Elder (Rtd) Charles Jasper Marangu Silas

Sunrise: 9th July, 1938 – Sunset: 18th July, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing on of our beloved Patriarch Elder (Rtd) Charles Jasper Marangu Silas.

He was the son of the late Silas Mwirabua and the late Charity Nkinga of Kamenchu Village, Makuri Sub-location,Tharaka Nithi County.

He was loving husband of the late Neleah Kaimuri. Devoted father of Fred Kibaara, Lucy Gatakaa, Dorothy Kawira, Dan Kithinji, Jones Kaunda, Nicholas Mutua, Eric Munene, Enid Kageni and Jediel Muriuki.

Father-in-law of Ann Kibaara, the late Ntwiga, Simoneta Muthoni, Ann Kanini, Terry Makena, Fridah Kanana, the late Fredrick Mwenda, Susan Njoki.

Doting grandfather of Kelvin Mwenda, Fridah Mukami, Rose, Arnold, Angela, Mwende, Muthomi, Gakii, Kathoni, Eugene, Angela, Dennis, Vera, the late Shana Kanana, Murimi, Barbara, Myra Cindi, Te Mukami, Tejay, Shantel, Ray Murithi, Derrick, Ted Mutuma, Jayden Muthomi and Jayson Kariuki.

He was great grandfather of Stacy, Jaida, Melvin, Isaiah,Valerie, Saint, Muriuki, Mutuma, Ethan, Myles, Lianna.

Brother and brother-in-law of many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Kamenchu Village, Makuri Sub-location at 4.30 pm daily for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves PCEA Chogoria Hospital mortuary on 30th July 2025. The funeral service will take place at PCEA Makuri Church grounds. He will be interred at his home thereafter.

We will not say Goodbye, we give thanks for a life well lived with purpose and generosity.

 

Paul Kaigongi Mwito

Sunrise 29/09/1990 – Sunset 21/07/2025

It is with profound shock and sadness that we announce the untimely demise of Paul Kaigongi Mwito.

Son of the late George Mwito M’erimba and Agnes Akou Mwito,

Husband of Grace Mwamaitha, Father of Linus Kimathi, Abigael Makena Agnes and Anaya Paul.

Cherished brother to Jacob Mwito (BSN Man Kangeta), Mercy Mwito (Dr Thika), Kinoti Mwito(BSN Man Kangeta), Romano Mwito (MD MeRuWASCO), Kawira Mwito (BSN Lady Narok), Daniel Mwito (BSN Man Kangeta), Mathew Mwito (Njia junior Sec), Winfred Mwito (Guardian Health Care EM BU) and Ezekiel Mwito.

The committee, friends, and family are meeting daily at Mwito’s family Home in Kangeta, His home in Ruiru Eastern Bypass Kamakis next to Mutonya. Ack Church and on Tuesday there will be a meeting at Homeland inn Thika road.

The burial is scheduled for Friday, 1st August 2025. The cortege leaves cool breeze funeral home at 8:30 am for a burial service at Kangeta Catholic Church and later laying of wreaths and burial rites at home kangeta.

Psalm 4:8 “In peace lie down and sleep, for you alone Lord, make me dwell in safety”

Paul, your life was a blessing to many, your memory a treasure. Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.

 

Jose Wanjiru Kiambo

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Jose Wanjiru Kiambo after a short hospitalisation. Jose hailed from Kirichu Village, Nyeri County. She had retired of Kamugunda Village in Kirinyaga County.

She was the daughter of the late Paul Wambugu Kariamburi and the late Eliza Muthoni.

She was wife of the late Paul Kiambo. Loving mother of the late Wanjiku Kiambo and Muciri Kiambo.

She was also the sister of the late Grace Wanja Kimotho, the late Rose Nyarnathira Mbuki, Gerald K Wambugu and late Charles Maina Wambugu.

She was a beloved aunt of Eddy Mwangi and many others. She was also an adored cousin to many.

Jose was a UK trained midwife and worked most of her professional life at Coast General Hospital in Mombasa.

Viewing of the body shall take place on 30th July 2025 at 8.00am at Kibugi Funeral Home in Kutus town after which the funeral procession shall proceed to Kamugunda Village PCEA Emmanuel Church, Thumaita, Nyangeni Parish for the funeral service which shall start at 10.00am. Her earthly remains shall be interred  at her farm in Kamugunda Village after the church service.

 

Gathoni Kibathi

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of Gathoni Kibathi on 24th July 2025 after a short illness bravely borne.

Gathoni, the Marketing Director of Kambi Mstuni Resort & Conservancy was the loving daughter of Dr. Geoffrey Kibathi Mbugua Chancellor of Gretsa University Thika and Mrs. Susan Mumbi Kibathi Director of Sagret Hotel.

Gathoni was a doting mother of Myles Geoffrey Kibathi and the late Baby Susan Mwai.

She was a sister of Nyokabi Kibathi, Wambui Kanuri & Douglas Kanuri and Samuel Mbugua Kibathi.

She was a loving grand-daughter of the late Samuel Mbugua Kibathi & Margaret Nyokabi Mbugua and the late James Munene Muhindi & the late Shelmith Gathoni Munene.

A Memorial Service will be held in her honor at their Kiambu Home on Sunday 27th July 2025 at 3.00p.m.

The cortege will leave Nairobi Lee Funeral Home at 7.00am on Tuesday 29th July 2025 to her parents Kiambu home, where the Funeral service and interment will be held from 10.00 am.

In God’s hands you rest. In our hearts, you will always stay, loved, and remembered every day. Your legacy lives on in the love and values you loved us by.

2 Timothy 4:7-8 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day – and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.”

Joseph Mwaniki Mugweru

It is with profound grief that we announce the death of Mr Joseph Mwaniki Mugweru which occurred on 21st July 2025 after a short illness.

He was the beloved husband of the late Mrs Edith Wanjira Mugweru and loving father of Mwai Mugweru, the late Jackson Maina, Daniel Murimi, Peter Mutugi, Andrew Kinyua, Anne Nyawira, Margaret Muthoni, George Miano, Loise Wambui, Nimrod Mwangi and Catherine Wairimu. He was the caring father-in-law of the late Naomi Murimi, Lucy Mutugi, Pauline Kinyua and Muthomi Njuki.

He was son of the late Mwaniki Mburati Kimbo and the late Margaret Kanini. He was brother of the late Kinyua, the late Jonah Gatambo, the late Murage. the late Loise Ndinwa, the late Priscilla Mbogo, the late Wamwirua and Zipporah Wanjutha

He was the proud grandfather of Wanjira Murimf, Wairimu Murimi, Tracy Kulubya, James Kulubya, Angela Mutugi, Wanjira Kinyua, Eric Kinyua, Chris Kinyua, Brian Muthomi, Linda Gitari, Brenda Muthomi, Bruce Muthomi and Bryce Muthomi. He was great grandfather of Megan Gitari, Maeve Gitari and Myles Gitari.

Family and friends are meeting at 4.30pm daily at the family home in Nioga, Kirinyaga County.

The cortege leaves ACK Mt Kenya Funeral Home Kerugoya on Thursday 31 July 2025 at 9.00am and the funeral service will take place from 11.00am at Kiaragana Primary School grounds, Kirinyaga County. Burial will be held thereafter at the family home in Njoga Village.

I have fought a good fight, have finished my course, have kept the faith.

John Kimani H. Mwangi

Appreciation

We, the family of the late Mr and Mrs John Kimani H. Mwangi extend our deepest and heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming outpouring of love, prayers, and unwavering support shown to us during his illness and demise.

We take this opportunity to thank God for the over 7 decades He graciously gave Dad to us.

We are grateful to Metropolitan Hospital, RFH Specialist and Bahati hospital Joska for their exceptional care, with special appreciation to Dr. Beatrice Muthui-Mutua, for her dedication and compassion during his most critical moments and dedicated home caregivers lead by Julius Otieno who lovingly cared for Dad over the past five years. Dad lived a life full of purpose, passion, and grace especially through his love for family.

Our sincere thanks to our neighbours and friends from Donholm, Joska, Huruma, Leshau, Charina and the MD Sawela lodges Peter Kimani who stood by him and honoured his journey.

To our spiritual shepherds and congregations St Lucia catholic church -Joska, Bishop John Mwangi of Full gospel Churches Joska — Nairobi East District, Canon Charles Chege Vicar ACK St James Buruburu, Venerable Joseph Njakai —Vicar ACK St Andrews Nanyuki, Holy trinity catholic church — Kariobangi where Dad and Mum served, Father Peter Kiarie Kigamba — Mutang’a St. Martins of Tours Leshau  your prayers, presence, financial and spiritual encouragement uplifted our hearts when we needed it most.

Thankful to all friends and family near and far who walked with us. Since it may not be humanly possible to thank each of you by name, kindly accept our message of gratitude. Forever grateful-Peter Mwangi (Kapii), Dan Macharia, Hannah Muthui, Evalynn Kimani, Lydia Kimani, Eric Kimani(New Ganju whole sailers), Mwai Maina(Span fabricators) and Eunice Mwangi

“I thank my God every time I remember you” -Philippians 1:3

Ezekiel Kamau Kimeu (Former D.O)

It is with deep.sorrow that we announce the promotion to glory of our beloved Ezekiel Kamau Kimeu (Former D.O) that occurred on 20/07/2025 at KU Referral.

He was the son of the late Paul Kimeu Masika and the late Lilian Njeri Kimeu.

Husband of the late Esther Wanjiku Kamau. He was the father of Kelvin Kimeu and Brian Thuo.

He was brother of Paul Kioko, Elijah Masika, the late Peter Nzuki, Priscila Nthenya, Daniel Muhia, Martin Ndonye, Joel lrungu, the late Regina Wambui, John Kenneth, Jonah Kimeu, the late Wilson Mutua, Ayub Mwangi, and Sammy Kaviti.

Son-in-law of the late John Thuo, Hannah Wairimu, and Margaret Wanjiru. Brother-in-law of Jesee Kamau,George Kiguru, Rose Wangari, Johnson Maina, John Ihuthia, Dominic Mugeche, Joseph Kinuthia, Samuel Karanja, Mary Waithira, Josephine Njoroge, Grace Ng’ang’a the late Phylis Wangari, the late Frank Thuo, Julius Gathungu and William Mbogo.

He was the father in law of Scolah Wanjiru and grandfather of Esther Wanjiku.

Friends and family are meeting at his Kamulu home every evening from 6:00 p.m.

The cortege will leave KU Referral n Tuesday 29/07/2025 for the burial in Kamulu at 10.00am.

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

Rosalind Muthoni Waithaka

Appreciation

Sunrise: 21st March 1959 – Sunset: 11th July 2025 

We, the family of the late Rosalind Muthoni Waithaka would like to convey our sincere gratitude for the overwhelming support extended to us following her demise on 11th July 2025.

Special thanks to the following persons/ groups for their extraordinary support: • All our family, friends and colleagues for your prayers, words of encouragement and financial support. • PCEA Ongata Rongai Church, led by Reverend David Gikonyo • Funeral organising committees in Nairobi and Muranga. • Dr. Kinoti Ndege & Dr Waweru Munyi. • AVA Nursing Care. • Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home on Mbagathi Road.

As it may not be possible to reach each one of you directly, please accept our sincere gratitude for your incredible support during this period. Your expression of sympathy has been of great comfort to us. May God bless you all.

“Rejoice with them that do rejoice and weep with them that weep. Amen” • Romans 12:15

 

Esther Wambui Gikonyo

APPRECIATION

Sunrise: 1920 – Sunset: 9th July, 2025

We, the family of the late Esther Wambui Gikonyo, wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our relatives, friends and well-wishers for the overwhelming support, prayers, messages of condolence, and presence during our time of grief.
Your comforting words, visits, phone calls, and generous contributions gave us strength and helped ease the burden of our loss.

We are grateful to Rev. Fr. Nicholas Kiboi – Father in charge Mary Mother of Graces Catholic Parish Marmanet, and the community at large, Rev Fr. John Githinji – Father in charge Regina Caeli Parish Karen/ Nairobi, and Dr. John K. Githinji of St. Monica Hospital Ol Jabet, who over the years readily attended to Maitil whenever the need arose.

While it is not possible to thank each one of you individually, please accept our sincere appreciation. May God bless you abundantly and reward you for your kindness.

With deep gratitude, The Gikonyo Kambo Family

 

Robert Ayienga Masiga

Sunrise: 15th August 1935 — Sunset: 18th July 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Robert Ayienga Masiga.

He was the son of the late Mzee Jesse Masiga and the late Mama Julia Ogunda Masiga.

He was the loving husband of the late Mwalimu Fridah Apwora Ayienga. Father of Susan Nyongesa, Eric Ayienga, late Ken Okiya, Evelyn Andiva, Hon James Masiga and Dr Anne Mukalama. Father in-law of the late Prof Henry Nyongesa, Zena and Lucrasia Ayienga, the late George Andiva, Sylvia Masiga and Ronald Mukalama.

Brother of the late Oiong’a, the late Nicolaus, the late Jackton, the late Joyce Osodo, the late Canon Eli Masiga, Grace Dindi, Dr Walter Masiga, Naomi Kaibe, the late Enock Masiga, Mwalimu Kephas Masiga and Patrick Ayienga.

Loving grandfather of John, Robert, Elia, Samantha, Joan, Fiona, Lloyd, Georgette, Georgina, Georgiadis, Trevor, Trina, Lucille and Lionel and great grandfather of Lucas, Ammika and Ethan.

Nephew of the late Agostino, Shem, Samuel, Habil and Omori.

Uncle of Hellena, Dr. J.J. Masiga, Fred, Carolyn, Eannes, Margaret and Betty among others.

Brother in-law of the late Arthur, Aggrey, the late Lorna, Lucy and Alice.

There will be fundraisers at All Saint Cathedral, Nairobi on 29th July 2025 from 5.30 pm and at the deceased’s home in Bulorna village. Namboboto on 29th July 2025 at 2.00 p.m.

The cortege leaves St Francis Funeral Home, Busia for a service at A.C.K, St John Church, Machioga on 31st July 2025. Funeral service shall be in Buloma village, Nana Ward, Samia, Busia County followed by interment at his home in the same village, Buloma Village Location: Turnoff from Kisumu – Busia Road at Matayos, take Matayos Nakhasiko Road to Namboboto and then take Namboboto Buloma Village Road.

Contributions can be sent to PAYBILL NO: 400200 ACCOUNT NO: 801945

Job 19:25-27 “I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see him with my own eyes—I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!”