Rev. Dr. John Gatu.

The Presbyterian Church of East Africa wishes to announce the passing on of The
Very Rev. Dr. John Gatu.  The Church Father passed on the evening of Thursday,
11th May 2017 at 5.20 p.m. at Karen Hospital where he was receiving treatment from
2nd May 2017 at the ICU after he collapsed at his Muteero home- Karen.  He had just celebrated his 93rd Birthday in March.

The Very Rev. Dr. Gatu was the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) of the 9th and 10th General Assembly (1979 – 1985).  He was the first Africa Secretary General of PCEA (1963 – 1979) and was among the founders and pioneer of the World Council of Churches.  He was quite instrumental and pioneer of ecumenical movement in the African continent that led to the birth of All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC).  As the great Kenyan he requested the government to allocate land for the construction of AACC Offices which was granted at Westlands.   The Late Church Father as well got involved in the establishment of World Council of Reformed Churches.  An icon of this Church, he lived with dignity, preached with passion and worshipped with serenity.

Our Church Father was a key Architect and founder of Jitegemea philosophy and lobbied for the issue of moratorium and had an opportunity to address the Church at the GAC in April 2017 at Alliance Girls High School just a week before being hospitalized.

Though saddened by the death of this great man, we thank God for the time and service of our Church Father.  The entire PCEA send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of our departed hero, mentor and father.

The peace of God be with you all.

Eudius Wairimu Kimani (Nyina wa Kamau)

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Eudius Wairimu Kimani( Nyina wa Kamau).

Daughter of the late Francis Kamau Wambura and the late Edith Nyambura of Weithaga, Murang’a County.

Loving mother of Francis Kamau, Rose Wanjiru, Jane Nyambura, Nicholas Matere and Stellah Nyokabi.

Dear mother-in-law of Mercy Wangui, Mary Kahura and Peter Ng’ang’a. Sister of the late Phoebe Wanja, the late Wilfred Mwangi, the late Jones Gacoka, the late Sylvia Njeri, the late Mercy Waigwe, the late Green Maina, Jane Thinguri and David Muchiri. Beloved grandmother of Ruth, Brenda, Kimani, Wangare, Kariuki, Vanessa, Stephanie, Njuguna, Muthoni and Kim.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Coconut Grill Thika for prayers and funeral arrangements. The cortege leaves KU Funeral Home on Tuesday May 16, 2017 at 7am for a funeral service at ACK Thika Memorial Church and burial thereafter at Lang’ata Cemetery.

“In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you remain forever”

Evasius Mputhia Mbae

21/6/1954 – 9/5/2017

We regret to announce the demise of Evasius Mputhia Mbae formerly of Kenya Airforce (Retired) which occurred on 9th May 2017 after a short illness.

Son of the late Zaverio Mbae, Patricia Irima Mbae and Telenjina Mukwandiga Mbae. Husband of Beatrice, Pauline and Sophia Mputhia. Father of Linda Gatakaa, Fridah Gatwiri, Janice Kathomi, Sophie Kananu, Stella Karimi, Helena Murugi and Brian Mwambia.

Brother of Lawrencia Mati, Sylvia Indiazi, Mbabu Mbae, Celina Nkonge, Nyaga Mbae, the late Zephaniah Mbae, Henry Mbae, Carol Mbae, Yurita Mbae, Juliet Ojilo, Casty Njoroge, Flora Kiambi, Violet Mbae, Sr. Nancy Mbae, Muthoni Muriithi, Purity Musyoka, Gikundi, Kirema, Gatinku Mbae.

Brother-in-law of many, grandfather of 8, and an uncle of many.

The cortege leaves Chuka County Referral Hospital on Tuesday 16th May 2017 for burial at his residence Mbwiru Village, Tharaka Nithi County, Chuka.

May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace

Benedict Kisingu Musavi

1939 – 2017

With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing on of Benedict Kisingu Musavi of Ukia village which occurred at Metropolitan Hospital Nairobi.

Son of the late Musavi Kiato and the late Mbuve Musavi. Husband of Agnes Mutanu. Father of S.A.C.P Henry and Dr. Ruth Kiato, Richard and Jane, Sabina, the late Victoria, Isaac and Emma King’ondu, George and Elizabeth Matheka, Joseph and Esther Mawiyoo. Brother of Kimondiu and Angela. Uncle of David, Dorothy, Nzioka, Peter, Munyiva among others. Grandfather of Miriam, Mbole, Amos, Mary, Elizabeth, Grace, Samuel among others. Great grandfather of Victoria, Mark, Emmanuel among others

Funeral service and burial will be at his farm in Ukia Village of Utaati Sub-county, Makueni County, on 13th May 2017.

Rest in peace Dad.

James Laki Mutuku

1960 – 2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we SANA International (Kisumu) and the family, announce the promotion to glory of James Laki Mutuku which occurred on Saturday, 6/05/2017.

Son of the late Tabitha Mwikali and Dickson Muoki. Son-in-law of the late Joel Singi and Phoebe Singi. Husband of Esther Muthinie. Father of Patience Wavinya, Purity Musenya and Prudence Munee. Brother of Stephen Muthai, Jackson Mumo, Jeremiah Kyalo, Josephine Munanie and Joyce Mueni among others. Brother-in-law of Joseph Singi, Stephen Singi, Jeremiah Ngaya, Steve Mutua and Mutiso Kimeu among others. Uncle of Mboya, Mutanu, Mavinda, Noah, Phinehas (Nes), Ngila, Ngaya, Japheth, Mutuku, Mwongela, Mwendwa, Emmanuel, Musa,Willy, Evelyne, Ndanu, Mumo and Samuel.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home (Machakos) on Saturday, May 13th 2017 for burial at his home at Yongoni Village, Kilome Sub- Location, Mukaa Sub- County akueni County.

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

Mama Beldina Omune

Death has occurred of Mama Beldina Omune, wife of the late Hezron Omune of Kanyada Kanyabala, Lala School.

Daughter of the late Mathayo Auko and Ziporah Auko of Seme, Alungo. Mother of Isabella Atinga, Syprose, the late Seth, Helida Owuonda, Alice, George, the late Beatrice and Lynnete. Step mother of Dina Okaro, Jared, Ben, Joyce, Boaz, Benjamin, Dan and others. Co-wife of the late Sibia, Nerea, Deborah Omune. In-law of Narkiso Nyambok, and Harington Odhacha. Sister of Miriam Omino, late Abisalom Odondo, Elijah Odemba, Michanor and others. Mother-in-law of Prof, John Atinga, Elly Owuonda, William Okello, the late Okaro, the late Nyaoke, Ongili, Joyce Omune, Leah, Phoebe, Grace, Tabitha among others. Grandmother of Mody, Wicklife Omondi, June, Habil, Hebert Omune, Sam Atinga, Peter Atinga, Isaac Owuonda, Nelson Owuonda, Bilhah, Vivienne, Hazel, Maxwell, Alvin, Diana and Collins.

Daily meetings are at Kenyatta Hospital site A, block 9 Door 1. There will be a fundraising on Sunday 14th May 2017 at Maxwell SDA Church opposite Integrity Centre.

Burial will be held on Friday 19th May 2017 at her home in Kanyada, Lala School,

We invite friends, relatives and well-wishers to come and support us.

Evanson Kamau Munira

1st Anniversary

Died: 13th May 2016

One year ago the Lord called you to be by his side, and we humbly had to accept His will.

Your absence is still felt, but God has given us the grace to carry on.

We will always be grateful for the wonderful and blessed life that God allowed us to share with you.

We your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren fondly remember you today. For being a strong pillar in our lives and for the inspiration you gave us.

Thank you Baba.

May you continue to rest in peace.

Beatrice Muthoni Mimano

Celebration of the Life of a Legend

We hereby announce the passing of Mrs. Beatrice Muthoni Mimano wife of the late Nahashon Livingstone Mimano on 9th May 2017 after a short illness.

Daughter of the late Mr. Maina Obed Gutu and Mrs. Peris Nyokabi Gutu. Beatrice was mother of the late Antony Mimano, the late David Maina, Catherine Wamuyu, Joshua Karuiru, Geoffrey Mbatia, Lucy Nyokabi, Nancy Mumbi and Sylvia Wanjiru. Sister of the late Teresia Wanjiru, the late Lilian Wambui, the late Geoffrey Mbatia, the late Jethro Kimani, the late Margaret Njoki Kathima, – Leah Wangu, the late Rhoda Marure and Samuel Githinji. Loving grand-mother of Abdi and Hamlet, Maina,Trevor and Vivian, Zaria, Mel, Sheba, Nash and Cleo, Didie, Kevin and Muthoni, Bern and Steph, Tracy and Wamuyu. Great-grandmother of Ethan and Shahi, Charles, Grace, Leilani, Drew, Liam and Adrian.

Friends and family are meeting at her Mirema home daily from 6.00pm to 8.00pm for prayers. The body leaves Kenyatta University mortuary on Saturday 13th May at 9.30 a.m. for service and burial at her home at Mirema Lane, Nairobi.

The Lord gives and the Lord takes – Blessed be His Name

Mrs. Rebecca Chanya Mwakisha

Tukutendereza

1928 – 8/05/2017

Mum, the Lord has called you home to rest.

Mrs. Rebecca Mwakisha, beloved wife of the late Mr. Stephen T. Mwakisha (former PC Nairobi) and loving mother of Judith, late Humphrey, Fenny, Mercy and Cecilia, went to be with the Lord on Monday, 08th May, 2017.

There will be a major fundraising at Bishop Hannington Hall, next to CITC, Buxton Mombasa on Tuesday, 16th May, 2017, at 5:00 pm. Contributions can be sent through Mpesa No. 0729085950.

Mum will be laid to rest on Saturday, 20th May, 2017 at Mecha farm, Kikambala in Kilifi County.

Anthony Ndung’u Ndonga

In Loving Memory

Today marks the fifth year since you left us to be with our Lord. Days and weeks have gradually turned to months then five long years.

We are grateful to our Heavenly Father for the great love and comfort he has given us. But our dearest, you are still so alive and warm in our hearts as much as the pain and heartache still lingers on.

You are greatly and sorely missed by your wife, daughter, parents, siblings, family and friends.