It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dobson Joshua Kabugua Ngari on September 29, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa, after a short illness.

Beloved husband of Rev. Agnes Njeri Ngari, devoted father of Dennis Mbugua, Lance Katwa, and Allan Rutambo. Father-in-law of Motlotleng, and cherished grandfather of Isabelle, Roberta, Yehoshua, Ariella and Leigh-Ann.

Born in Kibirigwi Village, Kirinyaga County, of the late Joshua Kabugua Rutambo and Lydia Wamiru Kabugua, Dobson was the brother of the late Susan Wanjiku, the late Jafeth Muriuki, the late Benjamin Ikahu, the late Eliphaso Njogu, the late Nehemia Mwangi, the late Justus Kiboko, and the late Norman Kinyua.

A man of deep faith, he also ministered as a Pastor with the Watchmen’s Prayer Ministry — Israel/Africa Project, faithfully serving congregations in Kiangwachi and Kibirigwi.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home in Kabati on Wednesday 8 October 2025 at 9.00am for the funeral service at 11.00 a.m. followed by the burial at his home in Kiangwachi.

Sunrise: 7th January 1952 — Sunset: 1st October 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Samuel Kinoti Baichu, formerly of Barclays Bank, which occurred on Wednesday October 2025.

He was son of the late Geoffrey M’Baichu and the late Ruth Mukoruguru.

Husband of Rosemary Kuri Kinoti. Father of Dorothy Gitonga, the late Paul Mwiti, Doreen Kendi and Dr. Dennis Murerwa.
He was father-in-law of Martin Gitonga, Dr. Samuel Matheri and Doreen Gitonga. Grandfather of Ryan Mureti, Shayna Wambui, Lynn Ntinyari, David Matheri, Leo Mutuma, Cleo Nkatha and Abigail Kinya.

He was brother of the late Daniel Muthuri, the late Jane Gatimba, Susan Kanyiri, Solomon Kiambi, the late Samson Kathurima, onathan Kimathi and Lucy Gatwiri.

He was brother-in-law of Dorcas Muthuri, Ben Ireri, Elizabeth Kiambi, the late Gladys Kathurima, Jane Jono, David Ngure, Justus Mugambi, Zipporah Makena, Hellen Mwari, Isaac Nteere, Peter Muriithi and the late Wilfred Gituma. He was a beloved uncle and friend to many.

Friends and family are meeting daily at his home in Kaithe Village at 4.00pm for funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Cool Breeze Funeral Home at Kirachene – Meru on Thursday 9th October 2025 for funeral service at MCK All Saints Kinoru – Meru. He will later be laid to rest at his home, Kaithe- Kinoru Meru.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever. You will be missed dearly.

We wish to announce the sudden death of Jane Wanjiru Watunu, formerly of IPAS (Africa Alliance) on Sunday 5th October 2025.

She was the daughter of the late Mr. Joseph and Hannah Watunu of Farm Machinery & Small town, Eldoret.

Doting mother of BancyWangui (Muringo), of Sunda International, Nairobi.

Daughter -in-love of the late Bancy Muringo Ndeng’era & Philip Ndeng’era Muriithi.

Sister of Sylvia (USA) & Alex Kamau, Margaret Watunu, Emily & Alloys Kuria, Lucy & Late Kamau Watunu (Baba), Francis & Judy Watunu, Mwangi & Beatrice Watunu, the late Joseph Kibiithe & Jeremiah Watunu.

Sister in law of Charity Gichuru, Jennifer King’ori, Rose Mutuota, James Karuri, Beatrice Waweru & Lillian Kareithi.

Niece of the Wanjama’s family (NKU), Githunga family (NKU), Rwara family (Gilgil), Kihungi family (Murang’a), the late Wangeci (Mama Mombasa Ktl), amongst others.

Auntie of Milka Bechtloff (Germany), Sammy Kamau (USA), Anne Wairimu Kamau (Nairobi), the late Joseph Kamau, Joseph (Eldoret), John Kuria Karanja (Eldoret), Joseph Watunu Karanja (USA) SylviaWambui Karanja (Liquor Library), AnnalinaWatunu (Australia), Jeffrey Watunu (Sweden), Nigel Watunu (Nairobi), Sean Watunu (Hungary), Joseph Watunu Mwangi (Bermuda), Barbara Wangeci (Strathmore University) Annette Wairimu (Eldoret), Joseph Watunu Kamau (Nairobi) amongst others and grandmother to many.

Daily Meetings in Nairobi will be held at the Saint Pauls Chapel, University Way, from 6.00pm. Meetings in Eldoret, will be held Daily at Margaret Watunu’s residence in Pioneer Estate from 5.30pm.

Requiem mass will be held on Wednesday 8th October 2025 at the Christ The King Catholic Church Embakasi from 12.30pm.

Funeral service will take place on Friday 10th October 2025 Mother of Apostles Seminary, Eldoret & later proceed to Yamumbi Cemetery.

You inspired us with your warmth, your courage, and your unwavering love. Though your journey on earth is complete, your spirit lives on in all of us.

“Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of your Lord.”— Matthew 25:23

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Olga Leila Sechero Lasseko of Development Bank of Kenya, who went to be with Lord on the morning of 2 October 2025 at 9:30am after a period of illness while undergoing treatment at the Aga Khan University Hospital.

She was the daughter of late Ramadhani Ali Lasseko (Arusha) and Agnes Luseka Lasseko.

She was the mother of Ayden Rama Mukiri Museme.

Sister of Joy Alma-Macharia, Matilda Lasseko-Phooko, Gerald Lasseko, Hamida Lasseko and Yunus Lasseko.

Sister-in-law of Retselisitsoe Moses Phooko, Luciana Rajula and Timothy Macharia.

Granddaughter of the late Mzee Andrew Nzaywa Lihumi and late Mama Rita Lumula Lihumi.

Niece of Anne Khatimba, Alexander Mwilitsa, the late Vincent Lihumi, the late Michael Lihumi, the late Thomas Lihumi, the late Gabriel Ashiono and the late Catherine Lihumi.

Cousin of Andrew Odera, Brenda Kweci, Andrew Odipo, Brian Salu, Dennis, Andy, Victoria, Kevin, Andrea, Sean, Yolanda, Ricky, Christopher, Fiona, Angela, Yvonne, Namunyu, Letcy, Nzaywa and many others.

Loving Aunt of Tshiamo (SA), Amali (SA), Gabriela, Naima, Vanessa and others.

The cortege will leave Umash Funeral Home on Thursday at 1.00pm October 9 2025.

Family meetings daily from 6.00pm at the family residence. Paybill Number: 8063087

MASS: 9 OCT 2025 Saint Michaels Catholic Church • Langata 3:00pm

BURIAL: 11 OCT 2025 lvakale Village-Kakamega

It is with profound sadness and in humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Edward Olaly Cheche, Advocate of Olaly Cheche & co Advocates, Nakuru. He hails from Seme, Kasimori, Got Nyatigo, KISUMU, and was resident in Milimani Estate. Nakuru. He was called to eternal rest on Friday, 12th September 2025.

Edward was the beloved son of the late Silvano Cheche and Silvia Osumo, Nancy Adera, and Vicky Adhiambo.

He was a cherished grandson of the late Mzee Daudi Migott and the late Mama Silpa Auma Migott (Seme), and of the late Mzee Fanuel Oremo and the late Mama Christabel Oremo (Nyakach).

Edward was a devoted husband of Sabliba and a loving father of Carlton.

He was a son-in-law of Hellen Aweyo and the late B.E. Aeeyo.

He will be fondly remembered as a dear-brother of Odindo, Odhiambo, Benta, Phoebe, Victor, Grace, and the late Akinyi, Baby, Millicent, Oswago, Akendo, and Bidia.

He was a brother-in-law of Amos,Walton, Ronald, Gabby, the late Prof Kachienga, Jacky,Anne, Zilpah, Rachel, Paul, Jane and a caring uncle of Natalie, Derrick, Emma, Graham, Anna, Sylvia, Maria,Tabitha, Silvia, Job, Nicole, Nancy, Passy, Magda, Ebony, Anna, Tayo, Japheth, Daryll, Elysia, Rama, John, Auche and Baraka.

Meetings are being held both virtually via WhatsApp groups and physically in Seme and Nakuru Holy Trinity Catholic Church Hall Milimani at 5.30pm.

A fundraiser to offset medical bills and funeral expenses will be held on 8th October at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Hall Milimani, Nakuru at 5.30pin.

Requiem Masses will be celebrated as follows: • Nakuru —Thursday, 2nd October 2025, at 5.30pm • Reru Parish — Friday, 10th October. 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

The body is at Kwe Funeral Home, Kisumu. The Burial Service will take place on Saturday, 11th October’ 2025, at his home in Kadaudi village, Seme, Kasimori, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Contributions can be sent to Wakili Cheche Funeral Fund: Paybill 4063647,  AccountYour Name Your kind messages, prayers, and support during this time mean so much to the family.

May Edward’s soul rest in eternal peace.