Vincent Kamau Macharia

We regret to announce the death of Vincent Kamau Macharia.

Son of the late Kibuthu and the late Margaret Wangui. Husband of Alice Wambui. Father of Felix Machua, the late Oscar Ngure, the late James Kimani,Alan Maina and Ann Wangui. Brother of Trasia Nyambura and Nelias Wangari. Grandfather of Mary Nduta, Vincent Kamau, Evans Kamotho, Kelvin Ngure, Alice Wambui Kamau Ann, Merab, Wambui Ann, Kamau Ngure, Wambui Maina and Wanjiru Maina, among others.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Alfa Hotel, from 6.00pm.

The cortege leaves General Kago Mortuary Thika on Friday 1st March, 2019. Funeral service and burial will take place at his home Watuha Sub-location, Kanyangati.

2nd Timothy “I have fought a good fight, finished the race and kept the faith.”

Rest in peace.

Victor Mawira Mutwiri

Sunrise: 1994 – Demise 2019

It is by sovereign Lord’s grace that we accept and thus announce the passing on of Victor Mawira Mutwiri.

Beloved son to Lawrence Mutwiri principal Kirigo High school, Mbeere and Jane Kinanu of Gitene primary school. Darling brother of Valerie Makandi & Joselyne Kinya. Grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ebrahim & Monica Rinkanya of Nyweri and Mrs Florence Mbijiwe of Igoji. Nephew of Marcella, Fr Gitonga – Priest Kibirichia parish, the late Bundi, Kirumba, Mwari, Nkari, Makena and Murithi, Peter, Janice, Kawira, Kinoti and Gitonga. Cousin of

Jackie and Mutwiri amongst many others. Friend to Caroline Makena.

Funeral service is on Friday the 1st of March 2019 from 10.30am at Nyweri prayer house followed by interment at his parent’s home at 1.00pm.

Jeremiah 33:3 Call to me and, I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things, you do not know.

Mzee Dismas Ouma Wandera

It’s with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of our beloved Dad Mzee Dismas Ouma Wandera of Busende location Busia County, which occurred on 18th February 2019.

The second born son of the late Ezekiel Ouma Malimba & the late Lucia Nabwire Abwocha, a step son of Sarah Nekesa, (alive). Husband of Catherine Akoth and Petronila Anyango. Father of Jackline Makadia, Wilimina Achieno, Fredrick Kilo, Everline Wandera, Roselidah Knight, Florencio Ochieng, Agnes Auma, Sam Wanzala, Elizabeth and the late Consolata Ng’ayo. Brother of the late Clementina, Regina, Virginia, Romano, the late Cornel, Selina. Step brother of Philis Nambanja, Margaret, Lucas, Zipporah, Emmanuel, Truffena, Agnetta and Jentrix.

Cousin of the larger Odiya’s, the Museka’s, the Malimba’s the Atogo family among many others. Uncle of many, a Grandfather of 50 grandchildren and 7 great Grandchildren, among others. Brother-in-law of the late Gabriel Kwoba, Paul Wandera, Josephine, Francis Yubu, Jacton Nambanja, Maurine, Joseph Nyerere, Christine Auma, Wabwire, among others. Father-in-law of Lt Col M Makadia, Head Teacher Moses Masinde, Ssgt Victor Wandera Osembo, Snr teacher Wanyama Malo, Albert Maringu, Harriet, Caroline, Pauline & Mike Wangiri.

The cortege leaves Sega Funeral Home on 1st March 2019 for an overnight stay in his home and shall be laid to rest on 2nd March 2019, in his home Busende village Matayos Sub county Busia County.

Mama Catherine Asuso Othieno

It is with sorrow and humble acceptances of the Almighty God’s will that we announce the death of our beloved Mama Catherine Asuso Othieno.

Wife of the late Dominicus Othieno Opiyo (Gembe). Daughter of the late Miyere Okumu and the late Sara Adino. She was the sister of Josephina Oloo, Peter Ajuang’, Cornel Okumu, Maria Abiero (Simba) and Grace Odok all deceased of Masiro, Bar Ober. Mother of the Patricia Auma Otieno, Thomas Ochieng’ Otieno, Ooko Otieno, Angeline Apondi Ogolla, Okero Otieno all deceased and Christopher Opiyo of Rang’ala, Ng’ayo village and Peter Otieno (Petrosa) of Mombasa. Mother-in-law of the late Omollo Otieno Obare of Uria, Ukwala, Eunice Akinyi, Joan Anyango, Monica Akoth all deceased and Paul Ogolla of Kanyamuot, Simenya, Joyce Agola, Wilfrida Anyango, Consolata Akinyi, Maureen Aoko, Rose Atieno, TeresaAwuor and Rehema Mugangai all of Nga’yo village, Rang’ala.

Aunty of Sir George Owino Owidh (Big G), Omondi, Okumu, Ouma all deceased and Oluoch of Bar Ober and Achieng’ of Lur. Lovely grandmother of the late Oganga, Betty, Omollo, Gembe, Achieng’ all deceased and George Onyango (NTSA) Kakamega, George Ogolla, Fred, Omondi (Thomson), Sara, Kevin, Chris’ (Gembe), Patrick, Rose, Goyi, Baron, Fred, Paul, Erick, Ouma, Atieno, Odhiambo, Leckrin Onyango, Mercy, Valier, Joyce, Tony, Anna, Sara Adino, Morin, Collins (Daddy), Vivian, Yvonne, As Othieno Lavinia, Sophie, Rachel, John Paul (JP), Rueben, Sally among others.

Great grandmother of the late Auma Oganga and Ayub Oganga, Edna Anyango (PIS), Beryl Auma (DTB) Jean Valarie (Dacha),Tracey Awuor, Victor Odhiambo, Audrey Adhiambo, Miriam Auma, Marion Akinyi, Junior Omollo, Reagan Omondi, Dianna Omondi, Sharon Asuso, Beryl Adhiambo, Lavina, Rachel, Siddon (Daddy), Joy Obwa, Alisha, Tamaya and Arana among others. Great great grandmother of Noe Bakasa of Kitale, Trina Conso of Kisumu among others.

Friends, relatives are meeting every Thursdays and Sundays from 19th Feb.2019 to 6th March 2019.

There will be the major fundraising at the deceased’s home and Mombasa Friends will do their final fundraising on 05th. March, 2019 at KPA Mbaraki Sports Club, Executive Hall.

The body is lying at Same Day Classmates Funeral Parlour, Sega. The cortege will leave Same Day Classmates Funeral Parlour, Sega on 8th March 2019 at 2pm for a Mass service at St Mary’s Rang’ala Catholic Church. Thereafter it will proceed to her matrimonial home in Ng’ayo village, Rang’ala sub location, south Ugenya location, Ugunja Division, Siaya County for an overnight vigil.

Burial will be held on 9th March 2019 in Ng’ayo Village.

Mama fought a good fight, finished the race and kept the faith. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Leah Chepkinyor Chebwai

Sunrise: 1932 – Sunset: 24/02/2019

We celebrate the promotion to glory of our precious Mum, Gogo and family Matriarch, Leah Chepkinyor Chebwai 24/02/2019 at 5.00am after a long illness.

Daughter of the late Kipsum Kapkosobo and the late Salome Chelibwob. Sister of the late Chebor Kacheramba, the late Rafael Sum and Ann Chepkoech. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Limo Chebwai. Mother of Solomon and Hellen Limo, Mary and Dr. Lectary Lelei, Willy and Grace Limo, Rael and Sylvester Boit, Eliud and Dorothy Limo, Eric and Deborah Limo, and Emily and Nicholas Limo. Sister-in-law of the late Job Birech, Ezekiel Birech, Kiptoo Arap Sang, Stanley Birech, Mathayo Kipkerich, Senge Chebore and Senge Cheboo. Grandmother of Eva, Vivian, Josiah, Edwin, Sharon, Sheila, Andrew, Chebet, Daisy, Brian, Patricia, Wendy, Peter, Joy, Bethwel, Joan, Viola, Velnna, Sharon, Shawn, Sasha, Lewisam, Shantel, Mathew, Sydney, and Allan. She had 5 great grandchildren.

The cortege will leave MTRH Mortuary on Thursday, 28th February 2019 for an overnight vigil at her home and the burial will be on 1st March, 2019 in Sangalo Village Nandi County.

Family are meeting daily at Mary Lelei’s home in Eldoret and Her Home in Sangalo.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”  

Julie Achieng Okumu

We regret to announce the passing on of Julie Achieng Okumu formerly of Kholi Patel and Raichura Advocates.

Daughter of the late Gershom Anyuogo and Mama Joyce Anyuogo of West Seme Location. Wife of the late Charles Okumu Pacho. Co-wife of Christine Okumu and Linet. Mother of Catherine, Eunice, Maureen, Irene, Ray, the late Calvin, Vincent (OUP), Caroline and Gladys. Step-mother of the late Emmaculate and the late Cecilia, Benta, Rippon, Rockefeller, Lucy, Scholar, Electar, John, Lilian, Dick and Betty. Sister of the late Millicent, late Esther, late Janet, Prof. George (Maseno Uni) and Beatrice (Principal Kaplabutwa). Sister-in-law of J.E Okiri Pacho, Cannon Oliver Gwer, Jeckonia, Hillary, Isaac, Sela, Jane, Hen, Emily, Mary, Florence, Grace, Doreen, Dorcas, Caroline and Emily. Mother-in-law of Walter Otiende, Charles Ogendi, Elisha, Jully,Valerie. She has left behind 15 grandchildren and auntie to many.

The cortege leaves Avenue Hospital Mortuary Kisumu on 1/03/2019 at 10.00am followed by a funeral service at ACK St. Marks Lela Otonglo then to Asembo for burial on 2nd March, 2019.

Jedidah Alivitsah Jemovo Kedemi

25th Sept 1958 – 21st Feb 2019

We give glory God for the life of Jedidah Jemovo Kedemi who went to be with the Lord on 21st February, 2019 at her home in Wangulu Village, Vihiga County after a short period of illness.

Beloved wife of Josphat Kedemi Adika formerly of Kenya Technical Trainers College (KTTC). Daughter of the Late Wilson lsala Jemovo and Ednah Ahyamunda Jemovo. Loving mother of Victor & Gertrude Kedemi, Doreen & David Muchai, Felix Kedemi, Eva Kedemi and Brian Kedemi. Doting grandmother of Nadine Ajani, Alanze Ajani, Avi Muchai, Ahadi Muchai and Zeke Jabari.

Sister of Aggrey Isala, Fred Manzavale, Josphat Murila, Evans Nyenze, Ronald Matebe, Dorcas Nanjo, Rabbeca Amulavu, Loise Sakwa, Ezibetah Wallah, Emmy Shilungu, the late Margaret Undisa and the late Mary Luvandwa. Sister-in-law of Naomi Angeyo, David Kemoli, Nashon Amoi, Joel Analo, Beatrice Makungu & Jane lminza.

She was a cousin to many, loving aunty to so many. She lived her life to the fullest sharing, chatting with relatives and friends and also opened her home to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her home in Wangulu.

She will be laid to rest at her home in Wangulu Village, Sabatia Sub-County on Saturday, 2nd March, 2019.

In God’s hands you rest mama but in our hearts you live forever.  

Jane Wanjiru Wanene

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Jane Wanjiru Wanene of Rungiri village, Kikuyu Constituency, Kiambu County on 20th February 2019.

Daughter of the late Njiiru Muinamia & the late Kezia Gathoni and beloved wife of the late James Wanene Mundia. Mother of Caroline Wambui & Pastor Chris Ayemere (Nigeria), Eric Mundia & Rahab Wanjiru (USA), Kezia Gathoni &Wilson Miringu (USA), Catherine Wandaho & Lee Mugo, Moses Muinamia & Eunice Njeri. Beloved grandmother of Catherine Njeri, Ryan Wanene, Martin Wanene, Jimmy Wanene, Joshua Njenga, Abby Wambui, Chloe Wanjiru, Noah Miringu, Isaac Wanene, Ian Wainaina, Liam Wanene, Natasha Wanjiru, Nathaniel Wanene, NataliaWambui. Sister of Samuel Gichuhi, Charles Kinuthia, Peter Njogu,Williamson Kimani, Pauline Wanjiku, Zipporah Nduta, Moses Njonge, the late Geoffrey Njiiru, the late Crispus Kanja & the late Charity Wangari.

Friends & family are meeting daily at her home in Rungiri from 6pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves the Kikuyu Mission Hospital on 1st March 2019 at 9am and the funeral service at PCEA Joseph Ngwaci Memorial Church, Rungiri and burial thereafter at her farm in Rungiri.

Jane has fought the good fight, she has finished the race and has kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7  

Jecinta Irene Mayamba

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Mrs. Jecinta Irene Mayamba Ooko that occurred on Saturday 16th of February, 2019 after a short illness.

Daughter of Joanes Mayamba (late) and Yuwanita Ogano Mayamba (late). Daughter-in-law of the late Kepha Oloko and the (late) Dora Oloko. Sister of Joseph Mayamba, Alex Mayamba, Vincent Onyango Mayamba (late), Silvester Otieno Mayamba (late), Akoth Mayamba (late), Jane Agutu mayamba (late), Linet Anyango (late) and Grace Osanya among others. Loving wife of Moses Ooko Oloko.

Mother of Dorah Ruth Newberry, Betty Ooko, Alice Anyango Ooko, Caren Achieng Ooko, Peninah Adhiambo, Nancy Ooko, Daniel Ooko, Aurelia Ooko. Sister-in law to Zilpha Asinjo, Dr. Margaret Oloko, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Michael Odero, Otiende, Jorim Oloko among others. Aunty to Kelvin, Lilian, Judith, Linet, Jackline, George, Denis among others. Grandmother of Laura, Gabriel, Micah, Rylan, Aimee and Braelee. Mother in law to Jacob Dale and Jack Odhiambo.

The funeral service will be held at Ogal Secondary School, Osiri Sub-Location, Kisumu West County on 2nd March 2019. Burial will be on the same day at her home next to Ogal Sec School.

Francisca Palinta

Sunrise: 22nd September 1987 – Sunset: 21st February 2019

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Francisca Palinta. Prior to her death, she worked for Amref Health Africa in Kenya. She hailed from Kirimon Village, Samburu County.

Daughter of the late Peter Kirepen Lempirdaany and Mary Lempirdaany. Sister of Daniella Teresi Leparkeri, Nareton Lemasara, Saimu Lempirdaany. Wife of the Late Stephano Leaduma loving mother of Lisa Nabulu Leaduma and Allan Loiningo Leaduma. She was the sister in law of Faith Laikipiani, Gladys Lesrima, Selly Lenyangume, the late John Mark Leaduma, Pamela Leiyagu, Josphat Leaduma, Dan Leaduma, Jack Leramat, Antonina Leaduma, Ryna Leaduma, Eni Mary Leaduma, Senjura Leparkeri, Ledari Lemasara.

Family, friends and well-wishers are meeting daily at Seasons Maralal from 5pm for prayers and burial arrangements.

The cortege leaves Maralal County Referral Hospital on Saturday 2nd March 2019 at 8:00 am later for requiem mass at Kirimon Catholic Church and will be laid to rest, in Kirimon Village, Samburu County.