Mr. Patrick Kanyingi Wachira

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Patrick Kanyingi Wachira o Marmanet, Nyahururu on 23rd May 2025 after a long illness bravely borne.

He was the husband of the late Felista Wahito Kanyingi.

He was the first born son of the late Wachira Kanyingi and the late Loise Mumbi Wachira. Son-in-law of KarimeWaithak.a and Wanjiku Karirne of Nyeri County.

Patrick was father of the late Hellen Mumbi, Michael Wachira (USA), Anne Wanjiku (Nairobi), James Karime (USA) and Anthony Mwangi(USA). He was father-in-law of Irene Muthoni Karmic (USA). Grandfather of MacKenzie Wahito Karirne, Francis Gitahi Kanyingi Karime and Madison Wangui Karime all of USA.

Patrick was the brother of the late Zipporah Wanjiru Kamau and Jane Wangari Wachira. He was uncle and cousin to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at the family residence, Marmanet, off Nyahururu Rumuruti Road for prayers and burial arrangments.

The cortege will depart from St. Benedict’s Hospital Mortuary, Nyahururu at 8.00 a.m. on Friday 6th June 2025. The burial will take place on the same day at his Marmanet home, Nyahururu. Laikipia County.

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

Francisca Cheptoo Korir

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Francisca Cheptoo Korir, of Ng’enyilel, Kipkaren Ward, Mosop Constituency, Nandi County which occurred on 26th May 2025 at Fountain Hospital, Eldoret.

Beloved wife of the late Zachary Kipserem arap Korir. Mother of Dr. Thomas & Julieth Serrem.’Julius & Irine Korir, Nicholas & Hellen Korir, Josephine & Kenneth Lang’at, Prof. Albert & Rebecca Korir: Hillary & Njeri Korir, Bernard & Rosemary Serem and Susan & Dr. James Sang.

Grandmother of Ben, Jacqueline, Hemeshire, Noleens. josphat, Wesley, Dennis, Vivian, Leah & Collins Koech, Lucy, Cynthia, Daisy, Mary Magdalene, Ivy, Noella, Nabil, Kayla, Anthony, Raymond, Basil, Martin and Lucien.

She was blessed with three great grand-children.

The cortege leaves Eldoret Hospital Mortuary on Thursday 5th June 2025 at 10.00 her for a requiem Mass at St. Joseph Allamano Catholic Church and an overnight vigil 3t home Ng’enyilel Kipkaren Ward.

Funeral service and burial will be held on Friday 6th June 207.5 at her home in Ng’enyilel Kipkaren Ward, Mosop Constituency, Nandi County from 9,00 a.m.

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

Ian Mutuma Kimathi Mutuerandu (Tuma)

Sunrise 08.10.1998 – Sunset. 27.05.2025

It is with profound sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Ian Mutuma Kimathi of University of Nairobi, School of Architecture and Built Environment which occurred on 27th May 2025, at Nairobi West Hospital in Nairobi. He hailed from Giuti sublocation, Chure Location,AbogetaWestWard,Abogeta Subcounty, Meru County.

Tuma was the cherished son of Kimathi Mutuerandu and Alice Kagwiria Kimathi. He was brother of Tracy Kinya Muriuki and Fridah Nkatha Kimathi he was brother in law of Kelvin Muriuki Mpungu. Uncle of Nathan Mwenda,Isaac Munene and Josie Kanana. Grandson of Harriet Mutuerandu and Janet Karemu.

Nephew to Simon and Debora Muthamia, Simon and late Julia Mbogo, George and Barbra Kinoti of Switzerland, Antony Mwiti, Peter and Lucy Gaceri Gitonga, Lucy Bondi , Simon Karemu of CBK and Nancy Muthomi, Catherine Wahome, High Commissioner, UK, Eva Nkatha, Timothy and Connie Mutwiri and Pamela Kanana.

Friends and family are meeting for prayers at PCEA ST Andrews’ church on 3rd June 2025 to 5th June 2025 from 5:00 PM.

There will be a memorial service at PCEA St Andrews’ Church on Thursday the 5th June 2025 at 2:00 PM.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Funeral Home,Mbagathi Way,at 5.00AM on Saturday 7th June 2025 for funeral service at Agricultural Training Center Kaguru starting at 10:00am and thereafter interment at the family’s Kaguru farm.

Job 1:21 ‘The Lord gave, and the Lord has token away, blessed be the name of the Lord’.

Zipporah Njoki Kiruthu

Fierce in love. Unmissable presence. Always in her time. With profound sorrow and grateful hearts, we announce the promotion to glory of our beloved Mrs. Zipporah Kiruthu, who went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 28.2025, at 5:45 PM.

She was the cherished wife of Dr. Samuel Maina Kiruthu and a devoted mother to Kui & Ken Njoroge and Nyakio Kiruthu, She was also a bonus mum to Esther Nyakio Kairu & Kevin Kairu. Loving grandmother to Mwangi, Nthuka, Njoki Njoroge,Antony & Njoki Kairu &Wanjiru Nyakio.

Daughter of the late Kairu Njehu & the late Esther Nyakio Kairu. Sister to the late  Mary Njeri Ngugi & the late George Ngugi Kabiru, Leah Wanjiku Kamiri & Martin Kamiri Karanja, the late Keziah Wanjiru Kairu, the late Minnie Wangari Kairu and Henry Kigera Kairu & Nancy Nduta Kigera.

Daughter-in-law to the late Germano Kiruthu & the late Felishina Wathuti Kiruthu. Sister-in-law to James Watata Kiruthu & the late Catherine Watata, Dr Sarah Wamuyu Karinge & Morgan Karinge Githinji, the late Charles Muhindi & Doris Muhindi, John Kiruthu & Julia Mutahi, Dr. Felix. Kiruthu & Amb. Lucy Kiruthu, Nelson Kiruthu„ Lucy Wamaitha, Mercy Wairimu, Mike Kiruthu & Betty Gatahi, Jane Njeri Kihiko & Martin Kihiko, Margaret Wangui Ogobole & Johnson Ogobole, George Kiruthu & Dr. Wambui Mathenge and Salome Gathoni Kiruthu.

Prayer Meetings Prayer meetings will be held at The Aliamano Center Consolata Shrine, Chiromo Road, Westlands, from 5:00PM to 7:00PM on the following days; Thursday,:May- 29th, 2025, Saturday, May 31st, 2025, Monday, June 2nd, 2025 and Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025 .

The Funeral Mass shall be held on Thursday June 5th 2025, 9:00am at Consolata Shrine followed by interment at Thayu Farm, Tigoni (opp. Limuru Country Club}.

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

Lucyline Kanyua Nthiiri Machage

Sunrise: 7/6/1970 — Sunset: 18/05/2025)

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mrs Lucyline Kanyua Nthiiri Machage (Ministry of Education, Jogoo House “B”).

Beloved wife of Elder Elijah Mong’are Machage of Supreme Court of Kenya and a loving mother of Athony. James and Samuel.

Daughter of the late John Nthiiri Muguongo and mama Silvaster Nthiiri. Daughter-in-Law of the late Meshack Machage and Mama Tabitha Kemunto.

Sister of Regina, Ken, Rita and Michael. Sister-in-law of Duncan, Getrude, Makau, Esther, the late Martha, Kamanda, Charles, Mike (USA), Moraa, Jane (USA), Yunuke, the late James, Omwoyo (Law Courts, Homabay), Gedion, Onchuru, Magoma, Hellen, Billy of (USA), the late Mobisa, Jared, Hannah, Monicah and Abuga (National Police Service, Narok).

Family and friends are meeting daily at their home in Rangau, Rongai and Riomuga Village, Nyanturago in Kisii County.

A memorial service will be held tomorrow Wednesday 4th June, 2025 as from 2.00 PM at Karengata SDA Church opposite Galleria Mall.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home on 5th June, 2025. The burial ceremony will be held at Nyanturago (Nyandusi Stadium) on 6th June, 2025 and the body laid to rest at their home Riomuga Village, Nyanturago, Nyaribari Chache in Kisii County.

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

Jane Wahu Ruhang’a

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the transition to glory of our matriarch, Jane Wahu Ruhang’a, which occurred on 27th May 2025, at PCEA Kikuyu Hospital, after a short illness bravely borne.

Jane was the daughter of the late Wilfred Githua Njuguna & Hottensia Njeri Githua of Uthiru.

She was wife of the late Humphrey Mwaura Ruhang’a and mother of Anne Wambui (Mwaura) Kariuki, Kimani Ruhanga, Wilfred Githua Ruhanga, the late Samuel Miingi Mwaura and Danvid Njuguna Mwaura. She was mother-in-law of the late James Kariuki Gitau, Serah Wanjiru Mwangi, Susie Githua, Jane Nyambura and Veronica Mukora.

Jane was a sister of Esther Nyaruiru Kuria (Kerarapon), Florence Wanjiru Kinyanjui (Kerarapon), Elizabeth Wambui Chege (Kairi), Rose Wangui Munyua (Kinangop), Grace Wangari Mbugua, Catherine Ngoiri Mbugua, Rosalid Nduta Mbugua, Julius Gikonyo Githua, Agnes Wanjiru Githua (all of Uthiru), Pauline Wanjiku Githua (UK) and the late Njuguna.

Sister-in-law of Gideon Kuria, Peter Kinyanjui, the late Joseph Chege, Peter Munyua and the late Lucy Gikonyo. She was a grandmother, auntie, cousin, friend, neighbour and mentor to many.

There will be a memorial service at ACK St Peter’s Church Uthiru on Sunday 1st June 2025 at 3.00pm.

The cortege leaves PCEA Kikuyu Hospital Funeral Home at 9.00am on Wednesday 4th June 2025 for a funeral service at ACK St Peter’s Church Uthiru at 11.00am and burial thereafter at their farm in Kahero opposite Skyline School, Ondiri, along the Ondiri-Kikuyu Road.

Prayers and burial arrangement meetings are being held at her home in Uthiru Gichagi daily from 4,00pm.

James 2:26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.

Erick Kipyegon Chepkwony

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely death of CPA. Erick Chepwkony of Bomet County Government. He was a strong pillar in the Administration of Bomet County Government, a trusted confidant of the Governor and a committed Public Servant.

CPA Chepkwony started as a Ward Administrator rising through the ranks in the Department of Finance and Accounts to the Chief Finance Officer for Finance of Bomet County Government. He was a dependable problem solver and a unifying forte in the County Executive and County Assembly_ Until his demise he also served as the National Vice Chair of KTDA Holdings Ltd. Board member and a director of Zone 9-Kapsinendet Lone, Kapset Factory. He helped drive meaningful reforms and growth in the tea Industry.

CPA Chepkwony was the son of Esther Rona Loving husband of Winny Chepkwony of MTRH and a father of Olivia Chebet, Ryan Kipchurnba Yegon and Ethan Kimutai Yegon. Grandfather of Terryanne Chepkirui, Shalline, Chemutai, Kiplangat and Kiptoo. A relative and a great friend of many.

Family and relatives are meeting daily at his residential home in (Chepchabas) in Bomet County for funeral arrangements.

The body will be taken to his Chepchabas home, Bomet County on Friday, 30th May for an overnight vigil.. Final Send-off service will be on Saturdays 31st May 2025 at Chepchabas Primary School.

 

Rtd Tr. Monica Akoth Okeyo Okatch Ngeso

Sunrise: 1961 — Sunset: 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Retired Senior Teacher Monica Akoth Okatch Ngeso (Aquinas Boys High School), which occurred on 29th April 202.5 at Mama Lucy Hospital after a long illness.

Monica Akoth Okatch Ngeso was the beloved daughter of Mzee James Oremo Okatch and Mama Rosalida Agutu Oremo and step-daughter Alice Oremo Daughter in law of Henry Oker and Stella Achar.

Loving wife of Nimark Gordon Ngeso Okerand doting mother of Henry Omondi Ngeso, Stella Akinyi Ngeso. Stephen Achar Ngeso, Lourine Agutu Ngeso Joyce Achieng Ngeso and James Oremo Okatch Ngeso.

Sister of the late Florence Rums: Charles Oremo Okatch, David Oremo, the late Caren, the late Beatrice, Wycliffe Omondi Okatch, Eunice Awino Oremo, Kennedy Oremo (Hosea Pala), Nancy, Fvelyn, Leonard and Peter Oremo.

Sister-in-law of Rose Okatch, Hannah Oremo, Hazel Oremo„ Philgona Syprose, the late Anna Otieno, Benter Okeyo, Lilian Otieno, Pamela Oiro, Philip Oker, John Okeyo and the late Danga Oker, aunt of Mike, Geoffrey, Henry, Steve, Collins Sharon, Sofie, Bertha, Stella, Michael, Beryl, Linda, Ken, Jimmy, Rose, Malcom, Wendy, Natalie, Jazriel, Ray, Georgina, Brandy, Keita, Akoth, Ginnie Rose.

Grandmother of Imani, Israel, Levi, Zander, Eli, Azriel, Amara, Ordelia, Andy, Winslet and Winnie.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Obama Estate Kangundo Road daily for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Chirornc Funeral Home 29n May 2025 at  1.00pm for a funeral service at.St, Augustine Umoja 2, followed by a night vigil at her home, travel for burial on the 30th 2025 bolo Village. Burial at her home in Siaya County, Bondo Location, Uyoma Kokwiri sub-location.

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

Rest in Peace Mumji.

 

Mama Rosela Atieno Handa

It is with profound sadness and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Mama Rosela Atieno Handa or 15/05/25.

Daughter of the late Nyangano and the late Jane Most.

Wife of the late Gabriel Handa Magero of Yiro Murumba village. Mother of Celestine. Terry, Fred, Collins, Betty, Vincent and Mercy. Mother in-law of Frederick Otieno, Humphreys Were, Esther Barasa and Beryl Bwong. Sister-in-law of Adolphas Odando of Lukongo Village. Grandmother of Fiona, Ursula Otieno, Connel, Monett`, Glen, Michelle, Ursula Akinyi, Gabby, Gabriella, Gehazi, Job, Neema, Cyndy, Xavier, Shanise, Natasha, Celestine, Emannuel. Great grandmother of Mimah and Hera.

The cortege leaves Rangala Funeral Home on Friday 30/05/25 at 2.00pm, for prayers ac Rangala Catholic Church at 3:00 pm. Burial will take place on Saturday 31/05/25 in her home in Yiro Murumba village.

Elder Charity Muthoni Kiarie

Appreciation

1938 – 2025

We, the family of Elder Charity Muthoni Kiarie, wish to convey our heartfelt appreciation to all who stood with us following the peaceful resting in the Lord of our beloved matriarch, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Your prayers, presence, and generous support – both emotional and financial -uplifted us during this difficult time and enabled us to celebrate her impactful life with grace and dignity.

We extend special thanks to PCEA Nakuru West Presbytery, led by Rev. Eliud Kirira, Nakuru West Suburb Church, PCEA Damascus Mwariki Church and the entire Woman’s Guild fraternity, your spiritual nourishment and exemplary leadership brought great comfort to our family and honoured our mother’s legacy beautifully.

We are also grateful to PCEA St. Andrews Church, ACC&S Church, and Ridgeways Baptist Church for their fellowship during the Nairobi comfort services: Our heartfelt thanks also go to All Saints Goshen ACK Church in Tacoma, Seattle, and the Houston Kenyan Community in the US for standing with us in prayer and support during this season.

Our gratitude also extends to the Cabinet Secretary Investments, Trade, and Industry Hon. Lee Kinyanjui, Governor Nakuru County Her Excellency Susan Kihika, and former Governor Nakuru County Hon. Kinuthia Mbugua for your presence and the immense support you gave us in this season.

Special gratitude to our dear friend Mr. Stephen Kingara Nganga and Eng. Jotham Gitonga for your outstanding support to the family during this difficult time. We appreciate her doctors in Nakuru Dr John Macai, Dr Amos Otara, Dr. Kezia Maina and Dr Simon Warui for the care they have offered our mother over the years. Special gratitude to Dr. Elly Odongo. Dr. Andrew Odhiambo, and the entire Coptic Hospital staff for the compassionate care they provided to our mother to the very end. To all service providers who carried out their duties with diligence and dedication – thank you.

While we are unable to mention each one of you individually, please accept our sincere gratitude. Whether you joined us physically in Nakuru or virtually, your love and kindness have lightened our sorrow and allowed us to give a fitting farewell to our beloved matriarch. Once again, thank you, and may God bless you all abundantly.

“I thank God in all my remembrance of you” – Philippians 1:3