1921 – 14/2/2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of Mrs. Esthel Waki Nzioka which occurred on Tuesday 14th February, 2017.

Wife of the late Jonathan Nzioka Kasema. Loving mother of Susan Absalom, Rhoda Mutuku, the late Agnes Isaiah, Veronica Mulwa, Richard Nzivu, Dephine Ngewa, the late Patricia Muloko, the late Dryton Muthama, Marion Kaloki, Christine Ndunge, Georgierdis Kasema, Catherine Mutua & Franciscah Makali. Sister of Anne Jacob, the late Daudi. Loise, Sarah, Charles, Stephen Mwele and Ndungwa. Grandmother to 43, Great grandmother to 64 and Great great grandmother to 13. Mother in-law of Dorothy Nzivu, Annastacia Muthama and Rebecca Kasema amongst others.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at her home in Mithaga Village, Lower Kiandani from 4pm and at new T.Tot Restaurant, Machakos from 6pm.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home Machakos, on Saturday 25th February at 9am for burial at her home in Mithanga village, Lower Kiandiani, Mumbuni Location, Machakos County.

Blessed are those who die in the Lord.

To God Be the Glory!

It is with humble acceptance that we announce the passing on of Madam Zipporah Kemuma Ongaga formerly a teacher at Ichuni Boys’ Primary, wife of Patrick Ongaga Moroti (Head teacher Amabuko Primary School).

Beloved daughter of Lawrence Mochama Oanda and Mama Tabitha Magoma. Daughter-in-law of the late George Moroti, the late Mama Teresa Bosibori and Nyabate Moroti. Mother of Angelline (SCB), Falex (Bogeche Secondary School), Hildah (BDO), Maureen and Lister (Students at UoN). Mother-in-law of Pamela (Amasege Secondary), grandmother of Alicia. Loving sister of Nicholas, Tom (Safaricom), Celestine (Kiemuma Primary), Mercy (Homa Bay), Cyrus (Krishna Pharmaeuticais), Everlyn (Accelar), Douglas (KQ) and Franchescah (USA). Sister-in-law of Esther, Perpetua, Milkah (Molo), Douglas (Principal Mosisa Secondary), Olphah (Matibo Girls’ Secondary School), Jane, Omwenga, Isabellah, Dalphine (Manga Primary), Linet, Kiago (Bongonta Primary School), Priscilla, Mwango, Cliff, Richard among others, a niece and cousin of many.

Friends, relatives and family are meeting daily at Phenom Estate, Langata, for prayers and funeral arrangements. The main fundraising will be held on Wednesday 22nd February, 2017 at 680 Hotel as from 4pm. Contributions can be made via Safaricom Paybill No. 642660 with account number your name.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral home on Sunday 26th February 2017 at 7am to her home in Ramasha (Ekona) in Kisii County for burial on 27th February 2017.

It is with great sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr. Gabriel Mithamo Ndunyu from Ihwagi village, Karatina in Mathira Sub-county.

Son of the late Martin Ndunyu Wahome and Lydia Kabuchi. Husband of Agnes Wanjiru. Father of Jennifer Kabuchi (CANADA), Martin Ndunyu (USA), Andrew Thuku (USA) and Lydia Kabuchi (Mombasa). Father-in-law of Irene Thuku & Beverly Ndunyu. Brother of the late Benard Gakuya, Richard Nguru and Jane Nduta, Patrick Maina, Alice Wanjiru & the late Dickson Lubisia, Veronica Ngima & John Ngugi. Nephew, cousin, uncle, grandfather of many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at the family home in Gathima (Ihwagi) and at Southern Springs Hotel Kariobangi South.

Burial date will be announced at a later date.

Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua died aged 64 at a London hospital on Friday morning.

Gachagua died at about 2.15am from pancreatic cancer, an illness that saw him admitted in the UK for two months in 2015.

Rigathi Gachagua, the late county chief’s brother, said he had been sick for about two years.

He told NTV that he died at Royal Marsden Hospital.

“The family will plan in the course of the day on when to bring the remains back to Kenya,” he said.

Sources at the county assembly told the Star that the Governor flew out of the country on Wednesday night for official duties.

He had missed a number of political functions including those held during President Uhuru Kenyatta’s week-long stay in the county in March.

Deputy Governor Samuel Wamaathai was at the helm in his absence.

In February 2015, Muruguru/Gatitu MCA Mwangi Kibuu demanded to know Gachagua’s whereabouts saying he had not been seen in public since the previous year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations.

Gachagua is the first Governor to die while in office. He served as Mathira MP before being elected governor in 2013 under GNU party.

The Governor had been seeking re-election; Jubilee Party officials said he had paid the nomination fee ahead of primaries in April.

Rigathi said his brother loved his job and often called to ask how his people were doing.

“He loved his work even on his death bed, he said, adding President Uhuru Kenyatta sent a condolence message to the family.

“I am happy about the government’s support,” he said.

But last year, MCAs voted to impeach the Governor for alleged misappropriation of funds.

Gachagua had been accused of misappropriation of public funds and abuse of office, following revelations by the controller of budget, that more than Sh800 million from the last financial year could not be accounted for.

Thirty two of the 46 ward representatives voted in favour of the impeachment motion.

They were also aggrieved by the Governor’s refusal to assent to the county’s 2016/2017 finance bill.

The MCAs further accused Gachagua of using Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission officials to sabotage their efforts to impeach him.

It is with deep sorrow and grief that we announce the demise of John Njoroge Ngotho which occurred on 17th February 2017.

Son of the late Simon Njoroge and Mary Nyambura. Husband of Serah Wambui. Father of Rosemary Nyambura, Lilian Wanjiru, Sarah Njoki, Simon Njoroge, Alice Wairimu, Patriciah Wambui and Ernest Mungai. Father-in-law of George Wainaina, Anthony Muriithi, Esther Wanjiku and Susan Njeri. Grandfather of Felix Waithaka, Ian Munene, Ryan Mungai, Alex Mungai, Sharleen Wanja, Eric Mungai, Allan Mungai and Cayden Njoroge. Brother of Samuel Kabingu, Sarah Njoki Mwangi, Peter Thuo, Elizabeth Wanjiku, Moses Mwaura and the late Francis Ngotho, David Kabata and Joseph Ng’ang’a.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at his Karura Kanyungu residence. The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home on Friday, 24th February 2017 at 9am for church service at ACK St Mark’s Church, Mukui and hereafter proceed for burial at his home in Karura, Kanyungu.

We loved you but God loved you more. Rest in Peace.