Edward Muchai Kariuki

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the promotion to Glory of our beloved on Sunday, 10th August 2025 after short illness.

Born to the late Francis Kariuki and the late Miriam Wanjiru.

The devoted husband of Nancy Wanjiru and loving father of Sarah Wanjiru, Jacob Kariuki and Joyce Wambui.

Brother of Daniel Mwaura, JoeWainaina, Joseph Kamau, Margaret Wambui, braham Kuria, Ruth Wairimu and the late Jane Wanjiku and the late Paul Kagunyi.

He served with the Lands Ministry until his retirement in 2007 after postings in Kiambu, Thika, Wundanyi and Ardhi Hse.

He was a doting grandfather to many, loving uncle and friend to many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily from 5:30PM at his home in Ruiru, Gwa-kairu to fellowship and finalise preparations for the funeral.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital Mortuary on Tuesday, 19th August 2025 at 8:00 a.m. for a funeral service and burial at his farm in Gathengera, Karati area, Naivasha.

“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.. for they will rest from their labor.” Revelation 14:13

Mama Lorna Egondi

Sunrise 3/11/1931 – Sunset 29/07/2025

It’s with great sadness and sorrow to announce the demise of our Matriarch Mama Lorna Egondi on 29/07/2025 that occurred while she was undergoing specialised treatment at Brilliant Hospital Bungoma.

She was a dear wife of the late Mzee Jacob Egondi (Omukhauka).

She is the daughter of the late Kuka Hasolo (Omumayindi) and the late Kukhu Mahulo (Nakhasokho) She is the sister of the late Nekesa, Halumba, James, Namakwa, the late Ofwede, Grace and the late Juma.

She was the mother of Mary Wafula – Sirakano Uganda, Phanice Haukwa -NV USA, Phyllis Kubebea, George Egondi, the late Margaret Night, the late Pamphil Wabwire and Jacob Egondi- Naivasha.

She was the mother in-law of the late Dismus Wafula – Sirakano, Dr. Charles Haukwa – NV USA, the late John Kubebea, Florence Egondi, Florence Agutu, the late Florence Night, the late Celestine Osege and Milred Nekesa. She was step mother of Miriam, Jessica, Aggrey, Lawrence, Nabira, Joshua, Everlyne amongst many.

She was the aunt of Mande, Dick, Mahulo,Wycliffe, amongst many. Mama Lorna leaves behind, 33 grandchildren, Faith, Steve, Edith, Dr. Irene – UK, Jacob, Okumu, Auma, Anyango, Godfrey, Betty- CA USA, Grace- NV USA, Loice- GA USA, Damrise, Robert, Harris, Harket, Heinstin, Harsen, Joy, Lydia, Costa, Brenda, Sharon, Silas,Vivian, Cynthia, and Linnet amongst many, 108 great-grandchildren and 24 great great-grandchildren.

Mama Lorna will be laid to rest at her home in Mayenje, Matayos Sub-county, Busia County on Wednesday 20/08/2025.

Rev. Fr. Gasper Massawe Galema

Sunrise 8/ 10/1952 – Sunset 6/8/2025

The Catholic Diocese of Kakamega regrets to announce the death of Rev. Fr, Gasper Massawe Galema, which occurred on 6th August 2025 while he was being rushed to Mater Hospital.

Fr Gasper was born on 8th October 1952 and was the son of Balthasar Massawe of Kichare Village, Umbwe Parish, in the Diocese of Moshi, Kilimanjaro Province, Tanzania. He ministered in the Diocese of Kakamega for many years.

The body will leave St. Elizabeth Mission Hospital Morgue, Mukumu, on Wednesday, 20th August 2025 at 2:00 p.m., and proceed to St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Kakamega for a Requiem Mass at 3:00 p.m.

The Burial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, 21st August 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Minor Seminary, Mukumu, followed by interment at the St. Peter’s Seminary Cemetery.

We thank God for the life and ministry of Fr Gasper, and we entrust his soul to God’s eternal embrace.

“Eternal rest grant unto him, 0 Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.”

 

Alice Ndindi Mwiva Kilonzi

Sunrise. 13th December 1979 – Sunset. 7th August 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Alice Ndindi Mwiva Kilonzi, which occurred on 7th August 2025 at Poplar Hospital, Nairobi, after a long illness bravely borne.

Alice was the beloved wife of Joseph Mwiva Kilonzi and loving mother of Jefferson Kilonzi, Lisah Nduku and Joy Baraka.

She was a cherished daughter of Julius Kaloki and the late Phoebe Kaloki; sister of George, Rosabei, Charlie. Koki, David, and the late Elizabeth; daughter-in-law of the late Samuel Kilonzi Mwenga and Janet Wanza: and sister-in-law Charles Nzonzo, Alice, Joyce, Regina, Peter, Esther, among others.

Relatives and friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at Ronald Ngala RNG Plaza, 3rd Floor, Crave House Restaurant, Comrades Mutindwa Road Umoja I, her Nairobi home in Malaa along Kangundo Road, and at her rural home, Karnua Village, Tulimani Ward, Mbooni West Sub-county, Makueni County,

The cortege will leave Montezuma Funeral Home, Machakos, on Saturday, 23rd August 2025, at 8:00 a.m. The burial ceremony will be held at her husband’s farm in Kamua Village, Tulimani Ward, Mbooni West Sub-county, Makueni County.

There will be a mini-harambee on Wednesday, 20th August 2025, at Ronald Ngala RNG rd Floor. Online contributions can be sent via Till Number 8313148.

Lydia Marigu Ngondi

Sunrise: 1st July 1944 – Sunset: 11th August 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Lydia Marigu Ngondi, on Monday, 11th August 2025, while undergoing treatment.

She was the beloved wife of the late Godfrey Ngondi (Kangare), cherished daughter of Wilson Mugane and Abishagi Warue Wilson, and dear sister of Lucy Thuo and among others.

She was a devoted mother of Catherine Magwi Ngondi (Australia), Edward Kariuki Ngondi, and Pauline Wangeci; Stella Muthoni Bourne (Australia) and Andrew Bourne; and Peter Njeru Ngondi and Pauline Kimotho.

She was a loving grandmother of Cynthia, Ethan, Ava, Lulu, and Lemaiyan.

Family and friends meet daily at the family home in Acre Tano, Kamulu, and at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi, onMonday 18th and Tuesday, 19th August 2025 from 5:30 p.m.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Mortuary on Friday, 22nd August 2025, at 7:00 a.m. for a funeral service at ACK St. Mark’s Church, Ruai, at 10:00 a.m., followed by interment at her home in Acre Tano, Kamulu.

 

Modesta Wanjiku Gachanja

Sunrise 1939 — Sunset 13th August 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of beloved Mwalimu (Mrs.) Modesta Wanjiku Gachanja on 13th August 2025, after a short illness.

Dear wife of Granty Gachanja Gicoru (former Land Surveyor).

Daughter of the late Lulea Kiminda and the late Magdalene Wangari of Othaya. Daughter-in-law of the late Mwalimu Simeon Gicoru and the late Phoebe Wanja of Kirichu, Nyeri.

Sister of the late Dumenica Muthoni, the late Esther Wambugo, John Thuita, Dennis Kiriungi, Andrew Maina and Peter Muraya.

Sister-in-law of Eshban Gitahi, Dadson Karobia, Nereas Hirst, Charity Muya-Ngaruiya, Murage Gicoru and Glarys Wambui.

Loving mother of Mary Ngugi (Seattle, USA), the late Simon Mwangi, Peter Gachanja (Nyeri County), Mwalimu Thomas Gachanja (Mary Emmaculate, Mwiga) and Patrick Gachanja (Bayer EA).

Mother-in-law of Patrick Njoroge (Seattle, USA), Anne Wambui (Sirma Pry), the late Margaret Nyambura and Josephine Negesa (DCI HQs).

Grandmother of Daniel Njoroge, Annsylvia Wanliru, Michael Gachanja, Isabel Waruguru, John Gachanja, Levi Kamau, Paullete, Irene Wanjiku, Sherlyn Soipan, Lucky Leshan, Rita Njeri. Great-grandmother and Aunty to many.

The cortege leaves Nyeri Funeral Home, Outspan on Friday 22nd August at 9:00 a.m for a funeral service and burial at her home in Kanuna village, Kirichu, Nyeri County.

Family and Friends will be meeting from Monday 18th August to Wednesday 20th August at All Saints Cathedral.

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

 

Thomas Kiplagat Ego Bore

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden demise of Mr. Thomas Kiplagat Ego Bore, which occurred on 12th August 2025 in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County.

Son of the late Ego Chebore, the late Elizabeth Kimoi and the late Tapsimie Kabon. Son-in-law of the late Saniego Kwambai and the late Kwambai Chesiny.

Beloved husband of Phylis Kiplagat. Devoted and loving father of Marion, Imelda, Faith, Peter, Millicent, Robert and Roy. Cherished father-in-law of David, Emanuel, Richard, Ronald and Mercy. A loving grandfather of Jemutai, Kiptui, Kipkurui, Andrew, Isis, Alvin, Allen, Azaria, Rafa, Leo and Reign.

He was an uncle to many. Brother of Francis, John, the late Michael, Joseph, the late Sylvester, Patrick, Martha, Dorcas and Grace.

Brother-in-law of the late Sagome, the late John, David, the late Rosalina, the late Regina and the entire Kapchesiny.

Family and friends are meeting daily for support and prayers at 4.00pm at his residence in Elgon View, Eldoret.

The cortege will leave Eldoret Hospital Morgue on Wednesday, 20th August 2025 at 9.00am for Requiem Mass at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Eldoret before proceeding to his farm in Chebior, Elgeyo Marakwet County. The burial will take place on Thursday, 2Ist August 2025 in Chebior.

“We express our deepest gratitude to God for the blessings, grace and mercy granted to him throughout his life.”

 

Bernard Kamau Karanja

We, the Family of the late Chief Quantity Surveyor, Bernard Kamau Karanja humbly accept God’s will following his promotion to glory on the night of 9th August, 2025.

Son of the late Gideon Karanja & the late Esther Wanjiru. Son-in-law of the late Simeon Kagiri & late Peris Wangui.

Brother of the late Wanjiku, the late Hezekiah, the late Gathoni, Nancy, Naomi & Hannah.

Adored brother & father-in-law of many.

Husband of the late Shelmith Wangari & Anne Wanjiku. Father of Peter, Susan, Mary, Nancy,; John, the late Rose, Anthony, Samuel & Kevin. Step-father of Stephen & Mary. He is survived by 27 grandchildren Uncle of many.

A prayer meeting will be held on Tuesday, 19th August 2025, at St. Andrews Church, opp. St. Pauls Chapel, at 5 P.M.

The cortege will leave Lee Funeral Home, Nairobi on Thursday, 21st August 2025, at 8 A.M. Funeral Service and burial will take place at his farm in Kirenga, Lari sub-county, Kiambu county, starting at 10 A.M. followed by internment.

2 Timothy 4:7-8 —”I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, have kept the faith.”

 

Former Principal and UDA Malava By-Election Aspirant Enock Andanje Dies

According to Malava sub-county UDA secretary Harrison Tanga, Andanje developed complications upon arriving at the function.

He said Andanje’s feet became weak, and he was unable to leave his vehicle. He was then rushed to Oasis Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Andanje collapsed just near the entrance of the Bulupi primary school gate before making his way towards the podium where his fellow aspirants and party leaders were seated. He was trying to talk to his supporters through the sunroof but was overwhelmed and collapsed inside his car.

By the time of publishing, the cause of death was yet to be confirmed, with local authorities indicating that a post-mortem will be conducted to establish the cause.

UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan said Andanje was more than a political leader, dedicated servant of the people, a voice for the vulnerable, and a true believer in the empowerment of his community.

“UDA family mourns the untimely passing of our Malava Constituency aspirant, Mr Enock Andanje, who collapsed and died today while attending a Widows’ Empowerment Forum in Kakamega County. His passion for uplifting the lives of widows, orphans, and youth was evident in his tireless work on the ground,” he said.

“We have lost a brother, a friend, and a patriot whose vision for Malava was rooted in unity, dignity, and opportunity for all. His death leaves a deep void in our party and in the hearts of the people he served.”

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, supporters, and the people of Malava Constituency during this difficult time. May they find strength and comfort in knowing that his legacy of service will live on. May his soul rest in eternal peace.”

Seth Panyako who is also an aspirant mourned Andanje as “a man of great vision, compassion, and dedication to the service of humanity.”

“His loss is not only personal to me but to the entire community that he touched with his kindness and wisdom. May his soul rest in eternal peace,”Panyako said, announcing the postponement of his scheduled rallies in honour of Andanje.

The Malava by-election was called to fill the vacancy left after the death of former MP Malulu Injendi. Andanje was among those seeking the UDA ticket in primaries scheduled for the coming weeks.

Malulu Injendi was elected on the Amani National Congress (ANC) party ticket, defeating the then UDA candidate Seth Panyako, who garnered 20,133 votes against Injendi’s 22,891.

Mwalimu John Roy Kibet Soo

Sunrise:01/01/1950 – Sunset: 10/08/ 2025

It is with sadness that we announce the sudden demise of John Kibet Soo which occurred on 10th August 2025.

Son of the late Ngaulo Tanui and late Sally Tanui. Brother of the late Aron, the late Kipkoroit, Trizah, William, Dickson, the late Elvis, Charles, Tembul, Kiplamai, David, Thomas, the late Jeniffer, John, Ruth, Rinny, Jepwambok and late Aggrey.

Loving husband o fViolah Chelel Soo. Loving father of the late Joram, Eddah, Florah, Collins, Elisha, Bethwel, Getrude, Tony,Tirop and Levi. Father-in-law of Richard, Sammy, Purity, Lucy and Milcah. Grandfather of Abigael, Shem, Kevin, Gaiyus, Faith, Cheruto and many others. Uncle to many.

The cortege leaves Samaritan Funeral Home on Tuesday 19th August 2025 for overnight stay and burial will take place on Wednesday 20th August 2025 from 9.00am at His Kipngetket Residence, Nandi County.

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