Mama Christine Ndeta Wafula

1944 – 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing onto glory of Mama Christine NdetaWafula on Thursday, 3rd July 2025 after a valiant fight with Metabolic Acidosis, a condition that developed as a result of diabetes related medical complications.

She was a loving wife of Mzee Pius Wafula Anaseti.

She was the eldest daughter of the Late Mzee Daudi Awori Otonyo and the Late Mama Regina Atsieno Awori; and Loving mother of Dr. Judith, the late Isabella, the late Constant, Herbert, Electine, Ancetas, Clifford, Hesbon, Sr. Clara (Hilda).

She was sister of Eng. Lawrence Awori, Venswa Odwori, Dr. Caroline Kamau, Marystella, Fredrick, Desma, Bonface, Thomas, Michael, Jennifer, Evelyn, Sophia, the late Francis Musumba, the late Marcella Awinja, the late Josephine Wesonga, the late Beatrice Olando, the late Mary Mwanga and the late Sylvester Barasa.

She was a sister-in-law of the late Simon, Cosmas, Rose, Demtila, Bernard and Dorothy among others.

She was an aunt of Levina, Robin, Delilah, Esther, David, Adhiambo, Frankli Quentin, Stephanie, Musumba, Harun, Milcah, Sitati, David, Celline, Renald, William, Christine, Robert, Martin, Dominic, Fabian, Regina Mwanga, Hilda, Francis, Regina Odwori, Maureen, the late Ferdinand, and the late Kennedy, among others.

She was a grandma of Michael, Christine, Angela, Isabel, Ivy, Shameen, Kendrick, Clara, Ethan, Elliana, Reagan, Sarah, Christiano, Yvette, Ancet, Abriella, Sharon, Daphne, Ian, and Harry among others. She was a great grandma of Klay, Sylvester, Liana, and Shanice.

She was mother-in-law of Kioko,Arnet, Florence, Purity, Laban and the late Swinny.

Friends and family are meeting daily at her Kanduyi and Kinatuni homes for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege will leave Bungoma Lifecare Hospital Funeral Home on Thursday, 17th July 2025 for a requiem mass at Christ the King Cathedral Bungoma at 11am and thereafter, for a night vigil at her home in Kanduyi, Bungoma town.

There will be a requiem mass on Friday, 18th July 2025 at Kimatuni Catholic Church and a night vigil at her Kimatuni home, Bumula Subcounty.

The funeral service and burial rites will be held on Saturday, 19th July 2025 from 11.00am at Kimatuni village, Bumula Division, Bumula Sub County, Bungoma County.

“We can never lose whatever we truly love as it remains part of us”.

•Psalms 116 (15): Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.

Francis Ng’ang’a Kimani

With deep sorrow and peaceful trust in God’s perfect plan, we announce the passing into glory of Francis Ng’ang’a Kimani, formerly of BAT and Mastermind, who went to be with his Lord on July 10th, 2025.

He was the beloved husband of Leah Mukami Ng’ang’a. Cherished father of Kimani & Ruth,Watau & Gaita, Mbugua & Josephine, and Kiiyuru & Wambui, and a loving grandfather of Tamara Mukami, Tivona Nzisa, Elkanah Ng’ang’a, Toria Mumbi, Tugi Mukami, Mukenu Kamau and Mukami Watau and many other nephews and nieces.

Son of the late Kimani Kiiyuru and the late Phylis Watau Kimani. Sibling of the late Stephen Kiiyuru, the late Lucy Njeri, Jane Wambui, Joyce Wangui, Lydiah Wanjiku, Leah Wanjiru, Joseph Ndua and Mary Wairimu.

He was a brother-in-law of Esther Wanjiku (Nyina wa baby), Joseph Karanja, Isaiah Kahuki, Julius Muiruri, Johnson Kiruki, Stephen Kamau and Adonishah Wangari.

A Thanksgiving and memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025, at PCEA St. Andrews Church at 10.00 AM.

The cortege will leave KU Referral on July 17th, 2025, at 7:30 AM. The funeral service shall be held at Mitahato PCEA Church at 10.00AM. Thereafter, burial at his home in Kambara, Kambui.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants.” Psalm 116:15

Francis Orata Machio

Sunrise: 28/04/1947 – Sunset: 7/7/2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mzee Francis Orata Machio of Esumeyia Sub- location, Butsotso-North.

He was the son of the late Benjamin Lutomia Machio and the late Rosalia lndakwa Machio, Salome Amere, Alice Anyiti, Mary Tutu, Beatrice Naliaka and Agneta Nyarotso (alive).

Husband of Ex. MCA Hon. Florence Tsindoli Machio.

A cherished brother of the late Nashon Lutomia Machio, the late Wilbrodah Okomba Kikuvi, Christine Maloba and Mercy Machio. Step-brother of Ainea Machio, Mary Mutende, Lutta, Matsotso, Lumbasi, Samuel, Mercy among others.

Son-in-law of the late Ezekiel Chabaga and Selina Aduka Chabaga.

He was a loving father of Pauline Mideva Machio, Advocate Lilian Amere Machio & Dolly Shisia Machio, Getrude Egado Bett, Carolyne Namukwa Momanyi, Roselyne lndakwa Machio and Gaudencia Aduka Machio.

Father-in-law of Alvin Oduor, Ernest Mokua, Edward Bett, John Momanyi, Henry Wanyama and Richard Nderitu.

Cousin of the lyadi’s. He leaves behind several grandchildren.

Meetings are currently ongoing at his Esumeiya home and Blueberry Hotel, KMA Upperhill, Nairobi.

Main Fundraising will be held on 16th July 2025 at All Saints Cathedral from 4.30pm.

Mzee Orata will be laid to rest on Saturday, 19th July, 2025 at his home in Esumeyia, Butsotso North, Kakamega County.

We loved you dearly but God loved you more. In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever.

 

Jane Wangari

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of Jane Wangari which occurred on 11th July 2025 after a short illness.

She was a loving wife of George W. Onyango of MMU, a loving and caring mother of Connie, Ida and Linda.

Cherished daughter of Mary Njoki and daughter-in love of the late Anthony Owino & Gaudencia Anyango.

She was a dear sister of Nyambura, Ngina, Wanjeri, Wacuka, Kinyua and the late Mukuha.

Sister-in-law of the late Petronilla, Denis & Noela, Chris, Judy & Jens, Philip, Collins & Mariam, Douglas, John, Grado and Hellen.

She was a loving aunty of Njoki, Wangari, Gertrude, Mike, Sonia, junior, Calvin, Linda, Tracy, Lorraine, Liam, Gaudensia, Jazzpreet and a dear friend to many.

Until her demise, she worked at Kenya Civil Association Authority (KCAA).

Friends and family are meeting daily at her residence.

A requiem mass will be held on Thursday, 24th July 2025 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Ruaraka (Survey of Kenya), from 2.00PM.

There will be a funds drive at her home on the 20th July 2025 from 2.00pm.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home on 25th July 2025 to her home in UminaVillage. She will be laid to rest on 26th July 2025 at Umina Village, Umala Sub-Location, Ugunja Sub-County, Siaya County.

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

James Wambua Kikolya

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely death of James Wambua Kikolya of Safaricom, Nairobi, after a short illness.

James was son of the late Kikolya Malinda, Esther Mbesa, Martha Ndulu and Rose Nthenya.

Husband of the late Florence Samba. Dotting father of Jackline Mbesa, Eunice Machocho, Carol Ndangwa and Samuel Kikolya.

Brother of the late Francis Kikolya, the late Benson, Reuben, Benard, Rabecca,Winnie, Patrick, Peter, Justus (Ponya), Mumbua, Kavindu, Ngina, David, the late Kasanga, the late Wavinya, Musau and others.

Son-in-law of the late Newstone Tole and the late Eunice Machocho. P

rayers and funeral arrangements are ongoing at his home Kwa Kathoka Village, Kambi Kawe, Makueni County.

There will be a fundraising on Wednesday 16/7/2025 starting from 2.00pm to assist in funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Makueni Pamoja Funeral Home on Saturday 19/7/2025 at 8.00am for prayers and burial at his home Kwa Kathoka, Kambi-Mawe, Makueni County.

Christopher Ayaga Momanyi

It is with great and profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will, that we announce the death of Mr. Christopher Ayagah Momanyi on the 8th July 2025 from Bombaba, Igembe, Kenyenya Sub-County, Kisii County. Formerly of Ministry of Public Works and Under Secretary of Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.

Husband of Alice Mokeira Ayaga.

Beloved son of the late Zacharia Momanyi Nyamwega and the late Sabina Nyakerario Momanyi. Brother of the late Thomas Nyamwega, Francis Mogute, the late Martha Osiemo, Samuel Ondara, Peter Nyakerario,Teresa Ongocho, the late Charles Machuka and Jacinta Maroko.

Son-in-law of the late Samwel Omae Irobiro and the late Sarah Kwamboka Omae – Sigara.

Father of the late Elizabeth Kemunto,the late Irene Kemunto, Isabella Nyanchoka (Ministry of Health), Hellen Nyang’ara, Robert Momanyi (KETRACO) and Simon Nyamwega.

Grandfather of Maxwell Machuka, Raphaella Nyakerario, Bridgit Bonareri, Natalia Kemunto, Matthew Ayaga, Emmanuel Nyamwega, Sabina Kerubo, Alice Nyakerario, Herbert Ayaga, Thomas Ayagah, Yara Kemunto, and Gabriella Bonareri.

Father-in-law of Edward Misati, Susan Juma, Austin Bitek, Immaculate Orenge.

Korera of Hon. Abuya Abuya and the late Sabina Abuya, the late Tom Juma and Arnolda Juma, Lawrence and Consolata Orenge, the late Peter Orinde and the late Dorice Orinde.

Brother-in-law of the late Leah Morangi,Yunuke Nyasuguta,William Orindo, Marita Bochere,Wilson Nyabika, Justus Moturi, Solomon Nyang’au, Charles Ndege. Cousin of Getunos, John Mosingi, the late Simeon Nyamwega, the late Onsare Moya, Kebasi Change, Raphael Onchoke, Dr. Dennis Onyango, Dr. Cecilia Onyango, Joseph Ndege, Okwoyos, Mogoas, Makambis, Bokeas, Omundis, Ngisas and others.

Uncle of the late Ongeta, Grace Nyamwega, John Mogute, Justus Machuki, Fellister Osiemo, Fellister Ondara, David Nyamwega, Tiberius Ogoncho, David Momanyi, Eric Machuka, Gerald Marita, Innocent Barasa, Marita Gechanga, Mary Orindo, Samson Obong’o, Caleb Ndege, John Moturi, Samwel Omae, Naomi Ndege among others. He was a friend to many.

Friends and Relatives are meeting daily for prayers at his residence in Kibiku B, Lemiso Road in Ngong.

Requiem Mass will be held at St Joseph’s Cathedral, Ngong on 24th July 2025. He will be laid to rest on the 25th of July 2025 at his Kibiku residence in Ngong.

Fundraising will be held on Tuesday 22nd July 2025 at All Saints Cathedral from 5.00pm. Contributions can be made via M-PESA Christopher Ayagah Funeral Fund Paybill: 8002157 A/C:Your Name

Jane Muthoni Kabaki

10th June, 1965 — 7th July, 2025

It is with great sadness and acceptance of God’s will that we share the passing of Jane Muthoni Kabaki, on Monday 7″ July 2025. Jane brought so much light and love into our lives and will be deeply missed.

She was the belched mother of Muthoni Tandia Rubia, cherished daughter of the late Geoffrey Gakure Kabaki and Penina Wambui Gakure. Jane was a loving sister of Rosemary, Ernest, Nancy, Joyce, Catherine, Isaac and Sylvia and a treasured aunt of many including Sade, Myanla, Muchiri, Nyawira, Kyle, Gakure Olivia, Justin, Wambui N, Wambui M, Izeah, Wangeci, Gakure N and Zion.

She was a caring Mother-in-law of Ruwida and will be greatly missed by her in-laws (George, Ben & Giovanni), extended family, friends and the many communities she touched with her warmth and kindness from all over the world.

Prayers and meetings are being held daily at the family home in Nairobi.

The cortege leaves MP Shah Hospital Mortuary at 8:00am, on Thursday 17th July 2025. A memorial service will then be held at St. Mark’s Church, Westlands from 9:00am followed by interment at 2.00pm at the Kariokor Crematorium.

 

Rtd. Col Jimmi Wangome

We regret to announce the demise of the Rtd. Col Jimmi Wangome on July 11th 2025 after a long illness bravely borne.

He was the son of the late Snr Chief Robinson Wangome and the late Elizabeth Wanjugu Wangome.

He was the beloved husband of Maureen Kagure Wangome, father of Wanjugu Wangome & Lawrence Muhia, the late Robin Tesfaye Wangome and Adam Mesphine Mwaniki Wangome.

He was a charismatic brother of the late Rtd, Major Jeff Wachira Wangome and Mrs Jeddiah Wangome, the late (Sir) George Thiga and Mrs. Beatrice Thiga, Mrs. Lillies Nyore and the late Paul Nyore, the late Lydia Njeri Kihara and Mr Erastus Kihara, Mrs. Mary Muringi Mbaru and Jimnah Mbaru, the late Ruel Ritho Wangome and the late Isabel Wangome.

Son-in-law of the late Adam Mwaniki and Margaret Wanjiru Mwaniki. Grandfather of Zora Mwiathi Waithera, Zeke Jorwa and Zela-Maria Kagure Muhia. Jimmi was a cousin, uncle and a friend to many.

Relatives and friend continue to condole with the family at their Lavington residence.

His life celebration will be held on Thursday 17th July 2025 at the Lavington United Church from 2.00pm.

His Story may be ending but his Legacy will forever be told

Nelson Ochieng Kwanyah Odidi

Sunrise: 6/05/1988 – Sunset: 7/06/2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the passing of Nelson Ochieng Kwanyah Odidi in Berlin Germany on 7th June 2025.

He was the beloved son of George Kwanyah Odidi and Esther Akinyi Odidi of Kanjira, Karachuonyo -Hornabay County. Step son of Rose Odidi and Mary Odidi. Brother of the late Faith Odidi, Dishon Yoweri, Daisy Bentrup, Joab Kwanyah. Dorah Uslin, Steve Biko, Benner, Irene, Bellin, Iddah, Mercy, Sharon, Abisa, Brian, and the late Arthur.

Brother in law of Faith Yoweri,Ashley Adiga, Oliver Bentrup, Jen’s Uslin, Lydia Biko, Daniel Omondi, Okoth Obwanda, Joseph Omondi, among others.

He was a dear uncle of Jeremy, Justin, Bradley, Zeddy, Kimberly, Angie, Ryan, Shantel, Dwayne, Salva, Roman, Zain, Macron, Romy, Isabel, Z.anaya Zoey and Jaden.

His uncle’s and aunties include, the late Kabasa Odidi, the late Ojijo Odidi, the late Ouma Odidi, the late Sawo Odidi, the late Obel Odidi, Philip Migai, Gor Odidi, the late Seth Oluoch and the late Mark Okoko, the late Henry Abil, the late Methuselah Nyagol, the late Peninah Odidi, the late Margaret Ouko, the late Adhiambo Odidi, the late Susan Kabasa, Jane Ouma, Sarah Odidi, Hellen Odidi, Everlyne Sawo, among others.

The cortege leaves Agakhan Hospital Mortuary on Thursday 17th July 2025 for a brief stop over and viewing at the Odidi’s home in Mamboleo Kisumu, thereafter, proceeds to Karachuonyo, Kanjira. Homabay county for a night vigil. Burial ceremony will be held on Friday 18th July 2025 at their home in Kanjira starting at 9.00am.

“Ochi” In God’s hands you rest but in our hearts you remain forever.

 

 

Mama Grace Akinyi Ochwal

With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the promotion to glory of Mama Grace Akinyi Ochwal which occurred on 6th July 2025 at the Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu.

Wife of the late Michael Joseph Ochwal and mother of Everlyn, John, Winnie, Victoria, Joseph and Elvis Ochwal

Co-wife of Agatha Ochwal. Step-mother of Hellen, Joseph, Mcrcy and Chris Ochwal.

Daughter of Pastor James Abuogo and Mama Teresa Abuogo, both deceased. Sister of the late Mama Phoebe, Mama Jane, Pastor Gordon, Samson and Mama Pamela.

Mother-in-law of Mr. Justice Oguttu Mboya, Chelsea, and Samantha.

Grandmother of Tatyana, Myles, Gabrielle, Annabelle, Lincoln and Alva Juliet.

Daughter-in-law of Walter Tulu and Bendetta Tulu both deceased. Sister-in-law of Eddie and Eunice, the late Samson, the late Rose and Angeline, the late Perez, and Mama Caroline. Auntie of Sippy, Odhiambo Okello, Hellen, Omondi, Aguko, Alec,Tony, Beril, Nancy, Emmanuel and the late Rose & Dick.

Also auntie of the Weres of Kadawa, the Phoebes of Chiga, and the Oyugas & Okoths of Kajulu.

Mama Grace worked at JOOTRH until her retirement in 2016.

Daily prayers and vigil are at her residence in Migosi estate.

The cortege will leave Aga Khan Hospital – Kisumu Morgue on 17th July 2025 at 10:00 AM for a requiem mass at St. Leonida Catholic Church – Nyawita followed by funeral visitation at her Migosi residence.

Mama Grace will be laid to rest on 18th July at her home in Seme Kadero near Sunrise Secondary School from 10:00 AM.

For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.”– 1 Thessalonians 4:14

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