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.

Exit of a Legend

25/12/1962 – 17/02/2017

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden demise of our beloved mother, grandmother and aunt, Consolata Adhiambo Otera (Connie) on 17th February 2017. Wife of Elijah Otera and mother of Grace Otera Ochieng’ (Safaricom Ltd), Christopher Otera (AFDB-Cote de’ Ivoire), Brian Jabes Otera (Safaricom Ltd) and Deborah Aloo Otera (KU). Mother in law of Aggrey Ochieng’ and Harriet. Grandmother of Naima and Connie. She was the daughter of the late Albert Othwila Osore and Philister Aloo Othwila. Daughter-in-law of Christopher Onyango Otera and Grace Luchiri Otera. Sister-in-law of Peter, James, Zabion, Aggrey, Doris, Margaret, Sarah, Ibrahim, Justin, Lucas. Sister of the late Josephine Gwada, Wilfrida Anyango, Charles Ochieng’, the late George Osore and Margaret Atieno.

Major fundraising on Tuesday 28th February 2017 at All Saints Cathedral starting from 5:30pm. Requiem Mass to be held on Thursday 2nd February 2017 at 10am at All Saints Cathedral.

Fundraising Paybill 631231

We family and friends will dearly miss you and we know that one day we will be together.

NInd Gi Kwe Mum

2nd Timothy 4:7 “I’ve fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Salome Wanjiku Njiru, who died on 20th February, 2017. Daughter of the late Kamau Gikanga and Eunice Waruguru. Wife of the late Andrew Njiru Kathendu. Co-wife of Felister Methanje. Mother of Philomena Njoki, Purity Muthathai, Silas Njeru, Peter Kamau, Joseph Nyaga, Mary Ruguru, Patrick Mwaniki, Alice Wawira, Lucy Wambui and Esther Munyua. Sister of the late Philomena Wairimu and Lucy Wambui Maina. Step-Mother of Dionisius, Teresia, James, Rose, Monica, Anselemina, Jane and Evangeline.

Mother-in-law of Phineas Ndwiga, Peterson Muthathai, Hellen Wanjiru, Mercy Wanjuki, Janet Mbiro, Francis Kariuki, Nicera Wanjira, Mary Kanjiru and Isaac Munyua. Auntie, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many.

Friends and relatives are meeting at Gicherori home, next to Nguviu Boys’ High School at 3.00pm, Prime Hotel Embu at 5.00pm daily and All Saints Cathedral on this week – Thursday and Friday – at 5.00pm. The cortege leaves Gakwegori Funeral home on Tuesday 28th February 2017 at 9.00am, flowed by funeral services at Gicherori prayer house and burial at her home.

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

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jennitfer Gathoni Mwangi which occurred at the Coptic Hospital on 16th February 2017 after a long illness. Formerly Revenue Officer with NCC. Wife of Kennedy Thuo of Mukangu village (Ken CD). Beloved mother of Martin Kamau, Lorna Gathoni and Levy Mwangi. Daughter of late former Councillor Mwangi Muturi, Elizabeth Wanjiku and Fransiscah Mugechi. Sister of Gedion Muturi (Businessman), Stephen Njoroge, B. Gikoba, Rosemary Nyambura (NCC) Sarah Wairimu, Priscah Njoki (Zanzibar), Loise Muthoni (Pumwani Secondary School), the late Macharia, Susan Njeri, Patrick Muturi (NCC), Thomas Muhia (NCC), Jane Wanjiku (USA), Antony Kimani (Businessman), Sarah Wairimu. Auntie of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Timboroa Hotel along Sheikh Karume Road starting Monday 6pm. The cortege leaves Kenyatta Univesity Mortuary on Friday 24th February 2017 starting at 8.30 am and later proceed for burial at her husband home at Mukangu village, Kahuhia location, Murang’a County at 11am.

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

It is with sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we regret to announce the passing on of Cllr Peterson Abuya Angwenyi which occurred on 14^th February 2017 at Oasis Hospital, Kisumu. Until his demise, he was the ODM chairman for Kitutu Chache North Constituency. Son of the late Sospeter Angwenyi Masagate and the late Mama Peninah Nyakwara of Marani Village, Igemo Sub location, Mwagichana Location, Marani Ward in Kitutu Chache North Sub County.

Loving husband of the late Carren Kwamboka and Florence Nyaboke. Father of Hellen (Kiamogiti Primary), Jared (Administration Police), Risper, Faith (TZ), Calvin, Dennis and Mercy. Brother of Sarange, Milka, the late Hellen, Jemimah (USA), the late Samuel, Isaac (USA) and Kennedy (USA). Uncle of Carren, Joyce, George, Ngara, Arasa, Paul, Marube, Robina, Mayaka, the late Daphine, Nyamorambo, Byron, Cynthia, David (USA), Jared, Edwin, Casper among others. Son in law of the late Nyakundi, late Borura, Truphena & Kerubo. In law of Dorothy, Ratemo, Nyambati, the late Juma, Mageto, Grace, Mary, Milka, Mayor Nyangeso, Onchari, Mosioma, Yobensia, Sammy, Hellen, Beatrice, Nyaboga among others. Semo of Ogendi, Samwel, Maragia, Ogechi, Mogaka and the late Onchomba. Grandfather of Salome, Sheliyanza, Lauryn, Nathaniel and others. Korera of Gichana, the late Rwoti, Nyairo and the late Mang’era. Father in law of the late Ronald, Job, Gladys & Victor. Nephew of Charles, Kerongo, Bitari, Ochwang’I, Nyagetuba, the late Mayaka, the late Mongute, the late Ong’ondi, the late Marube & the late Ondieki, the late Nyaboke, the late Moraa, the late Truphena, the late Nyangweso, the late Marube & the late Bosibori. Cousin of the late Ondeyo, Nyairo, Tabitha, Jemimah, Monyangi, Abuya, Bosibori, Ongoto, Jeremiah (TZ), Achari (USA), Kemunto (USA), Gichana (USA), Onyiego (USA), Casper, Osano, Meke (Kajiado), Onsongo’s, Nyabuto, Mika, Naom & Papa Peters.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his Marani Village Home and at Mwalimu International Hotel in Kisii Town. The main fundraiser will be on Tuesday 21^st February 2017 at his Marani home and at Mwalimu Hotel. The cortege leaves Hema Hospital Mortuary on Thursday 2^nd March for overnight vigil at his home ahead on Friday 3^rd March 2017.

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

It is with great sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Joseph Kimani Gitara of Tayari Farm Molo.

Loving husband of Philomena Hellen Muringi Kimani. Brother of late Muraya, the late Mureithi, late Muna, Njeri, the late Mbaru and Gitutho. Loving father of Teresa Mwendwa, Stephen Gitara, Maggie Wanjiru, Rosemary Njeri, Patrick Magu, Vivian Wangari, Agnes Wakonyo and Anthony Muraya. Father-in-law of Julius Mwendwa, Mary Wanjiru, Patrick Njoroge, Beatrice Magu, Samuel Karanja and Ian Kiambi. Grandfather and great grandfather of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting at his home in Tayari Farm Molo from 6.00pm daily. The cortege leaves St. Joseph’s Hospital Molo on Thursday 23rd February 2017 at 8.00am for funeral service from 11am at his farm in Tayari – Molo

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

Sunrise 1956 – Sunset 13^th February 2017

It is with love and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Rev Nicholas Mwanzia Kisua at Kenyatta National Hospital. Until his death he was Reverand at AIC Kamua, Chairman Kango DCC, Chairman Tulimani RCC, founder/patron Sovia Children’s Home. Son of Daniel Kisua & the late Esther Kisua. Husband of Rhoda Mwanzia. Father of Festus Mwanzia (KDF), Jane Mwende (Mwala Level 4), Onesmus Kimenye (Sareen Hotel), Albert Mumina (Businessman). Brother of Justus Kioko, Phyllis Mutunga, Margaret Malonza, Emma Musembi, Francisca Mutuku, Damaris Musembi & Winfred Gahungu. Father in law of Margaret Kasesya & Jacklin Murithi. Grandfather of Promise, Joy, Eden & Eisley.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his home (Kali), Garden Square (Nairobi), T.Tot (Machakos), Sareen Hotel (Kikima) and Kwa Mutisya Market for funeral arrangements. There will be a fundraising at his home on 22^nd February 2017 and Garden Square on 23^rd February 2017 from 5.30pm.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home Machakos on Saturday 25^th February 2017 at 8am for the funeral service at Suvia Children’s Home Kali Village followed by burial at Nziuni Village, Machakos County.

Rest in Eternal Peace Nicholas.

You have fought the good fight you have finished the race. You have kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7)

1944 – 2017

With humility and submission before the Almighty God for His will, we announce the promotion to glory of Mayi Zipporah Naliaka Wasike on Wednesday 15th February, 2017 after a long brave battle with illness. Loving & devoted Wife of Dishon Wasike Matti of Lutonyi Village, Kimilili, Bungoma County. Co-wife of Elizabeth Wasike. Daughter of the late Enos Khaita and the late Naomi Nekesa of Kamusinga Village, Kimilili. Mother of Allan (KEFRI), Wycliffe Wasike (NTSA), Benson (KPLC Vihiga), Aggrey, Benedict, Jackyline, Edwin, Norah, Annet, Mildred, Diana, Pauline, Steve (DO, Marigat) and Amstrong. Mother-in-law of Rose, Martha, Doreen, Night, Jeniffer, Godfrey, Pastor Were and Mwalimu Simon Burare. She leaves behind many grandchildren. Aunt of Martin Wanyama (KPC).

Friends and relatives will meet on Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd February 2017 at the Railway Club, Nairobi, for funeral arrangements and contributions towards funeral expenses. Other meetings are also being held daily at her home in Lutonyi,

The cortege leaves St Michael Funeral Home, Kiminini on Thursday 23rd February, 2017 at 10am for prayers at ACK Matili Church and thereafter procession to her home. Funeral service & burial will be on Saturday 25th February, 2017 at 10am at Lutonyi Village, Kimilili, Bungoma County.

The Lord giveth and he has taken. May His name be Glorified.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr Wilson Kaman Muchina of Buruburu Phase V, (formely of Dawa Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Director, Nyatarugu Enterprises). Son of the late Julius Muchina and Lilian Wambui of Kanderendu village. Husband of Rosemary Njeri. Father of Duncan (First Assurance), Joyce (Githinji & Associates), Robert (Businessman), Samuel (Aon Kenya), Sophia (Medina Palms), Njuguna (Businessman) and Jaime (Maseno University). Father-in-law of Diana Warau Ngeta –Muchina (Heritage) and Grandfather of Jude Kamau, Brother of Samuel Ng’ang’a, Phylis Wanjau, Eluid Mwenja, Rosemary Macharia, John Mwangi, David Muchiri, Esther Kimani, Joseph Muturi and Grace Kagiri.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at All Saints Cathedral from 5.30pm for funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Mater Hospital Mortuary at 7am on Saturday 25th February 2017 for burial at his home, Kanderendu Village, Makomboki location, Murang’a County.

It is with humility and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Patrick Kariuki on February 16^th 2017 while undergoing treatment at MP Shah Hospital, Nairobi. Son of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph Kariuki.

Beloved husband of Mary Kariuki. Loving father of Faith Murugi (USA), Margaret Wanjiru (KPLC), Brian Kariuki (Sunshine Secondary School) and Nicholas Ndii (Light Academy). Cherished brother of Joseph Muiiro, Mwatha, Ndungi, Gicheru, Ng’ang’a and the late Wangui.

The fundraising to offset the medical bill will be held at on Thuesday (23^rd February 2017) at Rubia Estate House No. 806 in Lang’ata at 5pm. M-Pesa No. 0722-461 671 Or 0720 474 279.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday (25^th February 2017) in AIC Church (Ngei II) in Lang’ata at 10am, followed by a funeral procession to Lang’ata Cemetery.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Lydia Wangu Wambugu of Njoro. Daughter of the late Kabuchu Wa Machira and Julia Muthoni of Nyeri. Loving wife of Arthur Wambugu. Mother of Jane Mukami (Amaco), Julia Muthoni (Naivasha), Grace Wangeci (USA), the late Johnson Muiga, Beatrice Nyawira (Nominated MCA Nakuru) and Abraham Maina (KPC). Sister of Grace Wamuyu, Rose Wakiuru, Agnes Wangeci, the late Beatrice Nyawira, Murage Kabuchu and Marii Kabuchu. Mother-in-law of David Thogoto (Nakuru), Simon Mwangi (Oserian), Paul Mwangi (USA), the late Joshua Njenga (Turi) and Sally Wairimu. Grandmother of Catherine, Johnjoe, Ian, AnnMarie, Dilane, Daisy, Eliud, Arthur and Ivy Wangu. Great grandmother of Natasha Mukami. Friends and family are meeting daily from 5pm at their residence in Njoro for funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves War Memorial Hospital Mortuary on Friday 24th February 2017 at 8am. Funeral service and burial will take place thereafter at their farm near Sian Roses in Njoro.

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