It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Nancy Wamaitha Gakui Njoroge.

She was the daughter of the late Duncan Gakui and the late Zelipha Ngima.

Wife of Josiah Njoroge Njuguna. Mother of Sam Gakui & Veronica Nyokabi, Dickson Wahome & Terry Wairimu and Katherine Kimbaricho.

Sister of the Late Crispus Mbichi, the late Phoebe Wangui, Eudiah Wandia, Eustace Gitonga, Maj. Rtd. William Kamunge and Justus Gichanga.

Doting grandmother of Wamaitha Gakui, Leone Njoroge, Njoroge Gakui and Darius Macharia.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at their home in Milimani Estate in Nakuru from 5.00pm.

The cortege leaves Umash funeral Home in Nakuru on Saturday, 2nd August 2025 at 8.00am for a funeral service at Kokoto farm in Njoro, in Nakuru county and interment thereafter at the same place.

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

With total submission to the will of God, the County Government of Taita Taveta announce the promotion to glory of our beloved brother Mathew Mwamburi Mfuko, Ass, Director Human resource – Taita Taveta County Public Service Board, which occurred on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

Born on January 3, 1987, he was husband of Mary Claire Amali and father of Jonathan, Ivan and Nolan.

The late Mathew Mwamburi Mfuko was the first-born son of Mr. Eliud John Mwamburi Mfuko and Mrs. Rosie Jesca Mrombo. He was a brother of Godfrey Mrombo and Moses Mwangerni, a relative and a friend to many.

The cortege will leave St. Joseph Shelter of Hope Ikanga on July 31, 2025, for a stop-over at his home in Vol Kasarani before proceeding for a church service at ACK St. Peters Cathedral Voi at 12.00pm, and later an overnight vigil at Mlechi Village, Mbale in V\fundanyi Sub County. The burial will be held on  Friday, August 1, 2025 at the same Mlechi village.

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

5th February 1970 — Monday 21st July 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Tom Nyakundi Maranga (Rambo), which occurred at Ram Hospital in Kisii on Monday 21St July 2025.

A loving husband of the late Sarah Nyakundi, and of Lydia Nyaoga.

Tom was the son of the late Prof. Japheth Maranga and the late Mrs Hellen Maranga. He was a son-in-law of the late Zachariah Nyakundi and Julia Nyakundi, and the late Silvanus Nyaoga and Josephine Nyaoga.

Tom was the father of Michelle Moraa, Jay jay Nyanchoka, Nikki Kerubo, Zack Sechero Nyakundi, Tamara Nyanchoka, and Miriam Moraa. Father-in-law of Lawi Kipchumba and Korera of Mr Joseph Metto and Mrs Jane Metto.

He was grandfather of Sienna Moraa Mutono.

Tom was brother of Stella, Lucy, Beth, Joyce, Peace, Emily, Norma and Denis Misaci (Jennifer Maranga).

He was uncle of Maimuna, Kibisu, Lugadiru,Wesley, Madeline, Brysen, Samantha and Zuri.

Brother in-law of the Nyakundis and the Nyaogas.

He was nephew of the Secheros and Maindas, and a cousin, friend and neighbour to many.

Family and friends are gathering daily at the family home.

Fundraising will take place on Wednesday 30th July 2025 at the Metamaywa home at 3.00 PM.

The cortege will leave Kisii General Hospital Mortuary on Thursday, 31 July 2025 at 1.00 PM for his, home at Metamaywa Scheme .There will be a brief service at 3.00 PM on the same day. The funeral will take place on Friday 1st August 2025 at 9.00 AM.

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure.

You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

 

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing on of Engineer Celsus Murenjeka Shilehwa (Morris) who departed on 10th July, 2025 following a tragic- road accident.

Until his death, the late served as a Technical Manager at Kakamega County Water and Sanitation Company (KACWASCO). The late also served in similar capacities at Nzoia Water Services Company (NZOWASCO), Amatsi Water Services Company and Pass Africa Ltd Nairobi.

He was a member of Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), Water Sector Workers Association of Kenya (WASWAK), International Water Association (IWA), Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board among others.

Eng. Celsus was the beloved son of the late Frederick Ukondo Shilehwa and Rita Ayurna Shilehwa.

He was a devoted husband of Nelias Waiyego Kariuki (Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd).

Engineer Celsus Son-in-law of Peter Kariuki Josphat and Jane Wanjiru Kariuki.

He was a cherished brother of Telesphorus Matekwa Shilehwa (Kenyatta National Hospital), Electine Yahudu (Sabatia Sub-County Hospital (MOH), and the late Anselem Isendi Shilehwa.

He was also a respected brother-in-law of Tabitha, Fred, Grace, Lilian, Moses, Carol, Boniface, Milkah, Patrick and Alex.

He was a cousin of Alfred Amulyoto, Thomas Mukabwa, Anthony Shisanya, Hon. Stephen Mukhala, Faustus Angote, Simon Shitemi, Leah Amulyoto, among many others. He was a beloved uncle of many and he will be dearly missed by his nieces and nephews.

Eng. Celsus will be remembered for his kind spirit, unwavering dedication, and the deep love he held for his family and community. His memory will forever be etched in our hearts.

The requiem mass to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, 31st July, 2025 at St. Joseph Cathedral Parish in Kakamega town at 10. 00am. Later a night vigil will follow at his Webuye home on the same day, followed by another night vigil at his ancestral home at Kilingili, on Friday 1st August, 2025. He will be laid to rest on 2nd August, 2025 at his Kilingili home (near Kilingili Secondary School), Eregi Location, Kaluni Sub-location, Kakamega County.

Eternal rest God grant Eng. Celsus, perpetual light shine upon him.

“Those who walk uprightly enter into peace, they find rest as they lie in death”

13th October 1997 to 23rd July 2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Jim Mungai Maina, who went to be with Lord on 23rd July 2025 while undergoing treatment at AAR Hospital, Kiambu Rd.

He was the beloved son of John Maina Mungai of Tymstar Motors Ltd and the late Jane Wangui Kiruri-Maina and step-son of Gladys Waithaka-Maina.

Jim was grandson of Cecilia Njoki Mungai and the late Evan Mungai, Gladys Njoki Kiruri and the late Harun Kiruri and Jane Wanjiku Waithaka.

Jim was a nephew, cousin and friend to many, at the time of his demise he worked with Cooperative Bank Embakasi Junction branch.

Daily meetings and Prayers are taking place at Opul by Sagret Restaurant next to Quickmart, -Thindigua along Kiambu Rd at 5:30 pm.

There will be a comfort service at PCEA Evergreen Church – Runda today -Wednesday 30th July 2025 starting from 5:00 pm.

Burial will take place on Friday 1 August, 2025 at Tutu turu Village Kigumo Sub-county, Muranga County from 10:00am.

For financial assistance please send to: Mpesa Paybill Business No:400200 Account No:1077280

The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away! Blessed be the name of the Lord” Job 1:21

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Christine Obuya, following a short Illness, bravely borne.

Beloved wife of Brian Otiato. Loving mother of Francis, lmani, and Zuri.

Daughter of the late Jared Obuya and Mary Akoth from South Uyoma, Rahongo Village. Step-daughter of Alice Aluvisya and Benta Anyango.

Daughter-in-law of Col (Rtd) Maurice and Florence Ogongo.

Sister of Pamela, the late George, Michael, Doreen, Fredrick, Celine, Lucy and Nancy.

Sister-in-law of the late Ruth, Brenda, Juliet, Samuel, Grace, Emily, Gilbert and Lilian.

Daily prayers are being held at their Harambee Sacco Estate home from 6:00 PM.

Main Harambee: 31st July, All Saints Cathedral, 5:00 PM.

Burial: Friday, 8th August 2025, at their home in Gem Yala, Umiru Village. from 9:00 AM.

“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” — Philippians 1:21

Sunrise: 1930 – Sunset: 9th July 2025 

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will and with great sorrow that we announce the promotion to glory of Mama Anna Achieng’ Oloo (Nyaroteng‘o) of Kofware Village, Ugenya Sub-County, Siaya County.

She was the beloved wife of the late Mzee John Oloo Adere. She was the co-wife of the late Mama Agnes Anyango Oloo.

She was the loving mother of the late Mrs. Cecilia Adhiambo Josiah, Thomas Adere, the late Mrs. Hellen Aluoch Opondo, Mrs. Cornelia Akoth Chumba, the late Fred Ochieng Opondo Oloo, Camlus Oteng’o Oloo, Moses Okoth Oloo, the late Teresia Banda, Benedict Oguro Oloo, the late Elias Ouma Oioo, Vincent Onyango Oloo, Millicent Oicpo, David Otieno Ondago, Rita Awino Oloo, Martha Adere Oloo, Beatrice Awuor Oloo and Erick Owuor Oloo.

She was the eldest daughter of the late Mzee Camlus Oteng’o Ogada and the late Mama Leonora Adhiambo Oteng’o of Sega Ywaya Village in Siaya County.

She was the sister of the late Markus Owino, Sr. Ignatius Ogada FSJ, Mrs. Patricia Sawa Olotch, the late Mzee Pius Odhiambo, the late Mama Veronica Alego, the late Mama Margaret Owino, Mama Anne Wamulla, the late Mzee Julius Omija, Mzee Michael Apoda, Mama Mary Anyango, the late Mama Rose Akoth, the late Mama Pauline Adidi, Mama Mary Goretti Were the late Mzee Nobert Ouma, Mzee Vitalis Ogola, and Mama Jane Oteng’o.

She was the daughter-in-law of the late Mzee Michael Adere, and the late Mama Agnes Rabilo. She was the sister-in-law of the late Mzee Ouma Adere and the late Mzee Nyajer Oloo.

She was the mother-in-law of the late Ezekiel Othieno Josiah, Mrs. Pens Auma Adere, the late Adriano Diang’a Opondo,the late James Chumba, Mrs. Marianne Kisanji-Oloo, the late Mrs. Jane Olumoti Oteng’o and Mrs. Judith Oguta Okoth.

She was the grandmother of the Josiahs, the Aderes, the Opondos, the Chumbas, the Bandas, the Oguros, Ochieng Opondos, the Oteng’os, the Okoths, the Ondagos, the Owuors, the Onyangos, the Apalas, the Jumas and the Marthas.

She was an aunt of the Oumas, the Nyajers, the Olotchs, the Odhiambos, the Oumas (Sega), the Wamullas, the Omijas, the Apodas, and the Bonyos among many others. She leaves behind many great and great-great grandchildren.

The cortege will leave Matibabu Nursing Home, Ukwala on Friday, 1 August 2025 for a requiem mass at the Ukwala Catholic Church at 10.00 am. Thereafter it shall be moved to her home for a night vigil. She will be buried on Saturday, the 2nd of August 2025 at her home in Kofware Village, Ugenya Constituency, Siaya County.

May her soul rest in eternal peace

Job 1.2 1(b)… The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord

 

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Hon. Dr. Phoebe Muga Asiyo, OGW (born Omer) on July 16th, 2025 in North Carolina, USA.

Hon. Dr. Phoebe Asiyo was the wife of the late Richard Genga Aseto. She was a loving mother of Atieno Asiyo, Aseto Asiyo, Dr. Mary Asiyo, Juni Asiyo, & Caesar Asiyo. She was also a beloved mother of Dr. Alfred Vogel, Jamala Aseto, Don Karl, Doreen Otieno, Nancy Akinyi, & Adhiambo Opondo.

She was the daughter of the late Ker Pastor Joel Omer Ouko and the late Mama Miriam Amollo of Gendia, Kendu Bay. She was a sister of the late Mama Martha Opon Orinda, Perpecua Aoko Gaya, Philemon Ouma Omer, John Ochieng Omer, Joshua Ouko Omer, Asca Apisi Omer, Joyce Odete, Eunice Oyugi, Grace Gor, Retired General Daniel Ojijo Opande, Japheth Olvval, jalango Olwal Ouko, and Patroba Omer among others.

Hon. Dr. Phoebe Asiyo was a grandmother of Otieno Sranfold Asiyo, Aheri Stanford Asiyo, Aseto Asiyo Jnr., Dr. Sheila Aseto, Uhuru Aseto, Jok Aseto, Manuel Ramogi, Phoebe Alma, Lovina Akinyi, Lovinia Aunia, Sam Mboya, Richard Genga, Warren Muga (late), Tyler Tawo, Tamara Mbewa, Phoebe Muga (Bisa), Bezalel Genga, & Precious Ruth Achieng.

She was Great-grandmother of Rheanna Asiyo, Elijah Asiyo, Jamhuri Aseto, Emanuel Aseto, Victoria Roden, Jubilee Roden, and Ethan Amani.

Hon. Dr. Phoebe Asiyo will be laid to rest at her home in Wikondiek Village, Homa Bay County on August 8th, 2025.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Peter Wahinya Muiruri on 16th July 2025 after a brave battle with kidney complications.

Son of the late Muiruri Gitaka and Njeri Muiruri.

Loving husband of the late Lucy Njeri Mbuthia-Wahinya. Adoring dad of Leonard Muiruri and Angela Wahinya. Father-in-law of Tony Njoroge. A doting grand-dad of Tegan, Wahinya and Njeri.

Brother of Njau Muiruri, Jane, Kimuhu, Kariuki, Muthoni, Njoroge, and the late Njenga.

Brother-in-law of Lawrence Mbuthia, Gerald, Mary, Kiuru, among others.

He was a dear uncle and a friend of many.

There will be a Memorial Service at their residence in Igegania, Mang’u on Tuesday 29th July 2025 at 2.00pm.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa- Kabati on Friday 1st August 2025 at 7:30am followed by Holy Mass at St Mary’s Catholic Church lgegania, Mangu at 12.00pm. He will be laid to rest at his farm in lgegania, Mangu Location.

Matthew 11:28-“Come to me all who are weary and burdened and give you rest”

The Board and the Management of Social Health Authority (SHA) together with the family of Kiprono Rotich, regret to announce the death of Hillary Cheruiyot Ronoh which occurred on 21st July 2025 at Nairobi West Hospital at 1:53pm, after a long illness.

The late Hillary was born on February 15th 1970, in Lemotit, Londiani Sub-county, Kencho County, to the late Kiprono and Rachel Chepkurui Rotich.

The late Ronoh was our employee stationed at SHA Nairobi Head office.

The late Hillary leaves behind his loving wife Jescar Chepkirui Ronoh and four children; Victor Kibet Cheruiyot-USA, Collins Kiprotidi Cheruiyot-USA, Shirleen Chepkoech-Mor Kabarak High School and Alvin Kipkorir-Pharo Schools Nairobi.

His surviving family includes siblings John, Selma Chelangat Sigel, Vitali!) Cherono, and Samuel Maritim. The late Ronoh had many nieces and nephews.

His late siblings were Francis Rono, Sarah Chebet, Jonathan Rono, Richard Ronoh and David Ronoh.

Family and friends are gathering daily at his Komarock home for prayers and burial arrangements.

The memorial service will be held at Montezuma Funeral Chapel from 8.00 aim to 9 00arn on Thursday, 31st July 2025. Thereafter the body will be transported for overnight vigil in his rural home in Kapket Sub-location, Kuresoi South Sub County, Burial will be held on 1st August 2025 (Friday) from 1000 am at his family home in Tinet Ward, Keringet Division,  Kuresoi South Sub County, Nakuru County.

The family appreciates all condolences, prayers and support during this difficult time.