Dominic Ruto Pkalya

19th October, 1976 — 28th August, 2025

It is with deep sorrow, yet with gratitude to Almighty God, that we announce the passing of our beloved Dominic Ruto Pkalya, who went to be with the Lord on 28 August 2025 at Nairobi West Hospital after a short illness.

Dominic was born in Lityei Village, Mnagei Ward, Kapenguria Constituency,West Pokot County. Until his demise, he faithfully served as Snr. Platform Manager, Peace Building and Conflict Transformation (PBCT) at Act! A scholar, author, and thought leader, Dominic was a towering pillar in the peacebuilding and conflict management sector across Kenya and the region, with several publications and articles to his name.

He was the cherished son of James Pkalya and Joyce Chenang’at, and step-son of Grace Pkalya. Beloved brother of Armstrong (Amu) A.G., Moses – NBK, Hycine — USA, and Corine – Australia, and a stepbrother of Kama, Chewara, Plimo, Laban, Sarah, the late Micah, among others.

Dominic was the devoted husband of the late Diana, Gloria and Grace. A loving father of Albertina, Darvin, Hazel, Francisca,Alvine, Haven, Carl, Hadassah, and Pengat.

Grandson of Ko-Ruto, the late Pkalya Mengich, and the late Ko-Paul Pkalya.

Nephew of Joseph Pkalya, Ko-Cherop Kide, Ko-Cheseret, and Ko-Sandra_ Cousin to the Kides, Psikous, and ,Riponyangs.

He was an uncle of Elsie, Rawlins, Vins, Rhyson, Klenz, Zariah, Zanita, Kaylin, Bryden, Ethan, Milan, Ela, Tasha, Ashton, Perur, Jeramil, and the late Cheryl.

Brother-in-law of Mercy Lomuk and Annet Ngeiywa.

The body is lying at Montezuma Funeral Home, Nairobi.

A memorial service will be held at CITAM Valley Road on Tuesday, 9th September 2025 at 10:00 AM.

The cortege will leave for his final resting place in MurkwijitVillage,West Pokot County on Friday, 12th September 2025. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, 13th September 2025 at Murkwijit Primary School starting at 9:00 AM, followed by interment at his home.

A brother, mentor, friend and inspiration – gone but never forgotten.

Dr. Charles Mogote Nyamwaya

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Dr. Charles Mogote Nyamwaya, Lecturer at Mount Kenya University (Nakuru & Thika Campuses), on 25th August 2025 at 10:30 p.m., after a long illness.

Dr. Charles was the beloved son of the late Mwalimu Philip Nyamwaya Makere and Mama Milkah Nyaboke.

He was a devoted husband of Rose and a loving father of Davies Mogote.

He was a cherished brother of Margaret, the late Mellen, the late Douglas, Rose, Eric, jackline, Linet, Okari, Gisege, Nyatuka, and Asiago.

Son-in-law of the late Kiyondi and the late Bisieri. Nephew of the Makeres, Matunduras, and Araka’s, the late Nyachoti, Oanda, the late Momanyi, Nyagitari, Makori, Nyandoche, Asande, Rael, Alice, Miriam, Beatrice, Pauline, Ondieki, Nyandara. Bonareri, Joyce, Esther, the late among others.

Brother-in-law of the late Achuti, the late Kengere,the late Hellen, the late Mariah, Dorcas, and Fred.

Cousin of Moranga, Ronald, Richard,Wilder, Robert, Vincent, Benard, Lornah,Alex, among others.

Grandson of the late Makere, the late Kerubo, the late Araka, and the late Subano.

The body is lying at P.N.N Funeral Home, Nakuru, awaiting burial at his home in Sobea, Rongai, Nakuru County, on Friday, 12th September 2025.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at their homes in lbacho Jogoo, Nyaribari Masaba, and at their house in Nakuru, Arap Chumo Estate.

Brigitar Nthambi Mwangangi

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the promotion to glory on 30th August 2025 of our beloved Mama Brigitar Nthambi Mwangangi, beloved wife of the late Josiah Mutua Mwangangi of Keemanzi Village, Kithembe location Kilungu Subcounty.

Born in 1938, she was the daughter of the late Cosma.s Lavuta and the late Valentine Mwithi. She was the sister of late Catherine, late Mbaluka, late Mutevu. Margret,Teresia, Elisabeth, late John, late Juliana, Pius and Rose.

She was the loving mother of Geradine Mutheu, late Dominic Wambua, late Mutua, late Ezekiel Moscow, Peter Mutua, Mary Kaloo, late Philip Kivai, Augustine Mulinge, Doreen Nduku, late Onesmus Muthenya, late Judges Maweu and Avidar Muteti.

She was the mother-in-law of Philip Mwendwa, Monica Mutua, Esther Moscow, Charity Mutua, Timothy Nzuve Catherine Kivai, Catherine Mulinge, Joseph Musyimi, Elisabeth Muteti. She leaves behind many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The cortege will leave Montesuma Funeral Home on Wednesday, 10th September, 2025, for her family home Keemanzi Village for burial the same day starting from 10.00am.

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

Leonard Wambugu Muchemi

Sunrise: 12 .11.1957 – Sunset: 02.09.2025 

We regret to announce the passing of Leonard Wambugu Muchemi (M.D. Jolemac Fire Protection) on 2nd September 2025.

He was born to the late Sospeter Muchemi and the late Miriam Wanjiku Muchemi. He was a son-in-law of the late Erastus and Wangari Mukuha.

He was a loving husband of Lucy Wanjiku and father of Catherine Wanjiru, Florence Wangari and Matthew Muchemi.

He was a caring brother of the late Jackson Maina, the late Joyce Wamaitha, Virginia Wambui, the late Stanley Ndirangu, the late Ann Wangari, Joseph Waithaka, John Mwangi and Lucy Wanjira.

He was a father-in-law of Ali Kimani, Toppy Karisa and Lyanne Wangui and a loving grandfather of Andrew, Nevin and Hania.

Daily meetings are held at his residential home Buruburu phase 5 extension house number 151.

A memorial service will be on Tuesday 9th September 2025 at Holy Trinity Catholic Buruburu I from 11.00am.

The cortege will leave Jamii Nursing Home Karatina on Thursday 11th September 2025 9.00am for a requiem mass Kimahuri Catholic Church, thereafter burial will take place on the same day at his home in Kimahuri, Mitero Village Nyeri County.

Leonard will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by family and friends.

Mzee John Wanyonyi Solomon

We ace saddened to announce the demise of our beloved Rtd Senior Assistant Chief Mzee John Wanyonyi Solomon who died on 21.08.2025 at Maxicare Hospital Webuye.

Loving husband of mama PetroniIla Nanjala Wanyonyi. Father of Fridah, late Maurice, late Henry, late Ngome, Nicholas (USA), Pamella (KRA), Francis, Mary, Florence,Violet, Naliaka (KRA), Nendela,Tavani, Lucy, Emmanuel.

Father in-law of late Charles Nambale, Getrude (Bgm County), Lilian (USA), Herbert, late Everlyne, Lena, Michael,Aniani, Dorice, Amukowa.

Grandfather Matanda (West Kenya), Kilande, late Lukelesia, Bridged (USA), Brandon (USA), Michelle, Mary, Eng. Dennis (USA), Eng. Norvic (USA), Millicent (NCBA BANK), Elizabeth (USA), Collins (USA), Ian (USA), Dan (USA), Sheila (USA), Kennedy, Grace (Safaricorn), Ruth, Barbra, Mi)ka, Carolyne, Esther Nambale, (KRA), Elizabeth, Rose, Cecile, Nicole, Mark, John, Moses, Nolan,. Brighton, Fridah,Arnold, Lynne, Derrick, Sharon.

Great grandfather of Henry, Petty, Larry, .Kerubo, Fridah, Shauna, Faraja, Baraka, Heti, Andrew, Eliza, Shawn, Joshua, Karim, Yanzi, Bryce.

Friends and relatives are meeting at his home Bahai, Kiliboti Sub-Location, Matete Sub-County.

The Cortege leaves delight funeral home Kimilili on 11th September, 2025, for requiem mass at Chimoi Parish Catholic Church, thereafter proceed to his home. Funeral service and burial will be held on Saturday, 13th September, 2025 from 8:30 am.

May GOD REST HIS SOUL IN ETERNAL PEACE

 

Margret Muthoni Munene

Sunrise: 31st December 1947 – Sunset: 31st August 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our beloved matriarch Margret Muthoni Munene following a short illness bravely borne.

She was the beloved wife of Dishon Munene Kanyoni. Mother of John Mwangi Kanyoni, the late Loise Wangui, Gerald Kihiu, Gladys Njeri, Mary Wawitima, Joseph Kiragu, Susan Njoki and George Githinji. Grandmother of Dishon Munene, Hon. Margaret Muthoni Mwangi, Carol, Kelvin, Gituro, Margaret Muthoni, Faith, Mungai, Kiarie and many more. She was a great grandmother of Ethan, Kimberly, Bradley, Nathan, Ariana and many more.

Sister of the late George Githinji, the tate VVilliam Wachira, the late VVanjiru, the late Wanja, Njoki, Mureithi, Wangombe, Wangare and Nyambura. She was a valued cousin, aunt, friend and mentor to many.

Family and friends are meeting for prayers and burial arrangements at her home in Eastleigh, Witima and All Saints Cathedral daily from 5:00 p.m.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Kabati on Friday 12th September 2025 at 7.00 am for a funeral service at Witima Catholic Church -Othaya at 10:00 a.m. The burial will follow thereafter at her home in Kahuro village,Witima- Othaya, Nyeri.

In God’s loving arms you rest, in our hearts you live forever,- R:est in peace. Amen

 

Judith Awuor Onyango (Mama Ethan)

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Judith Awuor Onyango (Mama Ethan) of Airtel Kenya, which occurred on 29th  August 2025 after a short illness.

Beloved wife of Philemon Oloo Mitende (Jamii Telecommunication Ltd – JTL), and loving mother of the late Ethan Elroy, Amarrah Anne, Ivan Peter, Arianna Adhiambo, Leon, and Barry John Oloo.

Daughter of Mr. Aggrey Siter Onyango, the late Anne Aloo Aluoch, and Mary Onyango of Ugenya, Yenga. Daughter-in-law of Peter Onyango Oura, Phoebe Atieno Onyango, and the late Mary Onyango of West Asembo, Ndege Village.

Dear sister of the late Fredrick Ochieng, Hassan Faisal, the late Betty Onyango, Elizabeth Hattoh, Jacinta Onyango, Abubakar Odhiambo, Salim Ohonde, Hellen Onyango, Mary Akoth, Mumsellaine Onyango, Farouk Otieno, and Jamie Onyango.

Sister-in-law of Mariam Abubakar, Eunice Muli Ohonde, Myles Lubanga, the late Fredrick Otieno, David Onyango, Caroline Achieng, George Juma, Paul Odhiambo, Teresa Akoth, Marceline Anyango, Macrine Auma, Alfred Ochieng, Judith Akinyi, Oscar Odhiambo, Lavender Olum, Kevin Ougo and Elsa Awino among others.

She was a loving aunt of Kassim, Zandy, Jonathan, Adams, Stephany, Aisha, Abdul, Shamirn, Brian, Ziyanda, Brandley, Nunya, Mikayla, Day, Ayanda, Lovi, Cate, Greg, Britney,Wendy, Kevin, Meril, Brandly,Trevor, and many others, and a dear friend to many.

Judith touched countless lives with her kindness, compassion, and generosity. She will be remembered for her selfless heart, strong faith, and the joy she brought to everyone around her.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily from 5:00pm at their residence, Junction Apartments Phase One, for prayers and funeral arrangements.

There will be a fundraising (Harambee) on Tuesday, 9 September 2025 atAll Saints Cathedral, Nairobi, from 5:00pm.

A Requiem Mass will be held at Holy Family Basilica, Nairobi, on Thursday, 11 September 2025, at 9:00am.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home on Friday, 12 September 2025, for her home in Asembo, Rarieda Sub-County, Siaya County, where the burial will take place on Saturday, 13 September 2025.

“In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever.”

Gothard Mungai Karanja

We wish to announce the passing of Gothard Mungai Karanja of Umoja I (formerly of Friends Bar, Umoja G).

He was husband of Mary Wangari Mungai and loving father of Faith Wanjiru, Jacinta Waithero, Michael Karanja, Eunice Njeri, David Maina, James Mwangi, Peter Chege. He was grandfather of Ian Mungai, Andrew Karuri and Gothad Mungai and many more and great grandfather of many.

He was father in law of Scott French and Githinji Karuri. He was uncle to many.

He was the son of the late Karanja Kaiganira and Esther Wanjiru (Wamugo). He was brother of the late Njeri, the late James Mwangi (Jasho), the late Peter Chege, the late Elizabeth Njoki and the late John Mugo, all from Thagari village.

Daily prayers are being held at his residence in Umoja L7, next to Umoja I Market.

The cortege will leave KU Mortuary on the 9th of September, 2025 for burial that has been scheduled for the same day at Thagari Village, Kagira Sub-location, Gaichanjiru ward, Muranga County.

Philippians 1:21 NISIV [21] For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Matriarch Mama Pauline Angaya Indetie

1938 to 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Mama Lydia Pauline Angaya Indetie which occurred on 31st August 2025 after a short illness.

She was the loving wife of the late Rev. Can. Emeritus Jared Indetie Eshamwatta and mother of the late Jocelyne Guda, Dr. Douglas Indetie,Winnie Masheti, Livingstone Indetie, Joan Okeyo, the late George Indetie, Daniel Indetie, the late Grace Indetie, and Sarah Indetie.

She was a mother-in-law of the late Fredrick Guda, Dr. Reuben Masheti, Dr. Okeyo Mwai, Anna Hoka, Grace Wanjiru, Edith Imbayi, Jackline Lobo and Tabitha Kamau.

Grandmother of Tina, Mike, Lydia, Angela, Jedida,Winnie, Manu, the late Jay, Pauline Angaya, Jocelyne Moyi, Jared Jnr, Flora, M’mbasu, Pauline Masheti, Pauline Malikajamie, Sean,Austin, Shirleen, Kimberly, Emmanuel, lan, Annabelle, Collins, Brian, and Makungu.

Great grandmother of Keith, Melisa, Messi, Shelmith, Chanelle, Shirleen, Ethan, Nathan, Hazel, Yuri, Jayjay and Jabali.

Daily prayer meetings are being held at her home in Moi Estate Langata, House No. 24 from 5.00pm.

There will be a requiem mass on Tuesday 9th September at St Marks Church, Westlands beginning at 11.00am and another on Friday 12th September at St. Barnabas Mushimuli Church, Butere beginning at 9.30am.

The final Send Off will be performed at Shianda Primary School grounds beginning at 9.00am on Saturday 13th September followed by interment at her home at Shianda Mushimuli village.

Rest in Peace our Great Matriarch

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus — Philippians 3:14

The pay bill number to support the sendoff of the Matriarch is 8024008, Account —Your Name

 

astor Annie Muthoni Kamithi

It is with great sorrow we announce that, our beloved; Pastor Annie Muthoni Kamithi passed away on September 2025 following a short illness.

 

She was a loyal wife of Lawrence Kamithi. Daughter of late Mr and Mrs Stanley Mukizi. Daughter in law of the late Mr & Mrs Nganga Kamithi.

A loving mother of Stella Wanjiku, Martin Ng’ang’a, Elsie Wambui arid Alex Mukigi. Grandmother of Michael, Nathan, Matthew, Neville and Zion.

Sister of Elizabeth, jimmy, Naomi, John, Jane, Margaret, Jane Mwangi, the latc, Karanja, the late Dorothy, the late Timothy and the late Solomon,

Sister in law of David, Anne, Virginia, Joseph, Jacinta, Nderitu, Emily, Njeri, Wambui, Paul, Mubeen, the late Douglas, the late Muriithi and the late Waithiegeni.

Meetings will be held daily at Vatican Grill, Nyeri at 5:00pm and on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th at International Leadership University (ILU), Nairobi from 5:30 pm.

A Memorial Service will be held at PCEA Kileleshwa on Saturday 6th September 2025, at 3:00pm.

The burial will take place on Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 from 9.00 am at their home in Giakanja Nyeri.