Caroline Anyango Opoya

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Caroline Anyango Opoya who until her demise was working at M Oriental Bank Limited. This occurred on 05th June 2025, upon arrival at Metropolitan Hospital, Buruburu.

Caroline is the first-born daughter of the late Marianna Juma and the late Alfred Opoya. She was a guiding light of her siblings Irene, Fredrick and Lilian Opoya.

A devoted wife of Mr. Josphat Indire Kaduka and a loving mother of baby-girl, Arianna Adega Indire.

Daughter in-law of Mr. John Kaduka and Mrs. Bilha Kaduka. Sister in-law of Morrison Murianga,Amoyi and Stephen Kaduka.

Niece of the late Leonard, the late Anthoney, Mr. Tom O. Odero, Paul Koyi, Remgius Okoth and Elizabeth Awino..

Family and friends are meeting daily at her home in Valley Court, Chokaa-Nairobi.

The cortege leaves Chiromo Funeral Home on 19th June 2025 for a night vigil at her home in Chokaa followed by a funeral service and burial on 21st June, 2025 at her rural home in Majengo, Ikumba in Vihiga County.

“Blessed are those who die in the Lord” — Rev 14:13

 

Hon. Raphael Machuki Raini

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Hon. Raphael Machuki Raini which occurred on 20th May 2025 at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital following a short illness.

Hon. Raini was a beloved son of Mzee Machuki Akama (late) and Mama Mosero Okenyuri (late) of Bonyasiaga Village, Kisii County.

He was a brother of Priscilla Ntabo (late), Truphena Nyaboke, Gabriel Onchagwa (late), Abere (late),Arori (late),Akama (late), Nyamache (late), Kwamboka (late) and Lilian. Cousin of Samuel Okworo (late) and Florence Okworo, and Albert Onkundi (late) and Jane Onkundi (late), among others.

At the time of his demise, Hon. Raini was married to Mrs Priscilla Bisieri, and they were blessed with 6 children: Winnie Raini Momanyi, Stella Raini, Lillian Raini Hilkene, Emily Raini Miramond, Jim Eric Ongiri Raini, and Dr. Hilda (Nana) Raini-Igbokidi.

He was a doting grandfather of Jake, Jessica, Philemon, Madison, Savannah, Jim Junior, William, Golda, Eli, and Josephine.

Through this union, Hon. Raini was the son-in-law of Joseph Momanyi Nyambeki (late) and Eucabeth Buyaki Momanyi (late), and Benson Kaburi. Moreover, he was brother-in-law of Elizabeth, Peter and the late Rhoda Onyancha, the late Samuel and Miriam, Maricella, Hellen, Jane and Nancy. Semo of Isaboke, Keganda,Abuga, and Kinara.

Uncle of Irene Osiemo, Maxwell, Douglas, John and Ontiri, Onkundi, Stephen and Chris Aron, Isaac, Reuben and Mishael and Lameck Abere among others.

Long time friend of Peter Magembe, Simon Mauncho, Isaac Ratemo and long-time business partner of the late Mzee Daudi Owino.

He is also survived by his former wife, Mama Anastacia Moraa and her 7 children: Catherine Omweno, Elias Ochako (late), Rosalia Ondari, Veronica Onuko, Pius Nyabuto, Samvvel Nyang’acha (late), and Jackson Akama.

Through these children, Hon. Raini was blessed with the following grandchildren: Timothy, Dr. Dave, Moraa, Meshack, Zipporah, Lilian, Lydia, Mary, Linda, Shem, Michael, Patroba,Aisha, Malaika, Gabe, Mistri, Raini, and Annah. He was also the great grandfather of Nathan, Matthew, Mosero, Hopebon, Jay, Keon, and many others.

He was Korera of Mzee David Moryas (late) and Mama Martha Moryas of Charlotte, North Carolina, the late Hilkenes of New Jersey, USA, the Miramonds of Curbans, France, and the late High Chiefs Mr. Joseph Igbokidi and Dr. Mrs. Josephine Igbokidi of Abor, Enugu, Nigeria. He was also Korera of Omweno (late), Ondari (late), and Onuko (late).

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital on Thursday, 19th June, 2025. According to his will, Hon. Raini will be buried on Friday, 20th June 2025 at his home in Bonyasiaga Village. Nyangusu, Kisii County.

You will be sorely missed,Tata. Forever in our hearts.

Wilfred Mwikonyi Mbugua (Uncle Willie)

It is with profound sadness and humble submission of God’s will that we announce the passing of Wilfred Mwikonyi Mbugua (Uncle Willie) of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, which occurred on 13th June 2025 at his Kenya home in Redhill, Limuru.

He was husband of Susan Mumbi (Karanja) and father of Benson Mbugua and Janet Wambui (all of USA).

Uncle Willie was son of the late Benson Mbugua wa Mutuma and the late Jane Wambui of Ngecha, Limuru, Kiambu County and step son of the late Beth Wambui. He was brother of the late Monica Gathoni, the late Thomas Njenga, the late Morris Kariuki, the late Lucy Gathoni Mungai, Winnie Wanjiru, Alice Wanjiru Njoroge, Richard Hinga, Stephen Mutuma (SB), the late Joel Njane, the late Mary Wanjiku, ScholasticaWariara Kihara, Susan Wanderu Mbugua, Ben Hinga (Uncle Ben), David Kahuria and Wafari Gilruth.

There will be a memorial service held at the family home in Ngecha, Limuru at 3.00pm on Sunday 22nd June 2025.

Family and friends will be meeting at the family home in Ngecha, Limuru beginning on Monday 23rd June 2025 from 4.00pm to 7.00pm.

Those willing to support the family may do so via the Wilfred Mbugua Funeral Fund MPESA Paybill Number: 8062381 Account Number: Your Name

“Though you are no longer with us, your love and memories live on in our hearts forever.”

Regina Daudi

It is with sadness and grief that we announce the demise of Regina Daudi.

Beloved daughter of the late Daudi Nzulwa and Philomena Nzulwa.

A loving spouse of Innocent Mutegi.

Daughter in love of Stanley Mutegi and Silvester Mutegi.

She was a doting sister of Joyce, Robert, Paul, Peter, Pauline, Josephine, and Mumbe.

Sister in love of Purity, Stella, Alice,Kennedy, Peter, Jackline, James, Enoc,Timothy, Manasses, Mercy, Angela, Eve, and Sarah. She was a devoted auntie and cousin to many.

She will be laid to rest on Friday, the 20th of June, 2025, at the family home in lsaangwa village, Kitui township, Kitui county.

Fare thee well our beloved.

Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, do it with all your heart as to the Lord.

Mzee Celestin Peter Mugambi

it is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mzee Celestin Peter Mugambi, which occurred at his residence near Stadium on 7th June 2025 at around 7pm, next to Asmaah Shop, Mombasa.

He was the beloved father of Georgina Gakii Mugambi, Jacqueline Wanjera Mugambi, and Stephen Kirimi Mugambi, and a cherished grandfather of five grandchildren.

Mzee Mugambi was the loving husband of the late Rosemary Njoki Kamau.

He was son of the late Thiginki M’iria and the late Grace Umutho, and step-son of Brighit Kiburo (alive). He was a brother of the late Josephat. the late David Mbae,Ashford Kinyua (alive), the late Alexander Kinyamu, the late John Michelin Mary Kaimuri (alive), the late Karim’ Thiginki, Doris Kathambi (alive), and Kainyu Thiginki (alive).

Daily funeral arrangement meetings are being held at Stadium (near his residence) and at Tononoka Nursery School from 5:00 PM.

A memorial service will be held at Tononoka Fountain of Life Church on Wednesday, 18th June 2025. The body will be removed from Jocham Funeral Home, Mombasa on the same day.

The burial will take place on Thursday, 19th June 2025, at Meru Igoji.

For any inquiries or support, please contact Georgina Gakii Mugambi at 0798 941 585.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Tom Ogutu Kang’oche

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Tom Ogutu Kang’oche, which occurred on Monday 2 June 2025 at Cura Park Hospital, Githurai 45, after a short illness,

Tom hailed from Kayoo Sub-location, West Kakdhimu.

Son of the late Samuel Ng’oche and Mary Atieno Ng’oche.

Loving husband of Jane Awino. Devoted father of Jesse Maradona Oguma and Joan Atieno.

Brother of George Olang’, the late Grace Agutu, Fred Odhiambo, Jane Akinyi Achieng, David Ochieng, Patel Ager, Amos Ouma, and Justus Ng’oche.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on Thursday, 19th June 2025 at 6:00 am after requiem prayers.

Thereafter proceeding to his rural home in Kayoo, West Kakdhimu Location, Karachuonyo Sub-county, Homa Bay County

The burial will take place on Friday, 20th June 2025 at his home.

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

Rest in peace, Tom.

Chief Inspector David Wachira Gikonyo

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Chief Inspector David Wachira Gikonyo, OCS of Embakasi Police Station, following a road accident along Kenyatta Road in Ruiru. He hailed from Kiawaithanji
Village, Gaaki, Tetu, in Nyeri County.

Son of the late Gikonyo Ndiang’ui and Gladys Gathoni Gikonyo.

Husband of Ekira Gathoni Wachira of Absa Bank, Queensway Branch, Nairobi.

Father of Wairimu (Kenya School of Law), Gikonyo (Kagumo High School), Murigu (Nyeri Primary School) and Mwangi (Wendani School).

Brother of Wakarima, Mwangi, Wakili Wahome, Mathenge Gikonyo – Deputy AP Commander Makadara and Wambui.

Son in law of the late Munene Mari and late Phoebe Wanjira from Itiati, Mathira. Brother in law of Mari (Kenya Police), Wanjugu, Nyangati, Mweru, Mumbi, Kamunya, Ngima, late Wanjiku and the late Wambui.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Murera, Ruiru, at their home in Kiawathanji from 4:00pm, and at Embakasi Police Station and IBIS Hotel Nyeri from 6:00pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Nyeri Funeral Home OQutspan on Saturday 21st June 2025 at 8:00 am for a funeral service at Kiandu Secondary School Grounds from 10:00am. He will later be laid to rest at their home in Kiawaithaniji village.

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

Mwalimu Gladys Gesare Auka-Nyaigoti

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our beloved Mwalimu Gladys Gesare Auka-Nyaigoti of Rurii Comprehensive School, Nyandarua County.

Daughter of the late Mwalimu Stephen Auka Nyamari and Mama Jerusha Kerubo Auka. Step -daughter of Anastancia Moraa, the late Wilkister Moraa and Agnes Kerubo.

She was the beloved wife of Nyaigoti Nyaigoti Mogeni. Mother of Purity Obure, Price Kerubo, Anthony Ayuma, Law Mogeni, Paigeann Binsari and Margaret Obure.

Daughter in-law of the late Mogeni Nyaigoti, Jenes Kerubo, Paulina, Joseph Ongeri, Karen, Samuel Ayuma, late Salome, madam Grace, late Nyaruri, late Chuma, Birundu, Okenda, late Oruachi, late Morang’a, Machuchu, Nyabuto, Orangi among others.

She was a grandchild of the late Andrew Nyamari, the late Ann Kwamboka, the late Nahashon Isaboke and Yunuke Moraa.

Sister of Agnes, the late Oyuru, Justus, late Richard, Mary, John, Ronald, Zipporah, Bernard, the late Kemunto, Josphat, Isap, Everline, Ruth, Lydiah, Fredrick, Concepta, Dorothy, Martha, Alex, Doreen. Jasper, Zainabu, Emily, Omanga, Lucy, Fridah, Carol, Sarange and Dennis.

Niece of the late Mayieko, Zacharrah Chochi, James Ayako, Abel, Bitutu, Sarange, Mong’ina, Masese, Moraa, Bosibori, Elizabeth, Nyaboke, Maria, Sister of (ALL LATE) Nyancharna, Agnes, Mary, Nyamotta, Teresia, Mogata, Nyabera, Joel, Evans, Onchoke, the late Rwoma, Okemwa, Ogega. late Moraa, Gesare, Kemuma, Teresa, Jescah, Rhoda, Sabina, Mary, Agnes, Nyamoita, the late Nyanchera. Nyanchama Kemunto, Mayieko, Truphena, among others.

Kamasi of Jane, Lisper, Kwamboka, Kemunto, the late Mogiti, Rose, the late Kemunto, Sarah, Moraa. Nyaranda, Mellen, Ruth, Salome, Tabitha, Darnarisi the late Gladys,Abigael, Violet, Nyaboke, Margaret, Malkia, Stellah, Ruth, Beatrice, Ednah, Millicent among others.

Auntie of Nyaruri, Victor, Emma, Guardian, Davis. Orwachi, Ian, Rams, Nyarangi, Stecy,  Oseko, Mabeche, Hesborn, Dorca, Kevin, Mogeni, Nyanchera, Moraa, Ivyane, Binsari, Nyariana. Purttny, Braitony, Eugene, Steve, Albert, Peris, Ryan, Allan, Fergie, Nicole, Chelsea, James, Ivan, Milan, Evert, Stephanie, Genevieve, Gabriella, Stephen, Stevelee, Meghan, Hazel, Saphine, Alma, Levi, Isla among others.

Sister-in-law of Henry, Omwoyo, Osano, Ouko, Onkoba, Oscar, Montare, Wycliffe. Joshua. Machuchu. Osoro, Isaiah, the late Icon, Moe Omwenga, Christopher, Machogu, James, Caleb, Zablo, Stephen, Isaac, Gatundu, Raphael, Eric, Evans, Rogers, Simon, Omenya, Fidelis, Nyambarse, Aremo, Wilter, Saila, Jeni Marcella, Kerubo, Decla, Edith among others.

Cousin of Okindo, Moranga. Nyamari, Ndugu, Orma, Ogache Onrwega, Oseko, Paul, Robi, Omache, Simon, Kennedy, Robert, Nyaega, Nyabuto, Obin, Engineer Onyinkwa, Florence,  Monne & Beatrice, Magoma, Richard, Ombasa, Osoro, Henry among others.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral home Nairobi on 19th June, 2025 for a Holy Mass at Sobea, Mangu

Parish. The burial will take place on Friday, 20th June, 2025 at her home in Comply Village, Milimani Sub location, Mosop ward Nakuru County.

In God’s Hands you rest, in our hearts you remain forever AMEN.

Margaret Marion Njoki Odhiambo

With heartfelt sorrow and thanksgiving of a life beautifully lived, we announce the promotion to glory of beloved Matriarch, Margaret Marion Njoki Odhiambo, who peacefully entered eternal rest on Friday 6th June, 2025 at the age 73 years.

She was the daughter of the late Mzee Bress and the late Mama Elizabeth Njeri.

A loving wife of the late Mzee Thomas Odhiambo.

She was the daughter-in-law of the late Mzee Lamberto and late Mama Sarah Bunyasi.

Sister of John, Washo, Wanjiku, lda and Lucy Bress.

A co-wife of Beatrice Odhiambo.

Margaret was mother of Willy, Rose, Sarah, Augustine, Elizabeth, Cecilia, Carol, Dominic, Patrick, Martin, Lucy, Erick, Constant and Stephen.

Mother-in-law of Ruth, Charles Maina, Daniel Odanga, Susan, Christian, Godfrey, Sam, Catherine, Doreen, Martha and Anne Marie.

Sister-in-law of Mama Mary Kwena, the late Mzee Raphael Ojwang, Mzee Zachary Bunyasi, Hon. John Sakwa Bunyasi, Mama Elizabeth Adhiambo, late Cleophas Yonga, late Fred Akluingit, Felista Okwara, late Teresa Okhoba, Angela Nabonwe, Hanna Bress and Alice Bress.

A co-wife of Mama Calasina, the late Dorcas, Salina, Priscilla, Gertrude. Phyllis, Mary, Electing and Josephine.

An auntie of Edmond, Charles, Hellen, Vitalis, Col (Rtd) Ojwang, Lucy, Kaunda, Wicky, Charles, Susan, Phillip, Martin, Chief Insp, Chris, Angela, Beatrice, Mugeni, Brenda, Sydney, Antonnette, Julia, Bernard, Noel, James, James Muthee, David Bress, Franco, Monica, John, Ciku and many more.

Grandmother of the late Tevin, Brian, Eddy, Jack, Tracey, Reno, Candy, Karl, Leon, Precious, Vanessa, Geoffery David, Rose, Michelle, Alvin, Angel, Shanimali, Troy, Monicah, Yvonne, Valentine, Jabali, Audrey, Massel, lan, Abbygael, Emmanuel, John Jr, Lilian, Winnie, Natallie and many more. A proud great-grandmother of Aria.

Memorial service will be held at Umash Funeral Home on Thursday 19th June, 2025 at 2 p.M.

Burial will take place at her home in Madende Village, Nambale Sub-County, Busia County on 21st June 2025.

Paybill Number: 8005395 Account: Your name

“The Lord gave, and the lord has taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord”.

Patricia Wangui Gitonga

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Patricia Wangui Gitonga, which occurred on Wednesday, I I th June 2025 at Bloom Hospital, Nakuru.

The beloved daughter of Christopher Ndumia and the late Joyce Nyaguthii Ndumia.

Wife of Henry Gitonga Mwongera, businessman- Meru.
Loving mother of Jason Murithi (Kingdom Premier International School).

Daughter-in-law of the late Jeremiah Mwongera and Dorothy Gatwiri/Margret Nyoroka of Katheri, Meru,

Sister of Bonface Githinji, Antony Gichenje and Roy Mwangi. Sister-in-law of Paul Kithinji, Jane Naitore, Robert Ochola, Charles Muriungi, Fridah  Mwendwa, Peter Kirimi, Monica Kirimi, Francis Mwiti, Becky Karwitha, Rose Kanana, Alice Githinji (G &G Advocates LLP), Clea Kendi Gichenje, Bonface Gatobu, Christol Kavata Mwangi and Jackline Nkirote.

Aunt of Pauline, Kathure, Kendi, Chris, Joy, Shervine, Samara, Shayana, Kinya, Enoch, Kimathi, Jeremy, Mugambi, Joy, Kinoti Makena, Sammy and Hennely.

Patricia’s body is lying at Cool Breeze Mortuary in Meru.

The burial will take place at Katheri, Nkiriri Village, Central Imenti, Meru County, on Friday, 20th June 2025.

Daily meetings are being held at the family home in Katheri.

 

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