Geoffrey (Jeff) Kanake

It is with heavy hearts and profound grief that we announce the sudden passing of our son, brother, and friend, Geoffrey (Jeff) Kanake, in Long Beach, California, USA.

Jeff was a cherished son of the late Francis Kanake Wahome and Grace Watetu Kanake.

He was a devoted and loving fiancee of Rita Muthoni Maina.

Jeff was a caring and dear brother of Soni Kanake, Isa KanakeVVairimu Kanake and Daniel Kanake.

He was an awesome brother-in-law of Dr Edgar Karanjah and Jackline Wachera Nguniiri, and a doting uncle of Jayden, Neema, and Njeri. He was a beloved nephew, cousin and friend to many.

Jeff was a beloved soul whose presence brought warmth, laughter, and joy of everyone whose lives he touched. He will be deeply missed.

A memorial service in remembrance of Jeff was held at Lifeline Community Fellowship in Cerritos, California, on Saturday, 12th July 2025.

Family and friends are meeting daily from 5.00 pm at the family home in Nyeri.

The cortege will leave Jamii Hospital, Karatina at 8.30 am on Friday, 25th July 2025, for a funeral service at the family’s ancestral home: Kibeche Village, Ithekahuno, Tetu Sub-County, Nyeri County. Thereafter, interment to follow.

Thank you for your love and support, and may our beloved Jeff rest in perfect peace.

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit”- Psalm 34:18

Our beloved Jeff, you will be dearly missed and loved eternally. Soar now among angels and rest in God’s arms.

Mwalimu Robert Onyango Obori

Appreciation

We, the family of the late Mwalimu Robert Onyango Obori, sincerely thank you for helping us bury our dad peacefully on 19/7/2025.

We particularly thank Rev/Fr/Dr. William Fryda, Founder and CEO of St. Mary’s and St. Joseph Rift Valley Hospitals, and the hospital staff and Nursing students, for treating Mwalimu as one of their own until his final journey. Thank you Seth and Rose Manera, Principal Francis Muthiri, Francis Wambugu, Dr. Collins & Elizabeth Malalu, Dr. Boniface Mutiso, Ruth Kamau, Mercy Nyambura, Christine Baraza, Silas Odhiambo, Peter Mwaniki, Kamau Miringu,Alex Mambo, John Ndegwa, Elijah Mwangi, Collins Mbinda, Priscah Kamau, and Julia Ekhuya, for coming home. We thank CITAM Nakuru leaders who came led by Beris Odak, Pst. Abel Moriasi,Timothy Rimu, Steve Kibiro, together with the CITAM Nakuru Gilgil Safari-Group members led by Josphine Mbaya, Ruth Ondieki, David Chege, Jane Karanja, and Dr. Nicholas & May Auma.Your presence at home spoke more than words. We thank the Principal Mr. Richard Kenduiywo, and staff of Cheptenye Boys High School and KUPPET Kericho branch; the Principal of Kajiado East TVC Dr. Josyline Nkonge, D/Principal Academics, Mr.Wesley Mosigisi, Mr. Joshua Koyiet and the entire KETVC staff, the Head of Institution Kibos Special School for the blind Madam Carolyne Templer and the entire staff, for coming home.Thank you Parkinson’s Support Group Kenya for coming, donating a wheelchair, and supporting our mom who has advanced Parkinson’s disease.

We thank the medical colleagues who came, including Dr. Loice Sitienei, Prof. Samson Ndege, Dr. Justus Nondi, Dr. Nicodemus Odundo, Dr. Nixon Omulimi, Dr. Dan Ndiwa, Dr. Phillip Owiti, Dr. Hellen Ondeng’, Dr. Godfrey& Agatha Maronga, Dr. Alex Makau, Dr. Steve Musyoka, Dr. Oliver Kiaye, and Dr. Phillip Owino. Thank you Dr. Liz Khisa and the 2003 Moi University Med School Alumni group.

We appreciate Mwalimu’s siblings led by Mr. Samuel Odima, Elizabeth Ojwang and Pst. Mary Arodi, the in-laws from Kamgan (led by Cpt.Aduong’o), JoKabienge, JoKano, JoNyamira, JoGem, and JoKendu. Thank you so much for coming.

We appreciate the generosity of Mwalimu’s and his family’s friends, associates and colleagues, especially Soko Alumni group, Dr. Job Mogire (USA), Rev. Habil Ogolla, the Maronga family, the Auma family, Ondulo Marunda family led by Prof. Bernard Otieno Aduda, the Akeyo family, Kogola Clan led by Bernard Ochola; his maternal cousins from Kajimbo led by Samuel Odero and Raphael Owaka; paternal cousins led by Caleb Odede, Fred Abong’o, Amos Ocholla, Seth Ondulo; Mwalimu’s elderly friends including Johnson Osumba and Elly Otieno; his nephews led by Kenneth Obori, JokaManga; Nyikwa Obori led by Albert Owino, Michael Owako, Seth Ogutu, Lilly Ojwang, Edwin Odima, Daniel Ogutu, Dr. Kenneth Odhiambo, Julie, Dan, Norma, Eve, Maureen, Pat, Joe, Maryanne, Nelly, Frank, Nahashon, Emily, Winny, Jackie Arodi, Tom, Peres, Betty. Amon, Dorothy, Janet, Job, Rosemary, and others. Mama Lilly-Jane’s long term friends including Mrs. Mary Kaluo, Mrs. Phoebe Abonyo, among others, for being physically present for mama.

Thank you Fr. Charles Ouma of St. Christina Kogola Catholic Church, Fr. Paul Ojore of St. Boniface Aluor Catholic Church, Holy Trinity Catholic Church Sondu, Pst. Sylvester Agwambo of Soko AIC, and Rev. Collins Muema, Snr Pastor of CITAM Nakuru.

We thank Snr. Chief Alloys Juma and A/Chief Walter Oguche, Pap Onditi OCS Mr. Bernard Tuei for security, Pst, Kevin Jaoko and Falcon Catering Services for your excellent services, and the delegation from Kisumu Governor’s office led by Carolyne Agwanda.

We thank all the families, friends, colleagues and associates of Mwalimu and his family both within Kenya and abroad (South Africa, USA, Canada, UK, Nigeria, Namibia, and Botswana) for making his burial successful and memorable.You came in your hundreds and hundreds! God bless you!

Mrs. Lilly-Jane Onyango, Anthony Job & Christine Onyango, Dr. Vonwicks C. & Sharon Onyango, Maxson & Tabitha Omondi, Jefferson & Emily Okeyo, and Carolyne Akinyi & Fredrick Otieno.

Elizabeth Arwa

D.O.B: 1953 – D.O.D: 10/07/2025

It is with deep sorrow that we the family of the late Henry Arwa announce the passing on of Elizabeth Arwa that occurred on Thursday 10/7/2025.

She was the daughter of the late Theophilus Orinda and the late Agnes Owaka.

The beloved wife of the late Henry Arwa. Loving mother of CPA Glence Arwa, Asenath Arwa,  Mark Arwa and Lydia Arwa.

Sister of the late Scholastica, jenipher Nyonda, Thomas Orinda, the late Abuya, Celestine Orako and Redempta Ouma.

Mother in law of Dorothy Odhiambo, the late Daniel, Caroline Owuor and Elvis Mbungo.

Sister in law of Herin Oyugi.

Grandmother of Evans Ochieng, Henry Arwa, Rachel Atieno, Reagan Omondi, Powell Arwa, Kevin Owidi, Dockins Owidi, Stephanie, Lizzy, Denroy and Bachiel Zara.

The cortege will leave Star Morgue Ogango on 24/7/2025 at 1.00p.m. The burial will be on Friday 25/7/2025 at her home in Kakola Ahero led by Apondo SDA church.

 

David Gichina Kinyanjui (Slim)

It is with deep sorrow,yet with humble acceptance of God’s will, that we announce the passing of our beloved David Gichina Kinyanjui (Slim).

Son of the late Stephen Kinyanjui Gichina and the late Jeckelia Njeri Njoroge.

He was a loving husband of the late Sarah Wanjiru and the late Margaret Njeri.

Loving father of Alma Njeri, Jedidah Njeri, Naomi Wanjiku and Jackline Njeri.

Brother of Grace Pereira, Miriam Wathoni and Caroline Wairimu.

Grandfather of Nate, Neil, Noah, TJ, Maxwell, Gabe, Kinyanjui, Maggy, Mina and Munyua

Father- in-law of Danny Macharia, Anthony Wachira and David Warui. Cousin, uncle and friend to many.

A Prayer Meeting will be held at PCEA St. Andrews Church, on Wednesday 23rdJuly,2025from 5.00pm.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta Memorial Funeral Home KU Teaching and Referral Hospital on Friday 25th July 2025 at 10.00am, for burial at Langata Cemetery.

Forever in our hearts.

George B. A. Moturi

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of George B. A. Moturi an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

He was the husband of Willofrika Moturi. Father of the late Kwamboka, Moraa, Alex, Rodney and Christine Moturi.

He was the son of the late Zuriel Moturi and the late Mama Ebisiba Moturi. He was brother of Jeliah Omangi, the late Samson Abincha, the late Elijah Maangi, Martha Okiko, Eunice Onyancha, Francis Moturi, Dr. Charles Moturi, Joshua Ongaro and Alice Nyambane.

He was son-in-law of the late Gideon Okwiya and late mama Mellisa Okwiya. He was brother-in-law of the late Anna, Jerusha, Sibia, Alice, Joyce, the late Ethlyne, Dr. Victor Okwiya, Dr. Isaya Okwiya, Ambassador Dr. Samori Okwiya, Nahum Okwiya, the late Omangi, Onyancha, Okiko, Nyambane. He was an uncle to many.

He was a grandfather of Channing and Lilee.

There will be a fund raising today Tuesday 22nd July 2025 at Sagret Hotel at 5.00pm long Jakaya Kiikwete Road Nairobi.

Burial will be held at Monga Village, Bomabacho Sub-location, Nyamaiya Ward, Nyamira County on 28th July 2025 from 9.00am.

Mzee Momanyi Motari Mokaya

Sunrise: 01/01/1941 — Sunset: 14/07/2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing on of Mzee Momanyi Motari Mokaya of Nyamakoroto Location, Masaba North Sub-County, Nyamira County on Monday 14th July 2025 at Kenyatta National Hospital.

Mzee was son of the late Mokaya Orina and the late Gechemba.

He was husband of Teresa Bonareri. Mzee was father of Sarah Kemunto Chogo (Nyansira), Victor Momanyi, OGW (Executive Office of the President), Anthony Orina, Esther Momanyi, Walter Nyakui, Vickline Kwamboka, Boston Mururi, Priscilla Mogotu and Nancy Kerubo. Mzee was grandfather of twenty seven (27) and great grandfather of Seven (7).

Mzee was grandson of Mogina Nyakeri and Nyakeri Obiri of Kebirichi Village.

Mzee was nephew of Obiri Nyakeri, Mogaka Nyakeri and Mabiria Nyakeri.

Mzee was cousin of Machuma Obiri, Annah Metobo, Abuga Obiri, Motari Mogaka, Ongoto Mabiria, Nyangareri Okenya, Orina Mireri, Orina Ondari, Orina Kiriama, Obuga Aucha, Orina Okoko, Orina Onguso, Nyabesi Kiriama among others.

Son-in-law of Methusellah Nyaunchuba, Ornboka Nyaunchuba. In-law of the late Otenyo, Otieno, Monchari, Nyaboke, Omwenga, Nyakundi, Nyanchama, Taratio, Timothy, Maturi, Ruth among others.

Korera of Nyamberi, Basweti, Moseti, Okionga, Manguti, Luka, Onyari and Oburki. Semo of Nyabinge, Ogato, Ongari among others.

Until his demise, mzee was unwell and hospitalized at Kenyatta National Hospital where he succumbed to his death on 14th July 2025.

A fundraiser to offset the medical and funeral expenses will be held today Tuesday, 22nd July 2025 at Professional Centre, along Parliament Road Nairobi from 5.00 pm.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home on Thursday 24th July 2025 for burial on 25th July 2025 at Nyamakoroto Sub-Location, Nyamakoroto Location, Gesima Division, Masaba North Sub-County, Nyamira County.

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

Rose Muthoni Maina

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Rose Muthoni Maina, a beloved daughter, Mom, sister, aunt, Granny, and friend to many.
Rose was the loving wife of David Maina. A cherished mom of Lorna Njeri UK and Njau Kamotho UK, Nicole Muthoni, Scott Muriithi.

Rose was a daughter of the late Reuben Kiarie and Beatrice Wangithi. Sister of Samuel & Celestina Nganga, Edward & Lucy Maina, Anastasia Wambui, William and Milka Mburu and Josphat Mwangi (Kiro). She was an aunt, cousin, and mentor whose warmth and strength touched the lives of many.

She was working for Micos Limited until her demise. She served her community with dedication and grace, and her kindness will be remembered by all who knew her.

The cortege shall leave Montezuma Monalisa Kabati on Wednesday 23/07/2025.
Burial will take place on Wednesday 23/07/2025,at her family home in Kianjege West, Kirinyaga County.

“You fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith.(2 Tim 4:7)

Josiah Gicuki Mucungi

Sunrise: 29th March 1950 – Sunset: 15th July 2025

It is with profound sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Mr. Josiah Gicuki Mucungi of Talek and Light Co. Ltd which occurred on Tuesday 15th July, 2025 in Membley Estate after a short illness. He was a director of Talek and Light Co. Ltd.

He was beloved husband of Mary Wagaki Gicuki, father of the late Olivia Wanjira, Timothy Mucungi Gicuki and Faith Wanjira Gicuki.

He was son of the late Timothy Muchungi Gichuki and the late Janet Wanjira Muchungi, brother of Rtd Elder Alice Nyambura & Edward Ngugi Kairo, Peris Wanjiku, Livingstone Gitonga& Rachel Kahuki Gitonga, Lilian Theru & William Ngara Mwangi and the late Wilson Kibuthu & Elder Florence Kibuthu.

Son in-law of the late Kimburi Muchemi & Phoebe Wangeshi Kimburi, brother in-law of Julia Nyakinyua Ngari, Joseph Muchemi Kimburi, Elizabeth Muthoni Mwangi, the late James Ndiritu Kimburi and Rtd Elder Zelipha Wamahiga Macharia.

He was beloved uncle and grandfather to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Membley Estate, Forest Court.
The cortege leaves KU Referral Hospital funeral Home (Northern Bypass) on Thursday 24th July 2025 at 7.00am. Funeral service will take place on the same day at his home in Gatura Village, Mukurweini, Nyeri County at 10.30 am and burial at the same place in the afternoon.

Psalms 23: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

Wilson Rienye Gukura

It is with deep sorrow, but with acceptance of God’s will,that we announce the passing on of our beloved Wilson Rienye Gukura.

Wilson was the cherished son of Patrick Newton Gukura Muraya and Susan Wamucii Gukura, and a loving brother of Innocent Muraya Gukura and the late Shelmith Njamiu Gukura. He was a brother-in-law of Sylvia Wanjiru Muraya, and also a sibling of Anthony, Frida, and Peace.

Professionally, Wilson served diligently as the Logistics and Marketing Director at Patnet Steel Makers Manufacturers. Wilson was called to eternal rest on Sunday, 13th July 2025, while undergoing treatment for Pituitary Adenoma. We remember Wilson with gratitude, love, and admiration for the life he lived and the light he brought into our lives. His legacy of love, faith, and resilience will forever remain in our hearts. His absence leaves a void that will be deeply felt for years to come.

Prayer meetings are going on Daily from 6:00 PM at Kahawa Sukari B, Kiu River Road, Mimosa Court, Kianjogu, Mathira West and PCEA Buru Buru Church.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Referral Mortuary on Friday 25th July 2025 at 7.00am. Burial ceremony will be held on the same day at Kianjogu, Kirimukuyu Location, Mathira West Constituency, Nyeri County.

“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.— 2 Corinthians 5:8

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Anna Kasivu Mutie

Sunrise: 1932 – Sunset: July 14 2025

It is with a heavy heart and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Anna Kasivu Mutie — a cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Wife of the late Mutie Kyalo.

Daughter of the late lvuto Nguli and Teresia Syevuo.

Mother of the late Charles Muyu, Francis Katua, the late Mwololo, the late Muoti, the late David Kioko, FPRSK Peter Munywoki, Agnes Katunge, Rev. Joseph Mwanzia, Danson Hell and Shadrach Ndambuki. Sister of the late Serah, the late Loise, the late Mbaika Syeni, the late Grace Musingi, Ruth Munyao and Mutie Ivuto.

Mother-in-law of Teresia Muyu, Vitoria Muyu, Florence Katua, Dr. Ruth Munywoki, Elizabeth Mwanzia, Catherine Ileli, Irene Ndambuki and Norman Kyengo. Anna was Grandmother of twenty five (25) grandchildren and great grandmother to many more.

Family and friends are meeting daily at AIC Milimani for funeral arrangements.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 24th at AIC Milimani starting 11.00 am.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral home, Machakos branch on July 25th for a funeral ceremony at AIC Lelanthi church grounds, Kithyoko Location, Masinga Sub county, Machakos County to be followed by interment at her home the same day.

2 Timothy 4:7-8 – I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness.