Jerusa Apiyo Otieno

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing on of Jerusa Apiyo Otieno, which occurred following a tragic road accident on July 11,2025, around Suswa area, Narok County.

Jerusa was the beloved daughter of the late Mzee Aron Ochumba and Mama Caren Agutu of Kisegi Wakula. She was a daughterin-law of the late Mzee Bagaka Outa, Priscila, Rispa, and Unita. She was a co-wife of Susan and Janet.

Jerusa was a loving wife of Mzee Jobagaka Otieno and mother of Pilly Joyce, Joseph Jobagaka, Ivy Alele, Seth Hibrahim, Ridhia Roselyne, and Radhia Magdalyne. She was the mother-in-law of Sammy Minyiri of Migori. Her grandchildren are Phillip, Junior, and Babra.

She was a sister of Hon. Joseph (MCA), the late Diana, Mary Aron, the late Jacky, and Sarah. Other siblings are John, Elijah, Josiah, George, Joanah, Walter, Ezekiel, Amb. Siongoh, Dkt. Ominde, Miriam, Ruth, Rebecca, Margaret, and the late Daniel and the late Esther.

Her cousins are David Odindo, Erick Odindo, Agwaro Okebe, Ruth Esther, Julius, and Okal. She was a sister-in-law of the late Maurice Amisi,Tobias Odoyo, the late Elisha Outa among others.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at St. Camilus Mortuary, Sori, Migori County.

Burial service will be held on Friday 1st August 2025 at Pundo Village, Kiabuya Sub-location, Gwassi Central Location, Suba South.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.

 

William Otuoma Alot

We regret to announce the death of William Otuoma Alot on 16th July, 2025 at Bondo Sub-County Hospital. He was a retired Senior Film Officer with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Loving husband of the late Jocinta Akinyi. Father of the late Benedict Oduor and Marion Atieno.

Brother of Magaga Alot, the late Baros, Ojode, Joyce Ogonda, Jane Odera, Rose, and Isaiah.

Brother-in-law of Mary, Mary Baros, Rose, and Colletta.

Uncle of Barbra, Sandra Brogdon,Anvar, Hawi, Samuel, Sheryl, Sarah, Diana, Mildred, Roy, the late Felix, Mallorine, Don, the late Sharon, Lynette, Daisy, Abraham, Andronicus, Junior, Noela, Samantha, Latiffa, Nacel, Rehma, Makai, Zuri, Aria and others.

There shall be a funeral service and burial on Thursday 31st July, 2025 from 10.00 am. at his home in Ujwang’a Village, Utonga Sub-location, West Sakwa, Siaya County, Bondo Sub County.

Support to defray medical and funeral expenses can be sent to MPESA No. 0717371220 MPESA NAME: Mary Stella

“Let not your hearts be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in Me. In my Father’s house are many mansions. if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.”john 14:1-2

James Nyamache Nyarango

We announce the demise of James Nyamache Nyarango, who hailed from Nyanchwa, Ekerore, Bogiakumu, Kisii County.

Son of the late Robert Nyarang`o & Pauline Kemunto.

Husband of Eunice Kwamboka Nyamache. Father of Samwel, Beatrice, Joseph & Edwin.

Brother of the late Moraa, Nyaboke, Marasa, the late Ohuru Daniel, Alice Omweri & Joyce Maisiba. Bwamwabo of the late John Mbiru, the late Memba, the late Morebu, Ariri Ondwari (Cousins) the late Mariera, Isaac Mbeche, Oruta Onserio, Nyamanya Onduma, Ngoge Otongo & Dr. Nyamache, Isaac Mbeche, Prof. Mbeche, Zachariah Mbeche, Samwel, Mishael, Jephta, Kariuki, the late Hon. Zachary Nyarang’o, Hon. Timothy Nyarang’o, Isaiah Nyarang’o, Aaron Nyarang’o, the late Rebecca,Theresa Nyanchama, Sarah Gesare Nyakoora, Mary Miriam Nabamwambo.

Uncle of the late John, Hellen, Nyabuto, Pamela, Mathew, the late Kerubo, Zebedee, the late Samuel, Jenes, Teresa, Morice, Grace, Caren, Zipporah, Rispher, Rebbeca, Nyarang’o, the late Dominic, Irene Nyarang’o, Binsari, Nyomenda, Mellen, Faith, Arnold, Bob, Vincent, Dennis Bob, Valentine, Dennis Nyabuto, Melody & Brenda Prof Nyara.ng’o, Engineer Henry Nyarang’o, Dr. Moragori, Dr. Robert Nyarango, Grace Nyarang’o, Samuel Onganyo, Elizabeth Machogu Kennedy Mariera, Paul Bundi, Pastor Dr. Willls Oruta Nabwamwabo. Grandfather of Eleazar, Zachariah, Barack, Neema, Joshua, Daniel, Nelson, Chris, Abigael, Pauline Kemunto.

Omoigwa of the late Mbiru and the late Elizabeth Nyomenda.

Requiem Service shall take place on 5/7/2025 at Central SDA Church Nairobi.

The funeral procession will proceed to Kisii on Thursday 7/8/2025 from Nairobi. The burial ceremony will be held at Itierio Boys Grounds on Friday, 8/8/2025 after which Mzee will be laid to rest at Suneka -ltibo Bokeire Ritoke.

There will be a fundraiser on the 04th August 2025 at Maxwell SDA church from 5.00pm.

For more information, you can reach out to 0701431089 – Beatrice Nyamache.

 

Fraciah Wanjiku Kihara

With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing on of Fraciah Wanjiku Kihara of Kiamuturi Village, Mathioya, on Wednesday, 23rd July 2025.

Daughter of the late Peninah Nyeri and the late Samuel Mariu; daughter-in-law of the late Tabitha and Nathaniel Wainaina; and wife of the late Apollo Kihara Wainaina.

Mother of Hon. Peter Kimari (Former M.P Mathioya & Utmost Insurance Brokers), Anne Ngugi (Loreto High School, Matunda), the late Geoffrey Nganga, Dickson Kihara (Equity Bank), James Mwangi (Sarage Investments Ltd); and step-mother of Moses Wainaina (Nyeri Technical College).

Mother-in-law of Wairimu Kimari, Stanley Ngugi, and Stacy Gachanja.

Grandmother of Wanjiku Kimari, Apollo & Samantha Kihara, Wambui Kimari, Stacy & John Kaguora, Stephanie Wanjiku, Nathaniel Wainaina, Nikki Gachanja, Ray Gachanja, Ryan Gachanja, Praise Mwangi, and Jeff Mwangi. Great-grandmother of Nickie Nyarnbura and Jesse Munyaka.

Sister of James Mwangi, the late Grace Wachera, Ether Wambui, Wachera Thuita,Virginia Muguiyi, and Eliud Mwangi.

Family and friends are meeting daily from 4:00 p.m. at Hon. Kimari’s, Karen (Former MP Mathioya) residence on Mokoyeti East Road (off Lang’ata Road, next to Kiota School), Karen, for prayers and funeral arrangements.

Additional meetings will be held at All Saints Cathedral on Wednesday, 30th July 2025, and Thursday, 31st July 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, 2nd August 2025, at St. Mathews ACK Church, Hardy, Karen.

The cortege will depart from Lee Funeral Home on Monday, 4th August 2025, at 6:30 a.m., for a funeral service at ACK St. Philips Church, Kiamuturi, Muranga County, followed by interment at her family home in Kiamuturi, Mathioya.

 

 

In God’s hands you rest in our heart you remain forever

Barnabas Omwocha Mwebi

Sunrise:1934 – Sunset:14.07.2025

It is with the acceptance of God’s will to announce the demise of Barnabas Omwocha Mwebi.

Son of the late Mwebi and the late Kwamboka Mwebi. Son-in-law of the late Orwaru Ogonyo & the late Mondesta Kemuma.

Husband of the late Mama Priscah Kerubo. Father of Peter Gichana, James Omwocha (Gusii Mwalimu Sacco), Moraa , Mellen (H/T, Tambacha) the late Gladys, Mondesta, Nicholas, & Teresia. Father-in-law of Norah Bochere, Susan Monyangi (Kisii county), Peristah Kwamboka, James Nyameta, the late Nicholas Oyaro, the late Mokua Kibagendi, Peterson Asuma and Jared.

Brother of the late Paul kinanga, the late Ogembo, the late Nyang’au, the late Mwango Mbenche and the late Anyuri Okwena. Brother-in-law of the late Omangi Orwaru, the late Mose Orwaru, the late Nyabate.

Korera of Daniel Atemba, Ondiba Nyambare, Omaita, the late Nyamweno. the late Kibagendi, the late Ndimu and Nyameta.

Cousin of Robinson Ombwori, the late Ondiere, Nelson Ongwae, Zachariah Omwocha, the late Ondeu Gesumwa,the late Arande and Omwocha.

Uncle of Omariba Mbeche, Osinde, Gichana, David, Moriasi, Siro and the late Mokeira.

Grandfather of Beatrice, Amwoma, Maureen, Douglas,Vincent, Nyaboe,Vera, Renah, Brian, Akama, Obwaya, Sabina, Lewis, Lydia, Aggrey, Ian, Onsomu, Marion. Great grandfather of Knight, Nyakundi, Oliphia, Shannel, Karani, Nyakundi, Nicholas, Nicole and Natasha.

The body leaves Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH) Morgue today, Monday 28th July 2025. The send off ceremony will be held on Tuesday, 29th July 2025 at Marani field stadium after which the interment at his home in Mwamwebi Sombogo village , Mwamonari Location, Sensi Ward, Marani, Kisii County on the same day.

Lydiah Waireri Gikandi

Born: 1942 – Died: 22/7/2025

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce promotion to glory of Lydiah Waireri Gikandi of Kibingoti, Kirinyaga County.

Daughter of the late Johnstone Gikandi Kamwaro and Eunice Wangari Gikandi.

Mother of James Gatama and Johnstone Gikandi. Mother in love of Jane Gathoni Gatama and Bertha Gikandi. Grandmother of Jimmy, Kiboi, Gikandi, Michael and Christine. Great grandmother of Jeremy.

Sister of the late Kamwaro, late Kimunyu, late Loise. late Faith, late Annah, late Karingithi. late Watiri, late Marion, late Bilha Kirathe and A.J. Kariuki, Charity Wanjohi and Grace Macharia.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her home in Kiamuguongo village, starting at 4.00 p.m. and at All Saints Cathedral Hall in Nairobi on Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th for prayers and burial preparations.

The cortege will leave PC.E.A Tumutumu Mission Hospital on Thursday 31st July,2025 at 9.00 a.m. Thereafter, burial will take place at her home in Kiamuongo Kibingoti, Kirinyaga County.

Till we meet again, Bye Bye.

Lauryn Nyaboke Makori

It is with deep sorrow but firm hope in the resurrection morning that we announce the peaceful passing of Lauryn Nyaboke Makori, who fell asleep in Jesus on 16th July 2025.

Lauryn was the beloved daughter of Advocate James T. Makori and Dr. Hildah Oburu. Sister to Amy Moraa, Sheena Kerubo and Jonathan Omuya.

She was the treasured granddaughter of Benjamin Makori and the late Josephine Nyaboke of Tombe, and of Davison Kibegwa Oburu, Ruth Kerubo Oburu, and Alice Kemunto Oburu.

Lauryn was a dearly loved niece of the late David, Zipporah, Eunice, Walter, the late Douglas, John, Lilian Kemuma,Asande Ogeto, Edna, Lewis, Regina, Cineth, Nelly, Raymond, Mercy, and Seth.

She was a beloved cousin of many, including Dr. Atuya, Babu, Brian, Nyaboke, Prudence, Kemuma, Obonyo, Ashley, Rangi, Ontobo, Gait, Bathsheba, Edel, Lesley, Lionel, Livia, Kyle, Keila, Kaylee,Ashley,Tiffany,Amanda,Tatiana, Michael, Gabriela, Isaac, Annette, Anne Viola, Peter, Kate, Terence, Alyssa, Frank, Ruth, Israel, Loanne, Many, Elsie, Enosh, Ivan, and Arianna.

Lauryn was pursuing a degree in Economics and Statistics at the University of Nairobi and an alumnus of The Kenya High School, Class of 2020, fondly known as “SDA One.”

She is survived by her loving parents, siblings, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cousins, church family, and many dear friends who will forever cherish her memory and the legacy of light she leaves behind.

A fundraising to offset hospital and funeral expenses will be held on Tuesday, 29th July 2025 at the Nairobi Central SDA Church (Maxwell) , Old Sanctuary, (opposite 4 EACC) at 5.30 PM.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, 30th July 2025, at 12:00 PM at New Life SDA Church, 5th Ngong Avenue, Nairobi.

The cortege departs Lee Funeral Home on Thursday 31′ July at 7:00 AM for her parents’ home in Riensune – Nyansiongo, Nyamira County, where the burial service will take place on Friday 1st August 2025.

“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord… they will rest from their labour, for their deeds will follow them.”— Revelation 14:13

 

Professor Vitalice Kalecha Oduol

It is with deep sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Professor Vitalice Kalecha Oduol who departed on Sunday, 20th July, 2025.

Son of the late Mzee George Onyango Aliech and the late Mama Angeline Osewe of Komanje Village, Siaya County.

Professor Oduol was a revered Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Nairobi.

He was a devoted husband of Mrs. Susline Oduol and loving Father of John, Joshua and Emmanuel.

Son in-law of the late Mzee James and Mama Mary Manyala.

Brother of Christopher, Consolata, Fredrick, Nelly, the late Maurice and the late Alice.
The funeral service will take place on Thursday 7th August, 2025 at Nairobi Baptist Church – Ngong Road at 10.00am.

Burial service will take place on Saturday 9th August, 2025 at Yenga Village in Obambo, Central Alego, Siaya County from 10.00am.

Daily Prayers and meetings are being held at Loresho Ridge Estate.

A main fundraiser will be held on Sunday 3rd August, 2025 at the same venue from 3.00pm. Contributions can also be sent to Paybill Number 8023980,Account Number: Your Name

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

Peter Wahinya Muiruri

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr.-Peter Wahinya Muiruri on 16th July 2025 after a brave battle with kidney complications.

Son of the late Muiruri Gitaka and Njeri Muiruri.

Loving husband of the late Lucy Njeri Mbuthia-Wahinya. Adoring dad of Leonard Muiruri and Angela Wahinya. Father-in-law of Tony Njoroge. A doting grand-dad of Tegan, Wahinya and Njeri.

Brother of Njau Muiruri, Jane, Kimuhu, Kariuki, Muthoni, Njoroge, and the late Njenga. Brother-in-law of Lawrence Mbuthia, Gerald, Mary, Kiuru, among others. He was a dear uncle and a friend of many.

There will be a Memorial Service at their residence in lgegania, Mang’u on Tuesday 29th July 2025 at 2.00pm.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa- Kabati on Friday 1st August 2025 at 8:30am followed by Holy Mass at St Mary’s Catholic Church lgegania, Mangu at 12.00pm. He will be laid to rest at his farm in lgegania, Mangu Location.

Matthew 11:28- “Come to me all who are weary and burdened and give you rest”

Mzee Julius Kamande Mwangi

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God that we announce the passing of Mzee Julius Kamande Mwangi which occurred on 23rd July, 2025.

Son of the late Francis Mwangi Matathi and the late Beth Wagiatha Mwangi.

He was the loving husband of Veronicah Njoki Kamande and father of Beth Njeri, Joyce Muthoni, Esther Wamaitha, Mary Njeri and Susan Wanjiru.

He was father-in-law of Martin Thuku, Bernard Gachie, Hillary Wanjohi and Anthony Njoroge.

Brother of the late Esther, the late Wachira, Eunice, Wambui, Beatrice and Wamwea.

Beloved grandfather of Wangechi, Wangare, Njoroge, Njoki, Wanjugu, Wanjohi, Kamande, Wambui and Hazel.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home, Kabati, Thika Road on 30th July  2025 at 9.00 am for funeral service and burial thereafter to held at his
home Maragwa Ridge, Muranga County.

In God’s arms you rest and in our hearts you forever remain.