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.

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.

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

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.

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Benard Kiprotich Tonui (Sameta, Pramigo), which occurred on 19th June, 2025 at Tophill Hospital, Eldoret after a short illness.

Beloved son of the late Kipsoi Chumo and the late Elizabeth Chumo. He was son in-law of Francis and Sara Milgo of Saruchat village.

Loving husband of Caroline Tonui; Doting father of Bradley Rotich, Debra Cheptoo, Ashley and Adams Kiplimo. He was a brother, stepbrother, in-law and a friend to many.

Benard was the founder and director of Pramigo Holdings Ltd and formerly worked with KCB as an electrical technician. He was also passionate farmer and a contractor of repute.

The cortege leaves Lazarus Funeral Home, Kericho for a requiem service at the Immanuel AGC on Friday 27th June before proceeding to his Kaplong home for an overnight stay. He will be laid to rest on 28th June, 2025.

In Gods hands you rest in our hearts you remain forever.

It is with profound sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Phillip Rodi Odero of Sakwa Kapiyo at Prime Care (J00TRH) Kisumu on I8th June 2025. Phillip was a former employee of Kenya Airways, Revenue Accounts Department.

The beloved son of the late Mzee Ernest Odero Owich and Mama Persika Akuno Odero.

Loving husband of Maureen A. Rodi, and adoring Father of Eng. Persika A. Rodi, Bradley 0. Rodi and Eng. Daphne P. Rodi.

Brother of the late Jennifer Abudi, late Isaac Owich, Mary J Kinyany, Christine A. Ochieng, late James Omondi, late Otieno, Caroline Akoth and Eng. Japheth Bondi Odero.

He was a brother-in-law of Pennina Owich, Dorcas Omondi and Margaret Bondi. And son-in-law of the late Francis and Mama Petronilla Onono of Gem Got Regea. Brother-in-Law of Jacintar, Charles, Fred, Jaqueline and Dan.

He was cherished son, cousin and uncle of the large Samson Odera and Kepher Ochido Families.

The Cortege leaves JOOTRH Private Wing Mortuary on Friday 4th July 2025 for a funeral service at HTCA Got On’gala Parish at 12:30pm and burial will be on Saturday 5th July, 2025 at his home from 10.00am.

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

With humble acceptance of God’s will we announce the sudden demise of Major Evander Ochieng Amonde of The Kenya Airforce. Major Amonde’s Life was claimed by a grisly air crash in Ndavaya,Kinango, Kwale County as he conducted his routine trainings on Saturday, 14 June 2025.

He was a cherished husband of Rebecca Wangui (Becky) and a loving father of Kristie Oriana Rehma Amonde (Kora).

Son of Mr. Stephen Otieno Amonde, Mrs. Christine Apondi and Mrs. Beatrice Atieno.

Son-in-law of Mr. Daniel Ndung’u and Mrs. Mercy Ndung’u.

Evander was a loving brother of Zoe Achieng’ Amonde, Vanessa Akinyi Amonde, Alvin Otieno Amonde, Juvenalis Ochieng Amonde, Audrey Achieng Amonde, Merlene Achieng Amonde, Derrick Otieno and a brother-in-law of Rachel Ndung’u, Dennis Nderitu, Grace Wangeci, Peris Chepngetich and Lars Kessler.

Uncle of Lebron Tobby, Tinashe Hawi, Analya Atieno, Siobhan Letitia, Zia Andeyo Amara Grace, Zuri Angelique, Ethan Otieno, Arya Adhiambo, Imani Muthoni and Julius Kessler.

Cousin of Joyce, Kabete, Joshua, Caleb among others.

Family, friends and colleagues meet for daily prayers and planning at his Moi Air Base (MAB) Residence at 6.00 pm.

The cortege will leave Defence Forces Memorial Hospital, Nairobi on Thursday, 03 July 2025 for is ancestral home and final resting place in Ndai Village, Central Alego, Siaya County. He will be laid to rest Friday, 04 July 2025.

“Eternal rest grant unto him 0 Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him”

We regret to announce the death of our Matriach Mama Milkah Sarange Ontiri of Bonyamasicho, Nyaribari Central location, lbacho sub-location that occured at Kenyatta National Hospital on the 19th of June 2025.

Daughter of the late Bogonko and Nyaenya Orare of Bobasi, Bosansa.

Wife of the late Samuel Ontiri. Co-wife of the late Paulina Sigara.

Sister of the late Onchong’a Bogonko.

Adoring Mother of Zablon Ontiri, late Bathsheba Mokeira, Jerry Ontiri, Pauline Matoke, late Risper Nyanchama, Mary Magati, Evans Omae, Joyce Osoro, Albert Okari, Robert Nyandusi, Nancy Ongeri and William Gisege. Step mother of the late Bosibori, Nyaboke, Omare, the late Matundura, Oenga, Nyakwara, Okindo, late Mokeira, Chief Mogambi, and Milkah.

Mother-in-law of Rebecca, late Nyambane, Cllr Cellah, the late Matoke, Ezra, Ruth, Kennedy, Emma, Stella, Ongeri, and Vane.

Grandma of Janet, Lilian, Irene, Miyienda, Shareen, Debra, Ruth, Caroline, Dr. Eunice, Ontiri, Dr. Mosoba, Stella, Brian, Maureen, Dr. Susan, Ontiri, Sarange, Jackline, Linet, Catherine, Vincent, Indirah, Ontiri, Mokeira, Naomi, Ontiri, Ombongi, Mitchell, Betty, Stephanie, Sheila, Jeanelle, Betty, Natasha, Marion, Ontiri, Maranga, Pendo and Ontiri. Sister-in-law of Moraa Onchongta, the late Nyasuguta, the late Moindi, the late Miyienda, the late Gisege, the late Ombongi, the late Araka, the late Ombongi, the late Hezekiah, the late Ombongi, the late Kenyansa, Oira, Nyabeta, Ogero, Okindo, Maaga, Gekonge, Maranga, John Okari, and Stephen Keana.

Korera of the late Ongeri, the late Mosoba, the late Ochoi, the late Atemba, the late Magati, the late Masiita, the late Osoro, the late Ocharo, the late Maranga , Omweri, and Machogu.

Aunt of Peter Miyicnda, Ratemo, Oira, Okindo, Zablon, Loice, ClIr. Charles, Daniel, Chief Matundura, Okindo, Paul, Zablon, Joseph, Jared Ombongi, Onwonga, Daniel, Nyagaka, Okari, Nyandusi, Joshua, Benjamin, Jared, Zablon, Jerry, Onyang’i, Ronald Oira, and Ruth, Marcella, John, Torn, Sarah, Peris, Zephaniah, Orare among others. She leaves behind many great-grandchildren.

There will be a mini funds drive in Nakuru on Sunday 29th June 2025 at Ngata Estate as from 2pm. The main fundraising has been scheduled for Tuesday 1st July, 2025 at Professional Centre, Nairobi from 4pm.

The cortege will leave Umash Funeral Home on Thursday, 3rd July 2025 for burial at her home Bonyamasicho village, Ibacho Sub Location, Nyaribari Central, Kisii County on Friday, 4th July 2025.

7th June 1948 to 21st June 2025

It is with profound sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that. we announce the promotion to Glory of Mr Fredrick Ndugi Githae which took place on 21st June 2025 while receiving treatment at the Coptic Hospital Nairobi.

He was the son of the late George Githae and late Sarah Wamuyu and step son of Elizabeth Wambui and Rachael Nyawira.

He was the loving husband of the late Mrs Grace Muthoni Ndugi. A devoted father of Ruth Wamuyu, Samuel Njiiri, James Muriithi, Esther Wandia and Leah Wanjiku.

Father in love of Aggrey, Winnie, Gideon and Abraham.

Doting grandfather of Kevin Ndugi, Teresia Akinyi, Glynn Wangui, Kyle Ndugi, Nathan Ndugi, Grace Muthoni, Tania Angila, Gavril Ndugi, Garren Kinyua and Caleb Mukabi. He was the great grandfather of Imani Wamuyu and many others.

Brother of the late Esther Wanjira, late Joseph Kiritu, Charity Wanjiku, late Harry Kiritu, Charity Gathoni, Rose Wachuka, Ann Murugi, Charles Kiritu, Wilson Muriuki, David Kangau, Catherine Wanjiku, Mary Nyathama.

Brother In law of The late Eustace Warutere, the late Charles Kihato, Peter Miar10, the late Davidson Ngibuini, Priscilla Wanjiku, the late Wainuku, late Kirigo Muraguri, late Kigweru Mathenge, late Joseph Miano, late Munyiri, late Kabithe, Margaret Muriuki, Wamaitha Wachira, Jane Kirigo & John Miano.

Family and friends are meeting daily at PCEA Umoja

Church at 6.00 pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.There will be a memorial service on 26th June 2025 at PCEA Umoja Church at 4.30 pm prayers also being held at his Gitemani home.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on 27th June 2025 at 7.00 am. The funeral service will take place at PCEA Kihuri Church, Karatina, Nyeri County at 11.00 am. He will be interred at his Home thereafter.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants” Psalms 116:15

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Dr Deborah Nabubwaya Chambers on 17/06/2025 I after a courageous battle with cancer in Murrieta, California.

Daughter of the late Julius Kitalia Wanyama and Jessica Nabututu Wanyama.

Wife of Dr. Gregory Lee Chambers Jr. Daughter in law of Gregory Chambers and Marcella Chambers.

Sister of Oliver Wanyama, Dr Bernice Wanyama, Joshua Wanyama, Dr Abdulmalik Wanyama and Ruth Wanyama.

Mother of Caedmon Lemaiyan Chambers, Enzo Xolani Chambers and Alaia Shvvari Chambers.

Sister in law of Nathan Turner, Kathryn Turner, Kurt Schwob. Jennifer Chambers-Schwob, Carol Wachira, Maryanne Waweru, Nafisa Muhidin and Parma Naimaisiah.

Aunt of Chase Turner, Ames Turner & Riley Abla-Turner, Henri Turner, Claire Turner, Brooke Schwob, Samantha Schwob, Cameron Schwob, Sifa Nabututu, Levi Samuel, Werna Wambui, Nawiri Kitalia, Heri Kitalia, Shaka Waweru, Sanaa Naisola, Hassan Abdulmalik, Salaton Naimasiah, Hanan Abdulmalik, Abdulmalik, Seketo Naimasiah, Kitalia Naimasiah, Haiza Abdulmalik and Hayat Abdulmalik.

There will be a Memorial Service on Friday 27/06/2025 at 2.00pm at Nairobi Baptist Church along Ngong Road.

Burial will be in California, USA.

2 Tim 4:7 You have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, you have kept tho faith.

Sunrise: 14.02.1977 – Sunset: 20.06.2025

With profound sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will, the family of John Kings Obodho Amoko announce the passing on to glory of Allan Sunday Wasonga Amoko on 20th June 2025 while undergoing treatment in Nairobi.

He was the beloved husband of Beatrice Muoka and devoted father of Deborah Mwende Wasonga.

Allan was the cherished son of John Kings Obodho Amoko and Gladys Adoyo Amoko. He was a brother of Sarah, Susan, Lewis and Clifford.

He was an uncle of Ivy, John Kings, Esther and Gladys.

He was a grandfather of Jawar.

He was a son in law of the late Antony Muoka and Damaris Muoka. He was a brother-in-law of Henry, Christopher, Felistas,Angela, Salome, Domitila, Cecilia, Hellen, 21) Grace, Patience, Brenda, Joseph and Freddy.

There will be a fundraiser on the 29th June 2025 at Jericho SDA Church grounds from 2pm. There will be a memorial service on Wednesday 2nd July 2025 at Assumption of Mary Catholic Church Umoja at 3pm.

The cortege will leave Mama Lucy Funeral home on 3rd July 2025. The burial will take place on 4th July 2025 at the family home in Kanam Kanyango, Upper Kakwajouk village, Karachuonyo North location, Homabay County.

If you would like to support the family financially as they make funeral plans, kindly send your contributions through mpesa paybill 8062841 Account Name:Your Name or name of the Group.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Francis Wambua Ndambuki.

Husband of the late Gladys Mutio, Katoloni, Machakos.

He was the 2nd born child of the late Mr and Mrs David Ndambuki.

He was father of Mbithi, Kyalo and Mbinya. He was father in-law of Marlene (late) and Annette.

He was brother of Loko (late), Leonard, Benard, Peter and Patricia. He was step-brother of Raphael and Phillip.

He was grand-father of Henry, Faith, Kemuel, Talia and Eleanor.

He will be laid to rest on the 27th June 2025 at Ithembeni Village, Mbaani sub-location, Masii, Machakos County. The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home, Machakos at 9:00AM on the 27th June 2025.

May God rest his soul in eternal peace.

4th June 1987 – 19th June 2025

It is with profound sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely demise of Ms. Barbara Aoko Mkok wife to Jacob Rajula Ochanda following complications after child delivery at Kenyatta National Hospital on 19th June,2025.

Barbara was the daughter of Shadrack Otieno Mkok and the late Judith Atieno Mkok, as well as daughter-in-law of Mr. Moses Latimo Ochanda and Mrs. Linda Ochanda.

Mother of Lindiwe Kwe Mkok (Somalia), Bethwel Arnold Mkok, Rose Osiyo Mkok, Jesse Michael Mkok (Canada) and Christine Aloo Mkok (United Kingdom).
and Arnold Ochanda.

Aunt of Adeshina, Jeremy, Adeola, Ella Amanda Adesire, Chela Arianna, Clive
Andrew, Shadrack, Judith Angelina, Leila and Jesse Michael.

Barbara is survived by many Uncles and Aunts including the late Augustina, Henry, Peter, Ben, Margret, Cloy, and Kisa. Cousin of Billy, Christine, Mitchelle, Nelson, Edward and many others.

A fundraising meeting will be held at the All Saints Cathedral on Tuesday, 1st July 2025. Your presence and support will be greatly appreciated.

A memorial service will be held at Karura Community Chapel on Thursday, 3rd July 2025 starting 11.00 a.m.

The Burial Service will be held on Friday, 4th July 2025 at ACK St.Matthew’s, Simeru in Rangala Sublocation, Central Ugenya, Ugunja, Siaya County
Simeru starting at 2.00pm. Thereafter she will be laid to rest on Saturday, 5th July 2025 at Gondho Village, Simeru..

Contributions to support funeral arrangements can be made to M-PESA Buy
Goods Till No.3700064-SallyWamango Mkok.

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Greg Wabwire Akide on Saturday 14th June 2025, at Gifted Hands Hospital, Busia.

He was the beloved husband of Happiness C. Waithera and devoted father of Billy Akide, Mark Akide and Eva Akide.

Son of the late Blasius Wabwire Akide and the late Christine Ayoti Wabwire.

Brother of the late Vincet Wabwire Akide, Cyprian Wabwire Nyerere Akide, SC. Ken Akide, Molly Wabwire, Irene Patricia Wabwire (Laiser Hill Academy), Festus Hillary Wabwire Akide and the late Jeff Akide.

Uncle of many including, Georgina Wabwire (Adv.), Kevin Akide, Doctor Ann Cindy Akide, Angela Akide, Blasius Wabwire, Isaac Wabwire and Lordrick Gift. Cousin, nephew and friend of countless others. Grandfather of many including Greg Melan Wabwire and Ethan Akide.

Son in-law of the late David Muriithi and the late Cecilia Maimu Muriithi from Kiambu, Gatundu.

Greg will be fondly remembered for his warm heart and unwavering faith, generosity, mentorship and love for family and friends.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at his home in Matayos, Busia Kenya.

The cortege leaves St. Francis funeral home (Busia) on Friday 27th June 2025 at 10.00 am. A funeral service will be held on Saturday 28th June 2025 at Lwanya Primary School grounds from 10.00 am.

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