Eng. Pauline Njeri Gicharu-Kelly

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Eng, Pauline Njeri Gicharu—Kelly of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), which occurred on 9th August 2025 at MP Shah Hospital.

Pauline was the loving wife of Kelly Musyoki (Norwegian Red Cross) and a devoted mother of Jeremy MeIli and Sandra Mutindi.

Born on 19th November 1978, she was the beloved daughter of the late Moses Gicharu and Mary N yawira.

She was a cherished sister of Jane Wambui, Dorcas Gathoni (USA), CPA Fredrick Gicharu (REREC), and Catherine Wanjiru.

Daughter-in-law of Josphat Musyoki (formerly of NSSF) and Christine Musyoki. She was sister-in-law of Daniel Mucua & Beatrice Kairo, Elizabeth Ndinda & Paul Gathige, Kennedy Kyalo & Miriam Mulee and Nancy Keeru.

Pauline was a dearly loved aunt of Leslie, Natalie, Nicole, Raymond, Hope, Virginia, Irene, Nathan, Mary,Amy, Christine, Michael, Stephen, Esther, and many others.

The memorial service will be held on Tuesday, 19th August 2025 at Parklands Baptist Church, Westlands from 2:00 PM.

The funeral service and burial will take place on Wednesday, 20th August 2025, with the cortege departing from Lee Funeral Home at 7:00 AM for her final resting place at her home in Muumandu Village, Machakos County.

John 16:28 “I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father.”

Peter Gachigi Thuo

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Peter Gachigi Thuo which occurred on Sunday 10th August 2025. He hails from Ikumbi Village, Kigumo, Murang’a County.

Son of the late Hon. Francis Mwangi Thuo and Milka Waithira Thuo.

Beloved husband of Lydia Wambui Gachigi. Loving father of Abigail Waithira, Winfred Muthoni and Jacinta Njeri.

Brother of John Mbugua,the late Jacinta Njeri Muturi, Ann Njoroge, Raphael Gichohi, Patrick Karanja, Wambui Wakahu and the late Jane Wairimu Thuo. tt

Son-in-law of the late Nelson Muturi and the late Helina Muthoni Muturi of Kigetuini, Gaturi Location. Brother-in-law of Makimii, Ishmael, Irungu, Wanjiru, the late Kamura, Timothy, Wanjiku, Mary, Eng. Kanyugi, the late Njoroge, Adv.Wakahu, Anne and Agnes.

Meetings are being held daily at All Saints’ Cathedral from 5:00 p.m.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, 17th August 2025 at ACK St. Matthew’s Church, Hardy — Karen, starting at 3:00 p.m.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Kabati on Tuesday, 19th August 2025 at 8:00 a.m. for a funeral service at Mwarano Secondary School Grounds (Kangari) at 10:00 a.m., followed by interment at his Mwarano farm.

Philippians 1:21 —”For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”

Patrick Masika Wandabwa

Appreciation

1942 – 2025

We, the family of the late Mr. Patrick MasikaWandabwa, express our heartfelt gratitude for the love, prayers, and support during his illness and passing on.We thank the Almighty God for a life, well lived.

We thank the medical teams from Coptic Hospital, Kijabe Mission Hospital, Goodwill Hospital Kitale, Wamalwa Kijana Hospital, Ebenezer Hospital (Rueben Kibaba & Staff who have stood with and supported the family throughout). In particular, we thank the following: Doctors- Dr. Ezekiel Oburu, Dr. Jomo, Dr. Chege, Dr. Ngare, Dr. Musita, Dr. Soita, Dr. Sarah Sasaka, Dr. Samuel Njiru, Dr. Nickson Shango. Physiotherapists -Antonette Akhabonje,Virginia Kamau, Justin Mutai and Velma and all care givers. The church – The Anglican Church of Kenya (Bungoma Diocese, HTC Kitengela & Jericho fellowship, friends from ACK St Paul’s Athi River). National and County leaders – Governor Ken Lusaka, Hon. Mukhisa Kituyi, Hon. Eugene Wamalwa, Hon. John Chikati and Hon. Julius Bakasa Organisations – The Kenya Seed Company, Standard Chartered Bank, Pension Group, Kitale club, PROCMURA, GIZ colleagues, Base Camp Foundation, Alliance Girls Class of 95, Transwestern, Maendeleo ya Wanawake Linvec, Ngei Phase II Welfare Group, Moi University Alumni (Gideons Alumni). Relatives – Ba Muyonga Clan under the guidance of Prof. Simiyu Wandibba, Ba Kiabi Clan, In-laws from Kisii, Khwisero, Bungoma, Belgium and all others from far and wide. Friends -The Siangalamwe, Brigadier & Soysambu Community, neighbours and all other friends for their presence and companionship. We also thank all the service providers, particularly Delight Funeral Services, who enabled us to give Mr. Patrick MasikaWandabwa a befitting farewell. Finally, we thank the funeral committees and all those who worked in the background, planning and executing all the activities in honour of our Patriarch. May God richly bless you all.

Thanksgiving & memorial service: Saturday, 23rd August 2025, at his home in Siangalamwe Village.

Chrispinus Ojiambo Solo

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved Dad, Chrispinus Ojiambo Solo, which occurred on 3rd August 2025.

Son of the late Pascal Ojiambo Solo and Jenta Anyango Oduke.

Chrispinus was a loving husband of Lilian Bunyanza Masiga. He was a devoted father of Purity Ojiambo, Immaculate Ojiambo, Sharleen Ojiambo, Michelle Ojiambo, Demax Ojiambo, Scholastica Ojiambo, Melissa Ojiambo. Cherished Friend, and a respected member of the community.

He was a beloved brother of the late Judith Knight, the late Millicent Solo, Morrine, Mary, Helen, Lydia.

Family and his friends will be meeting at his home Embakasi, Imara Daima.

The cortege leave Lee Funeral Home on 14th August 2025 at 10.00am. Burial date will be 16th August 2025 at Mudembi Village, Bundalangi Sub County, in Busia County.

We are comforted knowing that he has gone to be with the Lord. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

 

Dickson Kareko Kimunyu

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Dickson Kareko Kimunyu.

Son of the late Kimunyu Gathimba and the late Wanjiru Kimunyu. Brother of the late Watiri Ndirangu, Kariuki Kimunyu and Lydia Wangui.

Son-in-law of the late Gilbert Githinji and Wangui Githinji.

Husband of Loise Njambi Kareko. Father of Wanjiru (Consultant), Kimunyu, Wangui (CET Ruiru), Rosemary (Sammat), Mwihaki & Muthoni.

Father-in-law of Samuel Nderitu of Sammat Gikomba. She was uncle, grandfather, great grandfather to many.

Daily meetings at Pioneer Resort Kariobangi and at home in Mutwe wathi Village Mulcurweini.

The cortege leaves Outspan Hospital Mortuary Friday, 15/08/2025,at 8:00am. Funeral service will be held at Mutwe wathi Primary School Ground. Followed by funeral at his farm.

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

Florence Musangi Mbuku

Sunrise: 10/5/1959 – Sunset: 5/8/2025

With humble acceptance of Gods will we announce the passing on of Florence Musangi Mbuku retired teacher which occurred on 5.’8/25 after a long illness. She hails from Nguuni village, Musengo Sub location, Musengo location, Kitui West sub county, Kitui County.

Daughter of the late Julius Ndemwa Mukwate and the late Priscilla Nduku. Daughter in-law of the late Kiwia Makau and Kisingili Kiwia.

Mother of the late Alex Muinde, Felix Ngei — Nairobi. Jones Wambua – Australia,Titus Kalengi — Dubai and Esther Mueni — Nairobi.

Sister of the late Silvester Nzau, Augustine Mwangangi, Alex Mwendwa, Justus Munyoki, Er;ckson Mumo and Austine Malonza. Sister of Gladys Martha, Mercy Rose, the late Caroline Mutethya and Irene Ngenesi.

She was cousin of Nyamai, Professor Malonza — Seku, Mumbi, late Muema, Nzau, Kieti, Kanini Kathumbi, Tito, Mueni. Kamene, Mwendwa Mitau, Mbithe Munyoki, Muthami Kilonzo, Kainga Mbivya, Musomba Mwisya. late Kithuku Mbathi and others.

Sister in-law of Franciscah Nzau, Priscillah Mwangangi, Jane Mwendwa, Faith Musyoki, Christine Mumo and Kavata Malonza, Masaa and Katunge.

Mother in law of the late Ndemvva Kiwia, late Kang’ali, Peter Mwania and Justus Kyalo, Grandmother Mbuku of Alexia Muinde, Edgar Ngei, Joyline Wambua, Roy Ngei, Avianna Ngei. She was Aunt to many and a friend to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at their family home at Nguuni Village, Musengo Location at 4.00 pm and in Nairobi at Green Apple Hotel — Opposite Mercury Hotel.

The Cortege will depart from Syongila Tribute Home Kitui on 15th August 2025 at 8.00am for the funeral service at Nguuni Primary School grounds, followed by internment at their family home in Nguuni Village Musengo Location Kitui County

May the Almighty Lord rest Her soul in eternal Peace.Amen

Rtd.Teacher John Rukwaro Thairu

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Rukwaro Thairu.

He was the son of the late Benson Thairu, Elizabeth Wangari and Rachael Wairimu

Husband of Hannah Wanjiru Rukwaro, Father of Kennedy Rukwaro, Wangari Rukwaro and Njoroge Rukwaro. Father-in-law of Bilha Wanjiru Thairu and Kesiah Wanjiru. Grandfather of Ethan Wakibia, Gregory John Rukwaro Thairu, Chosen Tamara Wangari and Joseph Chege Thairu.

He was brother of Priscilla Kabui, Susan Muthui, the late Ephantus Wandimi, Serah Ndung’u, Ann Wathegi, the late Benjamin Ngambi, Michael Muthui, the late Ruth Ndirangu, the late Ruth Kuria, the late George Ngambi, the late Joseph Muchemi, Peter Gatero, David Gatero, the late Samuel Ndiritu, Margaret Wahego, the late Grace Mwangi and Mary Nyaga.

He was son in-law of Njoroge Maina and Margaret Mweru Njoroge. He was brother-in-law of the late Michael Maina, the late Beth Wangui, the late Grace Wanjiku,the late Monica Wangechi, Muchuwe Njoroge, George Njoroge, Mucani Njoroge, Wangechi Njoroge and Macharia Njoroge, the late Dr. Joseph Chege and Monica Wanjiru (Gatundu). He was an uncle and cousin to many.

Until his death he was the Chairman Cosmopolitan D.T Sacco.

The cortege will leave Umash Funeral Home at 8:00AM on Friday 15th August 2025. The service will be held at Kunste Grounds from 9:00AM. Thereafter the burial will proceed to his home at Murunyu, near Murunyu Secondary School.

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

 

Eliazar Babu Opere

Born: 15/08/1956 – Rested: 25/07/2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Eliazar Babu Opere.

Son of the late Mzee Turphimo Opere and late Mama Leah Opere, of Ogunde Village, Kabuoch Central Location, Homa-Bay County.

Beloved husband of the late Dorcas Atieno Opere.

Son in law of the late Mzee Narkiso Muok Okita and the late Mama Filidia Ngare Muok of Kitota Village, Kanyadoto Location, Homa-Bay County.

Father of Kevin, Stephen, Janet, Erick, James and Irene.

Brother of Hezra, Norah, the late Pamela, Ketura, Sybia, Saline, and the late Deborah.

Sangi of the late Benson Makosewe, and the late Mzee Thomas Otieno Opilo. Shemeji of Ruth Odondi, the late Mary Otieno Opilo, the late Lorna Makosewe, the late Gladys, Grace, Catherine, Jane, Lynette, Lencer, Joyce, Jackline and Quinter.

Loving uncle of Collins, Sarah, Leah, Loice, Moses, Felix, Silas, Festus, Evans, Felix O., Quinter, Caro, Mercy, Ochieng, Kennedy, Collins, Diana, Uhuru, the late Nyagilo, the late Onyango, Mary, the late Kungu, the late Kenneth,Tom,Akello, Nicolas, Emily, the late Vera, Ogutu, Elizabeth, Gabriel, Nyauke and the late Nicolas (Babu) among others.

Grandfather of Johari, Janelle, Junior, Arabel, Precious, Mirabel and Eliazar Junior (Jaduong).

The Cortege leaves- Kirindo Funeral Home on Thursday 14th August, 2025 for burial on Friday 15th August, 2025 at his home in OgundeVillage,Karading Kabuoch Location in Ndhiwa, Homa-bay County.

Support to the family can be channeled to MPESA of JOAN: 0722305739

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith”— 2 Timothy 4:7

 

Lucy Wanjiku Wanjohi

Appreciation

We, the family of the late Lucy Wanjiku Wanjohi, would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to all who-stood with us during our time of bereavement. We were deeply touched by the support and care extended to our family by our relatives, friends and former colleagues of Lucy Wanjiku.

We thank the leadership and staff of The Parliament of Kenya led by The Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt, Hon. (Dr.) Moses M. Wetang’ula-, Mr Samuel Njorogc, CBS, Clerk of the National Assembly; The National Assembly Board of Management and Mr. Zakayo Mogere, Deputy Director of Legislative and Procedural Services, Senate, for working diligently and faithfully to give our beloved Lucy Wanjiku a befitting, send-off.

We acknowledge and want to thank the organizing committee, the Nyana volunteers, Dr. Elijah Njau and the team of doctors at Nairobi Hospital, Fr. Mimo and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kahawa Sukari. We further wish to thank Fr Dr J.B. Kariuki of Chaka Parish. Fr. Francis Mathenge, the Assistant Chief of Karundas and our neighbours in Kahawa Sukari, Kimahuri and Karundas.

You have all shown us the true meaning of family, community, and friendship. The support. kindness and love extended throughout this difficult process will forever be cherished, and we are truly grateful.

“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.'”- John 11:25

Grace Njeri Kamau

With deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the promotion to glory of Grace Njeri Kamau on August, 2025.

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

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

Grace was a loving mother of George Wainaina (Eagle Academy), John Mwangi (Emky Construction), Margaret Kinyanjui, Priscillah Waithera (Prikam),Alfred Njehia, James Wainaina (Jimmyjam), 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 Aunt to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Safari Park Gardens-Gate B, off Mirerna Road from 5:00pm.

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