9am for funeral service at Kiganjo P.C.E.A Emmanuel Church and thereafter burial will be at his home Kiganjo Kiu village Gatundu sub-county.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sad demise of Mrs Evelyn Achieng Owiti on 27/12/2016 at Shalom Community Hospital, Athi-River. Beloved wife of the late Cyprian Owiti. Adored mother of James Owiti, Emily, Olivia and Irene Owiti. Daughter of Stephen Otwire Apudo and Nerea Otwire of Yimbo Usenge. Sister of Collins Otwire, Isaac Awuondo, Charles Apudo, Bonface Awoundo, the late Pheobe, Christopher, Risper, Agnes, Akinyi the late Edwina, Rebbeca Atop, Betty Apudo, Rose Apudo among others. Sister in-law of Moris Olango, George Okomo, the late Philip Obara, Leonida among others. Mother-in-law of Jenniffer Mutua, Nickson Omondi and Soita. Grand Mother of Leon, Cyprian, Lance, Leon Mutua, Ryan Soita, and Allen Omondi.

There will be a funeral fundraising on 10th January 2017 at Professional Centre 1st Floor Room 1 from 5pm.

The cortege !eaves Chiromo Funeral Home on 13th January 2017 at 6am for a requim mass at St Theresa Catholic Church Kakrigu Rusinga.

Burial will be on 14th January 2017 at Kakringu Village, Rusinga East Location, Mbita.

Mum in God’s hands you rest in our heart you live forever