Gerald Momanyi Ongeri (Charlie)

Sunrise-25th September 1979 – Sunset-8th June 2017

 It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Gerald Momanyi Ongeri (USA), son to Stephen Miroro Ongeri and Hellen Kemunto Ongeri of Gesusu, Masaba South , Kisii County. Husband to Jocelyne Ongeri. Father to Hunter, Ian and Jonah Ongeri. Brother to Frida (KNH), Eric, Asenath, Damaris. Grandson to Late Zedekiah Ongeri and Mama Nyaboke, Mokeira Birita, Kerubo (all late), Sese , Late Nyanusi, Magoma. Son-in-law to Margaret Chibeka. Nephew to Prof. Amb. Sam Ongeri , Late Makori, Musa Mokano, John Mariaria, Daniel Anyona, Late Zablon, Late Tom Gwaya, Rose, Motieri , Nyokwoyo, Ouko’s, • Moraa’s,Agnes , Osebe’s , Rebecca’s, Gesare’s , Mary Mokano, Mary Mariaria ( Canada) , Grace Makori , Eunice Mariaria, Gilbert Ongeri, Justice Asenath Ongeri RJ Tana River), Kinsley Anyona, Eng. Nyaanga, Kerecha’s, • David Nyaanga, Chief Atera, Gesicho, Late Enock Bosire, Milka Bosire, James Mesa, Joyce Mesa, Nyatwongi, Omwenga, Bosibori, Meshack , John Nyanusi , Nyangau, Onsarigo, Mariko, Bonuke’s. Brother-in-Law to David Chibeka (KNH), Carol, Susan, Johannes. Uncle to Valerie, Michelle, Owen, Zachary, Hannah. Cousin to Henry ( Lake Basin), Nyagaka ( Police) , Phoebe Abebe ( NBK) , Eric ( KNA), Benson Asanyo ( Kisii County) , Jean Kimani ( Consulting House), Derrick , Eileen , Lorna ( all USA), Daisy and Dr. Amenya Michieka, Fiona and Peter ( USA) , Peter ( Sweden) , George Maranga, Cain Roy , Eng. Zedekiah , Manasseh ( Maseno Univ.), Eric , Dr. Kefa(UON) , Dr. Caroline, Irene, Momanyi ( USA) , Stella’s , Edina , Rose , Cliff ( USA), Mogotu ,Gibson, Dickson , Cliff, Kerubo’s, Mary, Gladys, Kemunto , Christine, Antony’s, Naomi , Shem , Zachariah, Harun, Catherine , Pauline , Zedekiah, Miroro and Nyagechanga Monubi, Isabella, Irene , Mary , Robert, James. Michael, Maureen, Ibrahim, Jill, Abel, Alice.

Family and friends are meeting daily at the parents home at Upper Matasia, Kamukuru Road, Close 2 off Ngong — Kiserian road. The main fundraising to defray funeral expenses will be held on Tuesday 4th July, 2017 at All Saints Cathedral Church, Nairobi Trinity Centre Hall. Contributions can also be sent through MPESA No. 0792-761-521.

Burial date will be communicated at a later date.

Elizabeth Wangui Kiai

It is with profound sadness and with humble acceptance that we announce the death of our beloved mum Elizabeth Wangui Kiai on 24/06/2017 after a long illness. She was a tailor, farmer, a community/church leader and a true friend to many.

Beloved Wife of the late Kiai Mbaki. Loving mother of John Mwangi (Bufam), Rose Njeri Gathere (NIS), Joyce Wairimu Maina, Jane Wanjiru Wambugu (The National Treasury), Charity Njoki Njiru, Anthony Kiai (jubilee MP Candidate-Mukurweini), Wilson Mugi (KBC) and Robert Maina (Nairobi). Auntie of Beth Ngechu, Gachomo, Kiaries’ of Kiambu, Wahito, John, War-10e (High Flyer), Patrick Njoroge (Eslon), Cate, Faith, Kariuki and many more. Mother-in-law of Peter Gathere Wanjau (Technical University Nairobi), J.P. Gichimu (Vision Stars School), Sabina Wathiha, Anthony Maim, Hesbon Njiru, Tabitha Wanjiru (NCCK), Racheal Njeri and Christine Muthoni (Royal Media). Sister of the late Ngechu, Gitonga, Charity, Ngari, Nguma, Njeri and others. Sister-in-law of George Mbaki,TeresiaWanjiku (Nduma), Later Gaitana Wanjiru, Late Lucy Wangui Mbora , Late Sisto Mugi and Late Esther Wakiuru. Grandmother of Stella, Betty, Junior, Nyambura, Beths’, Esther,Eric, Njeris’, Wangui, Anita, Timon, Myles, Sarah, Wanjau, Micheal, Oscar, Martin, Eddie,Willy, Hannah,Vicky, Same, Kiais’,Wamuyu, Kevin,Lydia, and Munene.

Friends and relatives are meeting for burial plans at Abbey Hotel, Gaberone Road, (Opposite Minch Dishes Restaurant) off Luthuli Avenue from 6.00 p.m everyday from 27/06/2017 to 30/06/2017.-There will be a fund raising event on Thursday 29/06/2017 to offset hospital and funeral bills. Meetings will also be held at Hon Kiai’s Mukurweini office opposite Muhito Pry School and at her Mugono home every day.

The cortege leaves KU Funeral Home on Saturday 0I/07/2017 at 8.00 a.m. for a funeral service at Gikondi Secondary School grounds in Mukurweini. Thereafter burial will take place at her Mugono farm at Gikondi in Mukurweini m Nyeri County.

Nyambura Mwangi (Wa-Kihiu)

It’s with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Nyambura Mwangi (Wa-Kihiu).

Daughter of the late Joseph Muhu and Late Beatrice Wachera. Sister of Mutuota, late Muthuita, Wambui, Njeri and Wahithe. Loving wife of the late Patrick Mwangi Githinji and Co-wife of the late Fresia Wanjiku. Mother of Kihiu, Waithera, Wachera (Brooklyn), Njoroge, Kimari, Muthuita, Kariu, Njeri and Popo, and Step-mother of Maina, Waithera and others. Mother-In-Law of Wanjiru, Esther, Sylvia, Ludeh, Beth and Joyce. Grandmother of 25, Great grandmother of Killian and Aunt of many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her residence along the Northern Bypass and Brooklyn 44 from 6:00pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home on Thursday 29th June 2017 at 8:00am for funeral service and burial at her Juja Farm 7km from Juja Town.

“2nd Timothy: I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race and I have remained faithful”. Shine your way Mathee

Ibrahim Momanyi Okeri (“Maigama”)

08/12/1957 – 23/06/2017

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr Ibrahim Momanyi Okeri (Formely of KEFRI) which occured on 23rd June 2017.

Son of the late Okeri Mwamba and Kemunto Okeri. Son-in-law of Monyangi Okumu and the late Okumu Nyareru.

Beloved husband of the late Tabitha Momanyi. Loving father of Anne (Avenue Health Centre), Kennedy (Barclays), Robert (National Treasury), Risper and Joshua. Brother of Jerusa Motari, the late Eng. Peter Okinyi, the late Eunice, John Okeri, Moruri, Mwamba, Onyambu and the late Ngeresa.

Brother-in-law of Susan Okinyi, Jones Motari, Josephine, Omwando, Nyabuti, Edward (USA), Jackline among others. Korera of Kasovi Mwendwa, Pauline Mwendwa, David Nyakeri and Pasificah Kemunto.

Cousin of Mwamba, Moruri, Pirisi, Ogoro, Omwenga, Barongo, Ochengo, Ombuori among others.

Uncle of Dr. Lilian, Wycliff, Emma, the late Dennis, George, Gerald, Susan, Job, Dick, Moruri, Isaboke, Dan. Ogesi, Edward Mwamba, Nahashon, Chief Okeri, Ken among others.

Father-in-law of Mwende and Castro Nyanumba. Grandfather of Gloria,Arthur, Praise, Dr. Peter Maturi among others.

Friends and Family are meeting daily at the family home in Miriri, Donholm and Garden Square at 5pm.

The main fund raising will be held on Wednesday 28th June at Professional Centre from 5pm.

The burial will take place on Friday 30th June 2017 at his home at Miriri (Library Village),Nyaguku Sub Location,Nyamira County.

Loved ones never depart they rest in God’s hands and live in our hearts forever. Rev 4:13

Margaret Njoki Gathua

 

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mrs. Margaret Njoki Gathua. Daughter of the late Kariuki Migwi Mugo (Mondo) and Grace Mutundu Kariuki. Wife of the late Peter Gathua Mugambi.

Mother of Charity Muthoni, Frank Gitonga Gathua (Formerly of Barclays Bank), Nancy Mumbi, Nyaguthii Wanjau (South Africa), the late Nderitu Gathua, Rhoda Wachanga (KCB), Simon Muchangi (South Africa) and Grace Wamuyu. Mother-in-law of Isaiah Mpuria, Lucy Mwihaki Gitonga, Charles Njaramba (WFP), Dr. Jackson Wanjau (South Africa), Martin Wachanga (KCB) and David Kimathi. Step-mother of E. Mwari,Thairora,A. Muchiri, J. Nyambura, M.Thogori, the late Michubu, Karimi and R. Mwonjiru. Sister of the late Mugo Kariuki, the late Wanjohi Kariuki, the late Mugure Ng’ang’a, the late Geoffrey Gachari, the late Jane Wanjiru Thuo, the late Shelmith Nyangendo Wangige, Ephantus Maina Kariuki, Peterson Waiguru, the late Grace Wamuyu Odupoy, Rose Mugure Mwangi, the late George Muiga ,Rosemary Ngima Ndegwa and Alex Nduhiu Kariuki.

Sister-in-law of the late Miriam Muthoni, the late Gikaria Mugambi, the late Festus Kwinga, the late Edward Mureithi, Josephat Kibe, Nyambura Mberia, Joanina Wanjohi, Rev. Solomon Ng’ang’a, Jane Wambui Gachari, the late George Thuo, the late Noah Kirigo Maina, Mrs. Naomi Wangechi Kariuki, Rhesa Odupoy, Mrs Joyce Wamuyu, the late Mwangi, the late Eshiban Wangige, ane Muiga, Prof. Elijah Ndegwa and Anne Wangul Nduhiu. Grandmother of George, Muriithi, Wanja, Mukami, Gathua Gitonga, Theuri, Migwi, Kabage, Gathua N, Wanjiru, Njoki, Wambui,Wangui, Muriuki, Boniface, Murimi and Gathua K. Great grand mother of Muthoni, Wanjiku, Kimathi, Wanja and Ethan.

Family and friends are meeting daily at 5.30pm at their Kiriene village Mikinduri home (Meru County) and at All saints Cathedral church Nairobi.

The cortege Leaves Montezuma Funeral Home at 4.00a.m on Friday 30th June 2017 for the Funeral Service at 11.00 am followed by burial at her home in Kiriene village Mikinduri home (Meru County) on the same day.

“You gave us your very best, you will forever be in our hearts”

Peter Rukahu Kinya

4/7/1949 – 23/6/2017

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing on of Mr. Peter Rukahu Kinya. Only child of Hannah Njeri and the late Samuel Kinya Mengere.

Step son of Wairimu Kinya.

Beloved husband of Mrs. Mary Wambui Kinya.

Father of Samuel Kinya Rukahu and Hellen Wangari, Jeniffer Njeri and Emmanuel Makau, Daniel Kamau Rukahu and Rose Chelagat.

Grandfather of Micah Mbului and Marie Mwende, Wambui Kinya and Zoe Wambui Kamau. Step brother of Paul Ng’ang’a, Salome Wanjiku Gathinji, Wanjira, Rukahu, Mwaura, Wanja, Chege, Njeri and Njung’e.

Brother in law of the Ndorongo family of Mukinye in Gatundu. Nephew of Mwalimu Lawrence Njunge, Mwaura Mengere, Priscilla Karigo, Henry Matheri and Charles Karita among others.

Cousin to many including the Matheri family and Leah Wanjiku Muhia family.

 

Daily meetings are being held at his Kiamunyi home in Nakuru from 4pm and at Rift Valley Sport Club Pavilion from 5pm for Nakuru young turks. Meetings are also being held at St. Andrew’s PCEA Church, Nairobi, from Tuesday 27th to Thursday 29th June 2017 from 6.00pm.

 

The funeral service and burial will be held on Saturday 1st July 2017 at his Kiamunyi home.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home Nakuru at 8.30am.

Job 14:5-6 Man’s days are determined; you have decreed the number of his months and have set limits he cannot exceed. So look away from him and let him alone, till he has put in his time like a hired man.

Mama Zirah Gonah Andambi

Sunrise 1921 – Sunset 2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of our dear mother Zirah Gonah Andambi on Monday 19th June 2017 at her home Givudianyi village Sabatia sub county, Vihiga County. Daughter of the late Mzee Jairo Endoli and the late Mama Oropa Vutagwa of Viyalo Village, Sabatia Sub-county.

Wife of the late Mzee Enos Muhandale Andambi. Dear mother of Herbert Chabala Andambi (Formerly MD Jomo Kenyatta Foundation), Flora Muyanzi Wekesa (Formerly SMEP Microfinance Bank), Janet Mmboga Ahoya (Formerly Kenya Farmers Association), Hudson Kanyangi Andambi (Directorate of Petroleum, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum/Alternate Director, Kenya Pipeline Company), Fanice Mmbone Mukabi (Formerly Telkom Kenya) and the Late Dinah Kavochi (Formerly Holy Rosary Primary School).

Step mother of Japhet Agesa (Formerly Nairobi City Council) and the late Erika Memba and Sarah Ndenga. Sister of Ethnar Olwali, Stanley Manono and the late Hezekiah Lubanga, the late Florence Mukanga, the late Tereza Kavosa, the late Priscillah Etole and the Late Fones Agonya.

Mother-in-law of Alice Chabala (Formerly Telkom Kenya), June Andambi (Formerly Telkom Kenya) Vincent Nyongesa (Formerly Ministry of Co-operatives Development), Silas Ahoya (Formerly Gestetner) and the Late Kenneth Mukabi (Formerly Pan Paper).

Grandmother (Guku) of Ken Agesa (USA), Victor (KRA), Betty (Jomo Kenyatta Foundation), Roseline (CANADA), Bradley (I&M Bank Eldoret), Walter (Daystar University), the late Nickson and the Late Kennedy Chabala; Clinton (Dambiz — Cloud Montage/Christ Cycoz) and Lavinah Andambi; Maurice, Linda, Anita, Simon and Christopher; Peter (Harambee Sacco Mombasa), John (SMEP) Victor (Solunet Business Solutions) and the late Andrew Wekesa; Mildred (Moi Girls’ Vokoli), Violet (CHRM), Mercy(Sunshine Automobiles, Kisumu) and Vivian Ahoya; Eugene (JAC and Associates), Lillian, Joan (Tinda)’ and the late Jackeline Mukabi and many Great Grandchildren.

There will be a Fund raising at home, Givudianyi Village on Tuesday 27th of June 2017 starting at 10am and another one in Nairobi at All Saints Cathedral Hall — F535 on the same day starting at 5:30pm.

The cortege leaves Kaimosi Jumuia Mortuary, Thursday 29th June 2017 at 10.30am for brief prayers at Wamudoga Friends Church at 12noon on the way to her homestead in Givudianyi Village where the pre-burial service will be held on Friday 30th June 2017 at 2pm and final burial on Saturday 1st July 2017 starting at 10am.

 

2nd Timothy 4:7. She fought a good fight, she finished the race and she kept the Faith. In God’s hands she rests and in our

hearts she will live forever. AMEN

Samson Njuguna Munyua (Solo)

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of Samson Njuguna Munyua (Solo) formerly of the Immigration Department Nairobi, Garissa and Loitokitok on 2nd June 2017.

Husband of Joy Munjiru Njuguna Munyua and father of Phyllis Huro (Wahu) Munyua, Solomon Munyua and Maria jemimah Munyua.

Son of the late Solomon and Phyllis Munyua and step son of Lucia Karungari Munyua. Son-in-law of Peter Nthuku and the late Mary Nthuku, brother of Eva, Teresia, Loraine and the late George Ngugi Munyua (Willie), the late Leonard Ngugi and Late Prof Elizabeth Njeri Ngugi, the late Raphael and the late Gladys Njoki Kabando, the late Muthoni and the late Samuel Ngaku Munyua, Muthoni and Erastus George Kamau Munyua, the late Jemima and the late Willie Marende, Drs Hilda and S. J. Muchina Munyua, the late Wilson Kariuki Munyua, Elizabeth Wambui and Joseph Wambugu, Esther and John Njoroge Munyua, Rahab and Joseph Kamau Munyua, Sarah Wanjiru Munyua, Polly and Mugo Munyua, Eunice Mugechi Munyua, Cecilia Nyambura Munyua. Brother-in-law of Lucy and Rtd Major Muigai, Millicent and Anthony Chege, Maureen and Moses and Jane and James Gichuhi. Grandfather, uncle and friend of many.

Relatives and friends are meeting daily for prayers at his house at Jericho Lumumba Estate. A thanksgiving service will take place at St. Phillips Church – Jericho at 11.00 am on Wednesday 28 June 2017.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home on Thursday, 29the June 2017 at 8.00 am for a funeral service at his farm in Juja Farm.

The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Job 1:21

Agnes Nyiva Kitolo

Sunrise: 1928 Sunset: 2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will we announce the death of Agnes Nyiva Kitolo which occurred on 22nd June 2017 after a tong illness bravely borne. Beloved wife of the late Kitolo Nyange. Daughter of the late Muoki Muiwa and Syomwia.

Loving mother of Benjamin Kitolo, Henry Kitolo, Paul Kitolo, Alfred Kitolo, Elizabeth Kithuku, Nyange Kitolo, Reuben Kitolo and the late Joseph Kitolo.

Sister of Joseph Mativo, Daniel Muthuku, Alice Wavinya, Grace Mukonyo and the late Musyimi, Muia, Mutava, Wambua, Muasa, Mulekyo and Kasiva.

Sister-in-law of Katile, Kimithi, Wambua, Muteti, Ndambuki, Ngonyo and Kasiva among others.

Mother-in-law of Margaret, Regina, Heilen, Eunice, Rita and the late Elizabeth. Grandmother of Felix, Sam, Lucy Gichuhi, Serah ,Dennis and Collins.

Members of Safeway Walfare Association, relatives and friends are meeting in Nairobi, Industrial area Police canteen, Embakasi Estate in Athi River and at her home in Masii.

The body will be removed from Montenzuma Funeral Home, Machakos, on Saturday, 01/07/2017.

Thereafter burial will be at her home, Kamumbuni village, Utithini, Masii location, Mwala sub-county, Machakos on the same day starting at 11am.

We loved you but God loves more.

Fred Ochieng’ Babu

A Kenyan family is seeking help in raising cash to assist them repatriate the body of their kin who drowned in a South Carolina river back to Kenya.

Fred Ochieng Babu, 35, passed away on June 18th 2017 after accidentally drowning in Congaree River, South Carolina.

He was swimming near the Gervais Street when he became distressed and went missing around 11am.

At the time of the accident, Babu was with three other swimmers when they were overwhelmed currents.

One of the swimmers got to some nearby rocks while the other two were helped by a person who was nearby and had noticed they were in trouble.

Babu however went under water and was not seen again until he was retrieved by a search team, boats and a helicopter.

Babu has left a young daughter and as you can imagine, the family is grieving and have a long journey ahead.

Their immediate need is to have his remains repatriated from Columbia, South Carolina to his final resting place in Kenya.

Funeral expenses are only the beginning for his family.

If you can help, please help them at this time of need.

You can contribute through this gofundme account link…..https://www.gofundme.com/fundraiser-for-fred-babu