Alice Akinyi Rawago

Sunrise: 06/06/1968 – Sunset: 29/7/2025

It is with great sorrow, sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) Board of Directors, Management and Staff announces the untimely demise of Alice Akinyi Rawago, which occurred on 29th July 2025. The late before her death, was working at Kenya Forestry Research Institute Headquarters Muguga.

She was a daughter of late Ainea Rawago and Naomi Aluoch.

Wife of the late Alfred Oduor.

Sister of Regina Sihundu, Tabitha Olale, Beryl Ochanda, John Onyango, Zadok Okoth,the late Moses Otieno, the late Dickson Akumu, David Odhiambo, Onyango.

Mother of Lilian Adhiambo,Victor Odhiambo, Ronnie Baron, Vincent Otieno and Naomi Akoth.

Her grandchildren include Marcus, Jaylah, Malcom, Britney, Karembo, Humphrey, Eddy, and Carla.

The cortege will leave Nairobi on 15th August 2025 at 6.00am for mass at St Emmanuel ACK Church Bondo Parish on 16th August 2025 will be laid to rest at her residential family home in Bondo.

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

Madam Jane Masibayi Musundi

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Madam Jane Masibayi Musundi that occurred on Monday, 28th July 2025 after a short illness. She was formerly an employee of the Ministry of Co-operatives and MSME Development.

Daughter of the late George Gregory Musundi Kuchio and the late Consolata Ngira. Daughter-in-law of the late Peter Odera Ogola and Philpine Odeny Orembe.

She was wife of the late Maurice Ogola Odera.

Mother of Dancan Odongo Ogola and Linda Aketch Ogola. Sister of the late Dick Kuchio, Evaline Chituyi, Maureen Kuchio, Caroline Atera, the late William Opiyo, Eliud Saudi, Imelda Tindi, Karen Makokha, Joan Makokha, Lawrence Ongoma, Mercyline Nashirumbi, Ronald Kuchio, Immaculate Muyoti, Pauline Makokha, Angelina Musundi and Joseph Kuchio.

Niece of the late Hon. Gerald Masbayi, the late John Tindi, the late Mathew Kwena, the late Francis Asonga, the late Abraham Makokha, the late Major Vincent Shiranda, the late Ignatius Muyoti, the late Jim Kuchio, Cyprian Echesa, the late Apungu, the late Apolonia Makokha, the late Ludwina Muyoti,Anna Kwena, the late Scholastica Tindi, Teresa Nataba, Helena Chitui, the late Magdalene Musundi, the late Oda Namulanda, Mary Siang’ani, the late Mary Adongo and Mactilda

Family and friends meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at the family home Nasra Garden Estate, Embakasi,

There will be a funeral church service on Tuesday 12th August 2025 from I 1.00am at the St Arnold Janssen Catholic Church Komarock, the final funeral service and burial will take place on Friday 15th August 2025 at her matrimonial home in Bondo, Maranyona.

“Eternal Rest Grant Unto Jane Masibayi Musundi O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul through the mercy of God rest in peace.”

“I am the resurrection & the life. The one who believes In me will live, even though they die.” — John 11:25.

Lydia Nyagaki Muchemi

It is with the acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of our beloved mum, grandma, sister, auntie and friend Lydia Nyagaki Muchemi.

She was the daughter of the late Charles Kamau Wanguhu and the late Florence Wambui Kamau.

She was the wife of Col Rtd David Muchemi. Beloved and loving mother of John Wangai, Charles Karnau, Nancy & Anthony Mureti and Florence Wambui. She was a mother figure of Nora Atieno. Cucu of Miles Wangai, Munene and Muruthi Mureti, Muruthi Fionn and Ciara Nyagaki.

Sister of the late Wycliff Wanguhu, Benson Mbugua, late Mesh Wanguhu, Lily Kabura, Gibson Gichuru, Margaret Wangechi, Alex Manyara, Charlene Wamaitha, Wanguhu Kamau, Kimani Kamau and Manyara Kamau.

Sister-in-law of the late Leah Wanguhu, Priscilla Mbugua, Margaret Wanguhu, Bernt Olson, Irene Gichuru, Hasse Erickson, Carol Manyara, George Karanja, Sarah Wanguhu, Njeri Kimani, Nyawira Manyara. An auntie and grandmother to many.

Funeral and burial details to follow.

In gods arms you rest and in our hearts you forever remain

Rev. Charity Wanjiku Maina Mukunda

It is with humble acceptance that we announce the passing on of Rev. Charity Wanjiku Maina Mukunda following a short illness.

She was the beloved wife of Titus Mukunda Kanyi. Mother of Michael Nyaga, James Kairu, Penny Maina, Jean Martha Njoki, Carol Muturi, Susan Mburu and Paniel Kanyi all of USA.

In-law of Paul Kanjau, Joseph Mburu, and Carol Kanyi. Grandmother of Myles Rutto, Elaina Rutto,Alyssa Maina, Janelle Muturi, Serah Muturi, Bethany Muturi, Nathan Mburu, Njeri Mburu, Caelynn Kanyi, and Eli Mukunda.

Sister of the late Magdalene Wamuyu, Joyce Wangui, Stephen Kariuki, Purity Wanjiru Mahugu, Rufus Ndegwa,Agnes Muthoni Mbogo, and the late Jackson Muriu.

Sister-in-law of Edwina Wanjiku Kariuki, Rose Wambui Ndegwa, and Margaret Wanjiku Muriu, Mahugu and Mbogo.

Family and friends are meeting at their home in Thika for prayers and burial preparations.

Burial date and service will be on 12th August 2025 at the ACK Church Kanyenyaini Murang’a and later proceed to the burial site at Kanyenyaini village.

 

Mzee Ellis H. Ominde

Sunrise: 9/9/1952 — Sunset: 4/8/2025

With profound sorrow, heavy hearts, and abiding faith in God, Marell Schools announce the passing of the founding Director Mzee Ellis H. Ominde on Monday, August 4, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with illness.

He was the youngest son of the late Mzee Adonijah Ngorere arid the late Truphosa Tabwa.

He was a devoted husband of his beloved wife, Merab Atola Ominde, and a loving father of George Oliya, Brenda Narah, Dr. Sheila Tabwa, Norine Angulu, Eng. Pamella Amambia, Dr. Beryl Shitandi, Sharon Migalitza, Eng. Merlyne lndeche, Doris Andayi (wakili) and James Ngorere.

Mzee Ellis was a brother of the late Herbert Ouko, the late Bakhoya Ominde, Zaddock Ambutsi, Gideon Akwabi, the late Atsengo, the late Esire, and Christabel lndeche.

He was a cherished father-in-law of Laura Luvembe, Kaivon Paroo, Dr Mike Mulongo, Eng. Kevin Odhiambo, Tem Minishi, and Japheth Makhokha.

A doting grandfather of Kayla, Deysha, Ayanna, Aurnatage, the late baby Ellis, Sheran, Mideva, Liora, Ineza, the lace baby Polarien, Adelya, and Lankanar. The late Ellis Ominde was a beloved brother, friend, uncle, and mentor to many.

Funeral arrangement meetings are being held daily at his residence in Kanduyi, Bungoma, from 3:00 p.m.

He will be laid to rest at his home in Kanduyi, Bungoma, on Friday,August IS, 2025.

Support for the family toward funeral and burial expenses may be sent via: Mpesa Paybill: 247247 Account Number: 4341135

“In every life you touched, your story goes on.”

May his soul rest in eternal peace and glory in the embrace of God.

Teresa Njoki Gachiri

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of Teresa Njoki Gachiri, wife of Major Doctor J.R Gachiri, on 5th August 2025 after a short illness.

Teresa was the beloved daughter of the late Peter Gikonyo Kambo and the late Esther Wambui Gikonyo of Marmanet, Nyahururu. She was the daughter-in-law of the late Paul Kiminda Thuita and Elizabeth Muthoni Kiminda of Wanyororo, Nakuru County.

She was a doting mother of Maureen Muthoni Gachiri, Kennedy Kiminda Gachiri and George Gikonyo Gachiri. She was the grandmother of Maxwell James Gachiri Kiminda.

She was a sister of Vincent Kambo, the late Immaculate Njeri, Pius Ndirangu, Annie Wairuri, Gikonyo Mwangi, Francis Ndungu and Cecilia Wanjiku. She was a sister in-law, a cousin, an aunt and a friend to many.

Further information regarding the funeral arrangement and burial will be communicated at a later date.

There will be meetings for funeral arrangements on Monday 11th August 2025 and Wednesday 13th August 2025 at Consolata Shrine, Allamano Center.

— Psalm 34:18 — “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

Monicah Njoki Kariuki

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Monicah Njoki Kariuki, of Eldoret Jolly Grocery and a devoted member of PCEA Ayub Kinyua Parish-Eldoret.

Beloved wife of Samuel Kariuki Njoroge of Cave Emporium, Eldoret and Nyamuthanga. Loving mother of Peris Wanjiku, late George Njoroge, Peter Gitau and Emily Wanjiku, Martha Wanjiku and Samuel Macharia.

Daughter of the late Gitau Karuku and the late Martha Wanjiku of Gatamaiyu Village Kiambu County. A grandmother to many. Sister of late Nyambura, late Njeri, late Nyagathii, Nyokabi, Wacu, Wambui, Wangui, Kamau, Nyakarura and Nganga.

Daughter-in-law of the late Greshon Njoroge and the late Peris Wanjiku. Sister-in-law of Nyokabi, late VVaithima. Njoki and Wanyoike.

The cortege will leave Mukoe Funeral Home Githunguri on Friday, 8th August 2025. Funeral service and burial will be held on the same day at Nyamuthanga Village, Kamburu Location, Githunguri Sub-County, Kiambu County.

“In God’s hands you rest, In our hearts you live forever. Fare thee well.”

John 11:25 “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.”

Stephen Kariuki Macharia

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Stephen Kariuki Macharia of Mt7iirigo, Gathinja Village, Wajengi Sub-location, Westhaga Location, Kihar0 Constituent, Murang’a County.

Son of the late Macharia Nduiga and the late Hannah Waigwe.

Husband of the late Teresia Muthoni Kariuki.

Brother of the late Gachiku Njogo, the late Esborn Njoroge, and Thomas Thiong’o.

Father of Peter Macharia. Joseph Kiragu, the late Esborn Njoroge, Hannah Waigwe, Edwin lrungu, Lucy Nyawira, Jane Wanjiku, Danson Muturi. John Kanyi and Cecilia Waiyego.

Son-in-law of the late Esther Lucy Mathaara and Joseph Kirag0 Mathaara. Brother- in- law of the late Ceclia Ben, the late Irungu, Jane Wanjiku Kanja and Benson Waiguru.

Father-in-law of Lydia Karanja, Pauline Kariuki, Kariuko Njoroge, Samuel Njuguna, Elizabeth lrungu, Rev Anataka Mugenyi, James Njoroge, Isabel Muturi and the late Gem Ramchander. Grandfather and great- grandfather to many.

Meetings are taking place at All Saints Cathedral on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th August, Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th August 2025.

A memorial service will be held at CITAM Valley Road on Wednesday 13th August 2025 from 4.00 p.m.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Monalissa (Kabati) at 8.00 a.m on Friday, 15th August, 2025 for a Church service at St. Anne’s Gathinja Church, Murangla followed by interment at his Muirigo home.

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

Catherine Wanjiru Gikuhi TSC Sub County Director, Juja Sub County, Kiambu County

Born: 22/4/1969 – Died: 4/8/2025

It is with profound grief that we announce the demise of Catherine Wanpiru Gikuhi which occurred on 4th August 2025 after an illness bravely borne.

She was the beloved daughter of late Peter Gikuhi Ndegwa and Mary Nyambura Gikuhi and loving mother of Mary Ann Nyambura of Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School.

She was a sister of George Ndegwa and Sophia Ndegwa, Patrick Ngunjiri and late Catherine Nyambura, John Mwangi and Micheal Waruhiu. She was a doting aunt and cousin to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Murang’a Teachers College, and family home in Mbogoini, St Andrews Church Nairobi on Thursday 7th August and Friday 8th August 2025.

There will be a requiem mass at Don Bosco Catholic Church Makuyu on Monday 11th at 4.00pm.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Referral Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday 13th August 2025 at 7:30am and funeral service from 11.00am at Tumu Tumu, Mathira West.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Mwalimu James Mwangi Wanjau

The family of Mwalimu James Mwangi Waniau of Kamacharia village, Mathioya sub-county, Murang’a County regrets to announce his transition to higher glory on Tuesday 29th July, 2025 at Mwai Kibaki Level 6 Hospital, Othaya.

He is the husband of Abigael Njoki Mwangi and son of the late William Wanjau Kung’u and Nancy Gachambi Waniau. Father of Nancy Gachambi Mwangi, William Wanjau Mwangi, Washington Kamau Waniau, Newton King’ara Magu, the late Nicholas Muta Mwangi and Lydia Wangui Mwangi. He is the father-in-law of Nancy Wangari Wanjau, Loise Wanjiru Wanjau, Evelyn Wanjiru Gitachu and Samuel Njuki Kariithi.

Relatives and friends are meeting daily at his Kamacharia village home from 4:30p.m for prayers and funeral arrangements and at All Saints Cathedral Nairobi from Monday 4th to Wednesday 6th August 2025.

The cortege leaves Mwai Kibaki Funeral Home Othaya at 8:00a.m on Saturday 9th August 2025 for funeral service at his Kamacharia village home, 10.00am.

Fare thee well our husband, dad, granddad, great-grandad, uncle, teacher mentor and friend.