Wycliffe Atswenje Oponyo

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the calling to glory of Wycliffe Atswenje Oponyo on the morning of Monday 25″ August 2025 while undergoing treatment at jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital, Kisumu.

Son of the late Shem Chibole Oponyo and the late Paulina Chibole Oponyo.

Husband of Loise Oponyo. Father of Ann Oponyo, the late Patrick Oponyo, Pauline Oponyo and the late Beatrice Oponyo.

Brother of the late Winston Owaka, the late Dinah Musisi, the late Hudson Malenya, the late Zephania Opati Chibole, the late Salome Wanakacha, Mary Mutsoli, Pritt Chibole and Rumanus Ombona. Uncle and grandfather to many.

The burial will be held on Saturday 30th August 2025 at Ingotse Market, Navakholo Constituency, Kakamega County.

Contributions can be sent to:Wycliffe Oponyo Funeral Fund Paybill: 8027102 Acc no: (Your Name)

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

Alice Kerubo Onyancha

We regret to announce the passing of Alice Kerubo Onyancha, who rested on 1st August 2025 after a long battle with illness. She passed on while undergoing treatment at the age of 58.

Alice was born on 31st December 1966 to the late Mwalimu Shem Onyancha and the late Wilkister Moraa Onyancha at Nyakoiba, Sub-Location, Sengera Location, Gucha Division, Kenyenya Sub-County, Kisii County.

She was a beloved sister of Florence, the late Sarah, Joash, Margaret, Robert, Fred, Lilian, Wycliff, and Dorothy.

Alice was a devoted wife of Dr. Edward Mogusu, they were blessed with three children: Gesare Mogusu (USA), Dr. Stephene T.M. Miroro (Nairobi), and Dr. Davis 0. Mogusu (JKUAT).

Korera of James Makori Monari and Correta Bonareri Makori.

She was a doting grandmother of Shirley Maya Nyaboke Makori and Tarriq Darren, a cherished mother-in-law of Geofferey Kenga Makori (Paramount Bank Nairobi), Rachel Mutheu and Carolyne Barake.

She was also a loving aunt of Aron, Ruth Okindo (Mangu Boys), Ruth Omanga (Nairobi), Debra, Kioga, Ogugu, Joy, Allan, Tabitha, Shem, Rachel, Elijah, Hon. Nyang’ena Bwo’Omanga, and many others, and a cousin of Eunice Omanga, Hon. Gideon Moreka, Cecilia, Migiro, the late David, Benard, Nyakwara, Nyatichi, Peninnah, Onkomba, Samuel, Jeremiah among others.

Until her demise,Alice worked as a teacher at Njathaine School, Nairobi, Kenya where she headed the Special Education Department. She will be remembered for her passion for education, her deep commitment to special needs education, and her devotion to nurturing others. She leaves behind a rich legacy of love, faith, service, and education.

Funeral arrangements are underway, with daily meetings being held at her Kamakis home, Bypass, Nairobi.

The cortege leaves Nairobi for Kisii via Kisumu Airport on 28th August 2025, followed by burial on 29th August 2025 at Mwembe, Nyaribari Masaba, Nyakumbati sublocation, Nyakumbati Location, Masaba South, Kisii County.

“We loved you dearly, Mum, but God loved you most. Rest well, Mum.”

Mary Koki Musau (Mafia)

1941 – 2025

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mary Koki Musau, who peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday 24th August, 2025.

Mary Musau was the cherished daughter of the late Cosmas Musau and the late Elena Loko Musau from Kikoko, Makueni.

She was a retired teacher, a farmer, and an animal lover.

She was a devoted sister of Ezekiel Mwaka, the late Teckla Syokwaa, Susan Nzuve, Agnes Muambi, the late Raymond Musau, the late Peter Musau, Dr. Christopher Musau, Ndinda Nguli, John Musau, Mumo Mutune, and Nduku Musau.

As a loving aunt, Mary touched the lives of many including the late Cosmas Mutinda, Peter Mulobi, James Muthama, Elena Loko, Thomas Musau, Charles Musau, Kiilu Mulumba, Kyalo Mulumba, Ngela Nzuve, Michael Nzuve, James Muambi, Ndolo Muambi, Makau Muambi, Kyalo Muambi, Maria Mbova, Mbula Mutua, Colleta Mutua, Mueni Mutua, Victor Mutua, Vicky Loko, Robert Ndolo, the late Patrick Kell, Elena Mwende, Maureen Mbeke, Trevor Musyoki, Cole Mutisya, Joachim Mumbanu, Juriel Lelo,Anthony Mutwiwa, Rosa Maria, Mutheu Mutune and John Mutune.

She was the cousin of Fr. Muthoka and many others who will forever cherish her memory.

Family members and friends are meeting in Runda at the home of Dr. Musau for funeral planning and arrangements.The burial will be in Kikoko Village, Makueni County.

The cortege will leave Lee Funeral Home on Tuesday 2nd September, 2025.

Mary Musau will be remembered for her loving spirit and the profound impact she had on all who knew her. Her memory will forever remain in our hearts, ever a devout Christian and orderly disciplinarian, her legacy will continue to inspire future generations.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.

 

Julius Oyago Olela (JP)

Born: 1935 – Died: 16/08/2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the transition of Julius Oyago Olela (JP).

Son of the late Phillip Olela Oyago and the late Elizabeth Ouko Olela of Katieno West Sub-Location, North Central Seme Location, Seme Sub-County, Kisumu County.

Husband of Alice Oyago and the late Selina Oyago. Father of Jane, Jorim, Pamela, David, Noah, Eunice, Duncan, Alphones, Erick,Ann, Elizabeth and the late Grace.

Brother of the late Andrew, Herina,Wilfrida, Priscila and Leocadia.

Father-in-law of Paul, Elvina, Beatrice, Lensa, Christine, Valendah, Ann, Edna, Kennedy, the late Odindo, Onyango and Otieno. Grandfather and a great grandfather to many.

There will be a fundraiser at All Saints Cathedral on Tuesday of 2nd September 2025 as from 5.00pm.

The burial will be on Saturday of 6th September 2025 at his home in Seme-Sub-County.

 

Senior Chief Joel Malinda Mutyandia & David Malinda

45th & 42nd Anniversary

In Loving Memory

It is exactly 45 and 42 years respectively since you ascended to heaven to be with the Lord.Your humbleness, kindness and goodwill brought us plenty of blessings and your love remains in our heart forever.

Fondly remembered by your wife/mother, children, brothers, sisters, grandchildren and great-Grandchildren.

 

Col. (Retd) Zacharia Runyora Thirimu

It is with profound sorrow and deep sadness that we announce the death of Col. (Retd) Zacharia Runyora Thirimu who rested on 10th August 2025 at home.

Husband of the late Gladys Wambui Thirimu. Father of Judy Njeri, Patrick Thirimu, Job Thamaini, Margaret Njoki and Esther Wanjiku. Father in law of Faith Njeri, D. Ndegwa (d), Diana, and Jesse Kester. Loving grandfather of Alexander, Shannen, Darwin, Ramon, Kiama, Matthew, Darius and Aldrich.

Brother of Elijah Muya (d), Esther Nyakini (d), Jacintah Wanjira, Harun Muya (d), Mary Wambui, Charles Muhoro, Thirimu Runyora (d) and Zakaria Kabethi. A cherished uncle and grandfather to many.

The cortege will leave Umash Funeral Home, Mbagathi on Friday August 29th 2025 at 8.00am for Wiumiririe Village, Nyahururu. A funeral service will be held before Guka Thirimu is laid to rest.

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

Bernard Munyua Njuguna

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of BernzIrd Munyua Njuguna on 25th August, 2025.

He was the loving husband of Grace Wangari Njuguna (formerly TSC), father of Oscar Njuguna (Sun King), Joy Linda Wanjiku Wambugu (KRA). Father-in-law of Diana Muiru (Multichoice) and James Wambugu (Thika Greens). He was blessed with 4 grandchildren: Hakim Moustapha Njuguna Batambula, Maya Grace Wangari Njuguna, Levi David Maina Wambugu and Gilan Leo Wambugu.

He was brother of Col. Rtd. Ernest Mwangi, Alexandre Githinji, the late John Maina VVakianda, Mary Murega, Dr. James VVanyoike, Robert Mucunu, the late Pharis Muhika, Peter Mburu, Henry Ngugi and Kenneth Kimani.

Brother-in-law of Edith Nyambura Kingori, Bernadette Muraya. EvaWanjiru Kinyanjui, Purity Wangui Gitau, John Ngiabi Muraya and the late Samuel Gichigo Muraya.

The cortege leaves KUTRH Funeral Home (along Eastern Bypass) on Saturday, 30th August, 2025 at 7:30 AM for the funeral service and final internment at the family home in Kilimambogo (Ol Donyo Sabuk), Kyeleni Sub-location, Machakos County.

Daily meeting’s are being held at Kariobangi South, First Avenue, Furaha Court, house number A41.

 

 

Ms. Beth Wangari Kathuku

It is with profound sorrow and deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing on of our beloved Ms. Beth Wangari Kathuku after a short illness.

Born on 20th March 1984, Beth was the cherished and beloved last-born daughter of Mr. James Kathuku and Mrs. Winne Wangui Kathuku. She was a loving sister of Major Michael Kariuki, Esther Njahira, and the late Peter Junior. She was a dear sister-in-law of Mrs. Catherine Njeri Kariuki and a devoted aunt of Tito Yak, Michelle Kariuki, the late Josiah Kariuki, Joshua Kariuki, Katricia Kariuki, Nyanut Malual, Shawn Kariuki, Bryson Kathuku, and many other nieces-and nephews. Beth was also a cousin, a friend, and an aunty to many—including the Kagwanjas—all of whom cherished her deeply.

Fondly known as “Liz”, she was full of life—loving deeply, laughing easily, and touching countless lives with her kindness and cheer.

Prayer & Fellowship Meetings will be held at the All Saints’ Cathedral, Nairobi on Friday, 29th August 2025 – 5:00 p.m, Monday, 1st September 2025 – 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday, 2nd September 2025 – 5:00 p.m.

Burial service & interment service will be held on Thursday, 4th September 2025 at the family home in Ndeiya, Limuru Sub-county.

We kindly invite you to stand with the family in prayers as we celebrate Beth’s life and bid her a loving farewell.

May the Lord rest Beth’s soul in eternal peace.

Harmesh Kumar Mahan

It is with great sadness that we announce the demise of Harmesh Kumar Mahan on the 23rd of August 2025 peacefully surrounded by family.

He was beloved husband of Krishna Mahan. Father of Aneeta Mahan Ryatt and Father-in-law of Ajeet Singh Ryatt.

Brother and brother in-law of late Brij and the late Bala Mahan, Suresh and Raj Gogna, Arona and Ray Butcher, Sneh and Harinder Sethi; Asha and Ashok Bhandari and Suman and Sunita Mahan.

He was brother in law of Suresh and Meena Bhandari, late Sudarshna and late Onkar Mahindru, Ramesh and Reeta Bhandari, Subash and Sabiha Bhandari, the late Avinash and Leela Bhandari, the late Surinder and Kirti Bhandari, Raj and Arshaad Rajput, Anil and Doily Bhandari, Arvin and Tina Bhandari and Sanjay Bhandari.

Uncle of Sanjiv, Rajesh and Amit Mahan as well as an uncle to many nieces and nephews of the Mahan and Bhandari families.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday 28/8/2025, at Nanaksar Gurdwara, Brookside Dr. Nairobi from 9:30AM – 10:30AM. Cremation services will follow and will be held at Kariokor Hindu Crematorium (Hindu hamshan Bhumi), from 11:00AM – 1:00PM

May his soul rest in peace.

Leah Jepchumba Serem Sareto

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mrs. Leah Jepchumba Serem Sareto of Laboret Location, Kipkaren Sella ward, Nandi County on 18th August 2025 after a short illness.

Daughter of Mzee Bartera Moiyo (KapSareto) and the late Ludia Chesondin Moiyo of Lessos, Nandi County. Daughter in-law of the late Mr & Mrs William K. Serem of (Kapcheplel) of Kipkaren Salient.

Wife of Mr. Elkana Serem (KapCheplel). Mother of Innocent Edwin Serem (ELD), Stella Jeruto (AUS), Manuel Cheruiyot (SGA), Kevin Kiptoo (Canada) and Martin Kiprop (Businessman).

Sister of Flora, the late Sarah, Abraham, Peres, Nahemiah, Pauline, Chris, Esther, David, Isaac, Evelyn, Sammy, Elsie, Priscilla, Rebby, Dan, Amos, Caren, Rael, Joan and Joel.

In-law of Gladys Rop and Titus Sorobit among others. She was aunt to many.

The cortege leaves The Eldoret Hospital on 28th August 2025 at 10.00 hours for a requiem mass at ACK Emmanuel Kapngetuny and thereafter for night vigil at her home. Funeral and burial service will be held on Friday, 29th August 2025 from 9.00 hours at her home in Laboret location, Nandi County.

1 Peter 1:3 “Let us give thanks to the God and Father our Lord Jesus Christ! , Because of his great mercy he gave us new life by raising Jesus Christ from death. This fills us with a living hope.”