Mzee Joseph Joe Ogolla Odera

8/11/1931- 11/7/2017

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mzee Joseph Joe Ogolla Odera (wuod Odumo) of Akala -Gem on 11th July 2017.

Beloved husband of the late Veronica Wanjeri Ogolla and Maria Raminda Ogolla. Great grandson of Ex-Paramount Chief Ambrose Ndeda. Son of the late Johannes Odera and the late Albenta Wenwa Odera. Brother of the late Leonora Apondi Omollo, Victoria Awuor Maguke, the late Herenia Otieno and the late Gaudencia Omollo. Step-brother of Albert Abondo Odera, the late Jane Omonge, Pamela Orera, Grace Onginjo, Teresia Oketch, Ruth Akoth, Pauline Atieno and Jane Ndeda.

Beloved Father of Pius Ogolla (Shree Swaminarayan-Mombasa), Raphael Ogolla (Nairobi),Anne Wayayi (Siaya Township Primary), John Ogolla (Chemelil Sugar Company), Dr. Teresa Ogina (University of Pretoria), Mary Arina (Kakringo Primary School), the late Rose Ogolla (Mombasa Municipal Council), William Ogolla (CAS Consultants), Eng. Michael Ogola (CAS Consultants), late Joseph Obote, Petronala Akinyi, late Monica Akoth, Rosemary Atieno, late Margaret Anyango, Maurice Otieno, Paul Onyango and Cecilia Aluoch.

Father in-law of Beatrice D. Ogolla, Betty N. Ogolla, William Wayayi, Sylvia Ogolla, Josiah N. Ogina, Maurice Arina, the late Charles Ndirangu, Carolyn Mutindi, Nancy Chemeli and Catherine Wangari. He leaves behind 30 Grand Children and 13 Great Grand Children.

The cortege leaves Masaba Hospital Mortuary Daraja Mbili on Friday 21st July 2017 at 10am for a requiem Mass at St. Sylvester church. Burial Mass will take place on Saturday 22nd July 2017 at Akala-Gem, Siaya County starting at 10am.

Hon. Kipyator Nicholas Kiprono arap Biwott E.G.H

It is with great sadness that the family of Nicholas Biwott announce his death on I I July, 2017.

We give thanks to God for his life and the great love he bestowed on us as a husband. father, grandfather and great grandfather.

We will always remember with loving affection his wit and humour, and his ever-wise counsel.

We give thanks too for his life-long service to our country which exemplified extraordinary generosity as a friend and vision as a civil servant,  politician and statesman: his dedication to the people of Keiyo-Marakwet: the promotion of regional development his instrumental role in developing the energy and electrification infrastructure in Kenya: his promotion of tourism, including through the establishment of theTouristTrust Fund and the re-introduction of the East Africa Safari Rallies; his renegotiation of AGOA and his commitment to East African regional integration and co-operation.

We honour his outstanding achievements as a statesman, politician, farmer, entrepreneur and employer, including the building of some of Kenya’s first regional businesses.

We wish also to record with pride the great works that he undertook, which he personally held so dear.  In particular we remember his passionate commitment to the development of education in Kenya, particularly the education of girls, through the building of numerous schools; his tireless efforts over many years in the development of multiple health and medical service projects; his role in the establishment and development of the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI); and his many years of work and support for the National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya of which he was a founding trustee.

He has left an extraordinary legacy for Kenya and its young enterprising talent.

The memorial service will be held today at AIC Milimani church (State House Rd) as from 10.00 am.The body will be flown to Toot Village tomorrow morning for viewing. The burial will then be held on Thursday the 20th of July at his home in Toot Village.

Stephen Mbuuri Muturi

We regret to announce the untimely death of Stephen Mbuuri Muturi which occurred on 14/07/ 2017.

Son of the late Peter Muturi Munyiri and the late jemimmah Wamaitha Muturi. Husband of Anne Wangari Mbuuri. Father of Valentine Wambui, Peter Muturi, Janet Wamaitha, Krystal Wamaitha and Kyle Muturi. Brother of Margaret Wairimu, George Munyiri, James Githaiga, William Wamwati and Samuel Thiga.

Friends and Relatives are meeting daily at All Saints Cathedral from 5: 30pm, Rocks Tavern, Kayole(opp. Family Bank) and at his rural home in Mukurwe-ini.

The cortege leaves KU Funeral Home on Friday 21/07/2017 at 7:00am and burial thereafter at his rural home, Kimondo village, Mukurwe-ini Sub-County, Nyeri County from 12:00pm.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you remain forever. Rest in Eternal Peace.

Phoebe Atieno Nyango (Tieni)

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sad & untimely demise of Mrs. Phoebe Atieno Nyango, formerly of Ministry of Agriculture Nakuru County which occurred on 12th July 2017 in Ahmadabad India.

Dear wife of the late Boaz Onani Nyango of Imbo Got Nyango. Beloved Mother of the late Gail Nyango, Wendy Nyango (Arlington Texas), Ian Nyango (CROWN – Berger), Sheila Chloe Nyango (Arlington Texas). Mother-in-law of Deon, Mary, and Zach. Grandmother of Troy, Jerome Boaz and Little Zawadi (Arlington Texas). Daughter of the late Norman Kiaye Osumba, Silpah Kiaye and the late Esther Kiaye of Nyakach Nyabondo. Daughter-in-law of the late Edward Ogema and Chloe Arende Ogema of Imbo got Nyango.

Dear sister of Deborah Okumu, the late Johnson Gogo, Wilkister Odundo, Turphena Owuor, Grace Ouko, the late Rose Ojijo, Rachael Oluoch, Caren Yienya, Dorothy Kiaye, the late Justus Oballa, Jane Sylvia Obewa, Rd. Surgent Eric Kiaye, Lydia Midiwo, Maurice Osumba and the late Nancy Adhiambo. Dear cousin of the Kiayes, the Ombewas, the Awandos and the entire Joka Obong – Kiaye family fraternity. Sister in law of the Ogemas among other. Beloved aunty of many nephews and nieces.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at their residence in Nakuru and at Ian Nyango s residence in Plainsview Apartments – South B Nairobi.There will be Harambe to offset medical and funeral expenses on 19th July 2017 at Lutheran Plaza on Uhuru Highway. Contributions can also be received through M- Pesa Number 0721498177. Funeral service will be held on 20th July 2017 at Nairobi Baptist, Bethuel Santuary starting 11.00am. Burial will take place on the 22th July 2017 at Got Ka-Nyango,Yimbo Central, Bondo Sub County.

“Phoebe in God’s hands you rest but in our dear hearts you live forever.Amen”

Mama Sandarina Esauke Ojuangi

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mania Sandarina Esauke Ojuangi that occurred on 13/07/2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital Mumias.

Wife of the late Mzee Peter Ojuangi of lgara village, Busia County. Daughter of the late Akwara Esauke and the late Esofina Akwara. Mother of Mary, Joseph Ojuangi of Kenyatta University, Agnes, Edward and Calistus Akwara of Sai Office Supplies Ltd. Sister of the late Palantina, the late Matias, the late Eremina, the late Margaret, Kaudesia, Kelesenzia, Dolophina and Prof Martin Etyang of Kenyatta University.

There will be a fund-raising meeting to offset funeral expenses at Seasons Restaurant, Uchumi House on Tuesday 18/07/2017 starting at 5:30pm. The funeral service and burial will be held at her home  in lgara Village on 22/07/2017 starting at 10.00am. MPESA contributions to 0722409506 (Linda).

“In God’s hands you peacefully rest. In our Hearts you remain forever”

Prisca Gesare Maranga

1938 – 11/7/2017

It’s with profound sorrow that we announce the sudden death of Mama Prisca Gesare Maranga of Mochenwa Geta village, Nyabiosi sub-location.

Daughter of the late On’gan’ga Kemari and Nyanchama On’gan’ga.Wife of Henry Maranga Nyamasege. Co-wife of Keremensia Maranga. Mother of the late Esther, Jane, Jason (Advocate), Grace (teacher), the late Teresa, David (SEKU), On’gan’ga, Edward (Lewa Downs), Daniel, Ann (teacher). Step mother of the late Charles, Joel (Advocate), the late Ondiba, Nyamasege, Seremani, Kemunto, Moraa, Nyanchoka and Alice. Sister of Ombiro, the late Nyaboke, the late Mokeira, Makori and Nyamoita. Sister-in-law of the late Nyamogori, the late Ongeko, the late Mageto, the late Hellena, late Mokune, the late Bocheere, Bisinga, the late Ondieki, Mose, Toel, Gesure and Nyaboke.

Mother-in-law of the late Nyawina, Zachary, Pamela (Moi Girls), Maina, Grace, Beatrice, Machio (MP- Shah), Joyce and Ongaga. Aunt of the Ombiro’s, Nyangaya’s, Okon’go’s, Sese’s, Ongeko’s, Mageto’s, Ogeto’s, Matoke’s, Ongiri’s, On’geta’s, Mose’s, Toel’s among others. Korera of late Yamos, the late Oyugis, Mr & Mrs Omangi, the late Mariera, Maria, the late Sagwe, Nyanchera, Mr & Mrs Omwando, Mr & Mrs Ogato, Mr & Mrs Onsongo, Mr & Mrs Ongaga, the late Ekesa and Bridgit. She leaves behind 39 Grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Garden Square and at home in Mochenwa Geta. Main fundraising will be held on Wednesday 19th July 2017 at the Professional Centre in Nairobi. The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home on Thursday 20th July 2017, for overnight stay and burial on Friday 21st July 2017 at her home, Mochenwa Geta village, Nyamira County.

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

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

Joseph Ochieng Paul

We regret to announce the sudden death of Joseph Ochteng Paul at his place of work at Kenya National Archives, Nairobi which occurred on 10/7/2017.

Son of the late Paul and the late Patricia Arieya Step son of Benter and Jerusha Arieya. Husband of Benter Adhiambo Oyoo (IPSTC-Karen). Father of Pinto Oyoo Ochieng’, Desmond Odhiambo Ochieng (UoN), Lewis Owino Ochieng (Orero Secondary) and Stacy Patricia Adhiambo (Bunyore Girls). Brother of the late Charles Ogutu, the late Charles jakoreyo, the late Eunice Arieya. Step brother of Stephen, Fred, Bonn, Beatrice, Jackline, Benter, Philip. Uncle of Victor, Judith, Evans,Tony. Nephew of Alice Ajwang’. Son-in-law of Monica and the late Josiah Oyoo, Aduda, Shem, Maxwell, Manpal, Lumumba Tieno. Brother-in-law of Peter Ragulla (ICEALION), Mellon, Pamela, Ruth, Faith, Benard, the late Maureen and the late William Oyoo. Cousin of Caren, Teddy, Phillip Ochieng.

There will be major fundraising to defray funeral costs on Tuesday and Wednesday 18/19th July 2017 at Garden Square starting from 5pm. Burial will take place on 22nd July 2017 at his ancestral home Kochieng’ A, Central Alego Siaya County.

Joshua Kimuyu Ngewa

Sunrise: 9th March 1946 Sunset: 7th July 2017

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of Joshua Kimuyu Ngewa on 7th July, 2017.

Son of the late Mwalimu Jonathan Ngewa Kitolo and late Anne Mutio Ngewa. Loving husband of Alice Mutheo Kimuyu. Son in-law of the late Kyalo Muling’a and the late Sarah Kyalo. Beloved father of Pamela Nduku, the late Jennifer Mbula, Jimmy Mbondo (USA), Ann Mutono and Mattheus Kitolo (USA). Grandfather of Mbithe, Mwende, Ashley, Makena and Joy. Father-in-law of Petrinade Mueni (USA) and Eunice Kamanthe (USA). Brother of the late Benjamin Kasia, Rachael Muema, the late Monica Mawilu, Agnes Mutyambai, Rosemary Seve (USA), Elizabeth Mueni and Fredrick Kimeu Ngewa. Uncle and cousin of many.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home, Machakos on Friday 21st July at 9.30am for a funeral service and burial at his home in Masii location, Kithangaini sub – location, Mamiloki village.

We give thanks to God for his life and the great love he bestowed on us.

Isaac Mutinda Kiteta

In humble acceptance of God’s will we join together to celebrate the life of Isaac M. Kiteta of Kyawango location, Mwala sub County, Machakos County, who went to be with The Lord on Wed 12th July, 2017.

Beloved husband of Grace Tabu Kiteta. Son of the Late Kiteta Musya and Late Martha Kavuli Kiteta. Father of Janet Mwikali, Benjamin Kiteta & Linda Ndanu. Brother of Syokwia, Kalunde, the late Mwalw’a, the late Mukenye, Alice, Agnes and late Bishop Jude Kiteta. Brother-in-law of Lucy W. Muli, late David Muthungu, the late Andrew Mutuku, Wavinya, Anne Musya among others. Uncle of Syenis, Muthungus, Mwalwas, Mutisos, Mulis, Mwololos, Mbuvi among others and grand father of Chelsea Kiteta.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at the Railway Club, Nairobi, Obama Hall starting at 5.30pm for funeral arrangements. There will be a fundraising meeting on Wednesday 19th July, 2017 at the Railway Club, Nairobi from 6.00pm.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home, Mbagathi Road on Saturday 22nd July, 2017 at 7.00am followed by funeral service and burial at his home in Kyawango, Mwala sub County, Machakos County.

`Precious in the sight of The Lord is the death of His faithful servants’ Psalms 1 16:15

Dada Margaret Obondo

1941 – 2017

It’s with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Dada Margaret Obondo. Wife of the late Edward Obondo Aoko of Kisumu Nyahera Kandalo. Daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs Watta Adhaya.

Sister of the late Jael Odongo, Sila Watta, Jeniffer Ogao and J. Rading. In-law of the late Samson, the late Joshua, Joel, James, Julius, Margareta, the late Helida. Mother of the late Charles and Mary Nyawade, Elly and Monica Ojijo, George and Eunice Asiare, Elizabeth Obondo, Korando Amos, Joahness and Sarah Ojiambo, Zackayo and Nelly Kwendo, Fredrick and Maureen Omondi. Grandmother and great grandmother of many.

The cottage leaves Star Mortuary on Friday 21/7/2017 followed by prayers at St. Stephens A.C.K. Cathedral Kisumu. Burial is on the 22/7/2017 Kisumu Nyahera Kandalo.

There will be a fundraising on Wednesday 19th at City Hall from 5 pm. Pay Bill No. 913124.

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