Josephine Aoko Aloma Ng’ong’o

14/12/1942 – 29/06/2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Josephine Aoko Aloma Ng’ong’o of Shikhambi Village, Kakamega.

Wife of the late Mzee Martin Ng’ong’o Denga.

The 2nd daughter of the late Mzee John Duro Mbandu & the late Mama Maria Akello Owiti of Ugenya clan, Nyakager K’Anyango. Uncled at Yimbo – Usenge Bar Kanyango Nyamonye.

Sister of Petronilla Adipo, the late Joanes George Obiero and Leonora Anyango Osundwa.

Mother of Gaudenzia Ochieng, the late Teresia, the late Maria Molla, Euphemia Adhiambo Mukhusia, Imelda Achieng, Sr. Prof. Agnes Lucy Lando (Daystar University), Consolata Awino, the late Carolyne Awuor.

Sister-in-law of the late Petro Oluoch, Romanus Osundwa, Adhiambo Obiero, the late Marcela Odongo, the late Salome Ombingo, the late Henry Ombonya, the late Oluoch, Achola and the late Leonadus Otieno, among others.

Mother in-law of Wilgram Were Amoyi, George Abiero Okoth, Reuben Kutsushi Mukhusiah, among others.

Grandchildren of AineaWere (Kabras Sugar), Michael Were (BTM Sports), Babji, Buda, Felistus, the late Benson Obiero, Martin, Rebecca, Zebedee Denga, Hezekiah, Isaiah, Denis, Mildred Mwakio, George (Shungu), Armstrong, Lavender, Lucy Molla, Dida, Beryl & Josephine Aoko. Several great-grandchildren.

The cortege leaves St. Elizabeth Mukumu Mission Hospital Morgue on 12th July at 2.00PM, then Requiem Mass at 3.00 PM at Lutonyi Parish. The burial ceremony will be held on 14th July 2025 at Shikhambi Village, Kakamega.

“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart” (Luke 2:19)

Peter Gathingo Mbugua

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Pete-Gathingo Mbugua of Dagracia Center, Ruai and formerly Director of Heru Shade, Ruiru, which occurred on 3rd July 2025.

He is a son of the late Sebastian Mbugua Gathingo and Veronica Heta of Miguta Githunguri.

A loving husband of Bernadette Wanjiku Gathingo. Father of Freda Heta Gathingo and Hellen Wanjiru Gathingo – Mwai. He is father-in-law of Edward Mwai. Grandfather of Daryl G. Karuri, Dylan Mwai, Darnell Mwai and Dominic Mwai.

Brother of Hannah Nduta, Michael Mwenda, Lucy Nyandia, Joseph Gitau and the late Monica Wanjiku, Geoffrey Njoroge, Teresia Nungari, Margaret Wangui and Mary Wanjiru.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his residence Dagracia Center, Ruai from 6.00pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Referral and Research Hospital Funeral Home on Ir July 2025 at 8.00am for funeral service at Dagracia Center Ruai at 11am thereafter burial at the same venue.

`A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered.’

“As for you, go your way till the end. You will rest, and then at the end of the days you will rise to receive your allotted inheritance.” — Daniel 12: 13

Esther Wambui Gikonyo

It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the passing on of our beloved mother and grandmother, Esther Wambui Gikonyo, who passed away in her sleep on July 9th, 2025.

Esther was the cherished daughter of the late Joseph Ndirangu Wakahiu and the late Jane Wangechi Nyathogora.

She was the devoted wife of the are Peter Gikonyo Kambo. A loving mother of Vincent Kambo, the late Immaculate Njeri, Teresa Nioki, Pius Ndirangu:, Anastacia Wairuri, Mwangi Gikonyo, Francis Ndungu and Cecilia Wanjiku. She was a beloved mother-in-law of Teresa, Dr. Gachiri, the late Philomena, Karania, Waniiru-Githongo, Grace and Kariithi.

Sister of the late Wanjiku, Ndungu and the late Juliet, among others. Sister-in-law of Meshack Mwangi Kambo, Shadrack Kibe, Rebecca Wacera Wambugu and Hulida Wanjiku Ngururi. She was aunt of many.

She was a treasured grandmother of Fred, Gags, Kevin, Kesh, Muthoni, Kiminda, George, Warungu, Vincent, Esther Ndirangu, June, Mark, Wambui Karanja, Bakhitat Annuarite, Konya, Esther Ndungu, Ciru,Tiffy, Jonathan and Esther Kariithi, among many others. She was also blessed with numerous great-grandchildren.

The cortege will depart from Montezuma Funeral Home in Nairobi promptly at 6.00 AM on Tuesday, July 15th, 2025, for Nyahururu. The funeral service will commence at Mary Mother of Grace Catholic Church in Ol Jabet Centre, where the congregation is kindly requested to be seated by 10:00 AM for speeches and tributes. The Requiem Mass will follow at 11:00 Am. Immediately after the Mass, our dear Mum will be laid to rest at her homestead in Gwa-Keri Village, Ol Jabet, Marmanet, Nyahururu.

“Then I heard a voice from heaven say,Write this: Blessed are the dead who the in the Lord from now on.”Yes, says the Spirit, they will rest from their labour, for their deeds will follow them.”… Revelation 14:13

Tredi Majani

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden demise of Tredi Majani,
who was born in 1972 and rested on 4th July 2025.

He was the beloved son of Jairus and Getrude Majani. Brother of Meddy Obbayi,
Kilda Begisen Dr. Evan Amukoye, Tues Siringi, CPA Victor Majani and Dr. Kasi
Tredi Majani.

Tredi was a loving cousin and uncle to many.

The funeral service will take place on Saturday,12th July 2025 at Gidagadi Primary School, followed by a private burial at his homestead in Jepkoyai Givole, Vihiga County.

Catherine Kathoni Makau

Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited regrets to announce the death of Catherine Kathoni Makau, which occurred on 25th June 2025. She hails from Machakos County. Matungulu Sub-county, Kalandini Location, Kalandini Sub-location, Kisukioni.

Daughter of Winfred Mutinda Mother of Prince Baraka. Sister of Charles Mutiso. Jennifer Mbeti. and Moses Musa.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at her home in Ongata Rongai from 4.00pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home, Mbagathi Road on Saturday 12th July 2025 at 7.00 am for funeral service and burial at her rural home in Machakos County Matungulu Sub-county, Kalandini Location, Kalandini Sub-location, Kisukioni Village.

MAY THE ALMIGHTY GOD REST HER SOUL IN ETERNAL PEACE.

Cecilia Wambui Kimani

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Cecilia Wambui Kimani on the 7th July 2025 at Avenue hospital.

She was loving wife of the late Elizaphan Maina Kimani, cherished daughter of the late Justus Titus Munderu and the late Josephine Njeri Munderu. Daughter in- law of the late Esther Wangui Kimani and the late Erastus Kimani. She was loving mother of Brian Kimani Maina, Sheila Esther Wangui Maina, Justus Munderu Maina and Betty Nieri Kowal. She was loving mother in-law of Galina Kimani, Phoebe Munderu and Nate Kowal. Loving grandmother of Wendy Wambui Maina, Brian Njenga, Gavrie Maina Kimani, Mischa Munderu Kimani, Bakhita Nieri, Georgina Wanjiru, Nadya Wambui, Sage Wambui Kowal, Leslie Kilei Munderu, Liam Maina Munderu, Cecilia Wambui Munderu, Kyle Kimani Munderu, Skyler Walter Kimani, Sophie Wakili Munderu and Creed Kimani Kowal. Great grandmother of Zola Nyokabi.

She was sister of Margaret Waichira, Joyce Wairimu, Priscilla Wangui, Teresia Wanjiru, Catherine Wangari, Anne Waiyego, Elizabeth Wacuka, the late John Mwangi, the late Augusta Muthoni, the late Moses Gakobo, Julius Maina, Boniface Macharia and Esther Nyaguthii, a dear sister in law of many, aunty and grandmother to many.

The family is meeting for prayers and funeral arrangements at ACK St James Buruburu 5pm – 7pm daily and family home at St Mary’s Murang’a.

There shall be a requiem mass at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on Wednesday 16th July 2025 at 2 p.m. Burial date to be communicated.

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

Sylviah Wanjiru Mbugua Ragui

28th June, 1971 — 7th July, 2025

It is with profound sadness, and humble acceptance of God’s will, that we announce the death of Sylviah Wanjiru Mbugua Ragui (Shiro) of Sylviah’s Secrets (Donholm Service and Business Centre Ltd), which occurred on Monday, 7th July, 2025 in Nairobi.

She was the beloved daughter of Jared Mbugua Ragui and Annie Wariara Mbugua (Donholm Service and Business Centre Ltd). Sister of Darliah Mbugua (Central Bank of Kenya), Caroline Wanjeri Ragui (Calgary, AB – Canada), the late Fredrick Ragui. Sister-in-law of Moses Maina Waiguru (Calgary, AB – Canada).

Shiro was loving mother of Trevor Jared Mbugua (Donholm Service and Business Centre Ltd), Samantha Anne Wariara (Café AMKA) and Jessica Karegi. She was cherished grandmother of Adrielle liana Wanjiru and Javier Jared (Rusinga School).

She was a beloved aunt of Leroy Nambute (Family Bank), Sean Ragui, Zion Joseph Waiguru and Zaria Njoki Waiguru (Calgary, AB – Canada). She was a niece of many aunties and uncles and a loved cousin of many in the Ragui and Wamagata families.

Church, Family and friends are meeting daily, at the family’s home in Uthiru 87, from 4.00pm – 6.00 pm for funeral arrangements and prayers.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home (Argwings Kodhek Road) on Wednesday 16th July, 2025 at 8:00am followed by a funeral service and burial at the family home in Uthiru off Waiyaki Way (next to Shell Petrol Station).

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Julius Amba On’gow

It is with profound sorrow that we, the family of our beloved Julius Amba On’gow, announce his passing on Sunday, 6th July 2025 at Mediclinic Constantiaberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. His body will be flown from South Africa to Nairobi and preserved at Lee Funeral Home until the burial.

Julius faced his illness with exceptional bravery, seeking treatment in Kenya, India, and finally South Africa, fighting valiantly for over a year against a relentless adversary.

Until his untimely departure, Julius served as General Manager Finance, Accounts & ICT at Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL). He previously held senior roles at Coca-Cola Sabco and The Coca-Cola Company, contributing significantly across Africa and Europe.

He was a devoted husband of Priskilla Pete Ambah, loving father of Kristal Ambah and William Ambah, cherished son of Mzee William Ong’ow and Mama Silpah, son-in-law of Eng. Joshua Pete and Mama Gaudencia Pete. He was a dear brother of the late Tobias Otieno, late Joseph Adoyo, Jairus Onyango, Margaret Otieno, supportive brother-in-law of Susan Airo and Elijah Otieno and uncle to many.

We, humbly accept the will of God and invite all friends, colleagues, and well-wishers to join us in honoring Julius’s life.

Requiem Mass:Wednesday, 16th July 2025 from 2:00PM at Don Bosco Church, Upper Hill, Nairobi. Burial: Friday, 18th July 2025 at his rural home in Sango Buru Nyakwere Village,West Nyakach Location, Nyakach Sub County, Kisumu County.

“Wuod Kadiang’a you fought to the last breath, kept your promises and earned your sleep, travel with the angels!”

 

Mama Agneta Atieno Sumba

Appreciation

We, the family of the late mama Agneta Atieno Sumba wish to express our sincere appreciation and deep gratitude to all who stood with us during the most difficult time of our said mother’s death. We say thank you to the funeral organizing committee and all who supported us morally and financially. Your unwavering support, kind words of encouragement, visits and prayers brought us comfort.

To the Maseno West ACK church fraternity led by Bishop John Mark Hating Godia, Hono ACK Parish led by Rev. Ombago and Uyoma ACK Church, we lack words to appreciate you enough. Rev. Margaret Odhiambo and Ngiya ACK Parish and choir, Cannon Robai Ayuma Abutika of St.Veronica ACK South B, you are most appreciated for giving our mother a more than de.,,erving send off and for having uplifted her spiritually all along.To the ACK mothers union fraternity, Rev. Dorothy Ochieng of Nyamira ACK Parish, Bondo and Rev. Francis Otworo of Kisumu, thank you all for taking time off your schedules to ensure you gave “mama” a more than deserving send off.

Special acknowledgment and gratitude to all doctors and nurses at Aga Khan Hospital. Nairobi and Kisumu for doing all that was humanly possible and for having taken good care of “mama” during her admission in hospital.

We appreciate the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Rah Amolo Odinga and Mama Ida Odinga for condoling with us and for offering kind words of encouragement. Wealso, in a special way wish to appreciate the governor of Siaya County HE. James Orengo, the Senator for Siaya County, Hon Oburu Odinga, the cabinet Minister for Energy Hon. Opiyo Wandayi, the M.P for Alego/Usonga Constituency, Hon. Sam Atandi, the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Interior and National Administration, Hon. Raymond Omolo, Kisumu County Women Rep. Hon. Ruth Adhiambo Odinga, the M.P for Ugenya Constituency, Hon. David Ochieng, the ODM party secretariat, the Hon. Speaker, Siaya County Assembly, Hon. George Okode, the Hon. MCAs and the entire Siaya County Assembly for being more than dependable morally and financially throughout the funeral period,.

Most sincere appreciation and thanks to the Yinda family, the larger Nyamodi family, the larger KaRagot and Koracha families, Pamela Aoko Oganga. Christine Oraro & Company Advocates, Justices Joseph Karanja and Charles Mbogo, Bombay University alumni, the Rophine Field Group of Schools led by Mr. Bonface Owiti and to everyone who supported us morally and financially.

While we may not be able to thank everyone individually, kindly accept this acknowledgment as a token of our sincere appreciation to all who walked and continue walking this journey with us. Your support has been more than overwhelming.

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

Mzee Nuhu Nyamamba

We regret to announce the demise of Mzee Nuhu Nyamamba which occurred on 2nd July, 2025.

He was husband of Hellen Nyaboke and loving father-and father in-law of Lydia Moraa and Jim Akuno, Shem Nyambane and Catherine Wairimu, Samuel Nyamamba and Janet Mose, Alice Bonoke and Joseph Musioma, Josephine Johnson, Gladys Mwango and Mark Moenga.

Grandfather of Alex (USA), Eric Qatar, Wilter (KRA), Diana Australia, Rita Australia, Mike (USA), Moraa Australia, Chris, David, Jonah (USA), Davies, Olivia (USA) and Isaac (USA).

Brother of the late Misera, the late Nyanchama and the late Nyambane.

The cortege leaves Bosongo Funeral Home on Thursday 17th July, 2025 at 12.00 noon. Funeral Service will be held at Getare SDA church grounds at Igembe village on 18th July, 2025 and thereafter he will be laid to rest at his home at Igembe village.

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