Master Bryan Obuna Wayoboya

2010 – 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Master Bryan Obuna on 3rd August 2025.

He was the cherished son of Oscar and Kamene (Mesh) Wayoboya, brother of Jason Mwanzia and Michelle Adia Mutheu.

Grandson of Felix Obuna Wayoboya & Jimia All Babala, and Francis Nyamai Mwanzia & Tabitha Muthio Mwanzia.

He was a deeply loved cousin, nephew and dear friend to many.

Bryan’s love for people, his witty banter, brilliance, warmth and incredible kindness will be immeasurably missed.

We will gather for a memorial service at Karen Community Church, Ngong View Road on Thursday 7th August 2025 at 2.00pm.

John 11:25 —”I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me though he die, yet shall he live.”

 

Rosemary Wangeci Waruingi (Wakagai)

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of Rosemary Wangeci Waruingi (Wakagai) that occurred on Wednesday, 30th July 2025.

She was daughter of the late Mwaura Kimani and Naomi Wamaitha.

Wife of the late John Waruingi. Mother of Margaret Njeri Waruingi (Thika).

Sister of the late Thomas Kimani and late Teresia Wanjiku.

Mother in-law of Duncan Chege Maina.

Daughter in-law of the late Joseph Kagai and the late Margaret Njeri. Sister in-law of the late James Njenga, late Esther Wanjiru, late Charles Kariuki, Leonard Mbugua, Mary Kimani, Damaris Kago, Priscilla Kinyua, Rose Njenga and Molly VVanjira.

Grandmother of Wesley Maina, Nick Waruingi and Alvin Mwangi. She was an auntie to many.

Family and relatives are meeting daily at Thika Kimathi Estate house No. 691 and at her home in Kagongo Village — Kihumbuini for prayers and funeral arrangements starting at 5.00pm.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home — Kabati on Thursday, 7th August, 2025 at 8.00am, followed by a funeral service and burial at Gatanga Sub-county, Kihumbuini Location, Kagongo Village starting at 10.00am.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts we cherish you forever.

 

Irene Karimi Murianki

Born: 18th September 1973 — Rested: 2nd August 2025

We are saddened to announce the demise of Irene Karimi Murianki of Meru Level V Hospital after a short illness.

Beloved wife of Moses Murianki Nabea. Mother of Newton Kimathi Murianki (U.S.I.U), Nelly Murianki (Bishop Gatimu Girls’) & Neema Murianki (Consolata Primary School).

Daughter of late Joseph Thuranira Lyria & Edith Thuranira. Daughter-in-law of late Nabea M`Tuerandu, Florence Nabea & Regina Nabea.

Sister of Narman MwendaThuranira (Principal Ant uanduru Day Secondary School) & Mary Mwenda (Deputy Head Teacher Lubunu Primary School), Dr. Lydia Kiburi (Paediatrician, Kiambu County Hospital) & PS. Patrick Kilemi Kiburi (PS. Co-operatives Development), Julius Thuranira (G4S Head Office).

Sister-in-law of Robert Nabea (Dreamliner Bus Services,Msa), Pst. David Nabea NSA), Andrew Nabea (County Assembly of Meru), Murithi Nabea (FKF), Nkirote Nabea (County Government of Meru), Purity Nabea, Kaaka Nabea (Amazon-Europe), Ronald Nabea (Electrician Meru),Victor Nabea (Qatar), and Vincent Nabea. She is a beloved aunt, niece, cousin and friend to many.

Relatives, friends and neighbours are meeting daily at their Home in Kithoka from 4.00 PM and Nyambene Lodge-Maua from 6.00 PM for Prayers and burial preparations.

The cortege will leave the Cool Breeze Funeral Home on Saturday 90 August 2025 at 9.00 AM for a funeral service at MCK Mwanika Church and later internment at her home in Ktthoka.

May the Almighty God Rest Her Soul In Eternal Peace, Amen.

 

Lucy Njeri Chege

Sunrise: 27th February 1945 — Sunset: 25th July 2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden passing of Lucy Njeri Chege on Friday 25th July 2025 in the United Kingdom.

She was the beloved wife of the late Sebastian Macharia Chege. Devoted mother of Jane Nyambura, Mary Wambui, Sarah Wangari, Paul Chege (Slomo), Agnes Wairimu, Stellamaris Wanjiru Hill (Leicester, U.K) and Rose Njambi (London, U.K). Loving mother-in-law of Susan Muendo Chege and Robin Hill.

Daughter of the late Stephen Mwaura Gichuhi and the late Mary Wambui Mwaura. Sister of Agnes Wairimu Muchoki and Cecelia Njambi Kamau.

Cherished grandmother of Lucy Mbete, Nigel Makau, Naythan Macharia, Malcolm Musili, Ethan Macharia, Benjamin Muendo, Jesse Kamau and Isaac Macharia.

Friends and family are meeting at All Saints Cathedral Nairobi at 5.30pm on Thursday 7th August and Tuesday 12th August 2025.

Further meetings, Requiem Mass and funeral dates will be communicated at a later date.

We thank all who are standing with us during this very trying time. The Lucy Njeri Funeral Fund will be receiving financial contributions through Paybill number 8023894.Account:Your Name. John 11:25

“I am the Resurrection and the Life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even though they die”

 

Benn Shinali Khamadi

18th August, 1942 — 29th July, 2025

We regret to announce the death of Benn Shinall Khamadi.

Son of the late Joel, Zipporah and Jones Khamadi and son in law of the late Samuel and Esteri Ashimosi of Murhanda Village.

Husband of Joyce Khayesi and father of Pamela Vunoro, Emma Khadushi, Moses Mulamula, Samoel Ashimosi, the late Joel Itambo, Jackline Bunoro, Jackson Shinali and Eddah Masitsa.

Father-in-law of Clarence Misango, Anne Minyade, Rehema Batti, James Mbugua and Celestine Kyalo.

He was the brother of the late JK Murila, Matekwa. Esther, Andeka, Dinah, Amunya, Nathan, Prof Miriam Were, Males, Grace, Zipporah, Shihunwa, Lydia, Mutoia and Sammy.

Cousin of the late Indeheli, Isaac, Shilisia, Muhanii, Musina and Harun among others.

Uncle of the Murilas, Mudehens, Alis, Mulusas, Rakarnas, Weres, Wanenes,  Kinaros, Opambo,  Avisiriwas, Amunyas, Shihunwas, Mainas, among others.

Brother-in-law of the late Mudeheri, Kinaro and Wanene, Were, Ojiambo, Maina. Matimbo, Lillian, Susan, Violet, Mary, among others.

Grandfather of Sharon, Melab, Shelmith, Natasha, Sharnal, Anaiah, Sandra, among others.

The cortege leaves the Kakamega Funeral Parlor on Friday 8th August 2025. The Burial will take place on 9th August 2025 at Lugala Village. Shinyalu, Kakamega County.

A fundraising will be held to cover funeral expenses at Nairobi Baptist Church along Road on Tuesday 5th August 2025 from 5:30pm; and his home in Lugala Village, Shinyalu on Wednesday 6th August 2025 from 4:00pm.

May His Soul rest in Eternal Peace.

Then I heard a voice from heaven say.. Blessed ore those who the in the Lord.. Revelation 14. 13

 

John Njuguna Juma “Our Hero”

In Loving Memory

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal love leaves a memory no one can steal”

Four years have passed since you left us our hero, and though time marches on, the ache in our heart remains.

We miss your laugh, your presence, and the joy you brought into our lives. Remembering you fills us with both sorrow and the sweet comfort of knowing you’ll always be with us. Missed by your beautiful wife Jacinta Wanja, and your children Kenneth Mbugua, Joyce Michere (Toronto Canada), Rosemary Njuguna (Melbourne Australia) and Jane Wambui, your friends and many others.

There will be unveiling of the Cross on 6th August at Komothai near Nginduri Primary.

John 14:2 “In my father’s house are many rooms, if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.”

Mama Plista Auma Onunda

With deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will. we announce the passing of Mama Plista Auma Onunda, who went to be with the Lord on 26th July 2025, after a short illness

She was the beloved wife of the late Leonardus Onunda, and a devoted mother of John Onunda,Agnes Owili, the late Margaret Ogot, Elizabeth Atieno, the late Mercyline Suju, Hellen Olango, the late Tom Onunda, and the late Peter Onunda.

She was a loving sister of the late Rosebella Ngoje, the late George Bura Wagoro, and Margaret Wagoro.

Mama Plista, fondly known as Dani, was blessed with many grandchildren, including the late Dennis, Christine, Julie, Frank, Sarah, the late Kate Eunice, the late Josphat, Fred, Evans, Rosemary, the late Achieng, Joyce, Alphine, Nancy, the late Gorrety, the late Muge, Mary, Linda, Roseline, Beatrice, Irene, Job, Sheila, Marion, the late Brian, the late Priston, jeff, jessica,Tessy, and Jayden. She was further blessed with 41 great-grandchildren.

Mama Plista Family and friends are gathering daily at her home in Auma Onunda South Kamagambo for prayers and to support funeral arrangements.

The cortege will depart from Rosewood Nursing Home, Rongo, on 7th August 2025 at 2:00pm, with the burial taking place on 8th August 2025 at her family home in South Kamagambo, Kajimbo Village.

“Mama lived a full and fruitful life, spanning 95 blessed years. We thank God for the gift of her presence, her wisdom, and her unwavering love:— May her soul rest in eternal peace. Amen.”

 

Joseph Wachira Kiraguri

(20th October 1961 -28th July 2025)

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden passing on of Joseph Wachira Kiraguri on 28th July 2025 peacefully at his home.

He was the beloved husband of Shelmith Wamaitha Wachira and loving father of Martin Baru Wachira and Philip Mureithi Wachira.

He was the father-in-law of Winnie Nyambura Maina and doting grandfather of Ethan Wachira Baru and Elia Wamaitha Baru.

Son of Judith Wangari Wachira and son in law of the late Daniel Baru and the late Rachel Baru.

Brother of Agnes Wambui, Charity Wangechi, the late David Michuki, Frida Njeri, Florence Gathoni and Rose Nyambura. Brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend of many.

Family and friends are meeting for prayers at his home in Buruburu Phase III Ichamara Court from 4.00p.m.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta Memorial Funeral Home (Northern Bypass) at 7.00am for the funeral service which will take place on Friday, 8th August 2025 at St. Bernard’s ‘Secondary School, Losogwa, Nyahururu from 11.00a.m followed by the burial at his farm next to the school.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

 

Peter Okech Swa

It is with deep sorrow that National Irrigation Authority announces the untimely death of Peter Okech Swa who until his demise was a Draughtsman at the Head Office. He was called to rest on 22nd July 2025 while undergoing treatment at RFH Specialist Hospital.

Son of the late Simeon Swa Odongo and Climentma Swa.

Beloved husband of Hellen Okech. Cherished father of the late Kevin Otieno, Brenda Anyango, Emma Achieng, Collins Okech and the late Simeon Swa. A proud grandfather of Nina Amor and Phil Loch.

Dear brother of the late Teresa Okuta, the late Fabian Oluoch, Agnes Ouma, Philip Abongo, the late Thomas Opiyo,Veronica Ondiek, and Michael Otieno.

A requiem Mass will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (Adams Arcade) at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, 7th August 2025. Thereafter, followed by a funeral service at his local church, St. Stephen, Maili Saba, Mowlem same day at 3:00 p.m. An overnight vigil will be held at his home in Mowlem, Komarock Road.

The cortege leaves for his rural home in Nyakach on 8th August 2025 for a Church service at Nyabondo Parish at 2:00 p.m. The Burial & Funeral service will take place on 9th August 2025 at his home in Nyakach, Ramogi, Sigoti Sub Location, Kisumu County.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his Mowlem home for prayers and burial arrangements.

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

Joyce Nyamoita Nyamumbo

It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Joyce Nyamoita Nyamumbo of Isebania, Kuria County which occurred on Saturday 26/07/2025 at Kanyimbo Hospital, Kisii after a short illness.

Daughter of Zachariah Oyaro & the late Tabitha Moraa Onywoki.

Wife of Lawrence Nyamumbo of Entanda Village, Marani, KCN.

Daughter-in-law of the “late Nyabwari & Sarah Ndege, Osero, Bogonko, Onchengo, Osiemo, Onuonga, Matara, Orina, Nyabengi, Nyandieka”.

Co-wife of Mary Kemunto.

Mother of Lilian,Violet, Caleb, Bethsheba (NCI Nairobi), Fenny, Brian and Stacy. Step Mom of Geoffrey, Stephen, Josephat, Elvine and Victor.

Sister of Esther, Eunice, Mellen, Wycliffe, Margaret, Doreen and the late Norah and Owiti.

Sister-in-law of Kibagendi, Onchengo, Ndemo, Peter, Jerusa. Mondesta, Banchiri, Clemensia, Priscah, Kwamboka, Skitter and late Nyamasege and Lucia.

In-law of Chacha, Stephen, Ndemo, the late Getionko.

Mother in law of Mutua & Wafula.

Niece of Okumu, Orina, Kerongo, Ndemo, Joma, Nyandieka, Hon. Ogamba, Orina, Kamanda, Oriero, Bosire, and the late Momanyi. Ornbuki, Maina, Mokayas, Mochaches, Oyugi, Oteyo, Tigo, Harrison Bosire, Mongare, Manyinsa, Joyce, Nyaboke, Nyanchama, Bethseba, Mwango, Mogere, Nyamoita, Priscilla, Moraa, Mami, Mwalimu, Nyaboke & others.

Cousin of Omweri, Isaac, Osubo, Edward, Benard(USA), Melody, Komenda, Bogonko, Nyaboke, Rose Paul, Jeff (USA), Gisiora, Shem (Poland), Onyuoki, Gichana, Naomi, the Oteyos, Tigos, Mochaches, Mokayas, Kamandas among others.

Aunt of Edwin, Phyllis, Judy, Babu, Bridget, (Kate, Joan, Sheilah (USA), Jabali, Sylvia, Mogiti, Macdonald, Zacharia, Violet, Patrick & others.

Grandmother of Austin, Barrack, Immaculate, Angela Fidel Getionko, Shadrack, Laida, Adrian, Bakihta, Marik, Triner & Davina.

The cortege will leave Hema Funeral Home, Kisii on Thursday 07/08/2025 for her lsebania Home. The burial service will be held on Friday 08/08/2025 at her home in Nyamaharaga, Isebania, Kuria, Migori County.

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