Sunrise: 1932 – Sunset: 5th July, 2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Nahashon Ngichiri Gichimu of Kairichi Village, Kirinyaga County.

Son of the late Gichimu Ngaire and Lucy Wamuruana. Husband of Beatrice Wangech and Anne Njoki. Loving father of Charles, Lucy, Peris, Magdaline, Teresia, Jane, Pauline, Florence, Gicheru, Elizabeth,Wakiuru and Sarah. Father in law of Mukuria, Peter, Kerry, Feftus,Victoria and Solomon. Brother of the late Nyamu, Wagatwe, the late Ndege, the late Karinga and the late Wanjiku.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his homes in Kirinyaga and Nakuru starting from 5pm. Nahashon will be laid to rest on Friday, 14th July 2017. The cortege leaves ACK Mt. Kenya Hospital Funeral Home for a requiem mass at Kagumo Catholic Church starting at 10.00am, followed by the burial on the same day at 1.30pm at his home in Kairichi Village, Kirinyaga.

In God’s hands he rests, in our hearts he remains.  

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Peter Kithusi Kiiti of Kibani Medical Clinic,Kivani, Kangundo, Machakos County, which happened after a short illness while undergoing treatment.

Son of the late Dickson Kiiti and Grace Ndunge. Husband of Susan Mwikali Kithusi, formerly Kangundo Level 4 Hospital Matron. Father of Stephen Kiiti Kithusi (Technoserve), David Muinde Kithusi (Barclays Bank) and Esther Itumbu Kithusi (formerly a student at Daystar University). Father-in-law of Winnie Kiiti. Brother of Paul Muasya,Mary Mbula, Dominic Katumo,Leonard Kyambuu,Veronica Mueni, and Angelina Syombua. Uncle of Peter Maweu (Barclays Bank) among others.

Friends and relatives are meeting at his Kangundo town home everyday from 5pm. The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home, Nairobi on 14th July 2017, thereafter, burial at his home in Malatani village, Kivaani Division, Kangundo Sub-county, Machakos County.

Dad, you lived a full life and we are proud of you.

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

Sunrise: 1951 – Sunset: 7/7/2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we amibunce the death of Samwel Machora Oigara.

Loving husband of Hellen Kemunto. Father of Andrew (Netfund), Pauline, Tom, Diana (Snr. Chief) and Raphael (KMTC). Son of the late Thomas Machora Oigara and Elizabeth Nyaboke. Brother of Agnes Ondimu, John, Lawrence Oigara (Auditor General-Nairobi), Mary Okara, James, Richard, Gladys (Nairobi Water) and Stellah (WRMA). Grandfather of Ivan, Michelle, Sheila, Ryan, Samuel among others.

Uncle of Joshua (KMLTTB), Tiberius, Nyaboke, Caleb (Moi University), Lee (Strathmore), Tracy, Billy, Tania, Lilian, Brian, Bridget, Devona, Emma (Nairobi Water), Fridah, Ben, Mary, Festus, Pauline, Tom, Otwori, Cliff (KDF), Duke, Thadeus Akama, Mevin (Kisii School), Tony, Angel, Bivon, Yudlely, Riglely, Paul, Momanyi among others. Brother-in-law of Ondimu, Jane, Stella (Mwangaza Primary), Reuben, Elijah, Moisabi, Florence, Mokaya, Kwamboka, Vane, Albert among others.

Son-in-law of the late Obwocha and Nyakanga. Nephew of the late Aminga, Nyakundi, Makori (USA), James, Nicola, Ratemo, Wilfred Abincha Kemunto among others. Cousin of Francis Michieka, Mara among others. Korero of Ogega Wilfred and Grace Chuma Mogire, Bundi, Josephine, Charles, Rioba, Shirley (Migori), Ombaso, Machora, M,achora, Sansirau, Spinicah, Nyangami, Maranga, Kemuma, Agnes, Zakayo, Omoro (USA), William, Mocha, Pius among others.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Railway Club-Nairobi from 5pm for funeral arrangements. Main fundraising will be held on 18th July 2017 at Railway Club Nairobi from 5pm. The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home on Thursday 20th July 2017 for his rural home Kegati, Kisii County. The burial is on Friday 2Ist July 2017 at his home Nyamemiso Village, Kisii County.

In God’s Hands you rest, and in our hearts you live forever.

Sunrise 1947 Sunset – 2017

We announce the death of Jeremiah Kamami Ngugi (formerly of NSSF) which occurred on Saturday, 8th July 2017.

Husband of Tabitha Muthoni Kamami (Formerly MTC Thika). Son of the late John Ngugi Kamami and Georgina Waithera Ngugi of Icahaya Village, Ithiru Location, Kandara Sub County, Murang’a County. Father of John Ngugi Kamami, Richard Maina Kamami, Simon Muigai Kamami, Hezron Mwangi Kamami and Georgina Waithera Thuku. Father-in-law of Naomi Gakenia, Samuel Thuku, Pollyrose Nyaguthi and Charity Muthoni. Brother of Anastacia Njoki Njuguna, Agnes Gathoni Wairagu, Simon Maina Ngugi, the late Mary Nyambura Kamami, Christine Wanjiru Kamami, Francis Gathura, Margaret Ngoiri Kagona and Lucy Wanja Gitau. Grandfather of many children.

Friends, Relatives and well wishers are Meeting daily at 6.30pm – 8.00pm at St. Andrews PCEA Hall, Nairobi; His Home in lcahaya, Kiguoya and Ngoingwa, Thika (Residence of Richard Kamami).

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on Thursday 13th July 2017 at 8:30am for funeral service at Gacharage Catholic Church from 10:30am and burial at lcahaya Village, Ithiru Location, Kandara Sub-county, Murang’a County.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden and sad demise of Mrs. Nellie Wanjiku Njuguna which occurred on 6th of July 2017 while undergoing treatment in New Delhi, India. She was the Founder and Director of St. Nicholas Schools, Nairobi.

She was the adored wife of Mr. Francis Njuguna Charles, Founder and Director of St. Nicholas Schools, Nairobi. Daughter of the late Mr. Charles Muchai & MarionVVairimu of Kanyariri, Kabete. Loving mother of Dennis & Racheal Njuguna of Indiana, USA, Nicky & Mercy Njuguna,Anthony & Abbie Njuguna and the late Martin Njuguna. Mother-in-law of Lilian Njuguna of L.A. USA. Doting grandmother of Nick Njuguna & Curtis Njuguna both of L.A. USA,Alvin Njuguna, Nellie VVanjiku and Nesta Njuguna.

Sister of the late Monica Njenga, the late Keziah Magu, Racheal Mumbi Mathu, the late Regina Wambui, the late James Kimani Muchai, the late Henry Ngethe Muchai, the late Councillor Albert Kabui, Daniel Waweru Muchai, the late Hon. George Muchai (Former MP Kabete Constituency) and Rose Watiri Muchai. She was a true mum of all

Family and Friends are meeting at St. Nicholas Senior School located on Kabarnet Road, off Ngong Road, at 5.00pm daily until Thursday 13th July 2017. The cortege leaves the Lee Funeral Home on Saturday 15th July 2017 at 9:00 am and the funeral service shall be held at the Holy Family Minor Basicila starting 10:00 am and thereafter burial to follow at the Lang’ata Cemetery.

Even in death we still love you Mum. Fare thee well till we meet again.

1926 – 2017

The Matriach Has Rested

With deep sorrow, we announce the death of our Mum Grace W. Nguri. Wife of Rtd-Senior Chief Canon Jotham Nguri Ngucu of Kirinyaga.

Mother of Dan Nguchu & Ruth, Faith & Igecha, Chris Munene & Margaret, Matu & Mary, Njiru & Jane, Pst Njagi & Judy, Pst Njeru & Mercy, J.Thiaka & Grace, Pst. Kangi & Roselyn and Rose Muthoni.

Sister of Jason, Miriam & Eunice Njoki (all late).  In-law to Thiakas Snr, Rukungas, Igechas, Muruthis, Kinyuas, Kinyanjuis, Nyagas, Kamaus,Warnbugus & Muchiris.

Auntie to Mathagus, Njirus, Gateris, Mukunyas, Mbuthias, Matus & Mathus. Grandma to 30 and great-grandma to 18.

The cortage leaves Lee funeral home on Friday 14^th, July at 6.00 a.m for St. John’s ACK Church Kiangwenyi next to Kiagwenyi Secondary School. Thereafter, burial at her Kiangwenyi farm in Kirinyaga, 5 km from Kabare Girls High School along Kutus Kimunye road.

Blessed are they that die in the Lord.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Elvis Maina Mutahi (Advocate Embu).

Son of the late Hazron Mutahi and the late Rachel Wairimu. Husband of Agatha Wambui Maina of St.Michael Primary School Embu. Father of Samuel Mutahi, Rachel Wairimu and Dennis Mwangi. Brother of Duncan Kamau (Kianyaga), Wilson Muraguri (Nairobi), Ann Waitherero (Kiamabara). Son-in-law of Charles Gichuhi Mutua and the late Rahab Muthoni of Ngano-ini Em-baringo. Father-in-law of Samson Wanjohi (Embu). Grandfather of Kamau,Maina,Ndung’u and Munene.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Sunrise Comfort Hotel (Embu) and at their residential home in Blue Valley at 5.00 pm. The cortege leaves Embu Gakwegori Funeral Home on Friday 14th July 2017 at 8.00 am. Burial will take place at his home Mathaithi Village Karatina, Nyeri ,county.

(Rest in peace Boss – Man)

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that the Chairman and Board of Governors of Kilimanjaro Group of Schools, Loitokitok, announce the untimely death of one of their Directors Mrs Regina Wangari Kagika after a short illness.

Wife of the late Joseph J.G. Kagika. Daughter of Esther Wanjiku and the late Peter Kihika Kang’ethe. Daughter in-law of the late Elizabeth Muthoni and the late Kagika. Beloved Mother of Elizabeth Muthoni of Mbagathi Hospital, the late Janerose Wanjiku, James Kagika of Kilimanjaro Senior Girls and Peter K. Kagika of Kilimanjaro Rombo Academy. Sister of Fidelis Mataiwa, Antony Kang’ethe, Bernard Njuguna, Mary Ng’ang’a, Michael Kariuki, Sophia Mataiwa and Sindora Maseenke. Sister in-law of the late Muhia,Theresia, Karanja, & George Gakunga. She was an Auntie of many. Loving Grandmother of Janerose Taiyana and Brian Kagika of Australia, Shawn Teto of Kitengela Inter. Sch., Derrick Kagika & Precious Wangari of Kilimanjaro Junior Academy.

There will be a requiem Mass at St. Lukes Catholic Church, Loitokitok town on Friday 14th July at 10.00am followed by burial in their farm next to Kilimanjaro Junior Academy, Loitokitok Town.

Mum, You have Fought a Good Fight and Finished the Race.

21/12/1986 – 7/7/2017

It is with a heavy heart we announce the sudden demise of Alice Njoki Gichuhi Maina following complications after child birth.

Wife of Victor Maina Kibe. Mother of Kiama, Thayu and Gakenia. Daughter of the late Francis Gichuhi Kamau and Rose Njeri Gichuhi. Daughter-in-law of Captain Boniface W. Kibe and Jeniffer Gathoni Kibe. Sister of Gladys Owino, Simon Gichuhi, and Susan Obooka. Sister-in-law of Ashford, Zenah, Owino, Wanjiku, Yvonne, Imelda, Kuria and Obooka.

Friends and family are meeting at Capt. Kibe’s residence at Kiamumbi Estate opp. Jacaranda Gardens and All Saints Cathedral from 5.30pm. There will be a funeral service at ACK St. Simon Church Kia-Mumbi at 9.00 am followed by her burial on the family farm in Maragua Summer near Pioneer School on Friday 14th July 20 17.

“In the God’s hands you peacefully rest. In our hearts, you remain forever”

1967 – 2017

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s wish that we announce the death of Rose Andala Juma who until her death was a teacher at Mungulu Primary School. Madam Rose passed on the morning of Saturday 8th July 2017 at Royal Garden Hospital.

Loving wife of Sylvester Juma Andieri with whom they had 4 children; Charlene Juma, Valary Juma, Sharon Juma and the late Ian Andieri. Daughter of the late Nelson Nyanje and the late Phylis Nyangweso. Daughter-in-law of the late Alfred Andieri and Leonida Anyanga Andieri. Sister of Wilfred Manyasa, Jack Manyasa, Mary Nyaranga, Andrew Omumamu, Joan Ethaboka, Eglay Lubang’a, the late Ashmala, the late Daniel Eshitoli, and the late Asuba. Sister-in-law of the late Andrew Maina Andieri, the late Lawrence Tabu, Basilida Anyanga, Teresia Nekesa, Ann Andieri, the late w Maurice Lumumba, Isaac Amatasi Andieri and the late Nina Andieri. Madam Rose was a vibrant, jovial, amicable and staunch Christian and will be greatly missed by her family, colleagues, the entire fraternity of Shikoti Parish, students, friends and relatives.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements in Shamala Murumba Butsotso East, Kakamega Central.The cortege leaves St. Elizabeth Mukumu Mortuary on Thursday 13th July 2017 for a requiem mass at Shikoti Catholic Church and then head to Mungulu Primary School for public viewing. Thereafter, the body will be escorted to her home again for public viewing. Madam Rose will be laid to rest on Saturday 15th July 2017 after a funeral service mass at the homestead which will start at 8:30am.

“We will remember your smile our wife, mum, sister, aunt, grandma, friend and teacher. No one really wants to say goodbye. So instead we just wish you eternal peace.”

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

1940 – 2017

Nicholas Biwott was a prominent Kenyan businessman and politician. As a civil servant and later a Member of Parliament he held several senior ministerial and government posts in the 1970s, 80s and 90s and worked with Kenya’s first three presidents, Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel arap Moi and Mwai Kibaki.

Kipyator Nicholas Kiprono arap Biwott was born in Chebior village, Keiyo District, Rift Valley Province in 1940. He was educated at Tambach Intermediate School (1951-54) and Kapsabet High School (1955-58) before gaining a Bachelor of Commerce (1964) and a Masters in Economics (1968) from the University of Melbourne, Australia.

Nicholas Biwott Political career

2013: Aspirant Senator for Marakwet County but lost to Kipchumba Murkomen

2007: Aspirant MP for Keiyo South but lost to Jackson Kiptanui

2002: Aspirant Member of Parliament for Keiyo South constituency (lost to Jackson Kiptanui)

Following the 2002 election, Biwott served on the Devolution Committee of the Constitution of Kenya Review Commission. Biwott was the only Member of Parliament, however, to abstain on the Constitutional Referendum held in 2005, stating that the Draft Constitution ‘would divide the country along ethnic lines’. The Draft Constitution was rejected at the Referendum.

1997- 2002: Member of Parliament for Keiyo South constituency

1992- 1997: Member of Parliament for Keiyo South constituency.

1988- 1992:  Member of Parliament for Keiyo South constituency.

1983- 1988:  Member of Parliament for Keiyo-Marakwet, on a KANU ticket.

1979- 1983: Member of Parliament for Keiyo-Marakwet, on a KANU ticket.

1974: Aspirant Member of Parliament for Keiyo South constituency.

District Officer

Nicholas Biwott entered government service in 1965 as the District Officer in South Imenti and Tharaki, Meru District (Jan 1965–66). As District Officer Biwott instituted, on a ‘harrambe’ basis, community fund-raising programmes to aid the development of local irrigation projects and roads, to build a health centre at Nkwene and schools at Nkubu and Kanyakini, develop employment at the Egoji quarries and promote the planting of coffee and tea. He was also actively involved in the resettlement of previously European owned land through the ‘Land Transfer’ programme, part of the ‘Million Acres’ scheme, and played a central role in the rehabilitation of the Mau Mau, many of whom still remained in the Mau Forest four years after the end of the ‘Emergency’, helping to persuade them to give up violence and organizing the resettlement of many on to their own land.

Ministry of Agriculture

Having completed his Master’s degree in Australia in 1968, Nicholas Biwott returned to public service in the Ministry of Agriculture, GOK, and Personal Assistant to Minister Bruce Mackenzie (1968–1970). He coordinated cereal production, the marketing of cereal crops and the management of the Ministry’s fertilizer policy, and helped develop research into new strains of wheat and maize more suited to the growing conditions in Kenya. He played a similar coordinating role for the Ministry’s work with the East African Council of Ministers (Mackenzie was also a member of the Council), guiding Kenya’s policy in the region in the development of ports, railways and the East African Airways.

Treasury

In 1971 Nicholas Biwott moved to the Treasury as Senior Secretary under the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Mwai Kibaki. In 1972 he created and headed the External Aid Division and technical assistance program dealing with external resources, bringing in experts and arranging cultural exchanges. Notably he helped facilitate the establishment of the French School in Nairobi (now called the Lycee Denis Diderot), the French Cultural Centre with the Alliance de Francais, and the German Frederick Ebert Stifftung Foundation in cooperation with the Gurter Institute.

Nicholas Biwott -Ministry of Home Affairs

In late 1972 Nicholas Biwott transferred to the Ministry of Home Affairs on the personal recommendation of President Kenyatta to work with his Vice-President and the Minister of Home Affairs, Daniel arap Moi.

In 1974 Biwott stood as a candidate for the Keiyo South constituency in the general election of that year but was narrowly defeated.

Following the 1974 election Nicholas Biwott was recalled to the Ministry of Home Affairs as Under Secretary (1974–1978) to Minister Daniel arap Moi, Kenya’s Vice President. With the aging President Kenyatta unable to fulfil all the functions of the presidency, Moi took a leading role in the East African region with the result that Nicholas Biwott spent much of the next four years dealing with the Organization of African Unity, the Commonwealth, the ‘non-aligned’ states and promoting the ‘good neighborliness’ policy with states bordering Kenya.

Kenyatta’s death in 1978 saw Daniel arap Moi elevated to the presidency and Nicholas Biwott promoted to Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Office of the President[5] (1978–1979).

Nicholas Biwott- Minister of State

Following the election of 1979 (in which he was elected Member of Parliament for 1979 Keiyo South election, a seat he retained until December 2007), Nicholas Biwott returned to the Office of the President but now promoted to Minister of State (1979–1982) with responsibility for science and technology, cabinet affairs, land settlement and immigration.

Under his auspices the Kenya Medical Research Institute was established in the same year to carry out health science research in Kenya. (Now in its 31st year, KEMRI continues its work as “a leading center of excellence in the promotion of quality health”).

Nicholas Biwott -Minister of Regional Development, Science and Technology

In September 1982 he was appointed Minister of Regional Development, Science and Technology. Learning from examples of other regional development policies, notably in Australia and Tennessee in the USA, he created two regional development authorities, the Lake Basin Development Authority and the Kerio Valley Development Authority.

Nicholas Biwott- Minister of Energy

In September 1983, Nicholas Biwott was made Minster of Energy and Regional Development and in March 1988 (following a reorganization of ministry portfolios) he became Minister of Energy, a post he held until January 1991.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will, that we announce the death of Mr. Michael Gitau Kiarie, of Embulbul Ngong. Son of the late Charles Kiarie and Rhoda Wanjiku.

Step-son of Virginia Wanjiru. Husband of Janet Wanjiru. Father of Antony Kiarie,D iana Wanjiku and Margaret Njeri. Brother of Josiah Kihiko, David Njoroge, Amon Kiarie, Jonah Kiarie and Elizabeth Nyambura.

Step-brother of Joseph Kihiko, Simon Munge, Stanley Njoroge, Helen, Elizabeth, Irene and Lucy Narumu.

Friends and relatives are meeting at his home in Embulbul B 27 drive at Kihiko’s home. Burial will take place on 13th July 2017 at his home in Embulbul B 27 drive starting from 10:00 am.

May the Lord rest his soul in eternal peace. Amen.

It is with humble acceptance that we announce the passing on of our beloved mother Abidah Wambui Gitau of Murang’a County Kabuta Village which occurred on Thursday 6th July 2017 at Kimkan Hospital Murang’a.

Daughter of the late Job Mwangi and Milka Wamweru. Loving wife of the late Evanson Gitau Kamaru. Sister of Florence Wanjiru, the late Cyrus Wachira, the late Ezra Karuoya, Abijah Njeri, the late Jane Njoki, Eglah Wanjiru and Hildah Wambui. Mother of James Kamaru, Job Gitau, Peter Gatimu, Doras Wahito, Eng. Silas Gitau, Prof. George Gitau, Grace Gitau and Kenneth Gitau. Mother-in-law of Leah Kamaru, the late Agnes Mwangi, Janelica Nyaguthii, Patrick Wangonya, Betty Wachira, Lucy Karuoya, the late Sam Malenya, and Rose Njoroge. Grandmother of 22 children and great grandmother of 5.

Family and friends are meeting at the All Saints Cathedral Church, Nairobi MPH Hall from Monday 10th to Wednesday 12th July 2017 at 6.00 pm. Other meetings are taking place in Kabuta Village, Murang’a and Nyahururu Town (Savanna Green Hotel). The cortege leaves Murang’a County Mortuary on Friday 14th July 2017 at 10.00 a.m. for funeral service at St. Paul’s ACK Church, Kabuta, Murang’a. Burial will follow thereafter at their home in Kabuta, Kahuroko Village, along Muranga – Sagana Highway.

You have fought a good fight and finished the race (2nd Timothy 4: 7)

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