Maria Wikunza Muteshi

25th July 1937 ~ 5th May 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Maria Wikunza Muteshi, beloved wife of the tate Adrian Gilbert Muteshi.

A devoted and loving mother, she is fondly remembered by her children: Dr. Jacinta & Bruce Strachan, Dr. Betty & Dr Luke Musau, Anastasia & Mumo Mwendwa, John Libibi, Musanga Muteshi, and Musabi Muteshi.

She was a cherished grandmother of Katungulu & Emmanuel Jambo, Kyale Mwendwa, Nzamba Musau, Katanu Musau, and Mubasu Strachan, and a proud great-grandmother of Kalagba Jambo.

Born to the late Snr. Chief Thomas Shitakha and Elizabeth Musabi Shitakha, she was the sister of the late Charles Mabia, the late John Manyonge, the late Francis Wendoh, the late Veronica Mukabana, and the late Rose Lunnalo. She was a dear aunt to many, including Col. Gabriel Anyika, and was loved by many more family members and friends.

Friends and relatives are invited to gather at the family home in Lavington from Thursday, 8th May, through Saturday, 10th May, 2025 and will resume on Monday, 12th May, 2025 and Tuesday, 13th May, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

A requiem mass will be held on Wednesday, 14th May 2025, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Kileleshwa, Nairobi, at 10:00 AM.

The burial will take place on Friday, 16th May 2025, at Malinya, Kakamega.

Her kindness, beauty, wisdom, and unwavering love will forever remain in our hearts.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.

For those who wish to contribute, kindly send to “Maria Muteshi Send Off” Paybill #8061563

Rebecca Ncurubi M’Ikiara

1935 – 5th May 2025

With humble acceptance, we wish to announce the passing on of Rebecca Ncurubi M’Ikiara that occurred on Monday 5th May 2025 peacefully at her home after a short illness.

Daughter of the late M’Arimba and the late Tabitha Gankungu M’Arimba.

Wife of the late Stephen M’Ikiara M’Ringeera and mother of Japhet and Mary Kimathi, Janet Mwai and the late Michael Mwai, Dr Joseph and Lea Kiara, John Gitonga, James and Doris Kirimi and Shadrack and Ann Gichoga.

Sister of the late Justus Kirimi, the late Zipporah Mberenya and the late Marion Mwari. Sister-in-law of the late Mr Erastus Mburugu and the Isabella Mburugu, the late Margaret Kambura and Johana Gitonga and Joshua and Rachael Gichoga.

Grandmother of Rebecca, Edwin and Juliet, Peter, Michael and Rachael. Maryanne and David, Nathan, Natasha, Sheila, Naito and Brandon. Great grandmother of Dwayne, Ciana, Samuel,Timmy and Nia. She was a cherished Aunty, Friend and Neighbour to many.

The cortege leaves Nkubu Mission Hospital funeral Home on 10th May 2025 for the funeral service at Ukuu Methodist Church Uruku, Nkuene Ward, Meru County at 1000hrs and thereafter a private interment at her home in Ukuu.

Romans 14:8 —”If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord “.

Captain Michael George Oluoch Nyamodi

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing on of Captain Michael George Oluoch Nyamodi which occurred on Friday 2nd May, 2025.

He is the beloved son of the late Dr. Zacharia Nyamodi and the late Veronica Nyamodi of Sirongo Village, Alego.

Loving father of Natalie Oluoch.

Brother of Paul Nyamodi, Elizabeth Nyamodi and Brenda Nyamodi.

Relatives and Friends are meeting for prayers on Friday 9th May, 2025 from 5pm – 7pm at All Saints Cathedral Church.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

DR. N.E. ODUNDO AMBITHO

Sunrise: March 18, 1938 –  Sunset:April 18, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and profound gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of our beloved patriarch, Dr. N.E. Odundo Ambitho, on 18th April, 2025, at Mombasa Hospital. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and mentor.

Daktari was the cherished son of the late Mariko Ambitho and Mama Damar Ogaya, and stepson of the late Rhodah Akinyi, Loice Olumo, and Dorsjla Ogonya. Nephew of Achieng’ Oneko.

He was the loving husband of Selina Adhiambo Ambitho, of Mombasa Hospital, and a proud father of Rose and the late Samuel Sawo, Samson and Rose Akowa, George and Fransisca Odundo, Angela Ambitho, Tina Ambitho (USA), Steven and Linda Ambitho, and Derrick and Sandra Ambitho.

He was son-in-law of the late Ex-Senior Chief Romanus Omuto and the late Mama Justina Ambasa Ogutu of Gwassi, Homa Bay County.

Dr. Ambitho was a brother of the late Wera Ambitho, Rispah Awiti Ooko, Amos Ambitho, Samuel Adino, Mariko Ambitho, Asesa Ambitho, Betha Ambitho, Kwama Ambitho, and Rhodah Nyambuno, and is survived by Ernest Ambitho, Christine Langi (UK), Dorina Nyawanda, Doris Ambitho, Eunice Atieno (UK), Margaret Nyakiro, and Rose Adongo.

He was a treasured cousin of many, including the late Zedekia Nyamweya, Narkiso Nyawade, G.K. Nyawade, William Okalo Odongo, Nicanor Aroko, Henry Odongo, Josiah Okwoyo, Oseya Okwoyo, Wera Akowa, Nyakune Owaso, James Ligawa, Awino Adino, Akelo Adino, Ogalo Adino, George Okwoyo, Jairo Nyawade, Jeconia Ochieng, Martin Wera, and Yuanita Nyagilo, and is survived by Gor Milanya, Hezbone Adino, and Awiti Akowa, Ongonga Achieng, Olola Achieng’, Lwande Oneko and Dick Oneko.

He was brother-in-law of Richard Omuto (USA), the late Asha Omuto, Sipi Maima (USA), the late Margaret Orwa, Maurice Omuta (USA),Walter Omuto,Tom Omuto, Dr. Thine Ornuto, Fred Omuto, Otiwa Omuto, Chief Omuto, Asha Omuto, Beatrice Agenga, Anna Amollo, Nancy Odundo, Anna °rod(); Jenipher Odongo, Teseria Handa and many others.

A doting grandfather, he leaves behind a legacy of love through his grandchildren: The Sawos; Christopher, Rita, Marcela, and Asha; The Akowas; Gloria, Tony, and Lucy: The Odundos; Stephanie, Akello, and Adero; The Tchoumbas; Nathan and Ceci; The Ambichos; Jabali, Elsie-Selina, Ella, and Kerr; and Kyle Aludo.

Daktari’s final journey will begin with a requiem mass on Tuesday, 13th May 2025 at 6:30 PM at St. Francis Catholic Church, Nyaie Mombasa. His body will then be flown to Kisumu, and procession to Uyoma will begin at 10:00 AM on Friday, 16th May 2025, followed by a requiem mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Mituri at 3:00 PM. An overnight vigil will be held at his home in Lweya, Uyoma Katweng’a, Rarieda, Siaya County.

He will be laid to rest on Saturday, 17th May 2025.

There will be a major fundraising hararnbee on Wednesday, 14th May 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi. Contributions may be sent to: Paybill: 777851 Account Name: [Your Name]

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

 

Perpetua Wambui Wango

(1932 — 2025)

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mama Perpetua Wambui Wango on 29th April, 2025, after a long iliness bravely endured. She was the respected Matriarch of the family,a devoted former teacher and a great mentor and role model to many.

Beloved daughter of the late Reverend Ishmael Wango and the late Alexandra Njeri Wango of Thogoto, Kikuyu, Kiambu County.

Mother of Prof. Mumbi Mwangi (St. Cloud State University, USA), Prof. Olive Mwihaki Mugenda (former VC-Kenyatta University), Mrs. Florence Wairimu Mbugua (Ndumberi) and Dr. Kamau Wango (Kenyatta University).

Mother-in-law of Francis Kuira Mwangi, the late Prof. Abel Gitau Mugenda, the late Joseph Kiarie Mbugua and Dr. Jennifer Wango.

Sister of the late Zakayo Mwangi, late Zibiah Wangari, late Willie Njoroge, Anna Nyambura, late Mannaseh Makumi, Deborah Negatho and George Githii.

Auntie of the late George Mwagiru, Dr. Wanjiku Mwotia, Ciugu Mwagiru, Prof. Makumi and Jerusha Mwagiru, Njeri and Joe Mwangi, James Muchiri (USA), Wango Njoroge, Sheila Njeri Mwangi and Georgina Njeri among others.

Adored grandmother of Dr. Njeri Clement, Perpetua Wambui, Olive Jones, Ruth and George Ochieng, James Nyoike, Florence Hill (all of USA), late Crispus Mwangi,Albert Gitau, Chris and Sylvia Nyoike, Dr. Angela and Sam Mbugua (USA), Lynda and Brian Selelo, Angela Wambui, Sylvia Murugi, Karen and David Mwalo, Priscilla Wambui, Alex Mbugua, Brian and Maureen Nyoike, lan and Susan Nyoike, and Wambugu Wango.

Great-grandmother of Matthew, Njambi, Kuira, Ethan N.,Vanessa, Maxx, Angel, Jaiden, Angelo, Njeri, Nyoike, Aiden, Allen, Aidan, Ethan W., Zuri, Kimari, Austin, Kayla, Victoria, Ryan, Luke, Zaira, Mosi, Amari S., Hope, Mika, Amari N.

Daily prayers are taking place at both Thogoto and Runda from 4.00pm.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Referral Hospital Funeral Home (Northern Bypass) on Friday 16th May, 2025 at 7.00am for a funeral service at the Presbyterian University of East Africa, Graduation Square (opposite Kikuyu High School, Thogoto) starting at !0.00am. Burial will follow thereafter at her home in Thogoto, Kikuyu.

May our Matriarch rest in everlasting peace till we meet again.

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

Leonora Lydia Nakhanu Saiti Wasike

22.12.1934 to 07.05.2025

Daughter of the late Kamili Saiti and the late Sabina Namisi of Lwakhupa Village, Bunyala location, Kakamega County.

he was the wife of the late Andrew Chad Wasike.

“Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of your Lord” — Matthew 25.23

Hon. Sir Charles Ong’ondo Were, Kasipul Constituency 2017 – 2025

Year of Birth 1966 to 2025

We are saddened to announce the untimely death of The Honourable Charles Ong’ondo Were on the 30th of April 2025. Until his demise,The Honourable Were was the Member of Parliament for Kasipul Constituency, and the Vice Chairperson of the Committee in charge of National Cohesion and Equal Opportunities in the National Assembly.

He was the son of the late Were Ojaa and the late Pilista Auma of Kachien Location, Kasipul.

He was beloved husband of the late Emmaculate Adhiambo, Margaret Were and Anne Were. Father of Proctor Ojaa, Boyd Were, Pascal Ochieng, Ryan Odhiambo, Emmaculate Were, and Gynsen Were.

Brother of Dalmas Otieno, James Were, Paul Were, Luke Were, Nehemiah Were, Susan Akinyi, and Pamella Adeno.

Son-in-law of the late Amoth Owira and Josephine Otungo, the late Mr and Mrs David and Norah Korir and Mr and Mrs Solomon and Joyce Ndunda.

His Uncles include the late Benson Aduwo and Samuel Onyango. The Honourable Were was brother in law of Gladys Otieno, Jackline Ondiwa, Philis Juma, Lillian Otieno, Jupiter Apondi, and the late Jecinter Amadi among others,

Friends and Family are meeting daily at his residence in Karen, Ngong’ View Estate and at home in Kachien.

A requiem Mass for Honourable Were will be held at The Consolata Shrine Westlands on Wednesday the 7th of May 2025 at 2.00 pm.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home on Thursday 8th May 2025 for Kabunde Airstrip and thereafter to Kachien with stop overs at Kendu and Oyugis. A final mass will be held at Karabok Primary School on Friday the 9th May 2025 and thereafter Honourable Were will be laid to rest at his home in Kamiera Village, South Kachien location, Kasipul Constituency.

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes, there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed owe

May The Lord rest His soul in peace.

Mwalimu Hannington Odamna

With deep sorrow and in acceptance of God’s will, the family of the late Mwalimu Hannington Odamna announces the demise of their Father Mwalimu Hannington Odamna which occurred on the 17th of April 2025.

Son of the late Mary Guya Omollo and the late John Omollo.

Husband of Lucy Aloo Odamna, and father to Lucas John Omollo, HSC, Salome Adhiambo, Hellen Atieno, Emilly Anyango, Pheobe Achieng’ and Anne Awino.

Firstborn in a family of eight children, three of whom passed away at a young age. His surviving siblings are Margaret Akinyi, Florence Wasonga Odera, Alice Apondi, and Debora Odera.

Cousin of Edwina Anyango, Ruth Awuor, Agneta Okota, the late George Okoth, the late Barack Odamna, Pamela Awino, Roseline Odera, Eunice Adhiambo, Josiah Odamna, and Siprose Akello, among others.

Uncle of William Okoth, Sospeter Oduor, Caroline Auma, Consolata Amollo, Boniface Oduor, Kenneth Omondi, Geoffrey Odhiambo, Boniface Oduor Odera, Eunice Anyango, Grace Akinyi, Merab Atieno, and Julius Nyerere.

Nephew to the late Shem Okingli, Jeckonia Otieno, Martin Obiero, Isaac Odamna, the late Truphena Ombonya,Adda Opiyo, Lucia Agwingi, and others.

Beloved son-in-law of the late George Olayo, Hellena Olayo, and the late Kalara Olayo. Brother-in-law of Sarah Akinyi, Francis Olayo, Josiah Olayo, the late Nobert Omondi Olayo, Leah Atieno, Dr. Bernard Olayo, Rose Awino, Felix Juma Olayo, Margaret Aketch, David Olayo, Yuanita Ochieng, the late Wilkister Okwaro, the late James Awendo, Nereah Okongo, Norah Atieno, among others.

Proud grandfather of Brydon Ochieng, Lucas Omondi, Ellah Rena Omollo, Luce Rania Omollo, Prince Lucas Omollo, Lucas George Magero and Eliana Omollo.

Daily meetings are being held in Gongo Village, Gem Constituency, Siaya County.

The cortege will depart from Kwee Funeral Home (Kisumu) on Thursday 1st May 2025 for a night vigil at his home. Burial will take place at his Gongo home on 2nd May 2025 at 10.00am.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” – Colossians 3.23

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

 

Joseph Kyalo Mutiso

With deep sorrow and in acceptance of God’s will, the family of Mutiso Kala announces the demise of their beloved son, father, and brother, Joseph Kyalo Mutiso, who resided in Gaborone, Botswana, which occurred on the 23rd of April 2025.

He was the son of the late Alexander Kala and Agnes Mutiso.

Husband of Catherine Nthenya Kyalo and father of Alexander Mutiso, Stephen Musyoki, and Joakim Muange.

Brother of the late Paul Mutiso, Angela Japan, Mary lsika, Julius Mutiso, Maurice Mutiso, Nicholas Mutiso, Hellen Muendo, Fidelis Mutiso, Benedetta Mutiso Celestine Mutiso, josphine Wanza, Martin Mutiso, Mathew Mutiso, Sr. Victoria Mutiso, Dominic Mutiso and Carol Mutiso.

Nephew of the late Stanley, the late Peter, the late Boniface, Benedict, Christopher, the late John, Veronica, Philomena, Patrick and the late Cosmus Muya. Cousin of Joseph, Wausi, Julius, Elizabeth, Patricia, Daniel, George, Nzisa, Vicky, Mwewa, Wayua and Sr.Agnes.

Uncle of Agnes, Kelvin, Dennis, Sylvia, Magdalene, Francis, Arnold, Mwelu, Rita, Brighton, Ephraim, Carla and Clara, among others.

Son-in-law of the late Julius Musyoki and Scholastica Musyoki. Brother-in-law of the late Redempta, Jacinta, Bernard Musyoki, Japan, Isaac, the late George, Jordi, Janet, Petronilla, Florence, Magdalene, Acquilline and Mary.

Daily meetings are being held in Gaborone, Botswana, and at his home in Kivandini sub-location, Mwala, Machakos County.

The cortege will depart from Botswana on Thursday, the 1st of May 2025, and arrive in Kenya on 2nd May 2025. Burial will take place at his Kivandini home on the 3rd of May ; 2025 at 10:00 AM

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Mama Lusariah Kerubo Misati

Sunrise: 01.01.1945 – Sunset: 16.04.2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mama Lusariah Kerubo Misati after a short illness, she hailed from Nyamakairo Village, Miriri Division, Nyamira County.

Beloved wife or Mzee Henry Misati Moriasi of Omosocho Nyaena Village, Manga Sub-County, Nyamira County. Co wife of Concepta Misati.

Daughter of the late Nyarnosi Atambo and Consolata Nyatichi. Daughter-in-law of the late Zakayo Moriasi and the late Concepter Mochere.

Mother of Joseph Ogato Misati (former Principal. Nyasa Manga Sec. School). Step-mother of Ondiba, Barongo, Samuel, Onkoba ( Min. of Health), Bokea (TSC), Mochere (TSC) and Moriasi (Min. of Health).

Mother-in-law of Priscah Ogato (Ministry of Lands, Narok).

Sister of the late Sarah Ogoro, the late Evans Obino. the late Thomas Maranga, Samson Tumbo, the late Joseph Ogato, the late Daniel Omenyo and Priscilla Moraa Ondieki.

Loving grandmother of Mercy Mochere Cumo (Consalata School), Justus Oumo Okondo (Roadscout Motors), Duncan Moriasi, Brian Maranga, Dr Sharita Maengwe (Australia). Amos Fadhili (Australia), Sheila, Emily, Asenath (USA) among others. Greatgrandmother of Logan, Leo, Andy and Zen.

Aunt of the Ondiekis, Bcgitas, Tumbos, Omenyos, Obinos, Marangas, Nyangoyas, Moturis, Nyabichas among others.

The cortege leaves KTRH Mortuary today Wednesday, 30th April 2025 for a brief stopover at Tombe Market before proceeding to her Nyaera/Omosocho home for an overnight vigil. Burial will be held on Thursday 1st May 2025 at Omogwa Primary School grounds.

Romans 14:8 “If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.”