Joanne Chazima Masivo

Sunrise: 18th January 1982 – Sunset: 28th August 2025 

It is with deep sorrow and humble submission to God’s will, we celebrate the life of Joanne Chazima Masivo, who peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, 28th August 2025, after a long illness bravely and gracefully borne.

Joanne was the beloved daughter of the late Cohn James Adulu and the late Rose Ungaji Adulu, devoted wife of Edwin Masivo of Global Exhibitions INC; and a loving, radiant mother of Bryson, Akim, and Arya.

She was a cherished sister of Eric, Vincent, Anderson, George, Evans, Edward, Lynette, and Irene, and a treasured friend to many.

Her life was marked by unwavering faith, kindness, and compassion. As Executive Director of the Joanne Chazima Sickle Cell Foundation, she turned personal trials into advocacy, raising awareness and offering support to those affected by Sickle Cell Disease. Joanne’s resilience and selflessness were a beacon of hope to many.

An accomplished entrepreneur, she was Director and Co-Founder of GEX, GEX Visuals, and FUACARE, ventures that reflected her creativity Masivo and commitment to uplifting others.

Church service will be held on Wednesday, 3rd September 2025 10:00 AM at CITAM Valley Road.

Burial will follow on Saturday, 6th September 2025 at her family home in Jitambuni Village, Serem Sub-location, Hamisi Sub-County, Vihiga County.

Family and friends are meeting at CITAM Valley Road at 5:30 PM on Tuesday,Wednesday, and Thursday (2nd – 4th September) for fellowship and planning.

Though Joanne’s earthly journey has ended, her legacy of love and faith lives on.

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

Jerusha Nyansiaboka Makori

With heavy hearts we announce the demise of our beloved mother Jerusha Nyansiaboka Makori, wife of the late Rev. Samson Makori Nyangwara.

Mother of (Rtr) Principal Biliah Kwamboka, Doricah Kerubo, the late Priscah Moraa, Euniah Monchari, Elizabeth Kemunto (Gesero Secondary), Risper Nyang’au (MOH), Job Mokua (Kenyenya TIC), Shem Kinara, Ann Bonareri (Pergamon Bank) Rev. Joel Nyakundi (Sameta Junction Pentecostal Church) and Rachel Gesare (Kenya Prisons, Ruiru).

Sister of the late Ebisiba Nyaboke, Lucia Bosibori, Samuel Mageto, Florence, Mosiori, Thabitha Kerubo, Esther and others.

Mother in-law of Ezekiel Moenga, Geoffrey Momanyi, Pius Nyakwara, Simon Osoro, Julius Monari, Richard Kenyatta, Jairus Mariaria, Douglas Orina, Sylvia Mokeira, Dooshima Nelly and Mary Bonareri.

Sister in-law of Kerubo Nyberi, the late Askah Chweya.

Korera of Stephen Nyameti, the late Omwoyo Maosa, the late Moibi, Mochorwa, Orora, Oinde, Obwocha, the late Linus
Tarnongu, Pst Mariaria, Bishop Maraburi and Rev Nyangau. Aunt of Thomas, Mboi Kefa, Miriam Ogega, Milka, the late Ogise, Mokeira, Annah and others.

The cortege leaves KTRH on 4th September 2025 for burial on 5th Friday at Gekomoni Village, Keera Sub Location, Mochengo Location, Kisii County.

 

Peter Maina Karanja

We regret to announce the passing on of Peter Maina Karanja (retired teacher) and Former Director Ikumbi Tea Factory.

Husband of the late Cecilia Wambui Maina and his siblings were the late Chege Karanja, Wilson Kuna, Eliud Kiragu, Kimemia Karanja, Pauline Nyambura and Susan Njeri.

Father of Charles Karanja, George Mburu, Ruth Vvianjiku, Mary Wairimu, Boniface Chege and Emma Nyambura. Father in law of juha. Kendi, Anthony Kigenyi, Julia Njeri, Alice Waithera and Samson Kamau.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Karinga village, Kangari, Kinyona Location Murang’a County for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home, Kabati on Thursday 4th September 2025 at 7:00am for a funeral service at Karinga Secondary School ground. He will later be laid to rest at his home in Karinga Village.

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

REV. FR. MINA FRANCIS VACCARI, IMC “Icon of Missionary and Religious Life”

August 28; 1930 – August 30, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and in humble acceptance of God’s will, that the Consolata Missionaries announce the passing into eternal glory of Rev. Fr. Mino Francis Vaccari, IMC, on August 30, 2025, at Consolata Fathers Regional House, Westlands — Nairobi. He was 95 years old, having faithfully lived 71 years of Religious Profession and 66 years of Priesthood.

A Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Consolata Shrine Auditorium, Nairobi.

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the body will leave MP Shah Hospital for a second Requiem Mass at Rumuruti Parish at 11:00 a.m., followed by an overnight vigil.

The Funeral Mass and burial will take place on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Consolata Cemetery, Mathari — Nyeri, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Fr.Vaccari will be fondly remembered for his tireless pastoral service in Rumuruti, where he became a steadfast advocate for the poor and families displaced by ethnic violence and land conflicts, offering relief, accompaniment, and a prophetic voice of hope. Until his health declined, he lived and ministered at Rumuruti Parish, later residing at the Consolata Fathers Regional House.

Throughout his priestly ministry, he served in various capacities, including: Kicangunyi Parish, Education Secretary at Thomson’s Falls, Parish Priest, Tetu, Diocesan Administrator of Nyeri, Regional Superior, Kenya—Uganda Region, and Local Superior and pastoral work, Rumuruti Parish.

May the Lord grant him eternal rest and reward him for his faithful service to the Church and the people of God.

 

Dr. Peter Miring’u Njenga

21,167 Days Of Excellence and Brilliance!

We honour and celebrate the life of Dr, Peter Miring’u Njenga, popularly known as Mwalimu, a man of great courage, determination and character. Until his demise, he was a lecturer at Kenyatta University, Department of Applied Economics.

He is the son of the late Dominic Njenga Mbugua (Njenga wa mbica) and Mary Wambui Njenga. Brother of Francis Kiroga, Micheal Mbui, George Kimunio, Paul Kagia and the late John Mbugua.

He was the husband of the late Lucy Wangui Miring’u and Rosemary Nyambura Miring’u. Peter was father of Dominic Njenga, Christine Wambui, Emmanuel Kariuki, Mark Kaguru and Christopher Njenga. Grandfather of Gael Chege and Peter Kendrick Miring’u.

He was the uncle of Francis Gachuri (Office of the Deputy President) and many others.

Friends and family are meeting daily at his home in Njika, Banana Hill (near Orthodox Church) for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home (Kahawa West) on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 9.00am. The Funeral Holy Mass will be held at St. Martin De Porres Karuri Catholic Church at 10.00am. Burial will be held at his home, Njikii, Banana Hill.

Oh Lord, grant Dr. Peter Njenga’s soul eternal rest and peace.

 

Concepta Moraa Otiso

It is with profound sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Ms. Concepta Moraa Otiso, which occurred on Monday, August 25th, 2025, at Coptic Hospital, Nairobi.

Until her demise, she was a dedicated employee of the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development (State Department for Housing).

She was a loving mother of the late Brian Mocha.

Dearly beloved daughter of Mr. Francis Otiso and Mrs. Sabina Otiso. A cherished sister of Stella, the late Philip, the late Rose, Gilbert (DCI HQ), Felister (UK), Fred, Orendo (Nairobi Hospital), and Jacinta.

A devoted niece of the late Morris, the late Serreta, Mosomi, Oichoe, Ombagi, Francis, Christina, Thomas, Consolata, and the late Aboma.

She was a caring aunt of the Mochas, Bicutus, Bosire, Aboma, Gesare, and many others.

A fond cousin of the Moraas, Orendos, Simantos, Okemwas, Osoros, Mochas, Kemuntos, George, Matoke, Albert, Victor, Lydia, Cynchia, Sikini, Kevin, and others.

A supportive sister-in-law of Stellah, Rose, Carolyne, Jack,Ann, and Ruth.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at her residence in Katani Estate, Serenity Court.

A fundraising service to offset medical and burial expenses will be held on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, from 5pm – 8pm at All Saints Cathedral (Valley Road), Nairobi.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Funeral Home on Thursday, September 4th, 2025, for her final journey to her rural home in Kenyerere Village, in Rigoma Division Nyamira County, on Friday 5th September, 2025.

“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.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8

She will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts. Rest in Eternal Peace

Dr. Jacob James Julius Ochieng’ Konyango (Babji)

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Jacob James Julius Ochieng’ Konyango (Babji) of Sakwa-Kamnara, which occurred on 19th August 2025.

Beloved husband of Pelesia Agola Ochieng’.

Son of the late Julius Onyango Kisienya and the late Keziah Nyangolo Mijema.

Father of the late Patrick Erick Seda, Pastor Julias Paul Onyango, Erastus Samuel Ndege, Isaac Nyangolo, and Dorcas Eunice Anyango Magoma.

Father-in-law of Jewel Awino Onyango, Emily Onsoti Ndege, and Bivon Magoma.

Grandfather of Andrew,Vicky, Ruby, Netania, Patrick, Ivan, Jaenelle, and Janaya.

Brother of the late Otuoma, the late Christopher Edward Otieno, the late Silpa Okech Nyayoto, the late Agalo Anyim, the late Eliud Mijema Onyango, Lily Anyango Ochieng’, Ruth Aluoch Kinya, and the late Jeconiah Awili.

Brother-in-Law of Keziah Otieno, Mary Awuor Mijema, Mahlon Ochieng’, Kinya Munyirwa, and Mary. Brother-in-law of the late George Ocholla, Ezra Ojwang”, the late Josephat Odiwuor, Geophrey Owino, Janet Atieno Kenyatta, and Beatrice Akumu Ng’etich.

Cousin of Joseph Kwaka and Pastor Tobias Ayayo, among others. He was father (Babji) of many nephews and nieces, and a brother and friend to many.

The memorial service was held at Newlife SDA Church, Nairobi, on 27th August.

Friends and family are meeting daily at the family home in Ajigo Village, Bondo.

The cortege leaves Aga Khan Funeral Home, Kisumu, on 4th September for an overnight stay at his home. Burial will take place on Friday, 5th September, at his home.

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying; neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” (Rev. 21:4)

Hon. Mathew Lekidime Lempurkel, MP

It is with deep sorrow and loving acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Hon. Mathew Lekidime Lempurkel, MP, who passed on 24th August 2025 following a tragic road accident. Hon. Lempurkel was The Former Member of Parliament for Laikipia North 2013-2017 (ODM).

Throughout his life Hon. Lempurkel strived to tranform people’s lives as a fearless and unapologetic defender and champion of his people and their land rights and pastoral way of life.

He was the beloved son of the late Nameeya Lempurkel and Nailepu Lempurkel.

Lempurkel was the devoted husband of Judith Naitoti Lempurkel, and a loving father of Collins Lesiran Lempurkel, Whitney Naresiae Lempurkel, Ramsey Lempurkel, and Hilda Ntashaua Lempurkel.

He was a brother of Turanka, Josephine Ginayo, Mare Lempurkel and Pentagon Lempurkel. He had other stepbrothers including Lkitewan Lempurkel (father of Saiko), Peter Lempurkel, Lkitankin Lempurkel, Najomo Lempurkel, the late ken and Kilayo Lempurkel. He was a son inlaw of Mr. & Mrs Wilson Mokoyo. Brother in-law of Njeeri Lempurkel, Simon Leseketeti, Lkanini Leseri, Moses Mokoyo, Lashaki Mokoyo,Antonella Mokoyo, Franco Mokoyo, Naanyu Mokoyo and Martha Mokoyo. Lempurkel was a cousin of Price Lekerimui, Romita Lekerimui, Nashaki Lekerimui and Naanyu Lekerimui
Nephew of Nice Mpaapi, Catherine, Joy Nashami, Lucia Lesere,Viana Leseri, Lenard Leseri, Erick Leseri, Victor Leseketiti, Saruni Leseketeti and Ltabawua Leseri, Mayiana Leseketeti and many others. Indeed Lempurkel was the favorite uncle to many nephews and nieces.

Family and Friends are meeting daily at 5.00pm for burial preparations at All Saints Cathedral Nairobi, his home in Rongai and his farms in Lpolei (Laikipia) and Oldonyo Nyiro (Isiolo).

A Fundraiser will be held on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 at KICC Shimba Hill Hall at 5.00pm and a Requiem Mass at Holy Family Basilica on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 10.30am.

Lempurkel will be laid to rest at his ranch in Lpolei- Laikipia on Friday 5th September 2025.

Ephesians 6:14, “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist”.

Claris Abiero Ojwang’

13th September 1966 — 23rd August 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the demise of our beloved Claris Abiero Ojwang’ which occurred on 23rd August 2025 while undergoing treatment at Memorial Hospital in Eldoret. Claris was the former Chairperson of Pan African Positive Women’s Coalition (PAPWC) based in Johannesburg and former Assistant Program Manager at AMPATH.

She was the daughter of the late Samuel Ojwang’ Onyango and Deborah Agolla Ojwang’.

The granddaughter of Japheth Onyango Bollo and Marcela Nyabware and Hosea Yimbo Asola and Dinnah Anyango (all deceased).

The mother of the late Martin Omondi Ojwang’, Melisa Karen Roxby and Samuel Chuma Baganda. The grandmother of Jeremiah, Miguel, Jamil Ngaira, Markel, Dotty, Mary and Diana.

She was sister of Denis Adede, the late Evaline Achieng, Olivia Anyango, Japheth Bollo, Janet Akumu, Christine Obondo, Lucy Owidi, David Otieno, Peter Oluoch, Japheth Onyango.

She was sister-in-law of Linda, Anne, Robert, Suleiman, Diana, Patricia and Ivyian.

She was aunty of Cecil, Nicole, Claire, Judith, the late Cynthia, Samuel Ojwang’, Enock, Caleb, Franklin, Mercy, Hosea, Samuel Bollo, Karen, Joseph, Fahreed, Elias, Lulu, Junior, Samuel Otieno, Gabriel, Ryan, Debbie Neema, Samuel Onyango, Joel, Micah, Deborah Agola. She was an aunty, cousin, niece, grandchild and above all a friend of many.

Prayers and funeral planning meetings are held daily at family home in Likuyani from 2:00pm daily.

The cortege will leave MTRH mortuary in Eldoret on the 4th September 2025 at 10:00 am for prayers and viewing at her annex residence. The cortege will then proceed to Likuyani at 12:00 noon for overnight vigil. Funeral service will take place on Friday 5th September 2025, at home in Likuyani, Kakamega County where she will be interred.

Ian Mutua

1980 – 2025

It is with deep sorrow and yet humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death and funeral of lan Mutua, beloved brother of Wanza Kinothya, Prof. Eddah Mutua, Prof. David Lawrence, Winnie Mutua and the late Lillian Mutua.

He was beloved son of the late Betty Nduku Mutua.

Devoted-uncle of Maingi, Alfred, Morcelli & Bakhoya, nephew of Prof. Rosalind Mutua, Rhodah Mutua, and the late David and the late Phillip Mutua.

Loving cousin of Masaku, Mwikali, Kasi and Michael, cherished and loyal friend to many.

Funeral service will be held at St. Andrew’s Church, Nyerere Road/State House Road, on Monday, 01 September 2025 at 11:00am.

Burial will take place at the family home in Mwala, Machakos County on Tuesday, 02 September 2025 at 11:00am.

May the Almighty God rest his soul in eternal peace