MAMA AGATHA MAINA NAMWAMBA

A Celebration of Life in Christ

1934 – 2025

We celebrate the life of our Family Matriarch and Anchor, Mama Agatha Maina Namwamba, who has returned home to our creator at the blessed age of 91 years, after a full life dedicated to nurturing her family and serving Christ. Mama Agatha was wife to the late Peter Lwecheche Namwamba and Mother to Amb. Hon. Ababu-Terrah Namwamba, EGH – Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the late Amelia Night, Patrick Namwamba (USA), the late James Namwamba, John Namwamba, Prof. Thomas Namwamba (Kenyatta University), Godfrey Osimbo, Agnes Khateera Nyera, Nicholas Aggrey and Hillary Alari. She was the daughter to the late Joseph and Helena Sakha and sister to the late John Origi, the late Marita Obayi, the late Leonora Anyama, Nicholas Sakha and Joseph Wanyama. Mama Agatha leaves behind over 100 grand and great-grand children.

A private Celebration of Life Holy Mass will be hosted on Saturday 23rd August, 2025 from 11.00 am at Forest View Court Residence No. 9 off Hillcrest Drive in Karen, Nairobi where family and friends are meeting. A Requiem Church Service will be held on Friday, 29th August at VOSH Port Victoria from 11.00 am, followed by a Night Vigil Musical led by gospel artist Milka Omondi of the Yesu tiyo taling’ aling’a hit song from 6.00pm at Mama Agatha’s Port Victoria Residence, where she will be laid to rest on 30th August. The public funeral service will be held at Port Victoria Primary School grounds on Saturday, 30th August from 9.00 am. Final graveside burial rites will be limited to family and the Church.

The contact person during this mourning season is the Chairman of the Funeral Program, Mr. Victor Oloo Obayi, Mama Agatha’s nephew.

2 Timothy 4:7-8

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day – and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing”.

The Peter and Agatha Namwamba Family

Agatha Nyambura Maitai

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of our dear Matriarch Agatha Nyambura Maitai, retired and former deputy chief Nursing Officer of Kenyatta National Hospital, which occurred on 14th August 2025.

Beloved wife of Prof. C.K. Maitai (University of Nairobi). Devoted mother of Antony Karimi, Anne Gathoni, Brian Gakuu, and Angela Wairimu. Mother-in-love of Nancy Chepkoech, Dr. Ken Osano, and Robert Odongo. Adored grandmother of Jerome, Keila, Iman, Jerim, Ari, Mike, Michelle, Mark, Hawi, Wangari and Nyambura.

She was the second born of the late Nahashon Gakuu and the late Martha Wairimu Gakuu.

Cherished sister of Christine Mumbi Ng’ang’a, the late Cecilia Gakenia Waweru, the late Jane Muthoni the late Faith Nduta Murig1, the late Geoffrey Muthumbi Gakuu, Anne Wangeci Ndegwa, Lydia Wanjiru Muriithi, the late Kihurani Gakuu, Mwarania Maina, Hellen Ka en Murigu, and Githui Gakuu. A tender-hearted friend, cousin, sister-in-law and doting auntie to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily for funeral preparations at the Consolata Shrine, Westlands – Alamano Center, 3rd Floor, Room 3-F — from 5:00 PM (18th & 19th August 2025).

A memorial service will be held at the Consolata Shrine, Westlands on Wednesday, 20th August 2025 at 9.00am.

The funeral service will take place on Thursday, 21st August 2025, in Wamagana, Tetu Sub County, Nyeri County.

We thank God for the 82 years He blessed us with Mum’s love, wisdom, and presence.

Fred Odanga Odeyo

Sunrise: 1951 — Sunset: 2025

It is with profound sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Fred Odanga Odeyo on 3 I st July, 2025.

Son of the late Boniface Odeyo Otaa, the late Mama Getrude Majiwa Odeyo, and the late Mama Angeline Odayo Odeyo.

Husband of Helidah Atieno Odanga.

Son-in-law of the late Joseph Gogo Ochok and Loise Akeyo Gogo.

Father of Jully Odanga and Caren Odanga. Father-in-law of Raphael Otieno Sungu.

Brother of Mzee Vitalis Ojwando, Mary Rajoro, the late John Owaga, Prisca Awino, the late Andrew Otaa, Jenipher Adhiambo Onyango, the late Maurice Otaa, Philip Odeyo, Eunice Ouko, Samson Odoyo, Boniface Otaa, and the late Joseph Kai, Uncle of Valentine Otieno, Lucy Odhiambo, Dr john Patrick, Emmarensia Ochieng, Dr. Paul Ojwando, Maurice Otunga, the late Jacinta Atieno, Clementina Akinyi,Victor Otaa, James Getrude Akinyi, Boniface Ochieng, Polycarp Onyango, Richard Rajoro, Boniface Rajoro, Huggines Atieno, Dennis Otieno, Willis Odhiambo, and Jessicah Akinyi.

Brother-in-law of the late Mary Onditi Ojwando, Edwina Akoth, Caren Otaa, Winter Odoyo, Lavender Otaa and Emily.

Grandfather of Daphne Sungu and Romeo Sungu.

There will be a memorial service at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Ongata Rorigai, on 21/08/2025.

The cortege will leave Umash Funeral Home, Nairobi, on 22108/2025. Burial will be held on 23/08/2025 at Buoye, Koiwa East Location.

Friends and family are meeting daily at his home in Ongata Rongai.

You are invited to join us for fundraising for funeral expenses on 18th August, 2025 at 4 pm at Holy Family Basilica. Paybill number 522533. account number 8012544.

Burial will be held on 23rd August, 2025 at his home in Buoye Kolwa East Location, Kisumu County

Edward Muchai Kariuki

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the promotion to Glory of our beloved on Sunday, 10th August 2025 after short illness.

Born to the late Francis Kariuki and the late Miriam Wanjiru.

The devoted husband of Nancy Wanjiru and loving father of Sarah Wanjiru, Jacob Kariuki and Joyce Wambui.

Brother of Daniel Mwaura, JoeWainaina, Joseph Kamau, Margaret Wambui, braham Kuria, Ruth Wairimu and the late Jane Wanjiku and the late Paul Kagunyi.

He served with the Lands Ministry until his retirement in 2007 after postings in Kiambu, Thika, Wundanyi and Ardhi Hse.

He was a doting grandfather to many, loving uncle and friend to many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily from 5:30PM at his home in Ruiru, Gwa-kairu to fellowship and finalise preparations for the funeral.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital Mortuary on Tuesday, 19th August 2025 at 8:00 a.m. for a funeral service and burial at his farm in Gathengera, Karati area, Naivasha.

“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.. for they will rest from their labor.” Revelation 14:13

Mama Lorna Egondi

Sunrise 3/11/1931 – Sunset 29/07/2025

It’s with great sadness and sorrow to announce the demise of our Matriarch Mama Lorna Egondi on 29/07/2025 that occurred while she was undergoing specialised treatment at Brilliant Hospital Bungoma.

She was a dear wife of the late Mzee Jacob Egondi (Omukhauka).

She is the daughter of the late Kuka Hasolo (Omumayindi) and the late Kukhu Mahulo (Nakhasokho) She is the sister of the late Nekesa, Halumba, James, Namakwa, the late Ofwede, Grace and the late Juma.

She was the mother of Mary Wafula – Sirakano Uganda, Phanice Haukwa -NV USA, Phyllis Kubebea, George Egondi, the late Margaret Night, the late Pamphil Wabwire and Jacob Egondi- Naivasha.

She was the mother in-law of the late Dismus Wafula – Sirakano, Dr. Charles Haukwa – NV USA, the late John Kubebea, Florence Egondi, Florence Agutu, the late Florence Night, the late Celestine Osege and Milred Nekesa. She was step mother of Miriam, Jessica, Aggrey, Lawrence, Nabira, Joshua, Everlyne amongst many.

She was the aunt of Mande, Dick, Mahulo,Wycliffe, amongst many. Mama Lorna leaves behind, 33 grandchildren, Faith, Steve, Edith, Dr. Irene – UK, Jacob, Okumu, Auma, Anyango, Godfrey, Betty- CA USA, Grace- NV USA, Loice- GA USA, Damrise, Robert, Harris, Harket, Heinstin, Harsen, Joy, Lydia, Costa, Brenda, Sharon, Silas,Vivian, Cynthia, and Linnet amongst many, 108 great-grandchildren and 24 great great-grandchildren.

Mama Lorna will be laid to rest at her home in Mayenje, Matayos Sub-county, Busia County on Wednesday 20/08/2025.

Rev. Fr. Gasper Massawe Galema

Sunrise 8/ 10/1952 – Sunset 6/8/2025

The Catholic Diocese of Kakamega regrets to announce the death of Rev. Fr, Gasper Massawe Galema, which occurred on 6th August 2025 while he was being rushed to Mater Hospital.

Fr Gasper was born on 8th October 1952 and was the son of Balthasar Massawe of Kichare Village, Umbwe Parish, in the Diocese of Moshi, Kilimanjaro Province, Tanzania. He ministered in the Diocese of Kakamega for many years.

The body will leave St. Elizabeth Mission Hospital Morgue, Mukumu, on Wednesday, 20th August 2025 at 2:00 p.m., and proceed to St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Kakamega for a Requiem Mass at 3:00 p.m.

The Burial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, 21st August 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Minor Seminary, Mukumu, followed by interment at the St. Peter’s Seminary Cemetery.

We thank God for the life and ministry of Fr Gasper, and we entrust his soul to God’s eternal embrace.

“Eternal rest grant unto him, 0 Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.”

 

Alice Ndindi Mwiva Kilonzi

Sunrise. 13th December 1979 – Sunset. 7th August 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Alice Ndindi Mwiva Kilonzi, which occurred on 7th August 2025 at Poplar Hospital, Nairobi, after a long illness bravely borne.

Alice was the beloved wife of Joseph Mwiva Kilonzi and loving mother of Jefferson Kilonzi, Lisah Nduku and Joy Baraka.

She was a cherished daughter of Julius Kaloki and the late Phoebe Kaloki; sister of George, Rosabei, Charlie. Koki, David, and the late Elizabeth; daughter-in-law of the late Samuel Kilonzi Mwenga and Janet Wanza: and sister-in-law Charles Nzonzo, Alice, Joyce, Regina, Peter, Esther, among others.

Relatives and friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at Ronald Ngala RNG Plaza, 3rd Floor, Crave House Restaurant, Comrades Mutindwa Road Umoja I, her Nairobi home in Malaa along Kangundo Road, and at her rural home, Karnua Village, Tulimani Ward, Mbooni West Sub-county, Makueni County,

The cortege will leave Montezuma Funeral Home, Machakos, on Saturday, 23rd August 2025, at 8:00 a.m. The burial ceremony will be held at her husband’s farm in Kamua Village, Tulimani Ward, Mbooni West Sub-county, Makueni County.

There will be a mini-harambee on Wednesday, 20th August 2025, at Ronald Ngala RNG rd Floor. Online contributions can be sent via Till Number 8313148.

Lydia Marigu Ngondi

Sunrise: 1st July 1944 – Sunset: 11th August 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Lydia Marigu Ngondi, on Monday, 11th August 2025, while undergoing treatment.

She was the beloved wife of the late Godfrey Ngondi (Kangare), cherished daughter of Wilson Mugane and Abishagi Warue Wilson, and dear sister of Lucy Thuo and among others.

She was a devoted mother of Catherine Magwi Ngondi (Australia), Edward Kariuki Ngondi, and Pauline Wangeci; Stella Muthoni Bourne (Australia) and Andrew Bourne; and Peter Njeru Ngondi and Pauline Kimotho.

She was a loving grandmother of Cynthia, Ethan, Ava, Lulu, and Lemaiyan.

Family and friends meet daily at the family home in Acre Tano, Kamulu, and at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi, onMonday 18th and Tuesday, 19th August 2025 from 5:30 p.m.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Mortuary on Friday, 22nd August 2025, at 7:00 a.m. for a funeral service at ACK St. Mark’s Church, Ruai, at 10:00 a.m., followed by interment at her home in Acre Tano, Kamulu.

 

Modesta Wanjiku Gachanja

Sunrise 1939 — Sunset 13th August 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of beloved Mwalimu (Mrs.) Modesta Wanjiku Gachanja on 13th August 2025, after a short illness.

Dear wife of Granty Gachanja Gicoru (former Land Surveyor).

Daughter of the late Lulea Kiminda and the late Magdalene Wangari of Othaya. Daughter-in-law of the late Mwalimu Simeon Gicoru and the late Phoebe Wanja of Kirichu, Nyeri.

Sister of the late Dumenica Muthoni, the late Esther Wambugo, John Thuita, Dennis Kiriungi, Andrew Maina and Peter Muraya.

Sister-in-law of Eshban Gitahi, Dadson Karobia, Nereas Hirst, Charity Muya-Ngaruiya, Murage Gicoru and Glarys Wambui.

Loving mother of Mary Ngugi (Seattle, USA), the late Simon Mwangi, Peter Gachanja (Nyeri County), Mwalimu Thomas Gachanja (Mary Emmaculate, Mwiga) and Patrick Gachanja (Bayer EA).

Mother-in-law of Patrick Njoroge (Seattle, USA), Anne Wambui (Sirma Pry), the late Margaret Nyambura and Josephine Negesa (DCI HQs).

Grandmother of Daniel Njoroge, Annsylvia Wanliru, Michael Gachanja, Isabel Waruguru, John Gachanja, Levi Kamau, Paullete, Irene Wanjiku, Sherlyn Soipan, Lucky Leshan, Rita Njeri. Great-grandmother and Aunty to many.

The cortege leaves Nyeri Funeral Home, Outspan on Friday 22nd August at 9:00 a.m for a funeral service and burial at her home in Kanuna village, Kirichu, Nyeri County.

Family and Friends will be meeting from Monday 18th August to Wednesday 20th August at All Saints Cathedral.

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

 

Thomas Kiplagat Ego Bore

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden demise of Mr. Thomas Kiplagat Ego Bore, which occurred on 12th August 2025 in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County.

Son of the late Ego Chebore, the late Elizabeth Kimoi and the late Tapsimie Kabon. Son-in-law of the late Saniego Kwambai and the late Kwambai Chesiny.

Beloved husband of Phylis Kiplagat. Devoted and loving father of Marion, Imelda, Faith, Peter, Millicent, Robert and Roy. Cherished father-in-law of David, Emanuel, Richard, Ronald and Mercy. A loving grandfather of Jemutai, Kiptui, Kipkurui, Andrew, Isis, Alvin, Allen, Azaria, Rafa, Leo and Reign.

He was an uncle to many. Brother of Francis, John, the late Michael, Joseph, the late Sylvester, Patrick, Martha, Dorcas and Grace.

Brother-in-law of the late Sagome, the late John, David, the late Rosalina, the late Regina and the entire Kapchesiny.

Family and friends are meeting daily for support and prayers at 4.00pm at his residence in Elgon View, Eldoret.

The cortege will leave Eldoret Hospital Morgue on Wednesday, 20th August 2025 at 9.00am for Requiem Mass at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Eldoret before proceeding to his farm in Chebior, Elgeyo Marakwet County. The burial will take place on Thursday, 2Ist August 2025 in Chebior.

“We express our deepest gratitude to God for the blessings, grace and mercy granted to him throughout his life.”