Julius Karanja Nyutu

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Lay-Reader Julius Karanja Nyutu of ACK St Thomas Aquinas Parish – Tena, who went to be with the Lord on Thursday, 4th September 2025, following a tragic road accident.

He was the beloved son of Eliud Nyutu and Gladys Wanjiru Nyutu. Son-in-law of the late Catherine Wangui Kahunyo.

He was the devoted husband of Caroline Wachuka, and a loving father of Wayne N. Karanja, Branson N. Karanja, Rowan G. Karanja and Kiera W. Karanja.

He was a cherished brother of the late Paul Mwangi, Irene Wambui, Esther Wanjiku, Daniel Muguro, and James Gachugu.

Brother in law of the late Vincent Ezekiel Kahunyo. He was also an uncle, cousin, and dear friend to many.

Meetings are being held daily at ACK St Thomas Aquinas Parish – Tena and at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi.

The memorial service will be held on Monday, 15th September 2025 at ACK St Thomas Aquinas Parish -Tena from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home, Kabati, on Tuesday, 16′ .September 2025 at 8:00am, for the funeral service at ACK St Matthews, Rurago Maragwa own from 10.00am and thereafter, burial at the family’s home Ichagaki Village Maragwa.

“May the Lord, whom Lay-Reader Karanja served so diligently, keep his soul in eternal peace.”

 

Felecia Magiri Mburu

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we inform you of the passing of Felecia Magiri Mburu of Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).

Mother of Samara and Misha.

Daughter of Beatrice Mwangi and the late Peter Mburu Mwangi. Sister of Lionel Mwangi and Brian Mburu.

Sister-in-law of Milkah Mwangi and Juliet Muringi.

Granddaughter of Nathan and Rose Maye, the late Japhet Mwangi and the late Peris Magiri Mwangi. Aunt, niece and cousin to many in her dear family.

Prayers will be held on Friday, 12 September 2025 at ACK St. Mark’s Church, Westlands from 5.30 pm.

The memorial service will be held on Tuesday, 16 September at ACK St. Mark’s Church, Westlands at 11:00am followed by the burial on Wednesday, 17 September 2025 at 10:00am in Gicegeca village, Muchungucha sub-location, Kiharu constituency, Murang’a County.

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

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Elder Godfrey Owino Komunda

In acceptance of God’s will, we announce the death of Elder Godfrey Owino Komunda of Lwala Sub-location, South-East Kanyamkago Location, Migori County which occurred on 30/08/2025 at Kendu Adventist Hospital.

Son of the late Isaiah Omunda and the late Cathorina Okombo.

Loving husband of Rispah Akeyo Owino.

Son-in-law of the late Derrick Nyawara Ochuonyo of Rabuor Karungu.

Brother of Pisila Odhiambo, Joseph Obago, the late John Osiany and Onyango Omunda. Cousin of Peter Onduru, Elsa Adoyo, Nelly Anyango, Dorothy Akinyi, the late Ouma Onduru, Ken Onduru, Peter Omiti among others.

Brother-in-law of the late Odhiambo Omuomore, Eunice Onjula, the late Margaret Owiso, Beatrice Gor, Philgona Odira, Jane Yongo, Samuel Nyawara, Julia Obago, Sophia Onduru, Mary Nyaehama, the late Grace Osiany among others.

Father of Tom Charles Owino (Egerton University), Dr. George Evans Owino (APHRC), David Owino (DASONET-Kisumu), Malline Ligawa (Sony Sugar), Nancy Huko (Kitale), Elizabeth Ogada (Kenya School of Government-Lower Kabete Campus), Wilkister Koinange (Sony Sugar), and Jane Onditi (Kendu Adventist Hospital).

Father-in-law of Naomy Anyango (NSSF – Nakuru), Dr. Cleniece Gesare Owino (Kenyatta University), Janet Ochieng (TSC-Kibigori Secondary School), Stephen Ligawa (Kenya Sugar Millers’ Association), Lukas Huko Kenya Power (Kitale), Steve Ogada of St Austin Academy (Nairobi), Peter Koinange of Mount Kenya Milk (Meru) and the late Ben Onditi.

Uncle of the late Daniel Odhiambo, the late Kennedy Odhiambo, Paul Odhiambo (PASACON Mombasa), Monica Akoth, Jane Atieno, Hellen Agutu and George Odero, Alice Obago, Florence Obago, Samuel Obago (KCB), Peter Osiany among others.

Grandfather of Dr. Ruth Owino (USIU), Brian Owino (Australia), Tabby Owino, Teofilo Ligawa (Dedan Kimathi University of Technology), Sarah Huko, Samuel Huko, Steve Huko; Derrick Owino, Wesley Owino, Debra Owino; Godfrey Gweth, Gabriel Glenn; Martineez Camy, Dezyre Dache; Rizabeth Koinange, Bernice Koinange, Zibeth Koinange;Audrey Mpho Onditi, Michael Joseph Onditi, and Godfrey Joshua Onditi.

The cortege will leave Kendu Adventist Hospital Mortuary on 14/09/2025 for burial on 15/09/2025 at Amoso Village, Lwala sub-location, led by Nyarago SDA Church, under Pastor Jared Okumu.

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from .henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them (Rev 14:13).

Rev. Michael Okello Obonyo

The family of Obonyo Yahuma, Redeemed Gospel Church Inc and Bishop Jonah Obonyo – COPMI wishes to announce the untimely death of Rev. Michael Okello Obonyo which occurred on 31st August 2025 in Westland’s Specialist Hospital.

He was the son of the late Mr. Mehujael Obonyo and Mama Milka Okumu Obonyo. Step son of the late Turfena Athieno and Rosa Anyango all of Gondho Village, Simero of Ugunja Constituency of Siaya County.

He leaves behind a wife Milkah Atieno and three children Mark, Moses and Mercy all of U.S.A.

He was brother of Alfred, Richard, Bishop Jonah Obonyo of Cathedral of Praise ministries among many others.

Memorial service will be on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at R.G.C. HQ — Huruma Nairobi from 11:00AM – 4:00PM. Burial will be on 19th September 2025 at Gondho Village, Simero of Ugunja, Siaya from 10:00AM-6:00PM.

There will be a fundraiser to offset the hospital bill on Friday 126 September 202S at the All Saints Cathedral from 5:00PM-8:00PM. For any contributions please use Paybill No: 5669450 A/c:Your Name

Ichillio Kinyua Ndiera

Sunrise: 1950 — Sunset: 9th, September, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden demise of Mr. Ichillio Kinyua Ndiera, former Principal of Mwanganthia Secondary School, which occurred on Tuesday, 9th September 2025.

He was a loving husband of the late Teresa Kathiga Kinyua.

Beloved son of the late Francis Ndiera and the late Esther NKatha.

Brother of Elizabeth Karee and Rael Nchabira.

Father of Regina Makena, the late Fridah Kananu, Richard Mwirebua, Pius Kimathi, and Edwin Mwiti.

Grandfather of Mark,Austin, Eugene, Kevin, Teddy, Leon, Brian, Elsa, Clara, Delvin and Josiah.

Father-in-law of Fred Muchera, Alex Kimathi, Sophia Kathambi, and Hope Mutheu.

Brother-in-law of Julius Murithi, and a cherished uncle and cousin to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Ndagwene Village, Meru County.

The cortege leaves Consolata Hospital, Nkubu, on Tuesday, 16th September 2025 t 10:00 a.m. Thereafter, a mass and burial ceremony will be held at his home in Ndagwene Village, Meru County.

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”– Matthew 5:8

 

AMB. JAPHETH KIMANZI ILAKO

6TH FEBRUARY 1935 – 8TH SEPTEMBER 2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather after an illness bravely borne. He was a devoted former ambassador, teacher, administrator, a great mentor, role model and a friend to many.

Beloved son of the late James llako Mututa, the late Thoki Ndile and the late Loise Kanyali Mwetu.

Husband of Priscilla Kimanzi Ilako. Father of James and Ailish Ilako, Phillip and Joyce Ilako, Charles and Ilse Ilako, Lucy Ilako, Lydia and Richard Kimenyi, Pamela Ilako, Timothy and Ruth Ilako and Michael and Dr. Natasha Ilako.

Grandfather of Sianna, Siobhan, Kui and Thiongo, Kimani and Nellie, Nimo, Leon,Tyrone, Chepi, David, Jonathan, Nathan, Calvin, Ilani, Arianna and Micah. Great- grandfather of Caleb and Zachary.

Brother of the late Kavengi Mwengi, the late John Lasi Ilako, the late Titus Mututa Ilako, Jane Kawelu, the late Christine Kivalason, the late Jemimah Musyoka, Justina Muinde; Dr. Festus Mwetu Ilako, Celestine Kiema, Bendetta Malusi, the late Petronila Kanyaa, the late Florence Kamene, Georey Muthui Ilako, Doris Nzambi Ashioyah, Augustus Lavu Ilako and the late Winfred Mutua.

Brother-in-law of Rose John, Eunice Tito Ilako, Prof. Dunera Mwetu Ilako, the late Sophie Muthui Ilako, Monica Lavu Ilako, the late Eizabeth and Daniel, the late Loise and David, the late Monica and Lai, Susan and the late Titus, Abel and Breta and the late Ann -Mutethya and Ben. He was an uncle and cousin to many.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, 16th September 2025, at the Nairobi Baptist Church, Ngong Road, from 12:00 p.m.

The cortege will leave Lee Funeral Home on Thursday, 18th September 2025, at 6:30 a.m. for a funeral service at ACK St. James Kathiia and thereafter the burial at his homestead in Kathiia Village, Mithini Location, Kitui West Sub-County.

Prayer and planning meetings will be held on Friday, 12th September 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, 13th September 2025, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m . at Nairobi Baptist Church, Ngong Road.

Loved ones are welcome to pay their respects at the viewing at Lee Funeral Home on Monday, 15th September 2025, between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

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

Mama Margaret Akinyi Juma

9th September 1955 – 1st September 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing on of Mama Margaret Akinyi Juma, who rested on 1st September 2025.

She was the daughter of late Kasmiel Ohio and Peres Adhiambo of Kobura, and loving wife of the late Barnabas Juma Akech. Mama Margaret was the mother of Beatrice, Carolyne, Erick, Titus, Geoffrey, Kevin, Mourine and Jessica. She was a co-wife of Eunice and Pamela.

She was a cherished mother-in-law of Jackline, Jane, Night, Janet, the late Paul, the late Nelson and Freeman.

She was grandmother of many including Charles, James, Margil, Damar, Natalie, Maxwell, Blaise, Claxton, Cherise, Dorine, Ramsey, Tatiana, Metrine, Peres, Odriana, Everline, Tiffany, Brian, Bravin, Rayan, Raphael, Britney, Emiliano and many more.

She was a sister of Rose, Risper, Charles the late Malachi, Joseph and Onyango and cousin to many.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home on Thursday, 12th September 2025, for home in Ahero, Boya Baraka. Funeral service and burial will be held on Saturday, September 2025 at her home.

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

Joe Njiiri Murigu (Rukwaro)

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing on of Joe Njiiri Murigu (Rukwaro) of Gaikuyu, Magutu Location, Mathira Nyeri County.

Son of the late Njiiri Murigu & Milka Wairimu.

Loving husband of Lucy Thuguri Mwai. Father of Mark Njiiri & Lydia, Duncan Mwai & Mumbi,Watson Murigu.

Brother of Watson Murigo, Duncan Murigo, Esther Gitemi, the late Charles Ndoria, James Murigu, Catherine Waniiru, Chanty Mwaniki, the late Grace Nyawira and Alice Murigu.

Brother-in-law of Gladys Muthoni, the late Macharia Mwai, Sarah Wandia and Harrison Miano.

Grandfather of Dante Mwai and Mars Rukwaro.

Family & Friends are meeting daily from 4.00pm at his home in Gaikuyu for prayers Cortege leaves Jamii Nursing Hospital Karatina on Monday the 15th September 2025 at 8.00arn for a graveside funeral service at his home in Gaikuyu. The Service will start at10.00am and thereafter he will be laid to rest at the same venue.

” Indeed we belong to God & to him we shall return to”

 

Justus Kithela M’Igweta M’Mailutha

Born: 1946 – Died: 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Justus Kithela M’Igweta M’Mailutha which occurred on 8th September 2025 at the Nairobi West Hospital. Justus was born in 1946 in Antuakwi Village, Urru sub-location, Tigania West subcounty, Meru County.

Justus was the loving son of the late M’Mailutha Kimuchii and Cialingera M’Mailutha. He was brother of the late Stephen Ntongai, the late Mukwaiti Kabaya, the late Fredrick Laibuni, the late Julius Kithure, the late James Muturo, the late Kaigera Ntoruru, Monthia Ntwaritho, Timothy Kaunjuga, Karei M’Ampuria and Prof. Joseph Thingithu Mailutha. Kithela passed away after battling cancer for a few years.

He is survived by his loving wife Joyce Kithela; Children -Titus Koome, Jane Gacheri, Harriet Kaimuri, Thomas Mugambi Kithela, the late David Thuranira Kithela and Janet Kanario Kithela; In laws Priscilla Kaaridoseph Ikirima and Robert Nyangori Nyarandi: Grandchildren- Allan Muthomi Koome, Bessy Gatwiri Koome, Evans Mugambi Koome, Bill Matara Nyangori, Diana Muthoni Ikirima, Michael Muriithi Ikirima, George Mwithia Ikirima as well as beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Burial meetings are being held at his home in Antuakwi Village daily and in Nairobi at All Saints Cathedral on 12th, 15th and 16th September 2025 from 5.00p.m.

We invite family and friends to attend a celebration of his life, to be held at the Urru Methodist Church on 196 September from 10.00 am – 5.00 p.m. The burial will i take place on the same day at his home in Antuakwi Village.

“Say not in grief `he is no more’ but in thankfulness that he was” Hebrew proverb

Mzee Abraham Muiruri Mungai

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mzee Abraham Muiruri Mungai, formerly of the Ministry of Immigration, which occurred on 7th September 2025.

Son of the late Elijah Mungai and the late Lydia Wanjiku.

Loving husband of Eunice Wanjiru and Lucia Muturi. Father of Samuel Ngari, Elijah & Rhoda Mungai, Michael Gikera, Lydia Wanjiku, the late Andrew Kinyua, Ben & Priscilla Gitonga, Mercy Nyawira, Lydia Wanjiku, and Elijah Mungai.

Brother of Lucy Nyambura, the late Jason Gatheri, the late Samuel Karanja, Milcah Waithera, Peter Ng’ang’a, Simion Wavveru, James Mwaura, and Esther Wanjiru. Step-brother of Florence Wanjiru, Samuel Ndungu, Jane Nyambura, Peris Wanjiku, the late Mwalimu James Mberethi, the late Rosemary Gaki, Naomi Wagio, and Raphael Kamau.

Grandfather of Eunice, Joyce, Abraham, Joan, Anthony, Maxwell, Faith, Eunice Wanjiku, Elizabeth, Davis, Giovan, Natasha, Ethan, Lisa, and Zoey.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his home in Oloitokitok and Thika for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves OLoitokitok District Mortuary on 15/0912025 at 830am followed by a funeral service at his farm ) in Nkama, Oloitokitok burial thereafter at the same place.

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

May his soul rest in eternal peace.