Ambassador Boaz Kidiga Mbaya, CBS, MBS

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Ambassador Boaz Kidiga Mbaya, CBS, MBS, which occurred on Sunday, 22nd June 2025, at his home in Gaigedi. Amb.

Mbaya was the beloved husband of Florence Janika Mbaya, devoted father of Felix Kidiga, Fidel Mwaki, and Della Jahonga, doting grandfather of Nathan Kidiga Mwaki and Dash Robbins Mularna, dear son of the late Joram Kidiga and Dorika Kaluhi, earnest brother of Javan Navade (deceased), Ayiga Kidiga (deceased), Caleb Anzigale, EzinafaVigehi (deceased) and Grace lrninza (deceased) and supportive father-in-law to Mabel Tum.

He served Kenya with distinction in various capacities in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including as Permanent Secretary, Ambassador, and High Commissioner in multiple international postings. At the time of his passing, he was also the Executive Director of the Centre for Policy Analysis (CEPA), and a patron on Gaigedi Primary and Secondary School

Friends and family are meeting daily at his home in Gaigedi for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The first service will be held on Friday, 4th July at his home in Gaigedi.

The burial service will be held on Saturday, 5t’h July at Gaigedi Primary and Secondary School with internment at his home in Gaigedi from 9.00am.

Psalm 23:1-4 (NIV) “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing… Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.”

Vincent Peter Mutunga

Sunrise: 1972 — Sunset: 22nd June, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Vincent Peter Mutunga, which occurred on 22nd June, 2025 while undergoing treatment at Coptic Hospital, Nairobi. Vincent was working with NIS, Kitui County. Vincent was born in 1972 in Nguluuni Village, Kitui County (Central).

He was the fourth-born child of the late Mutunga Masthe and Kamana Mutunga.

A loving husband of Penina Peter and a devoted father of Brian, Glory and Emmanuel Peter.

He was a beloved brother of the late Patrick Mulwa, David, Ann, Kimanzi, Rebecca, Kyalo, Mwanzia, Dominie and Kalunde.

Brother-in-law of Mbotela, Robert and Musyoka.

A cherished uncle of many, including Mutunga David, Mwendwa Mula, Mutunga Patrick, Mutunga Mbotela, Mutunga Dominic, Emmanuel Mwanzia, Caleb, Claudia, and many others.

Vincent began his education at St. Pauls Unyaa Primary School, and later joined St. Charles Lwanga Secondary School. He was enlisted at the Kenya Police College, where he began his dedicated service as a police officer. He later transferred to the Ministry of Interior, where he served until his demise.

The cortege will leave Umash Funeral Home, Nairobi on Saturday 5th July, 2025. The funeral service and burial will be held on the same day at his home in Syongila-Kaveta, Kitui County.

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

John Maina Gachanja

Sunrise: 22/12/1966 — Sunset: 22/06/2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Maina Gachanja of Kiaumbui (PIAI) in Kirinyaga County, which occurred on Sunday 22/06/2025 through a tragic road accident. Gachanja was working with NIS, Kiambu County.

Son of the late Jiperson Gachanja and the late Susan Njoki Gachanja.

Husband of Anne Nyambura, father of Susan Njoki and Lewis Gachanja, brother of Christopher Mwangi Gachanja, Mary Mugure, the late Anne Wanjiku, the late Milka Wairimu and Jane Muthoni.

Son-in-law of the late John Maina Macharia and Florence Wanjiru Maina.

Brother-in-law of Priscilla Nduta, Simon Macharia, Joseph Mari Wangari and Joyce. He was an uncle to many and he will be deeply missed.

Meetings and prayers are going on at his home in Kiaumbui (PIAI) daily.

He will be laid to rest on Wednesday 217/2025 at his home.

Forever in our hearts.

 

Patrick Musyimi Ngui

01/01/1950 – 23/06/2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death Mr. Patrick Musyimi Ngui.

He was husband of Regina Beth Ngui (Formerly of Murphey Chemicals).

Son of the late Simon Ngui and the late Anna Mbula.

He was the beloved father of Esther Mbula Kahiro, Bernard Ngui, the late Alex Kioko and Justina Kanini. A dotting grandfather of Kevin Maina, Cynthia Wangui, Manuela Regina and Janelle Regina.

Patrick was brother of the late Marita Valusi, Regina Mbaika, Justina Mwendwa (formerly of UN), Assumpta Kavindu, John Bosco Mutua, Sr. Maria Ngui (Sisters of Mercy) and Alphonce Mutuku.

Brother-in-law of Sammy Valusi, Moses Mwendwa (CEZAM & ASSOCIATES), the late Paul Mutangili and Fulgence Lemnge.

Father-in-law of Alec Kahiro and Eddah Awuor. Uncle of Dominic Mwendwajanet Mbula, Mutindi Valusi (Businesswoman, Matuu), the late Diana Mutangili, Joseph Lemnge, Charles Mwanika among others.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta Memorial Funeral Home (KU Teaching & Referral Hospital) on Thursday 3rd July 2025 at 8.00am for burial at his home in Kyeleni Village, Kianzavi sub-location, Matungulu Location in Machakos County.

Patrick, you fought a good fight; you have finished the race and you have kept the Faith (2nd Timothy 4: 7).