Mama Mariah Sikuya Ariga

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mama Mariah Sikuya Ariga of Matutu Settlement Scheme, in Borabu, Nyamira County, which occurred while receiving treatment at the Karen Hospital Nairobi.

She was the revered wife of the late Mzee Jackson Ombonyo Ariga and daughter of the late Miyienda Moseti and late Nyarangi Kwamboka Nyamoita.

Sister of Moturi, Thomas, Marnboleo, Mokeira, Sese and Nyatundo (all deceased). Moibori Omwabo Kerubo, Gechemba and Bigogo (all deceased).

Sister in-law of Nyarnwange Nyamangorora and late Augustine Ondati.

Mother of Stephen, Joshua, David, Josephine, Jane, Grace, Serebina, Jackline, late Samuel, late Charles, late Rael, late Thomas, late William, late Eng. Barnabbas, Mandel, Bwari, Kefa, Nyachae, Nyakawa and many others.

Mother in-law of Grace, Lilian, Lijodi, Jackline, Dinah and late Hellen. A cousin, niece and aunty of many.

Grandmother of Phanice, Risper, Christine, Omosa, Jackson, Faith K, Faith N, Anunda, Daniel, Denis, Ambrose, Juliet, Natasha, Naomi, Makaka, Jackson O, Jackson A., Augustinc, Gift, Richard, Jason,Trinity, Max, Josephat, Yvonne, Luther, Kimberly, Abraham, Kerren, Edwin, Martin, Sandra, Abel, Justus, Peter-, Isaac, among many others. Great Grandmother of Rachael; Maheer, Rael; Neves; Rochelle; Kyllian; Farishta;Ananda;Arthur; Liam; Charles, among others.

A requiem mass will be held in her honor at 9.30 am in the chapel next to Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home, Nairobi on 23rd July 2025.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home the next day (Thursday, 24th July 2025) at 9.00 am for burial on Friday, 25th July 2025 at her Matutu Settlement Scheme home, in Borabu, Nyamira County.

In God’s bossom you rest, “well done, good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your Lord” – Matthew 25:23

Dr. Mrs Esther Nyabera Matu

In Loving Memory

Three years have passed since you were called, By Heaven’s gate, where angels stand enthralled. Yet here on Earth, your light remains,A sacred echo through joys and pains.

Beloved wife, and mother true, God’s grace still shines through all you do. Your spirit walks with us each day.A gentle guide along life’s way.

You taught us faith, you taught us prayer, To see God’s hand in everywhere. To serve the weak, to love the poor, To open wide compassion’s door,

We feel your presence when we kneel, In quiet moments where we heal. You urge us on, with hearts uplifted. To live with purpose, grace, and gifting.

Now robed in glory, crowned in light, You rest where there is no more night. Yet through our lives your truth will shine—A gift eternal, God’s design Forever held in God’s embrace, We see your love in every place You are our angel, Heaven-sent— A soul of faith, divinely lent

Proverbs 31:28 “Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.

Arthur Ogada Ragulla

It is with Humility that we accept & announce the passing on of Arthur Ogada
Ragulla (formerly of KCB-Narok) on Friday, 4 July, 2025.

He was the son of the late Hezron Ongadi Ragulla and the late Helida Ongadi. Step-son to Susan and Teresia.

He was the loving husband of Siprose Ogada. Father of the late Christine, the
late Winnie, Mary Caroline KCB Head-Office, Emmanuel, Victor,Boniface and
Timothy.

Father-in-law of Gideon, Sheila and Beverlyne. Grandfather of Liam, Hillary,
Amari and Ayira

Brother of the late Margaret, Joshua, Kech, Mary, the late Martin, the late Rose and the late Zakayo Ongadi. Step-brother of the late Nam Ongadi, the late Elijah, the late Jacob, Truphena, Penina, the late Cosmas, Monica, the late Risper and Peter Ragulla.

Brother in-law of Rose, Jessica, Melon among others.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his rural home in Boya-Ahero.

There will be a vigil on Tuesday, 15th July 2025 at the All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi and a major fundraising on Wednesday,16 July,2025 at his home in Boya, Ahero. All friends, family & well-wishers are invited.

The burial ceremony will be on Saturday, 19th July 2025 at his home in Boya-Ahero, Nyando Sub-Courrty

Contacts:Peter Ragulla(0722218238), Mary Caroline(0723360755

Grace Wangari Kamau (Wadinah)

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Grace Wangari Kamau (Nyina wa Diana) of Mwimuto Village, Lower Kabete.

She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Kamau Ng’ang’a (Mundu wa (mama).

Daughter of the late Kiarie wa Mucumari and Joyce Wanjiku Kiarie.

Loving mother of Kenneth Ng’ang’a, Diana Wambui, the late Anthony Kiarie, the late Evanson Waihumbu, Alice Wanjiku, Margaret Nyakio, Anne Njeri, Rose Waithira.

Sister of Margaret Waithira Ngarama, Jane Wanjirii Kariuki and the late Henry Njenga Kiarie, Eliud Ngugi, and Alex Koigi.

She was a cherished mother-in-law of the late Margaret Wanjiku, Eddy Kimemia, Shanton Pertet, the late John Muini and Catherine Waihumbu. Grace was a proud grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother of many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her home in Mwimuto Village from 5:00prn for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves M.P. Shah Hospital Mortuary on Wednesday, 16th July 2025 9:00am. The funeral service and burial will take place at her home in Mwimuto Village from 11.00a.m.

Fare thee well mum

2 Timothy 4:7 reads, “You have fought a good fight, you have finished the races you have kept the faith.”

Mama Calasina Nekesa Ojwang

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mama Calasina Nekesa Ojwang, who departed this life peacefully at the Nairobi hospital. Mama lived a long, dignified life filled with love, resilience, and an unshakable faith. She was a pillar of strength and grace -devoted to her family, her faith, and her community. Her life was a shining example of compassion, humility, and wisdom.To many, she was not just a mother or grandmother, but a true friend and a comforting presence.

She was the daughter of the late Cosma Khatuyu and the late Jassy Opolo and daughter in-law of the late Lamberto and the late Sarah Bunyasi. Sister of Dolophiina Ouna, David Wanzala and Joseph Okonga.

She was the beloved wife of the late Mzee Raphael Ojwang Bunyasi and co-wife of the late Dorica, Safina, Prescullar, Getrude and the late Electina.

Sister in-law of Mary Kwena, Zachary Bunyasi, the late Thomas Bunyasi and the late Margaret Odhiambo, Hon John Sakwa Bunyasi and Phyllis Bunyasi, Elizabeth Ochola, the late Cleophas Yonga, the late Philister Okwara, the late Janerose Okhoba, Roseline Nabonwe, the late Aleri, Beatrice Odhiambo, Mary Yonga and Josephine Akhungu.

She was a loving and devoted mother of Vitalis Okumu Ojwang (USA), Col. (Rtd) Joseph Othieno Ojwang, Lucy Ojwang Ong’aria (USA), the late Hellen Ojwang Omukoba ,Antony Nyagua Ojwang (Frm NASD), Benjamin Oteba Ojwang (USA) Peter Ojwang (NSSF), Isaac Ochieng Ojwang (USA), Christine Ojwang Otieno (UAE), Gladys Ojwang Wanga (USA) and Chris Sakwa Ojwang (GER). Step-mother of Patrick, Clement Ojwang, the late Rose Kwena, Rose Masiga, the late Grace Sanyu, Wo I Charles Ojwang, Susan, Philip Sakwa (Google), Emmanuel, Martin Ojwang (UK), Chris Odouri, Caroline (UK), Anntonette Miday (UN), Florence Oduma (BD), Roseline, Jossy, Julia (UK), Mercy, Paul,Wycliffe Ojwang (USA), Fred (USA), Michael (USA), Chief Insp. Chris Bahati Ojwang, Kenneth (ITA), Dennis (USA), Annette, Alex (USA), Oliver.

Mother-in-law of Elizabeth Okumu (USA), Catherine Njoki Othieno, the late Celestinus Ong’aria, Winstone Omukoba, Salome Oluoch, Rose Wekesa, Lillian Omondi (USA), Violet Wanyonyi, Jacinta Ochieng, Peter Otieno (MLY), Richard Wanga (USA) and Yvonne Sakwa (GER).

She was an aunty of Rose Masese,Tom Ouna, Dr, David Ouna,W02 Moses Wanzala and many others. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy in her family, including her 46 grandchildren, Lindah Ojwang, Dr, Deckillah Omukoba, Judith Ojwang, Mark Wangai, Paul Wangai, Martina Ong’aria, Milian Ong’aria, Edwin Ojwang, Shannon Jones (Aus), Janet Ojwang, Damaris Nanjira, Protencia Oteba, Cynthia Okumu, Ronald Ong’aria, Isabellah Taabu, Brenan Okumu, the late Daniel Omukoba,Teddy Oteba, Rachael Nekesa, the late Gabriella Ong’aria, Billy Oteba, Oscar Oteba, Manuella Ong’aria, Esther Nekesa, Ivy Nekesa, Collins Ojwang, Samuel Ong’aria, Moureen Ojwang, Lambert Othieno, Robert Othieno, Juliet Nekesa, Rodrick Nyagua, Jesse Oteba, Esther Otieno, Sakwa Othieno, Venessa Calsine, Marc-Foe Khatuyu, Deborah Otieno, Joel Otieno,Wesley Ojwang, Raphaela Ojwang, Raphael Sakwa, jezreel Wanga, Ryan Sakwa, Nolan Nyagua, Bellamy Nyagua, and Reign Sakwa. She was also blessed with 17 great-grandchildren, Quincy, Alexa, Trevor, Ethan, Layla (AUS), Rafael (AUS). Finley (AUS), Gabriella, Celine, Brianna, Gwen-Perri (USA), Ryn (USA), Ivy, Ariana,Adrian, Jayde, and Ayden a joyful extension of her legacy.

Her departure leaves a void in our lives, but her spirit lives on in every life she touched.

There will be a requiem mass on 16/07/2025 from 2.00pm at the Shrine of The Sacred Heart of Jesus, Karen, Nairobi.

The burial will be held on the 19/07/2025 at her home in Madende Village, Busia County,

Rest in eternal peace, Mama. We will truly miss you.

Anthony James Njuguna

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Anthony James Njuguna on 8th July 2025. Anthony was formerly with Royal Media Services, Radio Africa, and Nation Media, and most recently with Mora EV Kenya Limited.

He was the cherished son of Elizabeth Jane Mumbi Njoroge. Beloved son-in-law of the late Linus Thoithi Munyua and Nancy Munyua.

A devoted husband of Florence Wambui Njuguna. Loving father of Mykel Karanja Njuguna and Gabrielle Mumbi Njuguna.

Brother of Joseph Njoroge and Brian Levis Karanja. Brother-in-law of Duncan Thoithi of Karen, Lawrence and Betty Karogo, Gerald Thoithi, Ken and Jacky Karuku of Boston (USA). Anthony was a fun-loving and faithful friend, cousin, and uncle to many.

Family and friends are meeting for prayers and funeral arrangements at his residence in Nyayo Embakasi.

There will be a candlelight vigil at the same residence on Wednesday, 16th July 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

A memorial service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held on Friday, 18th July, 2025 at International Christian Centre, Mombasa Road, starting at 10:00 a.m., after which he be laid to rest at Lang’ata Cemetery.

“I am the Resurrection and the Life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even though they die,” John 11:25

Dinah Kerubo Nyakweba

Appreciation

Sunrise: 27/12/1973 – Sunset: 92/06/2025

We, the family of the late Dinah Kerubo Nyakweba from Mosocho, Kitutu Central, Kisii County wish to express our heartfelt appreciation and deep gratitude to all who stood with us during the most difficult time following her untimely demise.

The late Dinah was beloved wife to Kennedy Nyakweba, Deputy Headteacher Mariba Comprehensive School, Kisii. She was mother to Zachary Nyakweba, Faith Moraa and Ruth Nyaboke.

To our extended family, friends, colleagues, neighbours. and well-wishers your prayers, kind words of encouragement, visits, financial support and presence brought us immense comfort and strength during our period of grief.

Special thanks to the funeral organizing committee for your tireless effort in ensuring a dignified and befitting farewell for our beloved mother.

We are especially grateful to Rubi SDA Church, where Mum faithfully fellowshipped, for the spiritual nourishment she received throughout her life and for the honorable send-off you gave her.

We extend sincere appreciation to the doctors and management of Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital for the compassionate care and dedication you showed to Mum during her time in hospital.Your efforts did not go unnoticed.

To her brothers-in-law: David, James, Lawrence, George, Ronald, John, Moses, Jeremiah, Omwando, Zakayo, Joseph, Evans, Naftali, Joshua, and Silas we thank you deeply. To her sisters-in-law Dorcah, Queen, Gladys, Grace, Catherine, Beatrice, Esther, Zipporah, Everlyn, Marcella, and Mary Moraa your love and support will forever remain etched in our hearts. Our-special gratitude also goes to her nephews and nieces.We also sincerely thank her parents, Nelson Kebira and Abigael Kemunto, for the love and foundation they gave her.

Our appreciation goes to the following groups and institutions who stood with us: Mosocho Lady Teachers, Kisii Special School Teachers, Mosocho Welfare Teachers, Getembe Zone Teachers, Bogeka PAG staff members and subordinate staff, Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), Teachers Service Commission representatives, Riotoigo Boda Boda Stage Members, Bogetagonka Welfare, Nyanchwa Teachers Welfare, Nation Media Group, Pastors, elders, and church members from various churches and districts especially Pastor Ferdinand Nyakundi and Pastor Nyagaka.

While it is not possible to mention each person individually, please accept this message as a token of our sincere appreciation for the overwhelming love and support we received. You walked with us then, and may you continue to walk this journey with us.

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

 

Fhanis Kithyomo Musyoki

Sunrise: 23rd January, 1963 — Sunset: 4th July, 2025

It is with profound sadness and reverent acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Fhanis Kithyomo Musyoki (formerly, POSTA Kenya) which occurred on Friday, 4th July, 2025 following a battle with a long illness.

Fhanis was a dearly loved wife of Norbert Musyoki (UoN). Mother of Michael Musyoki and Joseph Musyoki. Mother-in-law of Angela Omoto.

She was daughter of the late Benson Mumangi Munyasya and the late Lydia Kathini Mumangi of Kyangwithya, Kitui. Sister of Emily Meda, Betty Musuki, Pharis Soi, the late Munyasya Mumangi, the late Andrew Mumangi, julliet Mumangi, Mumbi Mumangi, Mweni Mumangi, Eliud Muuo Mumangi and Ngumbao Mumangi.

She was daughter-in-law of the late Reuben Kavulya Musyoki and the late Alice Ndinda Musyoki of Kalimani, Kangundo. Sister-in-law of the late John Musyoki, Catherine Musyoki, Paul Musyoki, Josephine Oludhe and Margaret Odolo.

Family and friends are meeting daily at the All Saints Cathedral from 5.00pm – 8:00pm at the CTC side Second Floor, Room No. 9 for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The funeral procession will meet at the Chiromo Funeral Parlor on Friday, 18th July, 2025 at 7.00am before proceeding to Kangundo for the burial service and interment.

“Do not let your hearts be troubled… In my  Father’s house are many rooms… I go to prepare a place for you.” — John 14:1-3

Safe in the arms of Jesus. Till we meet again.

Stephen Muthee Ringera Kithiga

With enormous grief and sorrow, we announce the departing to glory of our cherished Mr. Stephen Muthee Ringera Kithiga of Nkang’a Village, Kibaranyaki Location-Imenti Central on the 9th July, 2025, after a bravely fought battle with illness.

The late Stephen Muthee was born in 1952, to the late Wilson KRingera, Kithiga and Tabitha Karimi Ringera alias Esther Karimi Ringera. He was a brother of Janet Karigi, Doris Kanugu, the late Paul Mburugu, Johnson Muriuki, Gideon Murithi, Nancy Kajuju, David Mwongera, Stanley Kinoti, Julia Mwari, Silas Mwirigi and a brother-in-law of Muyuri & Esther, Marangu, Mwiti, Dr. Murugu, John. Stella, Makena, Ringera Kithiga Tabitha, Simon, Nyaki, Catherine, Kiende, Mwirigi and many others.

An adoring husband of Anne Muthee and a doting father of the wonderful Purity Muthee-Kimanzi, Caroline Muthee-Wanjohi, Wendy Kanana Kahara and Brian Gitonga Muthee. A fond father-in-law of John Kimanzi, Joseph Wanjohi, Eric Kahara and a treasured Grandfather of Jason Kimanzi, Caelyn Kimanzi, Shanaya Muthoni, Nia Kathure and many others. The late Stephen Muthee was also a warm-hearted and witty uncle to his nephews and nieces, a delightful cousin and a well-loved friend to numerous others.

A meeting will be held at the All Saints Cathedral on the 14th July, 2025 at 5:00 p.m with the burial scheduled for the 17th July, 2025. The cortege will proceed from the Lee Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. where the funeral service will be to to St. Luke’s MCK-Church, Karen at 10.am where the funeral service will be conducted before the family advances to a private final rites and interment ceremony at their home in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County.

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 Mitahato, Kanibui, 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 Kinlani & 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 Wanjiku, Joseph Ndua and Mary Wairimu.

He is 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.Andrevvs Church at 10.00 AM.

The cortege will leave KU Referral on July 17- 2025, at 7:30 AM, for burial at his home in Mitahato, Kambui.

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