Dr. Francis Ndenga Mugoma

05.08.1943 to 21.07.2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Dr. Francis Ndenga Mugoma, a loving husband, dad and grand dad, who left us to be with the Lord.

Loving husband of Lucy Njeri Mugoma. Dad of Godfred Ndenga Mugoma, Henry Kamau Mugoma, Adrian Ndenga Mugoma and Dr. Catherine Napo Mugoma. Father in law of Lilian Karimi Muthaura, Martin Mugambi Njeru, Pauline Okomba, Stela Okomba (Australia), Dorothy, Regina Odera, Emma Odera, Consolata Omondi, Janet Ademba,

Grand dad of Eliana Kinanu, Aziel Njeru, Paul Ndenga Mugoma, Catherine Njeri Mugoma, Raymond Mugambi Mugoma. Rose Shitandi, Ann Mugoma, Josephine Omondi, Febian Mugoma, Joan Kubasu.

Son of the late Mzee Nicholas Mugoma and the late Mama Maria Anapo.

Uncle and father of Benard Odera (former KCAA), Odino Odera, Sebastian Odera (NGO), Duncan, Peter, George, Barasa, Julius Ajuma, Fred Okomba (JKIA) Dr. Felix Okomba (Australia), Haryson Okwaro, William Okomba, Mumude Ongoma, Sylvester, Tom, Kelvin, Peter Atwara,Agostino Omunze and Gerald Odongo among many.

Grandfather of Davy Andrew Mugoma (JKIA), Peter and Paul Ndenga, Justus Mugoma, (South Sudan), Andrew and Bonny, Mathew Mugoma, Moses Mugoma, Nick Wafula (KISM), Erick Wafula (KEMRI), Jeff Shitandi, John Mugoma (PSC), Chris Oloo, Charles Navaka, Gilbert Kubasu, Gaetano Agenda among many. Son in law of Mzee Henry Kamau Gathumbi and Mama Magaret Wangare Kamau.

Brother in law of Grace, Gathumbi,Cecilia, Felistus, Chege, Ndiko, Stella, Waniera, Njuguna, Regina and Ngige and the late Alice. Kabue, Mwaniki, Ngunjiri, Jimmy, Ken and Mark.

Brother of many amongst them the (late) Adriano Odera Mugoma, (late) Ajuma Kanoti Mugoma and (late) Joyce Akoth Ademba, late Achieng Mugoma, Okomba Mugoma, Onani Mugoma and Okwaro Mugoma.

Meetings are being held daily at his home in Nairobi. Requiem Mass will be held at the Holy Family Basilica on Monday, 18th August, 2025 at 2.00pm.

Dr, Francis Ndenga Mugoma will be laid to rest on Saturday, 23rd August 2025 at his Home in Busia, Marachi Bumwaya village.

May His soul rest in eternal peace. We love you, but the Lord loved you more.

Gemma Bosibori Moturi

Sunrise: 6th February 1961 – Sunset: 2nd Aug 2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Gemma Bosibori Moturi (formerly of Co-operative Bank) that occurred on 2nd August 2025 in the USA.

She was the loving wife of Dennis Moturi (formerly of Kenya Bureau of Standards).

Daughter of the late Benedict M. Ndege and Mary K. Ndege. Daughter-in- law of the late Hon. Nyarangi Moturi and the late Susan Nyarangi.

Mother of Michelle, Samuel, Michael and grandmother of Fahari Tochi.

Sister of the late Joseph Ndege, Mande Nyarangi, Jacinta Moraa, George Ndege,Angela Agunda, Evelyn Onchera and David Ndege.

Sister in-law of the late Eileen Ogenche,Violet Nyarangi, the lace Tom Nyarangi, Elvira Mokua, Edwin Moturi, Leonida Mbogo, the late John Osano, the late Michael Knoll, Hommalla Ndege, Joel Agunda,William Onchera and Sarah Mosoti.

Niece of the Agnes Mokera, Rosa Tendere, Lucia Mokua, Melen Magonga, Thomas Otero, Patrick Manyi, Andrea Otero, Gichana Otero, Petro Onyoka, Christopher Mososi, Andrew Nyaboga, Joseph Oyugi, Esther Ocharo, Milkah Nyaruri, Anne Ogwora, Agnes Moturi, Mary Motanya, Jimmy Mown, Pricillah Momanyi, Zack Nyayierni, Col. Charles Moturi, Sarah Nyachae, Anam, Magaret Moturi, Jemimah Mokogi, Biliah Nyamweya, Milkah ogeto, Ogura Bwina, Caren Silo, Martha Mongare, Charles Bwana, Grace Omanga, Julie Mariera. Loving cousin, aunt and grand mum to many.

The church service will be held on Wednesday 20th August 2025 front 2:00 p.m. at Liberty Centre, Mombasa Road.

The cortege will leave from Lee funeral home on 21st August 2025 at 7.00 am. Burial service shall be held on Friday 22nd August 2025 from 10:00 am at Matutu settlement Scheme in Borabu Constituency.

The main fundraising event will be held both virtually and physically at Impala Court, along Ngong Road, on Sunday, 17th August 2025, at 5 pm. For virtual fundraising link and other details kindly reach out to the Secretary on +254725705351

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at her residence, Impala Court along Ngong road

“Blessed Are Those Who Die in the Lord” — Revelation 14: 1 3

Mary Nyokabi Maithori

Sunrise: 1St January 1959 – Sunset: 9th August 2025

It is with great sorrow and sadness that we announce the promotion to glory of Mrs. Mary Nyokabi Maithori of Tumutumu Village, Mathira West Sub-county.

Daughter of the late James Ngetha Mathenge and the late Joyce Wanjugu Ngetha.

Dear wife of the late Johnson Maithori Maruga. She was a loving and dedicated mother of Joyce Gathigia, Caroline Ngima, Edward Maruga and Lucy Mumbi. Mother in-law of Josephat Nganga and Winnierose Gathoni.

Sister of Charles Mathenge, the late Grace Nyaguthii, her late twin Christopher Karumba, Caroline Njoki and the late Kennedy Kareiithi. Step sister of Agnes Mwaura, Mary Ngetha, Ann Ngetha amongst others.

Grandmother of Clarence, Charlene, Franklin, Jayden, Mercy, Wanjira, Gianna, Wanjiru, Mbira and Gathoni.

Family and friends are gathering daily at St. Andrew PCEA Church — Nairobi from 5:00 p.m and at her residence in Tumutumu Village, Karatina from 4:00 p.m. for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege will leave Jamii Hospital Mortuary – Karatina on Tuesday 19th August 2025 at 7:30 am.A funeral service will be held at Tumutumu PCEA church, Karatina and thereafter burial at her home in Tumutumu Village.

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

Moses Mulongo Wataka

Appreciation

We, the family of the late Moses Mulongo Wataka, express our deepest gratitude to God for the blessing of his life, and for the grace and mercy He granted our dad throughout his life’s journey.We sincerely thank all those who stood with us during his illness and final journey.Your love, prayers, visits, and professional care meant the 0 world to us.

To the spiritual shepherds and congregations of Friends Church Nairobi, led by Pastor Kennedy Wakhungu, Fountain Gate Church Nairobi, led by Apostle James Mbugua, Friends Church Donholm, Friends Church Malaha and Friends Church Ngwelo, your prayers, encouragement, presence, financial and spiritual encouragement uplifted our hearts when we needed it most.

We are deeply grateful to Mater Hospital, Halisi Hospital Kitengela, and Nairobi West Hospital for the outstanding medical care they provided. We are especially thankful to all who donated blood whenever transfusions were needed.

Special appreciation goes to Citibank Kenya, Diaspora Friends (Fort Worth, Texas, USA), Rusinga School, One Acre Fund, Safe Point Designs, Kusoya, Nairobi Community Friends and Ngwelo Community, for your unwavering support. A heartfelt mention goes to the Gatimbu family for your moral and financial support. Our special thanks go to the Steering Committee chairpersons—Erick and Lydia Wafula in Nairobi, and Jairus Walela in Ngwelo, for your tireless leadership and dedication.

Our gratitude also goes to our Papas Joseph and Zablon, our aunts Tafath and Joan, his nephews and nieces led by Robert Musiambo and our entire extended family led by Hon. Grace Sundukwa for your unceasing prayers, love, and support.

Since it may not be. humanly possible to thank each one of you by name, kindly accept our message of gratitude. May God bless you abundantly for walking this journey with us.

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NKJV

Grace Njeri Kamau

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of our Matriarch, Grace Njeri Kamau on 9th August, 2025,

She was the daughter of the late Mwangi and the late Waithera, and a sister of the late Kariuki Mwangi and Monicah Wanjiku Mugi.

She was the wife of the late Geoffrey Kamau Ng’ang’a (Miyako). Co-wife of Peninah Wanjiru and Charity Wanjugu.

Grace was a loving mother of; George Wainaina (Eagle Academy), John Mwangi (Emkay Construction), Margaret Kinyanjui, Priscillah Waithera (Prikam), Alfred Njehia, James Wainaina (Jimmyiam), Judy Njoroge, Paul Kinuthia (USA), Jayne Wakaimba, the late Mike kamau, the late Malik Njehia, Winnie Kamau (Kenya High), the late Fred Githua, David Munyui (USA), Fred Githua (USA) and Margaret Magiri (USA).

She is survived by 50 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Mother in-law and aunty to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Safari Park Gardens-Gate B, off Mirema Road from 6:00pna.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday 20th August 2025 at the All Saints Cathedral from 9.30am with a burial to follow at the Lang’ata Cemetry.

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

Mama Dinah Mulahi Nasike

In Loving Memory

9th Anniversary

We continue mourning your departure and unable to comprehend the pain suffered every passing day but remain assured that you are now in a better place without pain but infinite peace and happiness.

Our thoughts are with you not only today but always since you remain our pillar of strength and we shall forever cherish the memories of the love, Joy and happiness that you brought into our lives.

As we mark this day, it is indeed a reflection of the life we shared together, realizing that your demise Continues to provide numerous lessons of facing daily challenges. However, one thing that remains crystal clear in our minds is the fact that loved ones do not fade away but are besides us daily, unseen, unheard, still loved, missed and very dear.

Missed by your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

God has you in His mighty arms, we have you in our hearts.

Rest in eternal peace, Amen.

 

Rtd WO I I John Maronga Masanya

1940 – 25th July 2025

It is with deep regret and acceptance that we announce the passing on of Rtd WO I I John Maronga Masanya, who was husband of Jemima Nyaboke.

Son of the late Paul Masanya, the late Salome Magoma and Tabibtha Moige

Father of Josephine, George, Beatrice, Samwel, Rebecca and Agnes. Father-In-law of Jackline, Stella among others.

His Siblings were, Nyabate, the late Nyaboke, the late Osano, Kirera, Esther Kerubo, Alice’s, Mecha, David, Drusila, Margaret, Robina, Kennedy, Mogiti and Hezron.

His uncles were Omboga, Momanyi,Areba Maroro, (all late) among others.

Son in-law of the late Nyaramba and the late Damaro.

Aunties were the late Nyachama, and Kwamboka, his cousins were Makori, Ondieki, the late Nyakundi, the late Maseno, the late Nyagaka, late Angima, the late Maronga Ogoro Seme, Omanga, the late Ondieki Omboga, Nyomotai, Kerubo Kwamboka, Nyarangi, Basireti, Omanga, Manyega, Patel, Obegi, the late Maronga, the late Hitler, the late Kerubo, the late Nyabate among others. His-in-law’s were, Zachariah, Obuchi, Obaga, Ongere, the late Zablon, Monchari, Kerubo, the late Onundu, the late Ongweso, Zablon, Kabete, Mary, Jane, Alice, Carren, Alice, Elizabeth among others.

Korera of late Jeremiah, Manwa, Obwocha, Mose, Ong’aro and Ongaga. Grandfather of Paul among others.

Uncle of Geroge, Lucy, Bagiti, Gekonge, Evans, Eznah, Kirotwa, Moige among others.

The body is lying at Kaplong Mission Hospital and the cortege will leave on 14th August 2025 for his home at Kineni, Saiga Ngiya for night vigil and thereafter interment on 15th August 2025.

Rest in peace the patriarch.

2nd Timothy 4:6-8 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

Josephine Emily Apondi Odhiambo

23rd December 1953 – 27th July 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of mama Josephine Emily Apondi Odhiambo – which occurred on 27th July, 2025 in NJ, USA.

She was the daughter of Philip Ohulo Obare and Phelesia Otako Ohulo of Mur Ng’iya, Alego Sub-County, Siaya County.

She was wife of Samson Victor Odhiambo Milanya of Bondo Subcounty, Yimbo West, Osieko Village, Siaya County. Mother of Martha Ajwang’ Milanya, Karen Apamo Milanya and Laura Phelesia Odhiambo. She was also mother of Tobias Milanya, Anthony Sumba Milanya and Margaret Akinyi Milanya.

Daughter-in-law of the late Tobias and Jane Milanya, and sister-in-law of the late Herbert Milanya, Wilkister Ogwang’, Gordon Milanya, Janet Atwenya, Ruth Ngesa, the late Jacton Milanya, Risper Milanya, Judith Nyaim and Richard Milanya.

Sister of Hellen Milugo, Christine Were, the late Joyce Anyango Opiyo, late Pamela Aloo, late Grace Ochola, late Edwin Otieno Ohulo, late Pheobe Otako, late Isaac Oduor and late Andrew Apindi.

Aunty of Rose Hildah Opiyo, Fredrick and Pauline Obare Otieno, Ruch Auma, Isaac Onyango, Rev. Fr. Charles, Dr. Lawrence and Nephyr Were, Verol and Dr Abongo,Veronica Oduor, Samuel Dorcas Phelesia, Rosecloy Milanya, Wilson Okeyo, Ronald, Lavenda Oduor among others.

A requiem mass shall be held on the 20th August, 2025 at ACK All Saints Cathedral Nairobi at 2:00PM.

The burial ceremony will be conducted on the 21 August 2025 at Yimbo Usenge, Osieko Village.

Contribution towards the funeral can be sent via Paybill: 891300 Account: 116256

Nind gi Kwe Nyor Ng’iya

 

Gabriel Gathiong’o Magu

Sunrise: 1942 — Sunset: 08-08-2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the demise of Gabriel Gathiong’o Magu on Friday 8th August 2025.

He was the son of the late Sospeter Magu Gathiong’o and Jedidah Wanjiku Magu,

Husband of Alice Wambui Gathiong’o. Father of the late Ronald Maina, Emily Muthoni, Jacinta Nduta, Susanne Wanjiku, Moses Itonyi, Joshua Kamwereand NancyWairimu.

Son-in-law of the late Moses ltonyi and the late Margaret Nduta ltonyi.

Father-in-law of the late Lilian Wambui, James Waweru, Jack Lusson, Rhoda Syokau, and Robert Ikapian. Beloved grandfather and great-grandfather to many.

The cortege leaves Othaya Level 6 Hospital Mortuary on Thursday, 21st August, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. The funeral service will be held at Kiaguthu Sports Ground from 10:00 a.m. Thereafter, the burial will follow at his home in Kajaramba Village, Kaguthu, Chinga, Nyeri County.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever. Rest in Peace, we shall miss you dearly.

 

Eng. Damien Kamunyori Ndwiga

Sunrise: 24th December 1944 — Sunset: 5th August 2025

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Eng. Damien Kamunyori Ndwiga, founder of Danjo Marine Services (formerly of Kenya Ports Authority), which occurred on Tuesday, 5th August 2025 at Mombasa Hospital.

Damien was the beloved son of the late Faustino Kamunyori Kagane and the late Angelica Ciuranje Kagane.

A devoted husband of Joyce Rwamba Ndwiga. He was a loving father of Angela. Adrian, Mukami, Christine Audra, Joeta, and Anthony; and his children-in-law Julian Engel and Hannah Verry. He was a cherished grandfather of Damian, Zuri, Eli, Olive, and Kaia.

Damien was a dear brother of Nyaga, the late Pelas Nyaga. Njiru, the lace Muchanje, Muthoni and Wania.

A treasured son-in-law of the late Lawrence and the late Hannah Muchungu. He was also a beloved brother-in-law and uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at his residence in Bombolulu Estate Hse# 44 near Deliverance Church Mombasa from 5:00 pm.

Special prayers and a fundraiser will be held at the residence, on Saturday 16th August, 2025 from 5:00 pm, to cover hospital bills and funeral expenses.

Funeral announcement will be made later.

Let’s stand with the family during this difficult time and donate towards the medical and funeral expenses. Paybill – 80227641 Account name: Your Name. Family contact person is Peter on 0710786202.

“For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s.” — Romans 14:7-8.