Richard Bwonda Omanwa

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing on of Richard Bwonda Omanwa, Deputy Principal, Oscar Sudi Secondary School, Eldoret.

Beloved son of the late Shem Omanwa Nyaanda and Mama Bathseba Gekondo Omanwa.

Devoted husband of Margaret Getonto and loving father of Omanwa Yuri Bwonda (Daystar Univ), Joy Bwonda (Lugulu Girls High School) and Shem Omanwa Bwonda.

He was a brother of Priscah & Obino, Charles & the late Dorcah, Erasto & Phane, the late Julius & the late Dinah, Kimaiga & Elinah, Peter & Doreen, Mokua & Esther, Roselyne & Brig Nyamao, Hellen & Rotich, and Naomi Bitutu.

He was a cousin to many, including the families of Okinyi, Mwamongina, Mwakeganda, Mwanyabwanga and Mwamoke among others.

Son in-law of Philip Getonto and Rael Getonto. Brother in-law of Hezbon, Ednah, Wycliffe, Milton, Stellah, and Doris Getonto.

There will be a memorial service at MTRH Funeral Home on Monday, 6th October 2025 followed by his burial on Tuesday, 7th October 2025, at his home in Mogusii Farm, Nyamira County.

TeresiahNyambura Njenga

Sunrise: 1943 – Sunset: 27th September 2025

It is with humble acceptance that we announce the passing of Teresiah Nyambura Njenga, who went to be with the Lord on 27th September 2025.

She was the wife of the late James Njenga Mujinga, and the co-wife of Mary Wanjiku Nenga. Loving mother of Albert Kariba, George Mugu, Monicah Gitui (Mathare Hospital), the late Jane Mama, Margaret Nduta, Lucy Njau (Gikomba), Hannah Nyokabi (Precious salon Rironi), Stephen Thiiru Njenga (Everstep contractors ltd), Francis Muiruri( Frank Vet) and Grace Wanjuhi (Gikomba).

Step mother of Esther Wambui, Virginia Wanjiru, Margaret Nduta, Elizabeth Mweru, Jane Wamaitha, Peninah Nduta, Joseph Mbuthia and Catherine Njeri.

Mother-in-law of Stephen Gitui (director, library services), the late Josephat Maina, Njau Kahura, Hiram wa Mahuti, Mary Mugo, Everiyne Thiiru (Ngea Comprehensive School Mai Mahiu), Emily Muiruri (Tigoni Hospital) and Ephantus Kamau.

Grandmother of Njenga, Njeri, Mau, Mwangi, Mwaniki, Wambui, Kahura, and many others. Great grandmother to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily for condoling and prayers at the family home in Kiroi, Rironi, Limuru from 4.00pm.

A requiem mass will be held on Thursday, 2/10/2025 at her home.

The cortege leaves KU Referral Hospital on Friday, 3/10/2025 at 8.00am for burial at her home.

 

CI Hezron Olunya Olunya

It is with deep sorrow the General Service Unit announces the death of Chief Inspector Hezron Olunya Olunya of National Police College – Embakasi B Campus.

Husband of Bridget Olunya, father of Clive Adhiambo (Nyawara Girls),  Marrion Shelkher (Simenya Girls) and Vivian Daisy.

Son of the late Mzee Heron Olunya and the late Gaudensia Odera. Brother of the late Alex obiero, the late Christine Awuor, the late Patrick Okumu, Lucia Aoko, Jacktone Omondi, Opiyo Olunya, Awino Olunya, Owino Olunya, Nyawawa Otunya, Obiero Olunya, and Ombala Olunya.

Brother-in-law of Millicent Omondi, the late Margaret Akula, the late Nyaramba, Everline Akai, Rashid, Jerald, Justus and Dan.

Uncle of Japheth, Eric, Zachary, Basil, Simon, Nicholas, Shady, Lilian, Junior, Steve, Solo, Betty, Enocha, Ochieng, Leah, Opindo and Jane.

Nephew of the late Joshua Okola, Charnes Opindo, Obiero, Adipo, Kefa and Madara.

Cousin of Ephy,Alex Obiero (GSU Recce), Christopher Okola,  Atieno, Owino PC, Amos Otieno„ Musa Kings, Majimbo, Budu (Martin Opendo), Oluoch, the late Onyango,Lilian Akinyi, Onginju.

Grandfather of Jeanelle, Jasmine, Joy, Abigail and Bernice.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on 3rd October, 2025 for burial to be held on 4 October, 2025 at his home in Masanga Village, Kodiere Sub-Location,Wes’ Alego Location, Uranga Sub-county, Siaya County.

 

Rufinus Disii Isiaho

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our beloved Rufinus Disii Isiaho, on Saturday, 27th September 2025.

Born on 6th March 1952, Rufinus was the cherished husband of Fatma Disii and the loving father of Maryanne Kuvochi and George Karanja, Emmanuel Mzinj and Nzingo Kitsao, Claudette Mukavani and Gabriel Ouko, and Urbanus Disii.

He was the son of the late Dominic and late Hannah Isiaho and the son-in-love of the late Athmani and the late Mwanahamisi Nalianya.

He was a beloved brother of Maynard and Lorna Lusambili, the late Mary and the late Walter Magotsi, the late Patrick and Violet Wichenje, and George and Genevieve Milimu.

Brother-in-love of the late Ibrahim, the late Abdul Karim, Idriss, Suud, Emedo, Sophia, Ali. Aysha, the late Hamida, Yahya, Mariam, and Nasser,.

Beloved Muthoniwa of the Karanjas, Nyawana of the Oukos and Mtsedza of the Kitsaos.

Papa was a doting grandfather of George Jnr, Jonathan, Njoki, Benjy, Hazel, Eli,Valerie and Austin Leo.

The funeral arrangements are as follows: • Requiem Mass: 2.00 p.m.Thursday, 2nd October 2025 at Holy Spirit Langas Church, Eldoret
• Burial: 11.00 a.m. Saturday, 4th October 2025 at his home in Bwitsende Village, Shinyalu, Kakamega County.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants.” Psalm 116: 15

Papa’s warmth, wisdom, and love will forever remain in the hearts of his family and friends.

Margaret (Peggy) Nyambura Lane

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Margaret (Peggy) Nyambura Lane in London, UK.

She was the daughter of the late Alfred Gathogo Mungai and the late Monica Muthoni Gathogo; daughter in law of the late Albert Lane, the late Vera Wild, step daughter in law of Jim Wild; and beloved wife of the late Ian James Lane.

Cherished mother of Jacqueline Muthoni, mother-in-law of Simon Bristow, and adored grandmother of Joshua, Olivia, Octavia, and Cadence.

Devoted sister of the late Lucy Waceke, Elizabeth Kang’ethe, Jane Gathogo, James Kamau, Joseph Kamande, Bernard Ngugi, Peter Mbugua, Ann Njoki, the late John Njuguna, and Lydia Wangari.

She was sister in law of Susan Molin, the late Hugh Lane, the late Colin Lane and the late Steven Lane. She was also a loving aunt, cousin, and friend to many.

Family and friends will hold a Requiem Mass for the late Margaret on Saturday, 4th October 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Matiraini Catholic Church, Gakui Village, Murang’a County.

Prof. Rosalind Wawira Mutua

Born on 19/11/1941 – Died on 29/09/2025

It is with deep sorrow and yet humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Prof. Rosalind Wawira Mutua.

Beloved wife of the late David Wambua Mutua. Beloved mother of Benjamin Masaku Mutua and Angela Mwikali Mutua. She was mother-in-law of Christine Mutua and In-law of Faith Nyaga beloved grandmother of Dennis Mutua, Kevin Mutua, Kaylah Mutua, Zane Murua and Shiku Mutua.

She was a beloved daughter of the late Timothy Ndambiri and the late Edith Ndambiri of Kutus Kirinyaga County. She was sister of the late James Kamutu, the late Duncan Kabata, the late Wilfred Chomba, Mercy Ndambiri, Waithera Ndambiri and Muringo Ndambiri.

She was sister-in-law of Rhoda Mutua, the late Phillip Mutua and the late Betty Mutua. She was a devoted and cherished aunt, and a loyal friend to many.

We shall have comfort meetings at All Saints Cathedral on 1st October, 2nd October and 3rd October 2025 starting at 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

Memorial Service will be held at All Saints Cathedral on Monday, 6th October 2025 from 10:00am- 12:00pm.

Burial will take place at the family home in Mwala„ Machakos County on Tuesday, 7th October 2025 at 11:00am.

Contributions can be sent to CELEBRATING PROF ROSALIND W MUTUA Paybill No. 5687460

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

 

Cornelis Maria Schouten

Sunrise: 19th May 1951 – Sunset: 24th September 2025 

It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved Cornelis Maria Schouten on 24 September 2025.

Cornelis is the son of the late Bernardus Franciscus Maria Schouten and the late Christina Elisabeth Hermina Johanna Borgers (Holland).

Loving husband of Grace Achieng Schouten. Beloved father of Oscar, Stephen, Olaf, Ben, Anthea and Natalie.

Loving brother of Nico, Joop, Bennie and Ferrie.

Brother in-law of the late Kora, Hannie, Yvonne, the late Karin, the Ouchos, the Niissons, the Onyangos, the Svenssons and the McCarthys.

Grandfather of Joyce, Esmee Schouten, Schouten Esmee de Lange, Mark, Roxanne, Melanie, Leo, Amani and Rana.

The Requiem Mass will be held at Nkoroi Catholic Church, Ongata Rongai on 7 October 2025. at 10:00 a.m. A private burial will follow at the Schouten family home in Kiserian.

The family are meeting for daily prayers at the Schoutens family home.

Contributions can be forwarded 0116664178 (Pochi La Biashara).

A Fond Farewell of the Flying Dutchman

Victor Maina Benson

16th Anniversary

Memorial Service

Sunrise: 24/11/1976 – Sunset: 15/03/2009

Sixteen years ago, a golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands rested, an angel was called to heaven.

We cannot express the pain that we feel as each day passes, but the beautiful memories of your love, kindness, sense of humour together with God’s grace keeps us going.

Dearly missed and affectionately remembered by your wife, child, father, siblings and other relatives and friends.

There will be a memorial service on Saturday, 04th October 2025 starting at 10.00 am at our home in Mutuyu Village, Kakuyuni Location, Kangundo Sub-county.

 

Martha Muthoni Kanui

3rd Anniversary

Memorial Service

Sunrise: 29/10/1953 – 05/10/2022

It is now three years since you left us to be with the Lord.
We miss you dearly but we are encouraged that everything happens because of God’s will for us. How we cherish the beautiful memories of your love, kindness and sense of humour. Nonetheless, God’s grace keeps us going.Thank you for showing us what strength, courage and responsibility mean.

Dearly missed and affectionately remembered by your husband, children, grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

There will be a memorial service on Saturday, 04th October, 2025 starting at 10.00am at our home in Mutuyu Village, Kakuyuni Location, Kangundo Sub-County.

Jerioth Wambui Kamau

1st Anniversary

24th November 1937 – 22nd September 2024

A year ago, the Lord called you home. In our hearts you remain the most amazing mother and grandmother, sister and aunt, friend and confidant. We thank God for you and for the life you lived among us. You were a source of strength for so many and to this day we feel your encouragement, your unwavering support and love in all that we do.

To our dear relatives and friends, whether you kept us in your thoughts, or remembered us in your prayers, sent a word of comfort, visited with us, made a memorial donation, or helped us in anyway, please know that your love and kindness brought us great comfort and will always be remembered.

The Kamau Family

“Philippians 1:3 Every time I think of you, give thanks to my God.”