Mzee Charles Ngugi Kariuki (Thenya)

Appreciation

We, the family of Mzee Charles Ngugi Kariuki (Thenya), wish to express our heartfelt gratitude for the prayers, support and comforting messages we received during his sendoff.

Special thanks goes to Nation Media Group for the overwhelming support. We highly appreciate Kapi Limited, The organizing committee led by Ibrahirn Kiratu, Mwireri Women Self Help Group led by Chair-lady Suzanna Wanjiru, Glorious Church led by Pastor Simon Mutuota, Event MC Original Gitonga, extended family members, neighbors and all friends of the family for their massive support. May the good Lord bless you all abundantly.

Romans 14:7-8 “For none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself. For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s”

Caren Wanjiku Gachanja

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Caren Wanjiku Gachanja.

Wife of Peter Gachanja Mutuura,(former principal Kagio secondary), mother to Janet Waithira and Samuel Mutuura, mother in law to Nick Kirigwi son of Charles Njuguna and Jane Njuguna of mununga village and a grandmother to Reina Njeri.

Daughter to the late Arthur Mbugua Wangai and Margaret Nguhi Mbugua, was daughter in law to the late Samuel Mutuura Thinguri and the late Tabitha Waithira.

Sister to Esther Wambui, Leah Njeri, Sarah Wanjiru, Fracia Wanjiru Jane Wanjiku, Millicent Nyaguthii and Lydia Muthoni.

Sister in law to Kibe, Oyuu, Kabura, Thinguri, Wangari, Wanjiru, Wamoro, Njeri the late Jack, the late John and Wanjiku. She was an auntie to many nieces and nephews and a grandmother to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily from Spm at Senate hotel Juja, her home village Gatundu karatu and at Thogoto near Seventh day Adventist.

The body is lying at KU referral. Burial will be held on Wednesday 2nd July at Gatundu Karatu.

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

May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Stephen Kaliunga

Sunrise: 1st June, 1984 — Sunset 18th June, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Rev. Stephen Muriithi Kaliunga after a courageously fought illness. Until his untimely demise, he was working at Chai Sacco Society Ltd. Stephen hailed from Kiolo village, Kinyanka sub-location, Kanthiari Location, Igembe south sub-county, Meru County.

He was the son of James Kaliunga and Salome Nkirina.

Beloved husband of Purity Kathomi. He was father of Blessy Kiende, Denis Muthomi, Pretty Mwende, Precious Kendi and Phoebe Gachui.

He was brother of Charity Karel, Judy Makena, Martin Muthuri,Timothy Koome, Mercy Kinya, Ireen Mukiri, Doreen Kananu, Jackline Gatwiri and Wilikister Murugi.

He was uncle of Kaingongi, Munene, Kanana, Phinius, Enimah, Kenziah, Dyiana, Peace, Cephus, Sharon, Nehema, Oscar, Immanuel, Maxwel, Nicolus, Phenieli, Queen and Arnani.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University mortuary on Monday, 30th June, 2025, for a funeral service to be held at ltumbi Primary school on Tuesday, 1st July, 2025 starting from 10:00 am.

Mr. Henry Kanyonyo Kamunyo

1944 – 25th June, 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr. Henry Kanyonyo Kamunyo of Loresho on-Wednesday 25th June, 2025.

Beloved husband of Mary Wahu Kanyonyo, cherished father of Anne Wanjiru (Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi), John Kamau (Citibus), Hillary Githuku, Teresa Muthoni, Mungai Kanyonyo and Peter Gachathi. Father-in-law of Lt. Col Michael Mbugua (KAF), Anne Waceke, Janeffer Njeri, Neil Allen, Grace Gathoni and Maureen Kinya.

A grandfather of Wendy, Eugene, Salma, Ephraim, Brittany, Trinity, Alyssa, Erika, Ariel, Alexis, Jason, Paula, l.ilie, Easter and Eli.

Cherished brother of Agnes Njeri. He also was a dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Henry Kanyonyo will be laid to rest on Wednesday 2nd July, 2025 at Gathunguri Village, Gathage Sub-location, Kiamwangi Location, Gatundu Sub-County. The cortege will leave Montezuma Funeral Home on Mbagathi Way at 7:00 a.m. for a funeral service at his home in Gathunguri Village, Gatundu South, where he will be laid to rest thereafter.

We give thanks to God for the wonderful $1 years and celebrate his legacy of purpose and service as a wonderful family man, mentor, confidant and friend of many.

Isaiah 572 – “Those who walk uprightly enter into peace, they find rest as they lie in death”.

Mwalimu Filida Aoko Aoko”ATWECH”

It is with profound humility and acceptance that we announce the promotion to glory of Mwalimu Filida Aoko Odeny, which occurred on June 16, 2025.

She was the wife of the late Chrisanthus Edward Odeny Oreie of Kanyada- Kanyango, Homabay, mother of the late Tom Kelly Odeny, Beatrice Odeny (California), Captain Moses Odeny (Nairobi), Edwina Odeny ( Atwetch Classic- Homabay), Fred Odeny (U K.) and Felix Odeny (U.K.). She was the mother-in-law of the late Caroline Atieno Odeny, Caroline Apiyo Odeny (Nairobi), Carazon Aquino Odeny (UK), Emily Odeny (Nairobi), Michael Odero (Homabay) and Robinson Ocholla.

She was the daughter of the late Jeremiah Bwana Obuba and the late Dorca Orero Bwana and stepdaughter of Janet Bwana of Kokal-Mithui Oyugis.

She was the grandmother of Benard M. Odeny (California) Metlene M. Odeny (California), Donatca Akinyi (Baltimore), Engineer Odeny Maxwell (Nairobi), Dr. Dainty Ocholla (Nairobi), Darvin-Wendy (California), Chris J Odeny (Texas), Francene Odeny (Texas), Cheryl Nehring (Germany), Vannily Gebert. (Germany), Meave A. Odero (Manager Atwech-Classic Homabay), Chris Brandon (Nairobi), Tom K. Odeny (U.K.),Vanessa Odeny (U.K.).

She was a great grandma of Delany, TJ, Corey, Leo, Kendra, Ayden, Tydes, Dyren, Kylen, Jynel, Dandle, Ayva, Bella, Charley, Desiree, Princeleigh, Tarone, Shawn and Amari.

She was the sister of the late Esther, Julia, Daudi, Elisha, Eunice, Martha, Ornollo, Ochieng, Okoth, Tom, and surviving siblings Sarah, Isaiah, Elizabeth, Jack, Odhiambo, and Velma.

She was an aunt of Irene, Jano, Sabina, Sella, Gedeon. Patrick, Baldwin, Luke, Elizabeth, Skipper, Sammy, Mboya Odhiambo, Jerry, Adhiambo, Dada, Sammy. George, Adhiambo, Prisca, Beatrice, Benox, Omosh, Okoth,Akinyi, Monica, Ephrahim.

There will be a fundraising drive at Hippo Buck Hotel, Homabay on 30th June 2025 from 3 pm.

A requiem mass will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Town Parish, Homabay on 2nd July 2025 after which there will be a viewing ceremony at Dr Mbai Mixed Secondary School A night vigil will be held on the same day at her home in Kanyada East location. Kanyango village, Imbo Center, Homa-bay.

The burial ceremony will be held on 3rd July 2025 at Dr Mbai Mixed Secondary School from 9 am. The body will be interred in Kanyada East location, Kanyango village, Imbo Center, Homabay.

Andrew Wachira Gichu

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Andrew Wachira Gichu, which occurred on Tuesday, 24th June 2025, after a period of illness.

Wachira was the son of the late Charles Kabul and Dr. Jane Kabul. Loving brother of Duncan Kabul, the late Phillip Muraguri and Karia Gichu. Brother-in-law of Ruth Nguru and Michelle Muthoni. Doting uncle of Zara Makena, Phillip Gichu and Gakenia Kabui. He was a cherished friend to many.

Family and friends are meeting for prayers at Nairobi Baptist Church, Ngong Road on: • Friday, 27th June at 5:30 p.m. • Saturday, 28th June at 3:00 p.m.

The memorial service will be held on Monday, 30th June 2025 at 11:00 a.m at Nairobi Baptist Church, Ngong Road.

The final interment will take place on Tuesday, 1st July 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the family home in Karatina.

 

“1 have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, 1 have kept the faith?’ – 2nd Timothy 4:7

Maurice Joseph Arwa Ojwacka

It is with humble acceptance that we announce the passing of Maurice Joseph Olwacka Arwa, who departed on Saturday, 14th June 2025.

He was the beloved husband of Hilda Akoth, Jane Auma, Lucy Lillian, Benedetta Auma, and Jescar Atieno. A devoted father of Caroline Knight, Millicent Daisy, Edmunds Jude, Eunice Adhiambo, the late Nancy Charrnaine, Valentine Awuor, Maurine Akinyi, the late Gilbert Odida, Randy Ornolo, Louisa Ochere, Julie Adhiambo, Salvia Akinyi, Janet Anyango, Benson Jagero, the late Tryphosa Adhoch, Milton Odera, Aiin Ojwaka, Phelishia Adhiambo, Peter Arwa, Felix Odhiambo, and Lucy Anyango.

He was a cherished brother of Mary Mudhune, Jecinta Ochollah, and Jenipher Obonyo. Step-brother of the late George, Was Ocholah, Ogenda, Wenwa, Otieno, and step-sisters, the late Juma, Ouru, and Scholastica.

Father in-law of George, Joseph,Wilson, the late John William Odhiambo Oingo and the late Patrick Owiti, Eunice Ojwang, Julius Onyango, the late Eng Ochieng, Peter Achar, Pamela Odida Mercy Omollo, Collins Musungu Kwama. A loving grandfather to many.

Prayers and funeral arrangements are ongoing daily both at his home in Bondo and Nakuru.

Burial date set for 4th July 2025, at his home in Bondo Got Abiero, Aber Village

Lieutenant Daniel Mutinda Nzuva

It is with deep sorrow, honor, and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely demise of Lieutenant Daniel Mutinda Nzuva, a dedicated officer in the Kenya Air Force, which occurred on 14th June 2025 while in the line of duty.

Beloved son of Shadrack Nzuva Muusya and Gladys Rose Nduu of Kakeani Sub-Location, Kakeani Location, Mutunguni Division, Kitui West Constituency, Kitui County. Brother of Sharon Katanu and Emmanuel Kitonga.

Nephew of Rtd Wo 1 Rev. Kivata, Rtd Wo 1 Ndulu, Muthengi, Mulatya, Kilonzo,Wo2 Wala (Deftec), Ngandi, Ivia, Mulatya, Kilonzo, Musembi, Kasinga, and Kalungu (TSC).

Uncle of Alex, Ian, Esilian, among others and cousin to many.

A requiem mass was held on Tuesday, 24th June 2025, at Moi Air Base, Eastleigh – Nairobi.

Daily prayers and funeral planning meetings are ongoing at the family residences in: Makongeni Estate, Jogoo Road – Nairobi and Katoteni Village, Mwingi Division – Kitui County.

The cortege leaves efence Forces Memorial Mashujaa Funeral Home on Saturday 28th June 2025 to Kitui County for burial on the same day.

John Moenga Oange

It is with heavy hearts and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our beloved Former Cllr. and Patriarch John Moenga Oange after a short illness.

John Moenga Oange was the beloved son of the late Oange Mokua and the late Sara Kinanga Oange of Bokinami, Mosora Sub Location, Bassi Masige West Location, Kisii County. Son-in-law of the late Peterson Nyangweso and Trucilla Nyanchera of Bokione (Bokimongej.

Beloved father of Bocus Oange, Peter Nyangweso, Josephat Omanga, George Makina, all of Texas USA, CPA Janet Nyansiaboka of Kisii County and Dr Masese Nyarata of Avenue Hospital. Devoted father-in-law of Leah Biyaki Mecheo, Veronica Kerubo Matara, Lynet Bonareri Moenga, Annah Makina all of Texas, USA and Ronald Mose of Kebirigo and Dr Kerubo Ogwaya of Avenue Hospital.

Brother of Omare, Nyanchogu, Ng’wono Mary, Kwarnboka and the late Omweri, Omoro, Machora, Nyangoto, Nyarnoita, Kemue, Kerubo, Nyambuteri, Ondieki, Keng’abi, Bosibori, Nyateyo, and Esther

He had 16 grandchildren including Nate, Alvin, Adonai, Amaziah, Gabriel, Gabrian, Yohanna, Phatly, Lyphat, Dylan, Courtney, Jayden, Ashford, Aretha, Arnsley and Lance.

He was cousin of Nyangoto Cori, Elijah Gori, Fidelis Ouke, Charles Moseti, Nyangoto Manyange, the late Obuya among others.

His nephews include Oginga Onkendi, Nyambuteri, Ruth, Nyambeki, Elijah, Ondieki among others.

His-in-laws include Hudson Matara, Caleb Otieno, Jeremiah Mose, Meshack Ogwaya, the late Chief Richard Mecheo and Samuel Gikenyi.

Prayers and funeral service will be done today at his home village from 8.00am.You are all welcome to celebrate with the family.

The Funeral procession was held yesterday from KTRH Morgue at 12.00 noon; and proceed to his home at Mosora Village for prayers. He will be laid to rest on Friday 27’th June 2025 at his Mosora home, Masige West ward, Kisii County.

Go well, beloved husband, father, son, friend to many. Till we meet in paradise.

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Eunice Njoki Thumbi

2nd Anniversary

Two years have passed since you left us for your heavenly abode, yet it seems just as yesterday. For us you were the light of our lives, a beacon of love, kindness and unwavering strength Not a day passes without us thinking of you and though time will soften the edges of our grief, the void you left in our hearts can never be filled.

As we remember you today, we reflect the countless beautiful memories we shared. Your gentle smile and comforting words are treasures we hold close to our hearts.

You are dearly missed by your husband, children, grandchildren, friends and relatives.

The family deeply appreciates the continued support and love received from the church, family members, friends and all our social welfare groups.

“If we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; So then, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.” Roman’s 1