Yvonne Magdalene Oronga

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21st July 1996 – 22nd April 2019

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of our beloved Yvonne Magdalene Oronga.

Daughter of Mr. Vincent Oronga Abonyo and mama Jane Anyango Oronga both of Agoro East Sub Location, North Nyakach location, Nyakach sub County within Kisumu County. The last born in a family of six children namely Jerry Ochieng, Justus Abonyo, Judy Achieng, Valarie Akinyi and Jack Oronga. Sister-in-law to Jackline Awuonda, Maureen Anyango and Norah Rop. Aunty to Marlon, Babra, Michelle, Obash, Miranda, Stephanie, Reynold, Treazer, Levin, Joy, Frank and Briella.

There shall be a fundraising to offset funeral expenses at The Professional Centre on 30/4/2019 at 5pm.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral home at 8:30am on 3rd May 2019 to her home in Nyakach Agoro in Kisumu County.

Burial shall thereafter follow on 4th May 2019 at home.

“In God’s hands you rest but in our hearts you live forever. Shine on your way and may your soul rest in eternal peace.”

Stephen Mwaura Kung’u

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It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved Stephen Mwaura Kung’u of Naivas Ltd after a brave long fight with cancer.

Steve passed on 26th April 2019 on the day of his return from medical treatment in India.

Son of Peter Kung’u Kimani and Jane Nyambura Kung’u of Kachibord, Kitale, Trans-Nzoia County. Son-in-law of Alois Ngari and Tarascilla Njoki Ngari of Kianjau, Kirinyaga County. Husband of Elizabeth Gicugu Ngari. Brother of John Kimani and Ann, Margaret and Fred, Ann and Ng’ang’a, Sarah and Mbote, Duncan and Fridah, Daniel and Njoki, Njoroge and Nancy, Cecilia and Watuwa and the late Joseph Mwangi. Brother-in-law of Jane and Anastasius, Helen, Nancy and James, Hillary and Magdalene, Charles and Violet, Agnes and Stephen and Boniface and Susan. Nephew, cousin and uncle of many.

The body is lying at Kenyatta University Mortuary. The cortege leaves the mortuary on Friday 3rd May at 10pm for burial the following day Saturday 4th May 2019 at Mitoni mbili village, Kachibora Trans-Nzoia county.

Upon diagnosis you quoted —”I do not know how my story will end but nowhere in my text will it ever read …I gave up” You never did. God did His will.

Stephen Mwanzia Mbondo

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We are saddened to announce the death of Stephen Mwanzia Mbondo who succumbed to stroke on 21st April 2019.

Son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Mbondo. Husband of Annah Kavini Mwanzia. Brother of the late Patrick Kawinzi, Patricia Katumbi, the late Bernard Kithoka, Bonface Mutua, Bibian Mumina and Susan Mbondo. Father of Adella Mumbua (USA), Gentrude Wanzila (Tremgen Enterprises). Yusuf Mukala, Winnie (Progressive Credit Bank), Kate (Congo), Thomas Kivaya (Tata) and Margie (Thika). Father in law to Moses Kagema, Elizabeth Tom, Catherine Kanini. Brother in law to Sammy Musyoka, Sila Kivaya, late Muteti Kivaya, late Emma, Peter Munyao, Michael Kivaya, Nthoki Kivaya. Grandfather of Prudence, Trevor, Lyn, Kimani, Pharez, Keegan, Kyla, Tecla, Kare, Brina, Mahli and Marsha. Great grandpa to Randy.

Burial will take place at his home in Tala on Friday 3rd May 2019.

2nd Timothy 4:7 —I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.

Rev. Canon Julius Kakundi Kiilu

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Born: 6th March 1951 – Rested: 19th April 2019

We wish to announce the promotion to Glory of Rev. Canon Julius Kakundi Kiilu, in-charge, A.B.C. Mbooni Sub-Headquarters which occurred on Friday 19/4/20 19.

Son of the late Kiilu Nyaa and Rebecca Kiilu. Husband of Margaret Mwikali Kakundi. Father of Dorothy and Peter (Nbi), Justus and Asumpta Mweu (Kitondo Sec), Erastus and Irene Mulinge (KEMRI, Nbi), Jones and Jane & Winfred Kioko (Mbooni sub-county hosp.), Grace and Stephen (Uvaani Sec), Dr. Blastus and Lilian Kakundi (Mbooni sub-county hosp.) and Augustus and Linah Kiilu (Kithoni Sec.). Brother of Joyce (Kambu), Tabitha (Uvaani) and Anne (Amedo Kakamega). Son-in-law of Grace Koki and late Philip Mbithi Nthakyo. Grandfather of Donatta, Phronesis, Befon, Brian, Graham, Tesslynne and Taji among others. Great grandfather of Rayvann and Olive. Brother in-law of Ex-Cllr. Sammy Mbithi (Tawa), Andrew Mbithi (Nbi), Prof. A. Mutuku Mwanthi (UoN) and Dishon Ngota (Kitale) among others.

The cortege leaves Montenzuma Funeral Home, Machakos, on Thursday 2/5/20 I 9 at 7:30 am for funeral service and burial from 10:00 am at his home in Uvaani village, Kalawani sub-ward, Mbooni sub-county, Makueni County.

Psalms 116:15- Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servant.

Raphael Kiruthi Kinuthia

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It’s with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God with that we announce the death of Raphael Kiruthi Kinuthia of Ruiru which occurred on 26/04/2019.

Son of the late Mukuu Kinuthi & Thami wa Kinuthia. Husband of Mary Wanjiru Kinuthia. Father of Stephen Kinuthia of Safaricom Kenya. Father-in-law of Jane Wambui Kinuthia Grandfather of Stephanie Wanjiru Kinuthia & Zoe Wanjiru kinuthia. Brother of the late Dominic Kariruki, James Kuria, the late Agatha Kibui, Mary Muguri & Jane Muthoni. Brother-in-law of Mr & Mrs Ben Muigai, Mr & Mrs Kabutu, Mr & Mrs John Karanja, Mr & Mrs Waweru, Mr & Mrs Nj oroge, Mr & Mrs Gitau, Mr & Mrs Dietrich, Mr & Mrs May and Mr & Mrs Paul King’a.

Family and friends are meeting for funeral arrangements at his home in Ngoingwa estate Thika from 4.pm.

The burial will be on Thursday 2nd May 2019. The cortege will leave KU mortuary on 2nd May 2019 at 7.00am funeral service will be held at St. Benedict Catholic Church Ngoigwa at 10am. Thereafter, the body will laid to rest at his family in Kiambu County.

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

Prof. Henry Okelo Ayot

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11/12/1945 – 24/4/2019

We regret to announce the passing on of Professor Henry Okelo Ayot on Wednesday 4th April, 2019 at the Nairobi Hospital.

Prof. Ayot was a renowned Professor of Social Studies in the Department of Educational Communication and Technology, a former Dean, Faculty of Education and the initiator of the establishment of the School of Continuing Education where he became its first Director. The School of Continuing Education culminated into the present self-sponsored programmes (SSP) and the Institutional Based programme (IBP). Prof. Ayot was also instrumental in the establishment of the Bachelor of Education (Primary Option). Prof. Ayot is the immediate former Director of the Institute of Teacher Professional Development.

He is a son of the late Reuben Ayot Olela and the late Mama Elena Ogalo Ayot of Waware Kaswanga Awendo, Migori County. Step son to the late Mama Agnes Agutu, Mama Sabina and Mama Owato. He is a loving husband to Prof. Theodora Olunga Ayot (USA) and Mrs Gladys Agoi Ayot (Kenyatta University). Son-in-law to the late Mzee Cleopas Orwa and Mama Priscilla Orwa of Rusinga Kamasengre and the late Mzee Moses Kaduyu Agoi and Mama Jane Kanaga of Vihiga County. Prof. Ayot is the loving father to Philip Okelo (USA), James Achola (USA), Elaine Ogalo (USA), Ereena Kakomo (USA), Rosemary Ayot (USA), Steve Okeyo and Christine Ogalo. Brother to Ouma Kabwere, late John Okinda, Barrack Okore, Olela Ayot, Wilson Onyango, Robinson Oguta, Ogweno Ayot, Dr. Minyafu Ayot, Richard Osodo, Okeyo Ayot, Orwa Ayot, Tabitha Olela, Leonida Amola, Damaris Awino and the late Herina Kakomo, Philista Achola, Salina Yongo, Salina Atonga and Achola Nyajowi.

Brother-in-law to Prof. Walgio Orwa, Vitalis Ojode, Pius Aguda, the late Prof. Katete Orwa, Zadok Odanga, Benjamin Omwaga and Ambassador Michiel Orwa, Damaris Olunga, Jane Atieno, Jane Oguta, Jane Ayot, Domtila Ayot, Margaret Okeyo, Eunita Ouma, Miriam Wachara, Beldina Wakiaga, Maren Ojode, Everlyne Kaduyu, Caroline Kaduyu and the late Rosa, Elizabeth, Helena, Sibia, Veronica, Ascar, Mary, Sister Florence, Christine, and Rodah. Uncle to Jeremiah Ayot, Edward Olela, Ogada Amola, Tom Osodo, Edward Kabaka, Judy Obila, Ambasa Okinda, Mary Achieng, Orpah Ogutu, Dorine Amolo (USA), Dorine Ayot (KU), Alice Akelo, Elena Ayot (USA), Sammy Wakiaga, Justice Ayodo Wakiaga, Robinson Ogot, Olela Kwala, Sophie Orwa (USA), Elsie Ochola, Clive Musa, Daniel Agage, Sheila Aguda, Krystal Otieno (USA), Juma Okore (USA), Jack Okoth, Jack Otieno and the late Lawrence Agage Omwaga. Father-in law to Eunice, Elizabeth, Violet, Lilian, Benta, Eunice, Sarafine and Hellen. Grandfather to Tony, Ellie, Moses and Edina.

A fundraiser is scheduled on Friday 3rd of May at All Saints Cathedral off Kenyatta Avenue at Jumuia Restaurant from 4.00pm to 8.30pm. Mpesa Paybill No: 163551. Account No: 21144.

The Church Service will be held on Wednesday 8th May 2019 at Kenyatta University off Thika Road (SDA Church).

He will be rested at this family home in Ranen, Awendo Migori County on Friday 10th May 2019.

May God rest his soul in eternal peace.

Mzee Josphat Gachagua Ngini

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(1932 – 2019)

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mzee Josphat Gachagua Ngini which occurred on 25th April, 2019.

Son of the late Ngini Ngwareini and the late Nyawira Ngini. Loving husband of the late Reginah Wanjiku Gachagua and Naomi Wangari Gachagua. Adored father of Jane Nyawira (Tulaga), Lucy Wanjiru (Nakuru), George Gachagua (Nairobi), Peter Gachagua (Nakuru), Irene Gachagua (Karatina), Pauline Nyawira, Boniface Ngini, Stephen Wachira and Jackline Wanja all of Nanyuki. Brother of the late Daniel Wachira, late Simon Maina Ngini and Kabui Ngini. Father-in-law of Shelmith Wangui, Leila, Olipher Muthoni and Kiarie. Grandfather and Great Grandfather of many.

Prayers and funeral arrangements are taking place at Sagas Hotel Next to Blue Springs Hotel Nairobi, Mairo-lnya Kiriita home Nyahururu and Umande Nanyuki Home.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home Nakuru on Friday 3rd May, 2019 at 7.00am. Funeral service will be held at PCEA Kiriita Church followed by burial at his home in Mairo-lnya Kiriita village Nyandarua County.

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

Mrs. Felistus Katuu Paul

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mrs Felistus Katuu Paul which occurred on 22/04/2019 at MTRH Eldoret.

Wife of Paul Musili. Mother of Victor, Joyce, Michael and Emmanuel. Daughter of the late Michael Mulatya and Melo Mulatya. Sister of Ndinda, Mwinza, Kilonzo, Mwangangi and Kisengese. Cousin of Susan, Lucky, Mwanzia, Kyalo, Betty amnong others.

The cortege leaves MTRH Mortuary for requiem Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Eidoret, on 30th April, 2019 at 8.30am.

Burial will be held on 1st May, 2019 at Tuvilla Village, Ikanga Location, Kitui County at their home.

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

Mr. Japhlet Mati Kimotho

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of Mr Japhlet Mati Kimotho formerly of Ministry of Agriculture on 20th April 2019 at Kyeni Hospital.

Son of the late captain Njoka Kimotho and the late Jeniffer Ciekamba of Mangeka Village, Magumoni Location Tharaka Nithi County. Father of the late Caroline Wanja, the late Mary Mati, Josilyine Muthoni Bullut (Eldoret), Florine Karimi Mati Mbugua (USA), Loyford Mati (Nairobi), Eric Munene (Wiselinks). Father in-law of Joseph Bullut (Deputy county commissioner, Homabay) David Mbugua, Nelly Mwangi and Claire-joy Muthee. Grandfather of Linda Cherop, Mark Munene, Joy Kanini, Brian Murimi, Mark Mwenda, Jayden Karani, Ayden Bundi, Emmanuel Muchiri, Victoria Makena, Mark Karani. Brother of Alfred Kimotho (Voi), Mutegi Kimotho (Waki), David Nyaga (Kenchu), Munari Timothy, Ciamwari Mbuba, Symon Mbae, Eustance Nthuni among others. Uncle of many.

Family & friends are meeting daily at his home Nthambo village Magumoni location Tharaka Nithi County and at Antonio’s Grill Nairobi opp Cardinal Otunga Building.

Burial date shall be on Friday 3rd May 2019.

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

Milka Njoki Njoroge (Gathuku)

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Milka Njoki Njoroge (Gathuku) which occurred on Friday 26th April 2019.

Wife of the late Peter Njoroge Gathuku of Sigona. Mother of Rahab Nyambura, the late Gideon Ndungu, George Muroki and Nancy Ngoiri. Mother-in-law of Maina Ngumbaru, Christine Mumbi, Njenga Gathiru. Grand-mother to: Jane Ngene, the late Tony Gathiru, Peter Njoroge, Esther Ngando among many others.

Prayers and funeral preparations are being held daily at her home in Sigona starting at 4pm.

The cortege leaves P.C.E.A Kikuyu Hospital Mortuary on 2nd May 2019 at 10am. Funeral service will be held at ACK St. Lukes Church Sigona at 11am. The burial will follow at her home in Sigona.

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