Mwalimu John Karoki Njoroge

1941 – 27.6.2025

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of Mwalimu John Karoki Njoroge.

Husband of Gladwell Wanjiku Karoki.

Born to the late Njoroge Karoki and the late Elizabeth Njoki Njoroge. Brother of Jane Mary Wanjiku, the late Wahinya, the late Waithera, the late Wacheke and the late Nganga.

Father of RN Sarah Njoki Karoki (Westlands Specialist Hospital), Dr. Paul Timothy Njoroge (Touchstone Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Ruth Mwaura, Samuel Gachie, Mwalimu Tabitha Njau (Thimbigua Primary School), Anne Mutinda, Daniel Wahinya and the late Rachel Wangari.

He was a father-in-law of Ruth Njoroge (Touchstone Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Eng. Josephat Mwaura (KPLC), Mwalimu Naomi Gachie (NYS), the late Peter Njau, Sam Mutinda and Mary Wahinya.

A doting grandfather of Winnie Kamau, Gladwell Rogers, Joanne Njoroge-Waruhiu, Elsie Njoroge, Jeremy Njoroge; Cynthia, Justin, and Franklin Mwaura; Sophie, John, and Eunice Gachie; Alvin Njau; Philip, Joel, and Andrew Mutinda; Lewis, Clara, and Mungai Wahinya; Lyam and Lincoln Njoroge. He was great-grandfather of Jaber Waruhiu.

Uncle of Eric Njoroge (Atlantis Finance Limited) and Mary Njoroge.

Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, 6th July 2025 at his home Njiku Village, Banana Hill, Kiambaa Kiambu County, near Nderombura.

The cortege will leave Nazareth Mission Hospital -Tigoni on Tuesday at 8.30am. Funeral Service will be held on same day at 11.00am at ACK St. Luke’s Muthurwa and thereafter interment at his home Njiku, Muuti, near Nderombura.

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

Cicilia Wangari Kariuki (Shosh)

Birth 1943 Rested — 29th June 2025

It is with profound sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden on of out beloved Matriarch Cicilia Wangari Kariuki (Shosh) on 29th June 2025.

Daughter of the late Moses Karanja & the late Hanna Njeri Karania.

Loving wife of Bernard Karuiki Nganga and daughter in law of late James Nganga Ngaku and the  late Charity Ngendo.

Loving mother of Benard Nganga Kariuki, Charity Ngendo, Millicent Njeri Mucheneh, Rachel Njeri, Antony Ngaku Kariuki, the late Patrick Peter Ndungu Kariuki, Susan Muthoni and Damaris Njeri. She was a not her-in-law of Anne Wangari, John Mcternan, Charles Mucheneh Ragui, Ledala Kingara and Ruth Wainhur.

She was a grandmother of Bob & Raechel Kariuki, Cecelia Nganga, Philo Wambui, Cecelia and Tiffany & Ewan Brown, Ron & Brandon Mucheneh, Clinton,Joseph & Pauline Kingara, Cecilia, Ann, Ian & Rodgers Ngaku, Lawrence, Lori Evans & Lawren Kariuki, Collins & Caleb Muthoni, Rodney Njeri (Damco) amongst others. Great grandmother of Ryan, Ann Karin, Owen, Declan, Nova, Tyronne amongst others.

Sister of Peter- Ndungu (Mbage), the late Christoper Kamau, late Phelistar Muthoni, John Bosco Niuguna, Joseph Kuria, and James Njoroge.

Prayers and meetings are being held daily at her home in Ruthiru ini Village, Kihingo Sub-location, Riabat Location, Kiambu County.

The Cortege leaves Kenyatta University Referral Mortuary on Tuesday, 8th July 2025 at 9.30 a.m for funeral service at ACK St. Philips Kihingo, at 11.00 am. thereafter. the burial will take place at her home at Ruthwu-ini, Kiambu County.

GONE TO SOON.YOU WERE SUCH A PILLAR OF STRENGTH FOR ALL.

 

Kenneth Njau Mambo

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing on of Kenneth Niau Mambo on 2nd July 2025.

He was the beloved son of the late Justus Kabiru Mambo and the late Dorothy Waniiru Mambo.

A devoted father of Richard & Mercy, Kimberly, Melanie & Paul, and Sean.

Cherished brother of the late Grace, Lucy, Michael & Monica , David & Rose, and the late Joy.

Grandfather of Jeremiah, Rain, Jonathan, Kei, and Zuri. Ken was a treasured nephew, cousin, uncle, and friend of many who held him dear.

Family and friends are meeting at David & Rose’s residence in Karen from Friday, 4th July at 5:00 PM and on Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 PM.

The cortege will depart from Montezuma Funeral Home on Mbagathi Way at 9:00 AM on Thursday, 10th July 2025, proceeding to a funeral service at Nairobi Baptist Church, Ngong Road, Nairobi, at 10:00 AM. Thereafter, cremation will take take place at the Kariokor Crematorium at 2:00 PM.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

 

Ifigenia Muthoni Kiura Kwenja

It is with profound grief and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mrs. Ifigenia Muthoni Kiura at MP Shah Hospital on Sunday 29th June 2025, after a long illness.

Wife of Bernard Kiura Kwenja of Nguviu Village.

Daughter of the late Waweru Wagikuri and the late Nicera Kina.

Beloved mother of Martin Ndwiga (Businessman), Rosaline Mukami (Postbank Hq). Bernard Njue (UNICEF-Zambia), Lenson Kiura (US), Christine Kiura (OCHA, Nairobi) and Charles Munene (Social Policy Consultant).

Beloved mother-in-law of Daisy Mwendia (Ireland), Martin Gikunda,Wacheke Niue (WFP), Carol Abai (US), David Igweta (HF Group) and Margaret Munene (KRA).

Doting grandmother of Kevan, Mwambia, Dennis, Frida Mwendwa (late), Brian,Tichina, Neema, Njeri, Noah, Naila, Nolan, Nate, Mukiama,Thagara, Mutaari, Karim, Melissa, and Amylena.

She was a sister of the late Charles Nyaga Kang’auro, late Maitha, Njogu, Njega and Kavuri. She was an auntie, cousin, and friend to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her home in Nguviu Village – Embu, and at All Saints Cathedral Church from Wednesday 2nd to Friday 4th and Monday 7th to Wednesday 9th July 2025 from 5:30 pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

Contributions towards the hospital bill are welcome via MPESA Paybill No. 400200 Acc. No. 1061872. — Account name is Margaret Wanjiku Muturi.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Funeral Home, Kabati on Friday 11th July 2025 at 07.00 am for farewell mass at St. John’s Catholic Church – Kathangariri from 10:00am, followed by final burial rites at her rural home in Nguviu Village, Manyatta Constituency, Embu County.

“My presence will go with you and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14

Joseph Owuor Nallos

It is with profound sadness and humble submission of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr. Joseph Owuor Nallos (Retired Senior Superintendent of Police-Kenya Police Service), which occurred on Sunday, 22ndJune, 2025 in Siaya County.

He was son of the late John Nallo and the late Domitila Okwiri. Son-in-law of the late Thadeus Ogugo and the late Cecilia Oyumbre.

Dear husband of Quinnigunda Odembo Owuor (Retired Teacher). Beloved father of Prof. Dr. Margaret Awuor Owuor (Wyss Academy, University of Bern-Switzerland), Colonel Veronica Aluoch Owuor (KDF), Angeline Akello Owuor (UN New York), Peter Odhiambo Owuor (Bama Hospital), Juliet Achieng Owuor (European Forest Institute – Germany) and Charles Osero (KPLC).

Brother of Calara,Agnetta, the late Chrispine, Selina, the late Margaret,the late Domitila, Rose, the late Aluoch and Josephine.

Brother-in-law of the late Maria, the late Pius, the late Lawrence, the late Margaret, the late Pamela, Herine Omunga, Paul Ogugo, Lewnida Akinyi Odhiambo and Jane Omondi.

Father-in-law of Mourice Odera Rawago and Racheal Nduku Mukandi.

Grandfather of Joel Odera, Joel Odhiambo, Bronny Gweth, Bryce Chiwo and Micah Nalo.

Cousin of Fr. Joseph Okech, the Late John Osero, Henry Olunga,Tom Olunga, the late Paul Omondi, the late Peter Okelo, the late Pascal.

Great friend of Eng. Vitalis Olunga and Mama Jemimah Olunga.

Uncle of Odhiambo, Akinyi, Atieno, Eva, Erick, the late Pamela, Rosemary, Ajwang, Mourine, Omondi (Nyaranga), the late Akoth, Oluoch, Akinyi, Caroline, Fredrick, Ben, David, Clarice, Ojudidoseph, Pamela, Dan, Achieng, Odhiambo, Cathy, Omondi, Cynthia, Maurine, Patrick, Steve, the Osero’s, Okello’s, Omondi’s, Odongo’s.

The Cortege leaves Rang’ala Mission Funeral Home on Friday 4th July, 2025, for a Requiem Mass at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Ramba, Siaya County starting at 03:00 pm. The funeral ceremony will be held on Saturday 5th July, 2025, at Karapul Primary School starting from 09:00 am and thereafter, he will be laid to rest at his home in Karapul, Usere Village, Siaya County.

May the most just and most lovable will of God be done, be fulfilled, be praised and eternally exalted above all things (St. Josemaria Escriva).

Kerina Awuor Onyango (Nyagot)

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will to announce the passing of our beloved Kerina Awuor Onyango (Nyagot) which occurred on 17/6/2025 at Christian Northeast Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Daughter of the late Mzee Shadrack Onyango Ogwel and Mama Jenifer Sidha Onyango of Uholo West Location, Rambula South Sub-location, Sinan/Mudaho Village, Siaya County. Step-daughter of the late Mama Margaret Oyenga and Mama Joice Wayumb.

Mother of Rachel Achieng’ Odhiambo of St. Louis Missouri.

Beloved sister of the late Walter and Bonface. Also sister of Steve Ogwel (Unique Offers Consultants), Eng. Bernard Onyango (Min: of Water, Sanitation & Irrigation, State Dept. of irrigation & Drainage), Martin Onyango (Images Architects), Andrew Onyango (Min. of Interior & National Administration, Correctional Services, Rumuruti), Paul of North Carolina, Millicent Tutlam of St. Louis Missouri. Her other siblings were, Angeline Owino, Gilbert,the late James, Rose, Hilder, Syprose, the late Caroline & Rose Anyango.

Also sister-in-law of Eunice Juma,Dorothy Oduor, Rose Agwa, Florence Ogwel, Florence Owino, the late Lucy Otieno, Helida Otieno, Mary Ouma, Nial Tutlam.

She was aunty to many and mother to several orphans under her care.

Her body will arrive on 6/07/2025 from U.S.A. Her body will be preserved at Lee Funeral Home.

There will be requiem service ACK St. Veronicah Church South B on Thursday 10/07/2025 from 2.00p.m.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home on Friday 11/07/2025 early in the morning for upcountry. Burial will be on 12/07/2025 at the family home Sinan/Mudaho Village, Uholo West Location.

There will be fundraising meeting on Thursday 3/07/2025 at All Saints Cathedral Church from 5.00 pm.

 

Henry Kassanu Kesi

Sunrise: 1939 – Sunset: 25th June 2025

It is with deep sorrow and submission to God’s perfect will that we announce the promotion to glory of our beloved Henry Kassanu Kesi, who rested in the Lord on 25th June 2025 in Mombasa.

Henry Kesi was the son of the late Norman Kimega Kesi and the late Jessica Wanjala Kesi.

He was a devoted husband of Rebecca Mumbua Kesi, a cherished father of Jessica W. Kututa, and a loving father-in-law of Silvester M. Kututa. Henry was a proud grandfather of Nia Flicka, Taia Kututa, and Tei Shani, and a doting great-grandfather of Forest Rivers Kesi Kututa.

He was a beloved brother of the late Selina Makombo, the late Nicolas Mafundo, Libin Mwasi Kesi (Kinango), Zablon Mwakima Kesi (Taveta), Jeoffrey Mwakamu Kesi (Taita), and Oliver Mwachongo Kesi (Lunga Lunga).

The cortege will leave Aga Khan Hospital Mortuary, Mombasa, on Friday, 4th July 2025 at 10:00 AM, proceeding for a Requiem Mass at ACK Mwaluvanga, Shimba Hills, starting at 2:00 PM.

The Funeral and Burial Service will be held on Saturday, 5th July 2025, from 9:00 AM at his homestead in Mwanamkuu, Shimba Hills, Kwale County.

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

 

Architect Joseph Wainaina Njoroge

It is in humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory a Architect Joseph Wainaina Njoroge of Precision Archiplans.

He was the beloved husband of Frasiah Kabura Wainaina. Loving father of Caddy Nyambura (Mt. Kenya University), Darius Njoroge (Njiris High School) and Dillon Ngugi (Damacrest School).

He was the son of the late Godfrey Njoroge Mbugua and the late Peninah Gathoni Njoroge. Brother of the late Dominic Mbugua, Margaret Wambui, the late David Karanja, Veronica Njoki, Lucy Nduta, Rachel VVairimu, Samuel Mukundi and Peter Kimani.

Prayers and burial arrangements are taking place daily at his Muthiga home, Maynar Close, next to Muthiga Academy everyday at 5.00pm.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home on Thursday 3rd July 2025 at 10.30 am for an overnight stay and then St. Joseph Seminary Funeral Home, Molo on Friday 4th July 2025 at 9.00am for the funeral at their home in Mau Summit, Nakuru County.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints (Psalms 116:15)

 

Major Samwel Kipkosgei Kangogo

Sunrise-30.06.1965 — Sunset-27.06.2025

We regret to announce the sudden demise of Major Samwel Kipkosgei Kangogo of Forces Memorial Hospital, Nairobi, which occurred on 27th June 2025.

Born on 30th June 1965 at Kapkukto, Tembelio Ward, Uasin Gishu County, Major Kangogo was the beloved son of the late Kutto Kangogo Kiplele arap Mugonyin and Hanna Tarkok Kangogo of Kapkukto Village, Elgeyo Border Sub-Location, Tembelio Location, Uasin Gishu County.

He was also a cherished son-in-law of Mr. Kiplel Kipsambu Keshele and Mrs. Mary Tabarno Kiplel of Kaptagat Scheme.

Grandson of Kogo Sanieko Kipiele.

He was the devoted husband of Mrs. Patricia Kosgei Kangogo (Kosom) of National Oil Corporation, Nairobi, and a loving father of Josylene Kosgei Kangogo (Ministry of Interior and National Government). Meisy Jepchumba Kangogo, Michelle Jerop Kangogo, and Mark Kipkemoi Kangogo (UK).

Brother of David Kangogo. SSP in the National Police Service and National Vice Chairman of the Police Sacco, Titus Kangogo (Portland Cement), Francis Kangogo, Pius Kangogo, and Paul Kangogo.

Brother-in-law of Ruth, Sylvia, Emmy, Emmaculate, Robert, Raphael, Josephine, Winsome, Christopher, Jerotich, Jepchirchir, Kibiwot, and Jemisto.

He was Father-in-law of Seston Kemboi and doting grandfather of Shawn Kibet and Shem Kiprop.

Burial arrangements and prayers are being held daily at his home in Kitengela (Safaricom 2), Wilson Airport Police Canteen (Kabande), Kapkukto, and Plateau.

The cortege will depart for his Plateau home on Friday 4th July 2025, with a Requiem Mass at St.Teresa of the Child Jesus Church, Naiberi at 3:00 PM. Thereafter, the body will be taken to his home for an overnight vigil. The burial will take place on Saturday, 5th July 2025, at his Plateau home, Kipsinende Location, Uasin Gishu County, starting at 9:00 AM.

“In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever.”

Joseph Mwangi Mbote (Kamau)

The Board of Directors, Makomboki Tea factory regrets to announce the promotion to glory of their Chairman Joseph Mwangi Mbote (Kamau) after short illness bravely borne.

He was the son of the late Stephen Mbote and the late Elizabeth Wanjiku Mbote. He was the son-in-law of the late Mr. Benson Ndichu & Mrs. Grace Wangari Ndichu.

He was the husband of JaneWaithira. Father of Sylvia Wanjiku Mwangi (UK) & Carol Nyambura Mwangi (UK) and Benson Ndichu (Corteva Company).

Brother of Alice Wangari (UK), the late Florence Wambui Abraham Mukuru (Gikomba, Nakuru), Isaac Gaitho (Kiamunyi, Nakuru), John Gathu (USA), David Mama (USA) and Faith Wanjiru – HSC, Nairobi.

Father-in-law of Lilian Wakesho. Brother in-law of Grace Wangari (Nakuru), the late Emilly VVangui, Margret Wanjiru (Nakuru), Rose Njeri (USA), Peter Kimani, Rose Wanjiru, John Gachinga, James Muirun, Faith Wanjiku and Rufus Mugo.

Uncle of Ali Mbote, Martha Mbote, Mercy Wanjiru (Germany), Angela Mbote, Hope Mbote, Allicen Wangari, Kennedy Kinyanjui (USA), Yvonne Wanjiku (UAE), Ann Wambui (Denmark), Diana Wanjiku, Kevin Mbote (USA), Jeanliz Wanjiku (UAE), Stephen Mbote (Qatar), Alice Wangari (USA), the late Adnan Abdulrahman, the late Peter Mbote, Kelvin Ngigi, Racheal Wairimu, Irene Wambui and many others.

Grandfather of Savannah Wanjiru Mwangi-Nweke (UK). Ryan Mwangi, Clare Waithira among many others.

Burial meetings are ongoing as follows: his home in Ndiara, Muranga County. Meetings in Nakuru will be at the Boxing Club & Nairobi at the All Saints Cathedral. All the meetings start from 5.00 pm daily from Wednesday 2nd July all through to Friday 4th July 2025.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home, Kabati (Thika Road) on Saturday 5th July 2025 at 8:00 AM for funeral service & burial at his home in Ndiara, Kimotho Village. Makomboki Location, Murang’a County.