Abigail Wambui Munge

1922 -05/07/2017

We announce the passing on to glory and rest of Abigail Wambui Munge of Kaha-ini Village on 05/07/2017. Daughter of the late Hosea Munge Kiragu and Late Sarah Njambi Munge. Mother of Fredah Njambi Kimani and mother in law of the late Moses Kimani. Sister of the late Priscilla Njeri, Garrison Kiragu, late Bilha Wairimu, late Frida Munjiru. Onesmus Mwangi and Gerald Nduati. Grandmother of Allan Kimani, Irene Wanjiru, Catherine Wambui, Carol Wanjiku and Bura Mureithi. Aunt and great grandmother of many. Friends and relatives are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at her home in Kaha-ini and at Frida’s home in Hurlingham. The cortege leaves KU mortuary on Friday 14/07/2017 at 7am for a service at Kaha-ini Independent Church at 10am, followed by burial at her home, Kahaini, Kandara Murang’a.

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

May the Lord rest her soul in eternal peace, Amen

Lt Col (Rtd) John Samson Oyunge

Sunrise: 1958 – Sunset: 3rd July 2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Lt Col (Rtd) John Samson Oyunge which occurred on 3rd July 2017 at MP Shah Hospital after a long illness.

Son of the late Nehemiah & Elizabeth Oyunge of Riokindo village in Majoge Masaba. Step son of Agnes Moraa & the late Jemimah. Loving husband of Anne Oyunge (formerly of Pyrethrum Board of Kenya, Nakuru). Father of Plounne Oyunge (FSD Kenya), Pervins Mariga (BBOXX Capital), Brian Oyunge (KICC) and Titus Oyunge. Father-in-law of Jerry Mongeri and grandfather of Johari and Lloyd.

Brother of Jemima, the late Okerosi, Tabitha, Grace, Joyce (UK), Hellen, Col. Oyunge (KDF) and Omambia (USA). Step brother of Daudi, the late Elijah, Augustine and Zedekiah, Job, Charles, Henry, Pacifica, Esther, Florence and Kepha. Uncle of Jameson, Lydia (UK), Damaris Ondiba (KDF), Alloyce (USA), Yobesh Mogaka (Ministry of Water), Elga (NMG) and Asenath (UK), Shem, Sindiga, Ombaso, Rogito (UK), Mercy, Geoffrey & Humphrey (UK), Nehemiah Kibegwa, Justine, Rita, Owen, Sarita, Samuel (KDF) among others. Nephew of Okemwa, Nyamamba, the late Nyanchoka and the late Kibegwa. Brother-in-law of the Marigas, Mbakas, Okiomas, Mosetis, Abuyas, Nyangaus, Kamoris (TZ). Son-in-law of the late Mr. Patroba and Milka Mariga, Donald Kamori & joseph Abuya. Korera of Esther Mongeri.

Friends and family are meeting at City Hall Nairobi, Kokeb Restaurant Nakuru and at his Kiamunyi residence in Nakuru every day from 5.30pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

There will be a fundraising at City Hall Annex in Nairobi on Tuesday 11th July 2017 from 5.30 pm and at Old Town Hall in Nakuru on 12th July 2017 at 5.30 pm.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home Nakuru on Thursday 13th July at 11am for a requiem service at Kiamunyi East SDA Church at 2pm.

The funeral service will be held on Friday 14th July at Olive Gardens Kiamunyi, from 10am followed by the burial at his Kiamunyi Home.

“Dad, in the Lord’s hands you rest. In our hearts you live forever. Fly with the Angels.”

Rose Ondego Oburu

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Rose Ondego Oburu; of the Kenya Consulate Los Angels (USA) which occurred on 25th June 2017 after a long battle with cancer.

Daughter of the late Isaac Oburu Ngire and Mama Mary Akumu Oburu of Sakwa Kowak, Nyawita.

Wife of Samuel Andar Abogi. Mother of Beryl Achieng’, Linda Atieno Abogi, Brian Oburu Abogi, Elizabeth Akinyi, Sally Abogi, Daninah Adhiambo, Maryanne Atieno, Janet Anyango, the late Moses Ocholla Abogi and Jackline Achieng. Sister of the late Jane Oburu, Ruth Oburu, Malaki Oburu, Esther Ojuok, the late Jerusha Oburu, the late Angeline Oburu, the late John Oburu, Jael Akello Adem, Pricilla Raila, Keziah Aoko. Mother-in-law of Samuel Aoma Ougo, Elijah Omolo, Pastor Nehemiah Onyango, Kevin Kolek and Eunice Awino Ocholla. Grandmother of Yvonne Adhiambo Ougo, John Kerry Ougo, Stephen Otieno, Maryline Akinyi Ougo, Phanice Ocholla Tevin Abogi Mihael Osweta, Glen Abogi, Precious Valentine, Delan Abogi among others.

The body is lying at Lee Funeral Home. There will be a major fundraising harambee on 13th July 2017 at the All Saints Cathedral.

Burial will be on 22nd July 2017 at South Asembo, Nyagoko sub-location.

Daniel Ndichu Gitau

It is with great sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of our Dad, Mr Daniel Ndichu Gitau who went to be with the Lord on Thursday, 6th July, 2017.

He was husband to Mrs Mary Wairimu Ndichu of Ngochi Village, Githunguri in Kiambu County. Father to Isaac Gitau (Baba Joy) and Ruth Githaiga (Mama Godfrey).

Father-in-law to William Githaiga and Esther Isaac, all of Dagenham, UK. Grand-Dad to Joy, Daniel, Victor, Godfrey, Rachel, Mary, Daniel and many others in Kenya and France. Family and friends are meeting for prayers at 207 Birkbeck House, Academy Way, Dagenham, RM8 2FR from 7.00pm to 9.00pm until Tuesday, 11th June, 2017 when we shall hold the last prayers.

The burial will take place on Tuesday 18th, July, 2017 at his home in Ngochi Village, Githunguri, in Kiambu County.

For any financial support, please, use Barclay Bank; Account Name: Isaac Daniel; Account No: 40909912; Sort Code-20-72-91.

For more information, please, contact: Isaac – 0749-829-907; Ruth – 07447499673; Esther-07883008736 or Githaiga-07582353424.

Judith Muthoni Gikanga

It is with, humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mrs. Judith Muthoni Gikanga (Retired Teacher) at the Jamaa Mission Hospital, Nairobi on 3rd July, 2017. Beloved wife of the Late Nelson Gikanga Kagai.

Mother of the late Peter Muraguri, Andrew Karuria, Simon Gichira, Rachel Nyawira, Catherine Wanjiku, Esther Wanjiru, Samuel Kinyua and Mercy Njeri. Daugher of the late Karuria Muriri and the late Mary Wakabari. Sister of the late Huliddah Wamwirua, the late Kibicho Karuria and the late Mwangi Karuria. Mother-in-law of Priscillah Njeri, Anthony Mureithi, and Benjamin Irungu. Grandmother of Christine Ng’endo, Arthur Mureithi, Rose Ivy Wambui, Allen Mureithi, Lewis Kyalo, Shantal Wayua, MitchelleWambui, Wendy Muthoni among others and great Grand mother of many.

Meetings are being held at Tumaini House from Friday, 7th July, 2017 starting from 5.00p.m and in Kanjie Home from 4.00p.m.

The cortege leaves ACK Mount Kenya Mortuary, Kibingo at 10.00a.m. Funeral and burial will be held on 13th July, 2017 from 11.00a.m at her home in Kanjie-Njoguini Home, near Kagurno in Kirinyaga County.

Duncan Kariuki Gathigo

We wish to announce the passing on to glory of Mr Duncan Kariuki Gathigo after a long illness. Son of the late Eustace Gathigo and the late Lydia Wanjiku and Milka Nyaguthii. Husband of the late Maria Wanjiru and loving father of John and Alice Githinji, Anthony and Shelmith Nderitu, Catherine and Paul Mahiaini and Juddy and the late George Kigondu.

Brother of Mwaniki and Ann, the late Ngetha and Florence, Wachira and Njeri, the late Mugo and Nyokabi, the late Waheire and Ruth, Kamau and Nyambura, the late Maina, Wanjiru, the late Wacera, Wamuyu, Wanjiku and Wangui. Grandfather of Shiru Nderitu, Kariuki Githinji, Dan Nderitu, Njoki Waigi, Mahia Waigi,Wahome Githinji, Shawn Kigondu, Kariuki Waigi, and Shekinah Kigondu among many others. Uncle, cousin and friend to many.

The cortege leaves Jamii Hospital, Karatina at on 15th July, 2017 8.30 a.m for the funeral service at Ragati Primary School grounds at 9:30 a.m. He will be laid to rest at his Ragati home, Karatina, Nyeri County thereafter.

Funeral arrangement meetings are at his Ragati home from 4.30P.M. and at All Saints Cathedral Nairobi on Monday 10th, Tuesday 11th and Thursday 13th July from 5:30p.m to 7.30pm.

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Phil 1:21  

Margaret Grace Matendechere Kwasa

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will, that we announce the demise of Margaret Grace Matendechere Kwasa on 15th June 2017 peacefully in her sleep.

Wife of the late Prof. Shadrack Ojudo Kwasa of Pe Hill Village,Awendo Location, Migori County. Daughter of the late Felix Andalo and the late Joska Makachia of Shiatsala village, Marama Location, Butere, Kakamega County. Daughter-in-law of the late Jekonia Kwasa and the late Theresa Katono Kwasa. Mother of Donald Otieno, Carol Adero, Nicholas & Suparat Kwasa, Thomas Omolo, Clement Onyango and Dr Judith & Dr. Chebii Kipkulei. Step Mother of Harold, Shadrack & Naomi Kwasa, and Kevin. Sister of the late Rita Inyangala Alala of Kisa, Christine Obutombe Aura of Kitale, Betty Amulabu Alala of Kisa and Catherine Atenya lngari of Bukura.

Sister-in-law of the late Ezra Obat Kwasa, June Obiero, the late Clement Onyango Kwasa, Solomon Odongo Kwasa and the late Margaret Odhiambo. In-law of the Glovers, the Attaphits, and the Kipkuleis. Cousin of George Indetie, Henry Shitandi, Bernard Abuko, Nereah Andere, Jason Indetie and others. Aunt of The Kwasas; Dr Thomas & Francisca, Dickson, Gordon, Elsa, Grace, Resa, Kennedy, Oginga and others, Churchill, Ken, Duncan, Frank, Rock, the late Aggrey Omukuba, Rhoda Nyona, J.B. Okeno, Lumumba, the late Mary Alala, Elisha Omwaka, Jessica Alala, Patrick Angoya, Andalo Ingari, Luka Mang’ula, Paul Nganyi, Eugene Sifuma, the Otembos, the Obwakas, the Konditis, the Akechs, the Anderes amongst many others. Grandmother of Justin Jekonia, Jasmine Akinyi, Marcus Ojudo, Michael Ouko, Trenton Ochieng, David Kipkechem and Tiren Amdany. Grand-Aunt of Dr Sassen & Holly Kwasa, Peter & Teresa Kwasa, Lovelace & Samuel Onyango, Dr Elijah & Dr Magoma Kwasa, Dr Benjamin & Victoria Kwasa, Kevin Mutsotso, Liboi, and many more.

Funeral service will be held at 2pm on Wednesday 12th July 2017, at CITAM NPC Valley Road. The cortege will leave Chiromo Mortuary on Thursday 13th July 2017 at 7am and travel to Pehill Village, Awendo Migori. Burial ceremony will be on Friday 14th July 2017 from 10 am at the family home next to Pehill High School, Awendo, Migori.

Abel Moranga Obwogi

Sunrise 1962 Sunset 05/07/2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Abel Moranga Obwogi a registrar of Njiru sub county.

Loving husband of Martha Bitutu. Father of Wycliffe Mokano (Aerosea World Logistics Ltd) Ben, Kevin, Paul, Omwega, and Edwin. Brother of Florence, Migiro, Mogoi, Orina Bob, Pamela, Nyandege, Migiro’s family and Birundu’s family. Son of the late Benson Obwogi Oichoe, and Milkah Monyenye, His Uncles are the late Migiro, the late Birundu, the late Mayieka and James Ayioka. His aunties are Nyarangi, Kemwama,Yunuke, Moraa, Joyce, Nyaboke, and Mokobi. Son-in-law of the late Paul Areri and the late Teresiah Mokobi. In-law of captain Areri, Nyakundi,Abel Peter, George, Onjangu, Philip, Onyando, Joseph Matildah, Jane and Moraa. Nephew of Nyamari, Joyce, Loise, the late Omwega, the late Moseti, the late Nyasani, and the late Mogere. Cousin of Mauti, Charles, Ondeyo, Evans, Okemu, David, Nyakundi, Jared, Maosa and Grace. Uncle of Bosely, Bitengo, Carol and many others.

Family and friends are meeting at his place Komarock (Nyama villa) and his rural Home Sameta for prayers and funeral arrangement .The main fundraising will be on Tuesday 11th July 2017 at Garden Square from 5.00-8.00pm.The cortege will be leaving Umash funeral home on Thursday 13th July 2017 for his rural home Sameta. The burial will take place on Friday 14th July 2017 at his rural home Sameta location Bokinami village.

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

Judith Kiloko Kyalo

1st Anniversary /Appreciation

Today marks one year since you suddenly departed from us to be with the Lord. Your laughter, love and humility has pushed us this far. Mum, you gave us your very best. We confined in you and you guided and never gave up on us.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard but always near.

Fondly missed by your husband Tim, son Davis and daughter Stacy, the Nzuki and Kanyaa families, relatives, friends, colleagues in the National Treasury and college mates at St. Pauls University.

A memorial service and thanks giving shall be held on the 15th of July, 2017 starting from 11.00 am at our family home in Katelembo, Machakos County.

John 11:25

Ronald Ikunza Musonye

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of Ronald Ikunza Musonye of Ministry of Interior & Cordination of National Government -Kakamega  County.

Son of the late Laban Musonye and Mama Dinah Shumila Musonye of MatendeVillage,Shirere Sub-location, Bukhungu Location, Kakamega County. Husband of Christine Ikunza. Father of Shirleen Shumila. Brother of Sheila Musonye, Eva Amudavi, the late Nick Shisaviro, Eric Shava, Carol Khayanje and Ben Mwisheni. Son-in-law of Fabian Machika And Sussy Khasoha. Grandson of the late Rev. Benjamin & the late Selina Musonye and the late Rev. Paul & the late Susan Shava. Brother-in-law of Fred Fedha, Enock Luseno Amudavi, Fay Shava, Stephen, Boniface among others. Uncle of Sharon & Ivy Ngaira, Natasha Fedha, Kimberly & Nimrod Luseno, Teddy & Ophelia Shava, Nadine Shumila and Chantal Mwisheni. Cousin to the Musonye’s, the Shava’s, the Aswani’s, the Silabeya’s, and the Nakaya’s among others.

Family and friends are meeting daily at NYS Hq Thika Road from 6.00pm.There will be a fund raising at Garden Square on Tuesday 11th July 2017. The cortege will leave Chiromo Mortuary on Thursday 13th July 2017 for funeral service and burial on Saturday 15th July 2017 at Matenda Village, Bukhungu Location Kakamega County.

 Even in death we still love and cherish you, till we meet again. Rest in Peace Ronnie!