Margaret Pamela Akoth Diang’a

April 1st 1952 – June 7th 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the promotion to glory of a truly remarkable woman and Mum to many, Margaret Akoth Diang’a. She passed away in her home on June 7th 2025 after a long illness bravely borne.

She was the loving wife of George Diang’a and a great and inspiring Mama of Alice and the late William Nyang’on, Roseline and John Muchiri, Bishop Jeff and Pastor Lydiah Diang’a Julie and Martin Tembwa, Kasera and Luke Carter. She was also a great and super granny to her grandkids, Ian, Lynn, Eric, Elsie. Eugene, jeshuran, George, King, Alvin, Maggie, Telo and Loyo.

She was a daughter of the late Jason and the late Dorcas Obonde of Katwenga Uyoma. She was a sister of the late Dan, the late Hellen, the late Jim, the late Manase, Emily, Ruth, POnyango, PObonde and Walter.

She was a dedicated leader and is remembered for her great leadership prowess in whichever endeavour she undertook. Standard Newspapers (Classifieds) Ltd and the Anglican Church of Kenya (Kasarani Parish) can attest to this. Her immeasurable strength and fortitude held the Family together through good times and bad times. Her passion for the ultimate goodwill of all those around her will surely be missed. Throughout her life, Mama’s most meaningful joys were her love for family and friends.

A church service will be held on 18th June 2025 in St. Stephens ACK Church Cieko Kasarani to celebrate and thank God for her life.

Her final journey will begin on 20th June 2025 from KUTRH, Thika Road to home. Mama will be laid to rest on 21st June 2025 in her home in Sikala Village, Uyundo in Ugenya. Siaya County.

FARE THEE WELL MAMA. We loved you. But God loved you More.

Magdalena Njoki Gitau

26th April, 1936 – 7th June, 2025

We regret to announce the passing of Magdalena Njoki Gitau, which occurred on Saturday, 7th June, 2025.

Magdalena was the firstborn daughter of the late Michael Kamau Nguri & Monicah Mirai Kamau.

She was the wife of the late Bernard Ng’ang’a Getau and the daughter-in-law of the late Rev. Musa Gitau & Lilian Wamucii.

She was the mother of Dr. Elizabeth Wangui & Clement Onyiego, Annie Wambui. Dr. Dominic Getau & Rachael Muthoni, Anthony Kamau & Cecilia Gathoni, Richard Njuguna & Jane Wangari,  Monicah Gitau-O’Reilly & Michael O’Reilly and Angela Wanjiru.

Sister of the late Joseph Nguri, Salome Wanjiru, Mrs. Bridgette Kariuki, the late Pauline Njeri, Augustine Njoroge, Stephen Kimani, Mrs. Teresia Kabuiya Mukura, Gabriel Mburu, Dorothy Warribui & the late Bathlomeo Warui.

She was the grandmother of Christopher Karanja, Lina Njoki, Benson Kinuthia, Evelyne Njoki & William Kailikia, Felix Getau & Francisca Mweru, Catherine Njoki & David Mucene, Annette Njoki, the late Stephen Maina, Sharon Wambui, Jeremiah Baraka, Kylene Ng’endo, Bernard Karanja, Alicia Njoki, Rosemary Muthoni.

She was the great-grandmother of Furaha Jewel Wangari, Flint Kinyanjui, Kailikia Kamande„ Kaume Kamande, Freema Wanjiru.

Daily meetings for funeral arrangements are being held at her home in Wamwangi, Gatundu South at 4:00 pm and at Steve Lacy’s Restaurant, Parkroad at 5:00 pm.

A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, 14th June, 2025 at 2:00 pm at her home.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Funeral Home, Kabati on Tuesday. 17th June at 8700 am, The funeral procession will proceed to Mary Immaculate Catholic Church,Wamwangi, for the funeral service at 10:00 am followed by the interment at her home.

Eternal rest grant unto her, 0 Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.

Mburu Igeria

Appreciation

We, the family of Mburu Igeria extend our heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming love and compassion shown to us following the passing away of our beloved Mburu.

In our time of sorrow, your prayers, visits, kind words, and gestures of comfort held us up and reminded us of the strength: of community.Through your love, we have felt supported and embraced for which we are truly grateful.
in our pain, you offered comfort. In our silence, you shared prayers. In our mourning, you stood with us.Your kindness has brought us light during one of our darkest moments.

Thank you for honoring Mburu’s life and for walking alongside us with such grace and generosity of spirit. With love and appreciation – The family of Mburu Igeria

EDITOR WANGECI KIBUI

Editor Wangeci Kibui

31 December 1974 – 4 June 2025

It is with humble acceptance that we announce the passing of Editor Wangeci Kibui (Eddie) on 4 June 2025 in Athens, Greece.

Daughter of the Late James and Margaret Kibui.

Loving mother to James Wahome and wife to Sessay of Athens.

Sister to Wambura, Kariuki, Wangui, Nyuguto, Gathigia, Kabengi, Mwangi, Njeri & Weru.

Niece to Antoinette and the Late Kabengi, Wanjiru and Mwangi among others.

Cousin to Wanjohi, Kariukis’ and Michael, Wanguis’ and Nyugutos’ among others.

Aunty Esther, Wairimus’ Waihenya, Muthoni, Wangari, Kibui and Wachiras’ among others.

In-law to Kanjas’, Wambugus’, Wachiras’ among others.

Burial will be on 14 June 2025 in Athens, Greece.

Psalms 23:6 ‘Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever’.

Rest in Eternal Peace

Agnes Wamwitha Wachira

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Agnes Wamwitha Wachira which occurred on Monday, 09th June 2025.

She was a devoted wife of the late Eldad Wachira Macharia.

She was-the cherished daughter of the late James Kahunyo Kihato and the late Margaret Warigia Kahunyo. Beloved sister of the late Jane Muthoni Gathigira, the late George Kahumbu, the late Marjorie Nyawira Crispin, the late J.P. Muhuni, the late Lucy Wagithi Githae,Virginia Muringo and IreneWanjira Mararo.

Loving mother of the late John Macharia, the late Anne Wairimu, Mrs. Margaret Warigia Wairegi, Joseph Kahunyo, Patrick Mwangi, Lawrence Kahumbu and Dadson Muhuni. Grandmother and great grandmother to many.

Family and friends are meeting on Friday, 13th June 2025 and Monday, 16th June 2025 at All Saints Cathedral at 5.00pm and daily at her home in island farms, Kimahuri.

The cortege leaves Outspan Hospital Mortuary at 8.00am on Wednesday, 18th June 2025 for the funeral service and burial at her home Island farms, Kimahuri.

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

Esther Kemunto Okeng’o

1948 – 2025

It is with humble acceptance and God’s will that we announce the death of Esther Kemunto Okeng’o.

Daughter of the late Isaboke Mokano and the late Priscilla Motugutwa Menga Isaboke.

Wife of David Okengo Nyatome. Loving mother of Jobic, Janet, Moraa, (Principal Nyakenimo Mixed Secondary School), Fred Getonto, Leah, Judy, George Nyatta and Patrobe Nyatome. She is survived by 15 grandchildren; Geraldine, Nyaata, Leslie, the late Amy, Stacy Nicole, Precious, Amelia Levi, Emmanuel John Wycliff and lan.

Sister of Christopher Isaboke, Zablon Araka, the late Mary Kwamboka, Kenas Nyagaka, Musa Morara and Grace Moraa.

Sister-in-law of the late John Wycliff Nyatome and Amelia, the late Abigail, Henry Nyangeri, Caroline (USA), Francis Ongegu and Jane (USA), Abigail Nyasuguta, Paul Ouko (USA), Samuel Nyatome and Callen (NBI), the late Meshack Nyarnbane, Mary Mwikali, the late Charles Onyambu, Kefa and Priscilla Onsare, Ruth Moraa and Betty Baswet.

Niece of the late Nyarugurugu, Samuel Kerecha, Nyamwega Mokano, Kengaya Mokano, the late Saboigo, Marita and Nyoero, Bathsheba Nyamondo.

In-law of William Nyatome, Nyamari Nyatome, Hezron Onsembe, Jackson Gichamba, Onsembe. Cousin of the late Pero Nyaruguru, all Kemuntos Onsare, Billiah Nyaundi, Gesare, Daudi, Sarange Peris, Druscilla, Ezekiel Nyabuto Mach Majuma Nyaruguru, Kennedy Nyaruguru, Gichemba Ongega, Ousembe, the Bonga, the Osoros and the Nyamaris.

Aunt of Judy Delilah, Moraa Margaret, Ndubi, Leah Nyamari, Akaline, Steve, Sammy, Michelle Sidney, Patroba, Rodgers, Meshack, Leah, Milka, Michelle, Judy, the late Oyaro, Linet and Jane Peris.

The funeral service will be held at Timiza Academy. The cortege will leave KTRH Kisii today Friday 13th June 2025 at 1.00pm. She will buried on Sunday 15th June 2025 at Riabosibori Village Nyamware sub-location, Nyaribari Keumbu Location, Nyaribari Chache Kisii County.

 

Rtd Lay Reader Michael Kimuli Katunge

1920 -2025

With humble acceptance of God’s will and thanksgiving for as life well lived, we announce the passing on of our beloved fathers grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. Rtd Lay Reader Michael Kimuli Katunge Order of St Barnabas who was called to eternal rest on 4th June 2025 at the gracious age of 105.

Born in 1920, Rtd LP, Micheal Kimuli Katunge (OSB) Mwene lvia was the devoted father of 15 children – 6 daughters and 9 sons namely: Kimeu, Mateta, Wanza, Mutulu, Ngunga, the late Ngolo, the late Mbithi, the late Nguta, Ndumba, Makau, the late Susan, Juma, the late Kyalo, Rev Mbai and Matano.

Father-in-law of the late Elizabeth Kimeu. Grishon Kimeu, the late Francis Kithuku, Micheal Muisyo, Regina Ngunga, Racheal Ngolo, Francisca Mbithi, Daniel Kitulu, Angela Makau, Francis Mwaka,Veronica Juma, Ven Canon Scholar Mbai and Prisca Matano (Jane).

Proud grandfather of Musyoki, Albert, Kanini the late Mbulwa, Kyalo, Christopher, Eunice, Mutuku,Winnie, Muthoki, Luther, Caleb, Makumi and B7 others. Great-grandfather to 66, and great-great-grandfather of Paksley and 10 others.

We give thanks to God for the gift of his long and fruitful life.

The cortege leaves Montenzuma Machakos funeral home at 6.00 am on 21st June 2025 for burial at his home Kilia Village (Kithunthini) Wautu Location Kilungu sub-county in Makueni County. The funeral service will be held at ACK St Luke’s Wautu.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home for preparation and prayers.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.., enter into the joy of your Lord.” Matthew 25:2

Till we meet again Nau (Mwene Ivia). Rest in power.

 

David Murage Mureithi & Ephantus Muriuki Mureithi

In Loving Memory

36th Anniversary

It has been 36 years since that fateful day you were both called to rest. We thank the Lord for the precious time He gave us with you.

David Murage Mureithi — Fondly remembered by your loving wife, Loise War Mureithi, your children Mugure, Wambui, Mureithi, and Wairimu, and your grandchildren, some named in your honour; who never had the blessing of meeting you, yet know you through the memories and stories we share. You are also dearly missed by your extended family and friends.

Ephantus Muriuki Mureithi — Remembered with love by all whose lives you touched with your gentle, kind spirit.

Today, we find comfort in the words of scripture: “The Lord is close to.the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 3 4: 1 8

In God’s hands you rest; in our hearts, you live forever. Deeply missed, Forever cherished.

May your Souls continue to rest in Eternal Peace.

Julius M’Murora M’Nkanata

Sunrise 1943-Sunset 7th June 2025

It is with sorrow and acceptance of Gods will that we announce the promotion to glory of Mr. Julius M’Murora M’Nkanata after a short illness

Son of the late Mr and Mrs M’Nkanata M’Munyua.

Husband of the late Juliana Murora and Veronica Murora. Father of Cilila Nyaga, Gervasio Kithinii, Jeyenary Gitonga, Josphat Nyamu, Dominic Mwiti, japhet Muthomi, Benjamin Muriuki, Fredrick Kiogora, Phineas Mutembei, Stella Kajuju and Kenneth Bundi. Father in law of the late Gilbert Nyaga, Prof. Angela Kithinji, Nancy Gitonga, Nancy Nyamu, Joyce Mwiti, Dr. Hellen Muthomi, Poly Muriuki, Doreen Kiogora, Lewis Mutuma and Emily Bundi.

Brother of the late Tarcisio M’Murithi, Mr. Cyprian Kinyua, the late Kaburu Nkanata and Stanley Kinyuru.

Grandfather of Lizza Nyaga, Stephen Nyaga, Mwenda Nyaga, Obadiah Nyaga, Kirimi Nyaga, the late Siphira Nyaga, Mutwiri Nyaga, Gitobu Kithinji, Kendi Losim, Gakii Kithinji, Gatwiri Gitonga, Karani Gitonga, Makena Nyamu, Alex Nyamu, Trever Nyamu, Nigel Nyamu, Mwendwa Mwiti, Kathuure Mwiti, Kanana Mwiti, Gertrude Muthomi, Gilad Muthomi, Mwenda Muriuki, Shamira, Muriuki, Shanice Muriuki. Jayden Kiogora, Prince Kiogora, Alvin Mutuma, Bravin Mutuma, Hyvin Mutuma,Waltermitty Bundi, and Dianna Bundi Great grandfather of Asher Wat2ka, Caleb Kimathi, Kanana Kimathi, Shern Mugo, Seth Kimathi and Ariella Losim.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his home in Kianyaga Village Rukura Sublocaton, lgoki Location of  Meru County for prayers and funeral preparations.

The cortege will leave Consolata Hospital Mortuary, Nkubu on Wednesday 18th June 2025 at 9.00 a.m. for funeral service at St Domenic Nkumari Catholic Church and burial thereafter at his home in Kianyaga Village of Meru County.

“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”. Romans 14:8

Dr. Esther Nyasani Mosomi

It is with deep sorrow that the Ombati family announces the sudden demise of Dr. Esther-Nyasani Mosomi (a part-time lecturer Kisii University and South-Eastern Kenya University SEKU, Kitui) which occurred on 30th May, 2025 at Avenue Hospital, Thika.

Daughter of Mzee Enoch Motaro Kiboi and Mama Wilksiter Nyambeki Kiboi of Keberesi village, Kenyenya, Machoge Borabu.

Wife of Dr. Robert Mosomi Ombati (Senior Lecturer Mama Ngina University College). Mother of Adriellah Kemunto, Abidan Ombati and baby Asher Motaro.

Sister of Wilfred (USA), Benuel, Ruth, Joyce,Alice, Samson (USA) and Nahashon (USA).

Daughter in-law of the late Mzee Hezron Ombati and Mama Orphar Ombati. Niece of Chief Naftal Omboga, Onuong’a, Adv. Nephat and others. Sister in-law of Christopher, Yunia, Evalyn, Zachariah, Pastor Ombati and others. Other in-laws are Caren, Mandere, Omweri and others.

There will be a main ONLINE Harambee on Tuesday, 17th June 2025 from 6.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m through Mobile No. 0797 408 947 (Emily Ombati). We are appealing to you for financial support towards burial preparation.

The family and friends are meeting daily both at their rural home and at their Kimunyu Market, Gatundu South, Kiambu County.

The cortege leaves KU-TRRH Funeral Home on Thursday, 19th June, 2025 for burial on Friday 20/06/2025 at the family home at Nyamoteneni Village, Buyonge Sub-location, Majoge Chache, Kisii.