Engineer Yosef Timothy Kiiva

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Engineer Yosef Timothy Kiiva; a son, husband, father, brother, friend, and colleague to many..

Eng. Kiiva passed on following a short illness bravely borne.

He will be remembered for his good deeds and contribution to society.

He will be laid to rest at his home in Kitui, Mutendea, on Saturday 6th September 2025.

In God’s hands you lay; in our hearts you remain forever.

Lydia Wanjeri Wamae

With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of Lydia Wanjeri Wamae of Kianyingi, Kiunjugi Village, Magutu Location, Mathira East Sub County, Nyeri County on Monday 1st September 2025.

Daughter of the late Mwikonyi Mutuota and the late Waruguru Mwikonyi. Sister of the late Maina Mwikonyi, the late Njogu Mwikonyi, and the late Wagithi Mwikonyi.

She was the devoted wife of the late Patrick Wamae Kirocho and co-wife of the late Anastasia Wambura Wamae.

She was the loving mother of Esther Wanjiru & the late Mureithi Mugathi, the late Pauline Muthoni, Charles & Charity Mwangi, Teresa Kabata & Dr Peter Muigai, Francis & Lucy Mwikonyi, George & Nancy Matu, Joseph & Esther Maina, Peter & Alice Matheri, Stephen & Patricia Njogu, and Samuel Wachira. She was blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is step-mother of Wanjiru Matheri, the late Esther Gathigia, the late Hon. Matu Wamae, the late David Maranga, Mary Wangu Ng’ang’a, Senior Cc.-Junsel Paul Matheri Wamae, Joyce Gathoni Kiarie, and Dr Humphrey Maina.

Family and friends are meeting for funeral arrangements and prayers at Ngong Hills Hotel (Nairobi) and at her home in Kiunjugi Village, Mathira daily from 5.00PM.

The cortege will leave Jarnii Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 2025 at 8.30AM for a Requiem service and burial at the family home in Kiunjugi Village, Magutu Ward, Mathira, Nyeri County starting from 10 00AM.

2 Tim 4.7 — “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”

Mzee Shadrack Thoya lha

Sunrise: 1935 – Sunset: 29.08.2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mzee Shadrack Thoya lha of Mukunguni Village, Chumani location Kilifi County.

He was son of the late Karisa Mujema and the late Kadzo Yaa of Kakoneni.

Beloved husband of the late Mama Ruth Toya. He was the father of the late Grace Dama Thoya, David Katana, the late Eva Mapenzi, the late Joseph Toya UT), Eng. Mwamure Toya (KPA), the late Serah Kadii, Samson Toya (KPA), Chief Lawrence Maitha (Chumani) and the late Daniel Shujaa.

He was father in law of Lily Katana of Mr &Mrs. Lukamisa Mwanza TZ, Lily Baya of the lates Mr & Mrs Nyati of Maandani, Evelyn Mwamure of Dr. & Mrs Chibule wa Tsuma Rabai, Gladys Mramba of the late Chief & Mrs Mbura Chonyi, Cecilia Mapenzi of the late Mr. Rodgers and Mrs Rodgers of Mshongoleni. Mzee was blessed with 27 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

The cortege will leave Kilifi (KCH) Mortuary on 6/9/2025 at 6.45am for stop over at St Stephen’s ACK Church Kaoyeni and later for funeral service at his Bandarini Farm.

The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

“Though He brings grief , He will show compassion so great is His unfailing love” —Lamentations 3:32

 

Mzee Japhet Nkoroi Mwarari

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mzee Japhet Nkoroi Mwarari, who went to be with the Lord on 2nd September 2025 while receiving care at Komarok Modern Health Hospital, Chuka.

Mzee Japhet Nkoroi Mwarari was born on 1st January 1935 in Kibumbu Village, Karingani Location, Chuka North Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County.

Beloved son of the late Mwarari Njagi and the late Monica Ciakuthii.

Husband of Lilian Ciambuba Ntiba. Father of Prof. Micheni Japhet Ntiba, Elosy Nieri, Joseph Miriti, Jasper Munene, Catherine Muthoni, Monica Kangai, Lucy Warp, Isaac Mugendi, and Karen Karegi.

Father-in-law of the late Catherine Karimi Micheni, Edith Muthoni Miriti, Margaret Kawira Munene and Gatwiri Mugendi.

Brother of the late Mboani Mwarari, Njok;i Mwarari, Rev. Er astus Mbaka Emily Kanyua, Fredrick Muthitu and Rev,Timothy Chabari. Step-brother of the late Mugambi, Nkune, the late Ciankoru, the late Cianioka and Ciamwari. Grandfather and great grandfather to many.

The funeral service will take place on Saturday, 6th September 2025 at 1000 am at P.C.E.A Church, followed by the burial at his home in Kibumbu Village (opposite Kibumbu Coffee Factory), , Kiangondu Location, Chuka North Sub-County.

“Blessed are those who die in the Lord… they will rest from their labor for their deeds will follow them.”— Revelation 14:13

Susana Cherubet Chelugui

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the peaceful passing on of our beloved Matriarch, Gogo Susana Chelugui of Sugoi Village, Turbo Constituency, Uasin Gishu County that occurred on 18th August 2025.

She was the youngest daughter of the late Kimursoi Kapkuress and of the late Salome Tamarta.

Gogo Susana was the devoted wife of the late Paramount Senior Chief Noah Chelugui (KapMaiywa).

Loving sister of the late Kipsang Arap Mursoi, the late Chemaiyo Taru, Wilson Barno, the late Chelimo Cherus and the late Salina Ng’irichi Cheptalam. S

he was a cherished mother of David Chelugui, Everline Serem, Sarah Kemei, Mary Cherwon, Hellen Cheruiyot, the late Charles Ben Chelugui, Lilian Mwei, Becky Chelugui and the late Leah Chelugui. Loving grandmother to many grandchildren, a doting great-grandmother to many great-grandchildren, and an aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Her life was a testament to her faith, generosity, and loving heart. We will remember her for her morning prayers, her open doors, and the wisdom she shared.

The cortege will leave Eldoret Hospital on Thursday, September 4th, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for a requiem mass at AIC Fellowship at 10:00 a.m., followed by an overnight vigil at her home in Sugoi.  .The funeral and burial service will be held on Friday, September 5th, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. at her home in Sugoi.

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

May she rest in eternal peace.

 

Eric Gitau Gitari

Sunrise: 10th April 1982 — Sunset: 1St September 2025

With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dearly beloved, Eric Gitau Gitari, on Monday, 1st September 2025, after a short illness.

Eric was the beloved son of the late Joshua Gitari Kihoro and Beatrice Mumbi Gitari. He was a cherished brother of Jayne Wangari Paul Kihoro Gitari, and his twin sister Jacqueline Nyambura Mwangi (U.S).

He was a dear brother-in-law of James Irungu Wagako, Angela Chehet Kihoro, and James Mwangi Kiraki( U.S).

Eric was a devoted uncle of Jason, Justin, Sifa, Jayron, Jollyn, Javin and Jayzril. He was also a loving nephew, cousin, and friend to many who held him close to their hearts.

Family and friends will gather for meetings and prayers at the family home in Parklands from 5,30pm and also at the family farm in Gitwe Gatundu from 4.30pm. Meeting dates will be Thursday 4th, Friday 5th and Saturday 6th September 2025.

The cortege will depart from Lee Funeral Home on Monday 8th September at 7:00 a.m. for the funeral service at St. Joseph Catholic Church Gitwe Gatundu starting at 10am, followed by burial at his home.

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

Fredrick Wangatia Odwako

The family of the late Fredrick Wangatia Odwako, with deep sorrow, announces his passing, which occurred on Saturday, 23rd August 2025.

The late Fredrick Wangatia. Odwako was the son of the late Mzee Gerishom Odwako and the late Mama Jennifer Odwako of Bukuyudi, Butula. Step son of the late Mama Alisia Odwako and Mama Sarah Odwako.

He was a son-in-law of the late Mzee Benjamin lnzuga and the late Mama Trufosa Kavulani.

Beloved husband of Beatrice Wangatia, and the father of Kevin Inzuga,Alveen Odwako, and the late Melon Wangatia. He was the father-in-law of Getrude Injera and Sivia Aura. He was a grandfather of Jabali, Malia, Daisy, and Melina.

Brother of Rose Otieno, the late John Ringo Wesonga, James Odwako, Catherine Odhiambo, the late Prisca Chessa, the late Elisham Orimo, Prof. Mulimba, Richard Odwako, Gladys Kunguru,Winfred Obilo, the late Grace Odwako, Beatrice Nkoyo, Elizabeth Ogoti, the late Petronila Omukonyi, Florence Odwako,Titus Odwako, Jackline Inganga, Mildred Odwako and Oliver Mulimba.

He was also a brother-in-law of the late Prof, Otieno, Lillian, Charles, Meresiah, Melisah, Betty, Rev Nkoyo, Martin, Margaret, Inganga, Lindsey, Irene, Stephen, Enica, Janet, Margaret, Rosemary, among others.

Additionally, he was an uncle of Judy, Steve, Derrick, Valerie, Racquet, Elisham, Elizabeth, Sammy, Taylor, Braxton, Lavender, Chanelle, Samantha, Major Musibi, Ken, Adah, Alisia, Martin, Kelvin, Patricia, among others.

Burial preparation meetings are currently ongoing at his home in Bidii Farm, Kitale.

The cortege leaves Cherang’anyi Nursing Home on Wednesday 10th September 2025 for a church service at ACK St. Paul’s Kitale and thereafter for a vigil at his home Bidii Farm. The burial will take place on Friday, 12th September 2025, at his home in Bukuyudi Village, Butula, Busia County.

2 Timothy 4:7-8 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

Dr. Benuel Nyagaka

It is deep sorrow that we announce the passing on to glory of Dr. Benuel Nyagaka who was a lecturer at Kisii University. He rested on 19th August 2025 at Oasis hospital in Kisii.

Son of the late Zedekiah Mogire Nyagaka and the late Eunice Bonareri Mogire.

Husband of Deborah Kemunto Nyagaka. Father of Christine, Rael, Lydiah, Shem, and Elizabeth.

Brother of Lameck. the Jane. Josephine, the late Jomo, Magret, Zipporah, George, the late Nyambeki and the late Maranga.

Grandfather of Barclay, Harrison and Liam.

Father in law of Alex Mwambi and Ezekiel.

Co-parent-in-law (Korera) of Sarange, Asuma, Catherine.

Nephew of the late Kerecha, Robert, the late Onyambu, Jerusha, Nora, Dinah among others.

Son-in-law of the ate Ondieki Ondicho and Yunuke Nyangweso, Brother-in-law of the late Elizabeth, Sarah, Esther, Alice, Peter, Magret Sammy, Marigi, Nyaema, Momanyi and the late Nyamasege.

Cousin of Onyang’i, Musa, Henry, Kennedy, Onsare, the late Evans, Kennedy, Nyagaka among others.

The cortege leaves Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH) funeral home on Thursday, 4th September 2025 to his home at Matutu Settlement Scheme near Matutu Seventh-Day Church. The funeral service and burial will take place on Friday, 5th September 2025.

Ann Chepkorir Chepkwony

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Ann Chepkorir Chepkwony, Former deputy head Teacher at Tengecha Boys Primary School.

Beloved wife of Jim Leornard Caleb Chepkwony.

Daughter of the late Arap Mayomhei Rotich (Chegen) and the late Rebecca Rotich of Chemobei village (Bomet County).

Mother of Billy Kiplangat, Evans Kibet, Ishmael Kimutai, Shadrack Kiprono, Michael Kipngeno and Sharon Chepkurui. Mother-in-law of Susan, Jackline, Clara, Ruth and Mary.

She was beloved grandmother of 14 grandchildren namely Ryan, Bobby, Cayla, Kimberly, Lindsey, Ethan, Briannadoshua, Cristela, Tawera, Chris, Kylian, Ricky, Anna-May.

Prayer and funeral planning are being held at her home in Kamochumo Village, lapkatet Location, Nganaset Sub location, Kericho County and on 4th September 2025 at Kenya Star Primary School from 2.00 pm.

Her body will leave Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Eldoret on Friday, a memorial service will be held on the same day at her home in Kapkatet, the funeral service will be held on Saturday 6th September 2025 at Kapkatet Primary chool. Thereafter burial will take place at her home.

Job Chapter 1 Verse 21 :The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away : blessed be the name of the Lord.

Anne Kamanthe Ndambuki

The family wishes to announce the death of Anne
Kamanthe Ndambuki, which occurred on September 2025 at the hospital in Nairobi.

She was the wife of the late David Ndambuki, loving mother of the late Nelson Ndambuki, Lillian Meli, Bernice Kasiva, Jennifer Thompson, Evelyn Mumbe, and the late Philomena Ndunge Ngare.

Mother-in-law of Sam Kiriba and Michael Ngare Njuki. She was a grandmother of five and a great-grandmother of three.

Family and friends are meeting daily starting tomorrow, Thursday, till Wednesday next week at her residence, Buruburu (BBM) Brown Court, Nairobi, for prayers and finalization of the funeral programme.

The funeral is planned for 12th September 2025 at her family home at Kinyambu, Kibwezi, Makueni County. The cortege will depart from Montezuma Funeral Home at 6:00 a.m. on September 12, 2025, for the burial.

Mama, you have fought the good fight and finished the race. 2 Timothy 4:7.

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE.
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