Rachel Muthoni Stephen (Ntii)

1918-2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Rachel Muthoni Stephen that occurred on 12th July 2017.

Daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Mwanu. Wife of late Stephen Magambo Mungiiria, Sister to late Kathuguci, Kiacia and late Kanyua.

Mother of Tom & late Prof. Ciriaka Kithinji, Lucy & late Mbae, Teresa & Dr. Riungu, Wanja Munyugi, late John, Ceasar & Catherine and Luke & Kate.

Stepmother of Kinoti, Nduuru, Marangu and Kawira. She is survived by 25 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

Family and friends will be meeting for prayers at Holy Family Basilica, Cardinal Otunga plaza, Sts. Perpetua and Felicitas from 5:30 PM on Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th July 2017.

Burial details will be announced later.

Monicah Wambui Supeyo

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Monicah Wambui ,Supeyo.

Wife of the late James K. Supeyo. Daughter of the late Stanley & Salome Muchai. Mother of the late Peter Saidimu, Jeniffer Supeyo, Phyllis Naipanoi, Rose Wahome, Grace Supeyo Ng’ang’a, Samuel Supeyo, the late Caroline Nairesiae, Susan Simaloi and Isaac Senteu (Sey). Sister of the late Esther Mumbi, Allan Muchai, the late Simon Wanganga, Susan Wairimu, the late Edith Murimi, Rebecca Wangoi and Margaret Mwangi. Mother-in-law of Jane Nyakio, Moses Wahome, Patrick Ng’ang’a, David Wanjenga, Lucy Wanjiku and Joy Senteu. Grandmother of Sintei & Gitonga, Saitoti, Sation, Pst Edwin & Beth, Kanja Lenana & Maggie, Metian & Moffat, Ida, Kelian & Charity, Eva, Wahome & Rita, Olive, Lein & Mitchelle, Sialo & Mwadulo, Ng’ang’a, Njeri, Solitei, Kasale,Alpha, Naisianoi,Toiyanka & Kibibi, Saroni & Ann, Leyian, Salau, Sally & Parseen and Sintoiya.

Meetings and prayers are being held daily at her Kiserian home from 5.00pm and on Monday 17/07/2017 at PCEA Evergreen Church (Runda) from 6.00pm. There will be prayers on Sunday 16/07/2017 at Kiserian at 2.30pm. The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home on Wednesday 19/07/2017 at 9.00am for funeral service at PCEA Nkoroi Church at 10.30am and thereafter burial at her home in Kiserian.

Monicah Njeri Kahiga

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Monicah Njeri Kahiga of Sagana Town, which occurred on Friday 7/07/2017.

Wife  of the late Jonanah Kahiga Wanderi. Mother of Mary Wangui Gathogo, Emilio Wanderi Kahiga, Esther Wanjiku Kahiga (UK), the late Paul Githinji Kahiga, the late Lucy Wambui Kahiga, the late Maryann Wanjiru Kahiga and Peter Warui Kahiga. Mother-in-law of Susan Wanuna Wanderi, Beatrice Wanjiru Githinji and the late Irene Wairimu Warui. Sister of David Karanja, Simon Wainaina Githinji, the late Joseph Mbugua Maguta of Lanet-Nakuru, the late David Gatuire, the late Wanjiru Githinji, the late Mary Nduta Njaaga and the late Ndichu Githinji. Step-sister of Kinyeru Maguta, the late Joseph Mundati (Nyahururu-Igwamiti, Shadrack Mbugua among others. Grandmother and great-grandmother to many.

Family and friends are meeting for prayers and funeral arrangements daily at her son’s (Emilio Wanderi Kahiga) residence in Kerarapon-Ngong and at her home Sagana Town. The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral home-Nairobi on Tuesday 18/7/2017 at 7.00am for funeral Mass at Our Lady Consolata Sagana Catholic Parish and thereafter burial her in Sagana.

David Macharia Watunu (Njacai)

Sunrise 1962 – Sunset 9/7/2017

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the death of David Macharia Watunu (Njacai), which occurred on 9th July 2017 while undergoing treatment in hospital.

Son of the late James Watunu Kioi and the late Helina Nyakio Watunu. Loving husband of Lucy Wangari Macharia. Beloved father of Hellen Wanjiku Mwangi, James Watunu, Mary Wairimu and Francis Ng’ang’a. Brother of Samuel Kioi Watunu (Nakuru), Susan Wamaitha Ng’ethe, Dan Watunu, Pastor Daniel Mwangi Watunu, John Kimani (China), Ann Wambui Mbuthia, Benson Maina (Kaimbaga), Alice Wachira (Chiwa), Mary Wamaitha, the late Gitundu Watunu and the late Maina Watunu among others. Son in-law of Mary Wairimu Ng’ang’a of Elburgon. Father-in-law of John Nderitu. Grandfather of Shantel, Diamond, Junita and Lukas.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Sandton Palace Hotel along Taveta road from 6-8pm for prayers and funeral arrangements and at his home in Gikigii village.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Mortuary on Tuesday 18th July 2017 at 8am for funeral service and burial at Gikigii village, Gacharage location, Kinyona ward, Murang’a County.

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

Mama Norah Rose Aliaro Anam

September 20,1952 to June 13, 2017

The family of the late Mama Norah Rose Aliaro Anam wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Almighty God for blessing us with a loving mother, grandma, sister, aunt and cousin. We wish to express our deep appreciation and gratitude for the prayers and messages of support and sympathy received through personal visits, telephone calls and social media from many loving relatives from Kirinyaga, Uholo and Kianjuri family, friends, clergy and neighbours. We sincerely thank each one of you by name for the overwhelming generosity and support following the promotion to glory of our beloved darling mother, grandma, sister, aunty, cousin and best friend.

Special mention to, H.E Peter Munya, H.E Wycliffe Oparanya, H.E Ranguma, Governor Kisumu County, H.E DG Kizito Wangalwa, H.E DG Adelina Mwau, Hon. Richard Tongi Nyaribari Chache Constituency, Hon. Asanyo, H.E Olivia Ranguma, H.E Prisca Oparanya and H.E Elizabeth Ongwae for their home visitations and presence at mum’s send off ceremony. Chairman Council of Governors H.E Josephat Nanok and all Excellency Governors for their support and messages of condolences.

We also thank the Nairobi Funeral Committee, The Council of Governors secretariat, Kisumu County Government, friends from Australia, Kajulu neighbours, Semprefi Eklessia Group, Widows Group, 60+ Group, Abatsoi Group, Mothers Union St. James Buruburu, Lemb Dholuo Group, Senior Women Citizens for Change, Butere Girls Alumni, Liranda Girls Alumni, Bosamaro Representatives, Ikonge Representatives, Ekerenyo Representatives, Borabu Representatives and the entire Nyamira people for providing invaluable support in ensuring a befitting send off.

To the Vicar, the clergy and the entire leadership of St James ACK church in Buruburu with special mention to Rev Trajan Bwesijye,ACK Konya Church Kajulu who assisted the family in giving mama a very fitting farewell notwithstanding their kind messages of encouragement, we say thank you.

We thank the Ambulance team that rescued Mama at KICC on the morning of 13th June 2017, the Doctors and medical team that attended to Mama at Better Living SDA clinic.The Doctor who made calls to family members to get to the hospital in the shortest time possible. May the Lord bless you as you continue to serve humanity.

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

Alex Murugu M’Ikandi

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of our beloved dad who was promoted to glory on 7th July 2017.

Husband of Jane Kithiira Murugu (retired nurse – Meru General Hospital), son of the late Sevelina and the late Simon M’Ikandi. Father of Felix Gitonga, the late Ann Mwarania, George Gichuru (KCB), the late Betty Mwendwa, Dr. Blaise Mutugi (UK), the late James Mutegi, Peter Kirimi (SA) and Margaret Makena. Father-in-law of Sylvia Kawira, Dr. Jackline Mutugi, Judith lkunyua and Cosmas Nyakundi. Brother, of the late Augustine Maitima, late Teresa Kananu, Henry Mugambi, the late Mazimino Mworia, Mrs Justine Kathambi Maitima, Fidelis Ngaruni, Mrs Christine Kithiira Mbae, Dornisiano Mbaya and Pascasio Mutua, Brother in law of Fredrick Ngatu, Kendi Ngatu, Isaac Kinoti, Florence Kinoti, Pharis Rutere, Rose Rutere, Emily Murugu and the late Solomon Murugu. Grandfather of Yvonne Sheila, Nixon, Melissa, the late Daphne, Angela, Austin, Adeline, Lily, Gabriel and Abigail and great grandfather of Karl Austin Nyakundi.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Norwich Union towers (opposite Hilton Hotel).The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on Friday 14th July, for funeral service and burial at his home in Gankere village, Meru 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”

Celline Chepchirchir Lelei

We regret to announce the sudden death of Celline Chepchirchir Lelei of Chebinyiny village. She was a nurse at Cheplanget Dispensary, Kericho.

Daughter of the late Paul Bett Ngisirei and the late Dorcas Cheptoo Ngisirei and daughter in-law of the late Livingstone Maina and the late Eunice Maina, the late Taputany and Elizabeth Maina. Wife of Marcelly Lelei, co-wife of Priscilla Lelei and Elizabeth Lelei. Loving mother of Norah Korir (Chepwagan), Trine Koech (Longisa hospital), Caroline Rotich (Standard Investments Bank), Gilbert Yegon (Nairobi), Lily Tonui(Java Nairobi), Samson Yegon (Equity bank) and Nelly Chepkemoi(Kenyatta University). Sister of Mary Koech (Nakuru).She had several grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Step-mother of 7 children.

Her body will be removed from Litein Mission Hospital on Monday 17th July 2017 for overnight stay and burial on Tuesday 18th July 2017 at home ground Chebinyiny village, Kericho.

We loved you but God loved you most. Rest in peace.

Jane Waitherero Mwari

It’s with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our beloved Teacher Jane Waitherero Mwari.

Daughter of late Felix Gathungu and late Jemimah Njeri of lyego Kagema. Loving wife of teacher Simon Mwari of Gaturuturu, Mahiga Location, Othaya. Mother of Wilson Waithaka Thiong’o (Kitale), Dickson Mwari Thiong’o of Mathari, Nyeri, Moses Muoria Thiong’o of Wiumiririe, Martha Wairimu Thiong’o of Ol-Karau Nyandarua and Robert Kamau Thiong’o of Nairobi. Sister of late Robert Kamau, Ndaiga Gathungu, Njagi Gathungu and Maina Gathungu. Sister-in-law of Damaris Wangechi and Waithiegeni Mworia. Cousin, aunty, grandmother of many.

Family and friends are meeting in Nairobi Emmaccra hotel basement near Tea Room from 6:00 – 8:00pm daily and at her home in Gaturuturu Village. The cortege leaves Mathari Mission Hospital on Tuesday 18th July 2017 at 8.00am for a funeral service at PCEA Gaturuturu church at 10:00 am and burial at her home in Gaturuturu, Mugumoini.

Fare thee well wife, mum, sister, aunty, grandma, and dear friend.

Naomi Kirigo Wangai

15/10/1939 – 11/07/2017

The death has occurred of Naomi Kirigo Wangai of Kagere, Kamoko, Mahiga, Othaya on 11th July 2017.

Daughter of the late Reverald Jeremiah Waita & Rahab Nyambura of Tumutumu, Karatina. Loving wife of the late husband foram Wangai Wachira. Mother of the late Mercy Nyambura Mureithi (formerly CBK), Pauline Gathoni Wangai (UK), Catherine N. Mwangi (USA), Michael Wachira (KPLC-Meru), Timothy Waita (EIM Solutions), Perpetual Mwatha (F Njenga & Nguithi Ass). Sister of Arthur Kihori, the late Ruth Waruguru, the late John Kirongothi, the late Priscilla Wangari, the late Epafara Njogu, Peris Githinji. Sister-in-law of the late Lawii Nderitu, Josephat Mwangi, Jane Gachambi Wachira, the late Noah Mwathi, the late Obed Wachira, Peris Murugi Muriuki (Wamu Investments), Gladys W. Muraguri (Wamu Invest.). Mother-in-law of Harun Mutuota (Mutco), Tiras Mwangi (USA), Veronica Wachira (D.C.O Nyeri Central), Esther Waita, Simon Mbugua (Knight Frank). Grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 6.

Meetings and prayers are being held on Friday, Mon, Tuesday, & Wednesday at her home Kagere, Kamoko, Mahiga, Othaya from 4pm and St. Andrews Church, Nairobi daily from 5pm.The cortege leaves Consolata Mathari Hospital on Friday, 2Ist July 2017 at 9am for funeral service to be held at PC.EA Mahiga Church, Kamoko, Othaya and burial at her home Kamoko, Mahiga.

You will always be with us, like a hand print on our hearts…

Beatrice Waithira Kamau “Rafiki”

1924 – 2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Beatrice Waithira Kamau.

Daughter of the late Wanjohi & the late Mary Njeri Wanjohi. Wife of the late Kamau Wakahiu. Beloved mother of the late Alice Nyambura, Nancy Ndungu and Mary Njeri. Sister of the late Teresia Waitherero, late Jane Waruguru and Aliphonson Kamau (Mbaru). Sister in law of late Makira Wakahiu, late Mugetha Wakahiu and late Njeri Kabathi. Grandmother of Kevin Ndungu, Beatrice Waithira, Martin Muiruri, Raymond Kamau, Njoki Ndirangu & Michael Kinuthia. Great grandmother of Lisa, Ella, Leo, Nia & Lily.

Funeral meetings are being held at Buruburu phase 5 extension and at her home in Kahithe. Cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home at 8am on Tuesday 18th July 2017 for burial at her home in Kahithe village, Beatrice Waithira Kahuro district, Maragua location, Muranga county. Mpesa contributions may be sent to 0721771118.

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

Fare thee well Rafiki.