Wilfridah Oganga Opot

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Wilfridah Oganga Opot, on 24th January, 2022.

Daughter to Mzee Yonah and Herenia Mudaho Oketch (both deceased). Mother to Fred Ochanda (deceased), Margaret Ochieng, Beryl Ngudha, Sam Opot, Alex and Aggrey Opot. Mother-in-law to Mary Opot, Dornie and Judy.

She is survived by 23 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Daily meetings are being held in Kisumu and at her home in Gem, Sirembe.

A fundraising is slated for the 1st February, 2022, at Kisumu Hotel and on 02/02/2022 at her rural home.

The cortege leaves Star Mortuary on 4th February, 2022, for the home Sirembe Sub-location, Siaya County. Burial will be held on Saturday 5th February, 2022 at her home in Gem.

Sister Concilia Nyarinda

The Franciscan sisters of St. Joseph Asumbi regret to announce the death of our beloved Sister Concilia Nyarinda, which occurred on 19th January, 2022, at Christamarianne Mission Hospital Kisii.

Daughter of the late Mr. Reuben Nyaemo and the late Mrs. Christa Kwamboka. Sister of the late Nelia Monyenye, late Priscilla Nyabate, Teres Nyanchama, the late Peter Matoke, the late Cresentia Moraa and the late Thomas Makori.

Step-sister of the late Joseph Matoke, John Tawas, Salome, Henry, Crisantus and Philomena.

The cortege leaves Christamarianne Mission Hospital. – Kisii today 31st January, 2022 at 6.00am for a burial mass at St. Theresa’s Mother House at 10.00am and thereafter burial at Asumbi Cemetery.

Sr. Concilia, you have fought a good fight and kept the faith. May you Rest in Eternal Peace. Amen!

Rosalie Muthoni Nyaga

 20/08/1937 — 28/01/2022  

With humble acceptance of God’s will we announce the peaceful passing on of Rosalie Muthoni Nyaga in the early hours of Friday, 28th January, 2022 at home in Maua after a long battle with illness bravely borne.

Daughter of the late Brigadier Jonah Munyi Kanyue and the late Mary Wakini Munyi. Daughter-in-law of the late Jesse Muruafundi Kanyange and the late Grace Mbiro Jesse. Wife of David Nyaga Jesse. Co-wife of Millicent Ciambaka. Mother of Kenneth Njiru & Jane Muthoni, Emily Karimi, Rita Wakini & Kihara Mwai, Jean Muthoni & Michael Arimbi, Rose Isabella & John lreri, Jonah Munyi & Rose Jemimah, Patrick Muchiri & Rose Wanjiku, Bramwel Njeru & Mercy Gakii (both deceased) and Peter Gitonga & Susan Kawira. Grandmother and great-grandmother to many she loved.

Sister of Deborah Wanyonyi, the late Bramwel Njeru, Beatrice Simani, Ruth Mwakitawa, Sammy Njeru,Wilson Njagi, Grace lta, Heather Muigai, the late Daniel Gacogo, Samson Gatumo and Ernest Gachomba.

Sister-in-law of the late Wanyonyi, the late Mary, Amb. Simani, Mwakitawa, Margaret, the late Mary, the late In, Muigai, the late Justa and Hannah. Sister-in-law of the late Obed & the late Marion, the late Abigael & the late Mbarire, the late Samuel & the late Naomi, the late Agostino & Damaris, Isabella and the late Gerald, the late Esther, Isaac and Lucy, Njoki and Mathew, the late Njeru and Margaret, Becky and Ndesanjo, the late Ndwiga and Jane, Murithi, Lucy and Grace and the late Wanjira and Njue.

Friends and relatives are meeting for prayers and burial preparation at home Kaandu Village from 5.00pm & Tea Room Hotel – Maua, from 7.00pm. Daily meeting are also ongoing in Nairobi, Embu and Runyenjes.

The cortege leaves Maua Methodist Hospital Mortuary on Friday, 4th February, 2022 at 9.30am for funeral service at ACK Immanuel Church, starting at 10.00am, and later interment at her home in Kaandu Village, Maua, Igembe South, Meru County.

We thank God for her abundant life. Glory to God.

Rahab Wanjiru Kinyanjui

It is with the humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Rahab Wanjiru Kinyanjui of Thogoto on the 25th January, 2022.

Wife of Bernard Kinyanjui. Daughter of Nathan Ngugi and Agnes Nyaguthii. Loving mother to the late Winnie Njeri and Francis Nganga, Agnes Nyaguthii and Charles Kahuthu, Jane Wanjiru and Bart Kibati, the late Evans Muhoro and Wanjiru, James Ngugi, the late Mbugua Kinyanjui, the late Wambui Kinyanjui, the late Beatrice Wakonyo, the late Alice Nyamathwe, Jane Wangui Kuhutha, Peter Kamau Kinyanjui and Agnes Wauda.

Sister to Ruth Gechaga and (S. Mbugua, Dr Mwathi, Phyllis, Alice, Loise, Grace and E. Kinyanjui, all deceased). Grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother to many.

Family and friends will be meeting at St Andrews Church Hall I, from Monday 31st January, 2022 to Wednesday 2nd February, 2022 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm for prayers and burial arrangements.

The cortege departs Montezuma Funeral Home – Raila Odinga Way on Friday 4th February, 2022, at 9:30am for a church service at Church of the Torch (Kimuri) Kikuyu, at 10:30am followed by interment at the Lang’ata Cemetery.

Well wishers may send their contribution to the RAHAB KINYANJUI MEDICAL FUND. Paybill Number: 8044593.

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

Mary Anne Njoki Mbugua (Mama Monica)

 In Loving Memory

It feels like yesterday when you suddenly left us two decades ago. You have since watched over us, and you will always and forever be in our hearts. Your legacy lives on through us because of your amazing foresight, sacrifices and hard work, and teaching us faith, optimism, resilience, drive and perseverance, by example. Mama, you paved a solid path for us, and we remember and honor you today and always.

We also join many dear family friends who have lost their loved ones over the years, and especially through the past two tough years. They, too, were our parents, brothers and sisters. We honor their wonderful lives and pray that their families find peace, comfort and strength in the fond memories they shared.

May you and all of them rest in eternal peace. — Your Children

Margaret Kedoli Omedo,

Sunrise: 14/10/1973 — Sunset 24/01/2022

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) regrets to announce the death of Ms. Margaret Kedoli Omedo, Senior Personal Secretary at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Kapenguria, West Pokot, which occurred on 24th January, 2022 after a short illness.

Daughter of the late Joseph Omedo Gwana and Gladys Kageha Omedo. Beloved mother to the late Linco and Griffin Leon of Elmas Academy, Sibanga Kitale. Sister to Florence Lidambitsa, Douglas Omedo, Patrick Omedo, Ngeresa Waitance Omedo and Ben Omedo.

The cortege will leave St. Monica Mortuary – Kisumu on 01/02/2022, to her home in Kitale, Cherangany, Ngorera village. They burial well take place on 02/02/2022, at the same venue.

Margaret has fought a good fight and finished the race!  

Mama Berdina Ogose Waga

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of our beloved Mama Berdina Ogose Waga.

Wife of Mzee John Wilfred Waga Olwete. Co-wife of Philister Akengo John of Emako village, Luanda Sub-county. Daughter of the late Mzee Ramadhan Mbwabi and the late Mama Tabitha Olisa. Step-mother of Samson, Agneta, Sophia, Milka, Ronald, George, Rael, Dorcas, Peter, Erick and Margaret. Grandmother of Brian, Sellah, Stacey, Rodney amongst others. Aunt of Onamu, Tabitha, among others. A cousin of Edah.

The cortege leaves Masaba Funeral home on Monday 31/01/2022, for a requiem mass at St. Mark’s Emako, Ebusyubi Parish.

Mama will be laid to rest on Tuesday 01/02/2022, at her home in Emako village, Luanda Sub-Lounty, Vihiga County.

In the Lord’s hands you rest, in our hearts you remain.

Lydia Wambura Matu

Born to Bless Lives; 22/02/1962 – Born to Eternal Life: 27/01/2022

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Lydia Wambura Matu, Headteacher of Hospital Hill Primary School.

Daughter of the late Charles Muriithi Ikumari & the late Wamuyu Muriithi of Ngandu village Mathira, Nyeri County.

Wife of Reuben Matu. Mother of George Matu & Dr. Kenneth Matu. Mother-in-law of Naomi Kiuna. Sister of the late Muhoro Muriithi & Gathoni Muhindi.

Meetings are taking place at her Kiamumbi residence daily from 6.00pm.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta Teaching & Referral Hospital Funeral Home (along bypass) on Saturday, 5/2/2022 at 9am for the funeral service at Consolata Catholic church Kahawa farmers (along Kamiti road) starting at 10am. Thereafter burial ceremony to follow in Kamulu near Kipawa center.

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

Leonard Koimur

It’s with profound sorrow that we inform you of the promotion to Glory of Leonard Koimur.

Son of the Late Ishmael and Eunice Koimur of MOIBEN (Uasin Gishu County) and KIPYUSO – Chebara (Elgeiyo Marakwet County). He passed on at the North London Hospice (UK) on Thursday 20th January 2022 while undergoing treatment.

He was brother to Late Elly, Frimin Koimur (Moiben), the late Oglah, Patience Koimur (UK), Pauline Koimur (formerly of Kenya Pipeline), late Joyce, Christopher Koimur (NIS) and Thomas Koimur (Moiben). He was a great uncle and guardian to 0LIVIA CHEMUTAI of London (UK). Uncle to Tony, Gabriella, Evans, Faith, Mercy, Sheila, Viola, Nick, Ray, Nelly, Mike, Ken, Michelle, Tony, Brian and Maxmilla. He was brother in-law to the late Ferro, Late Ann, Nancy, Segite and Alice.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily in London, Nairobi, Eldoret, Chebara, Moiben and Telut.

He was a dear friend to many.

Requiem service will be held on Thursday 3rd Feb,2022 at AIC Millman Church Nairobi @ 10am. Burial will be Saturday 5th February, 2022.

Kagunya Maina

 29/04/1996 – 26/01/2022

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the transition of Kagunya Maina, which occurred on 26th of January, 2022.

Beloved son to Maina Kagunya & Lucy Maina. Brother to Njeri Maina. Grandson to the late Kagunya Waweru & the late Rose Kagunya, John Ngondo & Damaris Ngondo. First Nephew to Mr & Mrs the late Moses Waweru, Mr & Mrs Kariuki Wagaiyu, the late Grace Gathoni, Geoffrey Githui, Mary Wanjugu, Mr & Mrs Simon Ndirangu and Isaac Gatua, Mr & Mrs Anthony Macharia, Mr & Mrs Kimemia Mwangi, Mr & Mrs Simon Kamau, Mr & Mrs Peter Mwangi and Mr & Mrs Dominic Muraguri. First Cousin to Kagunya, Maranga & Maina Waweru,VVagaiyu &Wanjeri Kariuki, Brian Karanja, Njeri & Kagunya Ndirangu. Ngondo Macharia, Mwangi, Njeri & Ngondo Kimemia, Muthoni Kamau, ason & Matthew Mwangi and Sasha & Nina Muraguri.

He also had many loving second uncles, aunts and cousins from Mbari ya Kaara, Mbari ya Kirore and Mbari ya Wahagi.

Family and Friends are meeting daily for funeral arrangements at his parents home in Kiamumbi where there will also be a requiem mass on Monday 31/01/2022, at 7.00pm.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University mortuary on Thika Road, at 7:30am on Wednesday 2nd February, 2022. The funeral service and burial will be held at their family farm in lthanga, Garissa Road, starting 10:00am.

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