Mama Anna Mwikali Benjamin Kyaka (Inyaa Ndana)

June 22, 1933 – June 1, 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the departure to glory of Anna Mwikali Benjamin Kyaka which occurred on the morning of Sunday June 1, 2025, at the Mwingi Specialist Hospital.

She was the first born daughter of the late Mzee Sammuel Muna Lumbu and late Beata Kavuti.

She was beloved wife of the late Benjamin Kyaka Mwei and beloved mother of Major General George Kyaka (rtd), Muna, Makau, Mutethya, Kimanzi, Kelly, Munuve, Joshua and Kavuti

She was sister of late Lenah (Maamu), late Margaret, late Philip, late Kamote, Tabitha, Kinyungu, Martha, Rhoda, late Isaiah, and late Munanie.

She was mother in law of Stella Ndana, Eunice Muna, Christine Makau, Monica Makau, Major General Joseph Kivunzi (rtd), Stella Kimanzi, Lydia Kimanzi, Zipporah Kelly, Eunice Munuve, Elizabeth Mbunya, and Mureithi Koome,

Mama Anna Mwikali had 35 grandchildren among them Ben Kyaka, Mumo, Annah Mwikali, Vicky, Shedrack and Emma. She also had 15 great grandchildren among them, Joan, Mutethya, and Noel.

The cortege leaves the Tribute Funeral Home Syongila Kitui on June 14, 2025 at 7:00 am and the funeral service will take place at Mwanzenge AIC Church grounds from 10 am and thereafter the burial will be at her home in Mwanzenge Village, Migwani Sub-county, KITUI County.

Rosemary Njeri Waweru

With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of Rosemary Njeri Waweru of Thaara Auctioneers, Mombasa, which occurred on 4th June 2025.

She was the beloved daughter of the late John Waweru and the late Monica Wambui.

She was Devoted mother of Susan Wambui and John Waweru. Cherished mother-in-law to Victoria Wasike.

Rosemary was a loving sister of Elizabeth Wanjiru, the late Lydia Nyaruiru, the late Paul Munene, the late Salome Wanjiku, Mary Waruguru, Samuel Wambu, and Samuel Kogi.

Sister-in-law of the late Pius Wandie, Boniface Kilemi, the late Martin Thoithi, the late Simon Ndungu, Grace Wahu, and Fridah Karimi.

She was Doting Grandmother of Ryan Njoroge, Ronnie Wambu, and Tifanny Njeri.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and support at her rural home in Ting’ang’a Village, Kiambu, Kiambu County.

Rosemary was a member at PCEA Milele Church, Milele Parish.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Referral Funeral Home on Thursday, 12th June 2025, at 8:00 AM for the Funeral Service at PCEA Ting’ang’a Parish (Thaara), followed by burial at her rural home.

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

Kendrick Buyele Tchoffo

Sunrise: 13th October 2024 – Sunset: 3rd June 2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Baby Kendrick (Kenny).

Cherished son of Joy and Tchioffou. Beloved younger brother of Benny and Walter.

Precious grandchild of Francis and Margaret Wabuyele Nafungo and Michel and Marceline Tchioffou.

Nephew of Julia, Robin, Jescah, Remmy, Joseline, David, Raymond, Lucille, Willy and Brice.

Family and friends are gathering daily for prayer and funeral planning meetings at the home of Joy and Tchioffou in Karen, Fahari Heights off Bogani Road.

A Requiem Mass will be held on Wednesday, 11th June 2025 at St. Matthew’s Church in Karen-Hardy, from 3PM.

The burial will take place on Friday, 13th June 2025, in Cheskaki, Bungoma County.

“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 away.”—Revelation 21:4

Baby Kendrick touched our hearts in ways words cannot describe. We thank GOD for the gift of his life and find peace knowing he rests in the eternal arms of our LORD.

Mzee Abraham Sebastian Makokha

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden death of Mzee Abraham Sebastian Makokha, which occurred on 28th May 2025 at his home in Elukongo Village, Marach East Location, Busia County.

Son of the late Jacob Kuchio and Arnolda Amanya.

Beloved husband of the late Marsella Makokha and Josephine Kibande. Father of Kenneth, the late Terence, the late Roystone, the late Viona, Martha, Alphonce, Agatha, James, Arnold, Angeline, Sylvia and Lucy.

Brother of the late Gerald Masibayi, late John Tindi, the late Mathew Kwena, the late Francis Asonga, the late Gregory Musundi, the late Vincent Shiranda, the late Ignatious Muyoti, the late Jim Kuchio, Cyprian Echesa, Anna Kwena, Teresa Nataba, Hellen Chituyi, the late Scholastica Tindi, the late Oda Namulanda, the late Mary Adongo, Mary Siangani and Mactilda Kuchio.

Cousin of Ongoma’s,Twartos, Ondusye’s, Ayieko’s, Otsula’s and Muyoti’s. Uncle of Prof. Aurther Kwena and others.

Funeral arrangements are ongoing at his home in Elukongo Village.

The cortege will leave Francis Funeral Home in Korinda Busia on Thursday 2th June 2025 at 9.00am for mass service. Burial is scheduled to take place on 13th June 2025 at his homestead Elukongo Village.

Mzee Marko Mulanda Chivusia

1930-2025

It is with profound sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Papa Marko which occurred on 5th June 2025 by road accident.

He was the son of the late Leah Shatikha Mulanda and the late Daudi Mulanda Shinachi of the Ahasamo Clan, Kabras.

He was husband of the late Janet Apambo, the late Zipporah Ayuka, Benta Akinyi, Mary Nechesa and Consepta Namalwa.

Brothel of the late Hon Joshua Angatia (former MP Malaya), the late Meshach, Shem Shitokani, the late Hannah, the late William, Hellen Barasa and Elizabeth Chilongo.

Father of Mary Nyamisi, Benson Mukonyi, the late Anyona, Charles Muyale (formerly of Nzoia Sugar Co), Kennedy Chitala (former WHO), Grace, the late Alice, Shiyuka, Commissioner-Emeritus Suzanne Sharikha, Mulanda, Muyaka, Livisia, Murambii and Rhoda. He had 51 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Marko was Forster father, uncle, in-law and benefactor of many.

Former employee of (EA) Kenya Posts & Telecommunications, former Chairman and a current Trustee of the National Samo Council, a beloved elder in Kabras.

His body will leave the mortuary on 16th June 2025 for burial on 18th June 2025 at his home in Sharnoni Village of Malaya Sub-County.

“The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want”.

Margaret Wanjiku Maina

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Margaret Wanjiku Maina.

Beloved wife of the late Mwalimu Ayub Solomon Maina. of Jamhuri Estate, Nairobi County, which occurred on Friday, 6 June 2025 after a long illness bravely borne.

Daughter of the late Stanley Kamau and the late lerusha Wanjiru.

Loving mother of Solomon Mwangi, the late Stanley Christopher Gikonyo, and Benson Machana. Loving mother-in-love of Janet Kabeben-Macharia and Nien Mugwere-Gikonyo. Doting grandmother of Maina Mwangi, Angie, Paula, Maria and Maina Gikonyo; Wacera and Maina Macharia, and great-grandmother of Nile and Tana. Aunty, grand-aunty and great grand-aunty of many.

Beloved sister of Benson Njaria, Sarah Wanjiku, Damaris Muthoni, Noah Maina, Pastor Hezron Mwangi, the late Milcah Wangui, Samson Kamau, late Geoffrey Mutundu, the late Jael Wanjeri, Paul Gachanja, Rahab Wangari, Abyud Maruvu and Simon Kibe.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her residence in Jamhuri Estate, Nairobi, from Monday, 9 June 2025 at 6:00 pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

A memorial service will be held at Chrisco Central Church in Woodley, Nairobi County from 11.00am to 1.00pm on Wednesday, 11 June 2025.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Funeral Home at 8,00am on Thursday, 12 June 2025 for a funeral service at ACK St. James Ngutu Church, Gitugi, Murang’a County at 11am. Thereafter the burial will take place at her farm in Ngutu.

“Blessed are those who die in the Lord… they will rest from their labour, for their deeds will follow therm”— Revelation 4: 1 3

Rest in eternal peace, Mum. You lived a life full of love, grace, faith, and strength.

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

Stephen Gachini Moko

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing o our beloved father, Stephen Gachini Moko, which occurred on Thursday, 5th June 2025.

The late Stephen Gachini was the cherished son of the late Peter Moko, the late Hannah Njoki and the late Elizabeth Wangui. He was a beloved brother of Kamau, Kahunyuro, Wanjiru, Gachini, Wambui, Mburu, Kahunyuro, Gitau, the late Wanjiru and the late Wambui.

He was the devoted husband of Jane Wangechi Gachini, and a loving father of Mary Njoki – Ol kalou, Michael Moko Menengai Hospital, Nakuru, John Gitau National Bank Headquarters, Patrick Kamau Kiambu Level 5 Hospital, Dr. James Mwangi – Consultant Surgeon, Elizabeth Wanjiku – Githunguri Level 3 Hospital, Dr. Samuel Gachini (PhD) – DT Global International. He was a proud and loving grandfather of many and a mentor to countless others.

The late Stephen Gachini serded with distinction at National Bank, Nakuru, until his retirement.

The cortege leaves 3M Memorial Hospital, Ol Kalou, on Thursday, 12th June 2025, for the funeral service and burial as his home in Passenga Village, Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County.

We are grateful for the gift of his life, and we celebrate the legacy he leaves behind.

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

Linda Grace Achieng Odongo

Sunrise: 30th July, 1976 – Sunset: 9th May, 2025

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the passing on of Linda Grace Achieng Odongo which occurred on 9th May 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.

Daughter of the late Romulus Odongo Marwara, the late Wilbroda Odongo, and the late Mary Atieno Odongo. Sister of Albert, the late Calisto, the late Josephine Akinyi, Valentine, Catherine, Josephine Adhiambo, George, Eric,Victor, Daniel and Kevin.

Sister-in-law of Carol Odero Brydon Foote, Nateya Carrington, Josiah Ogolla, Miriam Wanjiru, Evelyn Okoth, Catherine Odongo and Jennifer Odongo.

Auntie of Amy, Trinity, Zayne, Konio, Brian, Mary Joy, Bryson, Brandon, Olivia, Alex, Ryan and Trevor.

There will be a memorial service on Friday 13th June 2025 at St Theresa Kibuye Catholic Church, Kisumu starting at 11.00 am.

Burial will be held at 10.00 am on Saturday, 14th June, 2025 at the family home near Mitiro Primary School in Sakwa Waohra, Bondo.

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

Catherine Kigasia Kivai

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Catherine Kigasia Kivai on 31st May 2025, after a lifetime of love, excellence and servitude.

Daughter of the late Joram Amadi and Terry Amadi from Chango,Vihiga.

Wife of Hon. Ernest Ogesi Kivai – Member of the National Assembly (Vihiga). Mother of Clint Ogesi Kivai, Antony Amadi Kivai and Mike Bwondera Kivai.

Daughter-in-Law of the late Pst. Meshack Kivai and Haddah Kadi of Kigadahi.

Sister of Roselyn Amadi, Eng. Lawrence and Violet Awori, Charles and Stella Oketch, Eric and Sarah Asava, Eugene and the late Lucy Nkuranga, Martin and Hellen Amadi, Wycliffe and Mariamu Amadi.

Sister in law of the late Benson Endekwa and Florence Endekwa, Alfred and Nifredah Ongira, the late Richard Luseno and Gladys Luseno, Kenneth and Rosemary Kivai, Patrick and Jane Kivai and Hudson Kivai. She was also a loving aunt and grandmother of many.

The memorial service shall be held at Friends International Centre, Ngong Road on Wednesday I June 2025 at 1100 am. Burial is on Saturday, 14th June 2025 in Kigadahi Village,Vihiga County.

“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on,”yes”says the spirit they will rest from their labor for their deeds will follow them”

Ignatius Loyola Obwaku

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our Patriarch Ignatpy, occurred on June 3rd 2025. Son of the late Thomas Obwaku and the late Mama Christine lyaya(Nagara).

Beloved husband of the late Jacinta Akelo Obwaku and Mama Ursula Agola Amolo Obwaku. A great and adorable father of Christine, Everline, Janerose, Clement, Salome, Tom, Michael, Winnie Pauline, Govan,Vyett, Ivy and Eddy.

Loving brother of the late Cornel Otwane, the late Clement Obwaku, the late Lucas Obwaku, the late Fulgeria Atyang and Hellen Obwaku, Sylvester, Simon, Louis, John and Celestine Papa of Mary, the late Igeno, Pamela, Josephine, the late Ursula, Consolata, the late Assumpta, Andrew, Aquinas, Robert, Christine, Joachim, CIMO and Tom.

Uncle of Nelly, Neryl, Andrew,Virginia, Emily,Victor, Mactilda, Teresa, Rhoda, Stephen, Judith, Edwin, Cynthia, Franklin, Major Kelvin, Hellen, Dr Tony, Linda among others.

Mzee was son in-law of Mama Anna Opalakadi of Chakol and the late Mama Helena Akelo and the late Andrea Amolo of Lwanya Matayos. Brother-in-law of the late Kevina Amai, Kevina lkwii, the late Lucy Obwaku, the late Bena Ajwang, Joseph Okware, Anthony Opalakadi, Maurice Okisegere. George Amollo, the late Jessica Papa, Jacinta Oleso, the late Joseph Amolo and the late Charles Mbingi.

Doting grandfather of Mitchelle Cheryl, Chloe Danika, Becca, Loyola Jnr, Keylart, Karen, Kelly, Jacy, Harry, Catherine,Vicky, Rihanna, Shina, Andrew, among others.

Beloved Father in-law of Diana Bosibori. Dr Mbati, Tom Opondo, Peter Mufoyongo, among others.

Basakwa of David Papa In the lkaruok clan. Ignatius is survived by several cousin brothers to name but a few Prof Martin Etyang, Dan Oramisi, George Ikwara, Maj Rtd Paul Nyongesa, Beda Esau, Joseph Okware among others.

Prayers and Funeral Arrangements are being held at his home in Apokor Village, Amukura, Teso Central, Busia County.

There will be a Fundraiser to offset outstanding Medical bills and Funeral Associated Costs at United Kenya Club on 12th June 2025. All are welcome

Memorial Service will be held on Friday 20th June at his Akobwait home, thereafter procession to  Apokor for overnight stay. Mass and Interment will be on Saturday 21st June at his Apokor Home.

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“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” — Rev 21:4.