Bertha Mary Auma Obuya

14th May 1955 — 1st October 2025

The family of the late Bertha Mary Auma Obuya, with deep sorrow, announces her passing, which occurred on Wednesday, 1st October 2025.

The late Bertha was the daughter of the late Michael Siminyu and the late Herenia Siminyu of Esirisia Mundika. She was daughter-in-law of the late Mzee Gerishom Odwako and the late Mama Alisia Odwako, the late Mama Jennifer Odwako and Mama Sarah Odwako of Bukuyudi, Butula.

Beloved wife of Richard Obuya Odwako, and the mother of Alisia Osiro and Barbara Nafula.

Sister of Charles Okwara, late Pius Okwara, Dr Maurice Siminyu, Julia Orengo, Titus Okwara, late Lucy Siminyu, Dr Robert Siminyu and Dolphine Marango.

Sister in-law of the late Prisca Chessa, the late Elisham Orimo, Prof. Josephat Mulimba, Gladys Kunguru, Winfred Obilo, the late Grace Odwako, Beatrice Nkoyo, Elizabeth Ogoti, Rose Otieno, the late John Ringo, the late Fredrick Wangatia, James Odwako, Catherine Odhiambo, Florence Odwako, Titus Odwako, Jackline Inganga, Mildred Odwako, Oliver Mulimba, Meresia Odwako, Melissa Mulimba, Rev Nkoyo, Martin Ogoti, Lillian, Beatrice, Charles, Inganga, Margret, Matilda, Mary Edel, Dr Jane Siminyu, Teresia, Ogutu, Loice and Marango

Additionally, she was aunty of Major Musibi, Dr. Crispinus Omumasaba, Ken, Adah, Martin, Kelvin, Patricia, Judy, Derrick, Valerie, Elisham, Elizabeth, Sammy, Taylor, Braxton, Lavender, Chanelle, Samantha, Judith, Gentrix,Alex, Demtila, Michelle, Raisa, Deborah among others.

Burial preparation meetings are currently ongoing at her home in Bukuyudi, Butula.

The cortege leaves Same Day Classmates Funeral Parlour, Sega on 17th October 2025 for a Requiem Mass at St Joseph’s Parish Butula The burial will take place on Saturday, 18th October 2025, at her home in Bukuyudi Village, Butula, Busia County.

But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and no torment will ever touch them. Wisdom 3:1

Elder Beatrice Wahu Maara

Sunrise: 1935 – Sunset: 2025

With deep sorrow but humble acceptance, we announce the transition to Glory of our dear Mother/Cucu/Maitu – Elder Beatrice Wahu Maara which occurred on Sunday 5th October, at the age of 90 years.

Dearly beloved daughter of the late Elder Jonathan Maara Kihang6 and late Julia Njeri Maara. Sister of Lennah Wairimu and the later Leah Wanjiku, Edward Reagan Mbugua, Ruffus Mutuma, Grace Wambui Wangai, Dickson Njuguna, Bernard Kironji, Josiah Kagethe, Margaret Wanjiru, David Waigi, Penninah Wanjiru.

Beloved mother of the late Jane Njeri, Hon. George J Maara of Limuru & Margaret, Jennifer Kamau. Grace Wambui, Peggy & Robert Authier and the late Joseph Kamau.

Beloved grandmother of Wahu and Evans Gathimba, Muriuki and Wanjiku Muriuki, Faith, Chris Mukiri, Dennis and Karen Kinyanjui, Wahu (Maara), Angela Murugi, Wahu (Kamau), Wangui, Rorie. Great grandmother of GG, Maara (Gathimba), Maara (Muriuki), Zuri, Njeri, Ethan,Theo, Mbula. A cousin and aunt to many.

Family and Friends are meeting daily at her Ongata Rongai residence at 5.00 pm.

There will be a Memorial service on Sunday the 12th October at PCEA Macedonia Church, Ongata Rongai at 2.00 pm.

The cortege will leave Lee Funeral Home on Tuesday 14th October at 8.00am. Funeral Service will be held at P.C.E.A Mother Church, Ngecha Location – Kiambu County. She will be laid to rest at the Maara Family Cemetery in Ngecha. Limuru.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith – 2 Timothy 4.7

Fly with the Angels dear Mommy

Mzee Charles Ondiek Wariero

Sunrise: 01/01/1944 – Sunset: 22/09/2025

It is with deep acceptance of God’s will that we, the family of Ondiek, together with Wariero family, Jokatieno, and the entire Kanyakwar Community, announce the passing of Mzee Charles Ondiek Wariero, which occurred on 22nd September 2025.

He was the beloved son of the late Mzee Raphael Wariero Oyoo, and the late Mama Anjelina Wariero, and step son of Mama Preskila Wariero, and Mama Margaret Wariero.

He was devoted husband of Mwalimu Agnes Pwani Ondiek. He was father of George Ochieng (Geez Sports Lounge and Firstmark Solutions Ltd), Hon. Anthony Tom Oluoch (MP Mathare Constituency), Christine Angela Adeno, Cecilia Akinyi (State Department for Irrigation) Raphael Wariero (NT-IAD) and Sarah Adhiambo (The Edge Life Skills Consultants).

He was son-in-law of the late Joseph Celestine Mariwa Gek and the late Susilia Aomo Gek.

He was a cherished brother of the late Magdalina Odera, the late Wilfrida Aring’o, the late Teresa Aluodo, Hellida Atieno, Esaya Wariero, the late Charles Okoth, William Odhiambo, Vitalis Otieno, William Omondi, Agus and the late Thomas Okullo.

First Cousin of Hon. John Olago Aluoch, Phillip Odeny, Maurice Njage, Dr. Cyprian Odeny, Cleophas Ochieng, among others. He was cousin of Mzee James Oketch Nabi, Mzee Onguto, Oyoo, Obiero, Wilkister Amollo among others.

He was father in law of Janet Okeyo-Ochieng, Ngala Mwendwa and Evelyne Abisae-Oluoch.

He was Grandfather of Immanuel Ochieng, Mitchel Ochieng, Adrian Oluoch, Antoinette, Ashely, Allan, Koki, Abby, George Mwendwa, Dan,Arthur and others. Great grandfather of Dalia, Christine, Msumbe, Solomon, Ewen and Savule.

He was brother in-law of the late Benter Ondiek, Micah Gek, Polycarp Gek, Mary Olima, Monica, Pacifica, Melenia, Maurine, Pauline, Celestine, Susan, Mary, Evalyne, Justice Millicent Odeny, Beatrice, Gladys, among others.

He was uncle of Calleb Okech, Onunga, Benard,Tidah, Felix, Peter Aring’o, George Aring’o, Josemaria, Lumumba Aluodo, Omondi Aluodo, Victor, Alphonce, and others.

He was in-law of the late of Mzee George Albert Okeyo Orata and the late Mary Okeyo of Kanyidoto Ndhiwa and of Mzee Jack and Grace Abisae of Nyakach,Wasare.

Family and friends are holding daily meetings and prayers at his home in Kisumu, near St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Kanyakwar.

A major Harambee towards funeral arrangements will be held at his home on Sunday, 12th October 2025, starting at 2:00 PM.

His body will be collected from Aga Khan Mortuary on Thursday, 16th October 2025, at 12 noon. A requiem mass will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Kanyakwar from Friday, after which the body will be taken to his home for overnight vigil.

Burial will take place on 2.30pm, 17th October 2025, officiated by the Rev Father in-charge St. Paul’s Catholic Church, supported by St. Paul’s Church choir, CMA and CWA. The funeral service will be held at Uzima Universiry grounds–off Mamboleo Junction (On Kisumu-Kakamega road).

May the Lord rest his soul in eternal peace.

 

Mwalimu Samson Mokaya Abere

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce
the demise of Mwalimu Samson Mokaya Abere of Morambo Village, Nyakongo Location, East Kitutu.

Son of the late Peter Abere Mokua and late jemimah Boyani.

Husband of Linet Kwamboka Father of Collins Osiemo, Juliet Kerubo, Nancie Boyani and Ruth Moraa.

Brother of Esther Nyanchama, Grace Nyaboke, Elijah Abere, Agnes Mokeira, Hebisiba Mongina, Joyce Moraa, Joshua Ndemo, Noel Mokua, Nemiah Arumba, late Andrew Nyanchoka, Hellen Nyakerario and Micah Makori.

He has been blessed with a daughter in law, Diana Osiemo and a son in-law Daniel Omwoyo Onsinyo. Grandfather of Allan Abere and Samson Mokaya.

He is brother in law of Obiero Bosire, Dr Kepha Ombacho, late Bosco, late Okari, Justus Nyabuto, late Queen Bosibori,Anna Nyanaro, Thomas Ongaga, George Morara, Paul Gisemba, Agwacha Ongaga, Henry Momanyi, Milka, Ziporah, Annah, Loice, Janet and Alice.

Semo of late Nelson Nyonga, late Samwel Nyanaro Omoigwa of late Samwel Maia, Mayieka Ogeto, Christopher Monyocho, Hon. Samwel Arama MP (Nakuru West), late Ogeto, late Maroko, late Obegi, late Mogaka, late Nyamusi, late Mary, Tabitha and many others.

Cousin of Hon Samuel Ogeto, MCA – Manga Ward, Chief Shadrack, Evans Elijah and many others. Loving uncle to many.

The cortege leaves Nyamira Hospital on 9tth October, 2025 for an overnight stay at his residence. Burial will be held at his residence in Masosa, Nyamira Town on 10th October, 2025.

Richard Mutua Mulwa (Mutia)

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Richard Mutua Mulwa (Mutia), Retired teacher and former Deputy Principal Matheani Sec Sch, Makueni County which occurred on 28/09/2025 after a tragic road accident.

Husband of the late Veronicah Mbindu, Father of Joshua Mumanyi, Mirriam Makebah, Alexander Mulwa and Lilian Mwongeli. Father in-law of Liza Nyawira and Lisa Ndanu. Grandfather of Jabali, Lulu, Jasiri, Natasha and Reign.

Son of the late Titus Mulwa and the late Naomi Ndunge. Brother of George Kioko, Patrick Kyania, Dr.Clement Musyoka and Albert Mbithi. Stepbrother of Paul, Antony, David and others.

Brother in-law of Emma, Mary, late Patricia Kanini, Peter, Florence Mwende, Irene Nzavi and others.

Uncle of Sharon, Betty, Shem, Eric,Victor, Joy, Mutanu, Jariel, Adniel and many others.

Family and friends are meeting for burial arrangements at Norwich Union, Nairobi from 6:00 pm and at his home, Miw’ongoni village, Kenya-Israel, Machakos County.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home, Machakos on Friday ‘1 0/10/2025 at 8:00 am and thereafter for prayers and burial at his home Kenya-Israel, Miwongoni Village, Machakos County.

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

Peter Mbutei Gota

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Mbutei Gota, of Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Headquarters who departed this life peacefully on October 02, 2025.

Son of late Gota Munyuko, and late Margaret Wambura from Kiandieri Village, Kimandi Sub-Location, Kirinyaga Sub-County, Kirinyaga County.

Peter was a dedicated husband of Margaret Wangechi Mbutei Gakuya, and a devoted father of Rita Claire Nyambura Mbutei, Patience Gathoni Mbutei and Late Mary Wanjiku.

Burial preparations are taking place every day at his home in Saika Estate, Nairobi and Kiandieri Village, Kimandi Sub-Location, Kirinyaga Central Sub-County, Kirinyaga County.

Further details will be communicated later.

“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord” Revelation 14: 3

 

Alfred Mwandale Kibandah

It is with humble acceptance of Go we announce the passing of Alfred Mwandale Kibandah on 24th September 2025 illness bravely borne.

He was the son of the late Jamin Agombi and the late Norah Sandere.

He was the husband of Margaret Sayo Muandale, father if Felix Ogola, Eugene Avoga Bradley Libese and father in-law of Eunice Achieng.

He was blessed with six grandchildren namely Marcus, Moziah, Marvin, Myah, Kyra and Alfred.

He was the son in-law of mzee Amos Kegode and the late Karen Kigunyi. He was the brother in-law of Edith Ketenyi, Janet Kegode, Bernard Amata and Jescah Kegode.

He was a brother of the late Renson Oyangi, Epainitus Kibanda, Nelson Angombi, Jescah Mulusa, Zebedayo Kisaka, Janet Adisa, Saphan Magana & Caleb Kibanda, Kennedy Kisia and Betty Angombi.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday 8th October 2025 at 1pm at Friends International Center (Quakers) Church Ngong Road.

The body will leave the family residence in Donholm on 9th October 2025 morning for Kitale. He will be laid to rest on Saturday 11th October 2025 in Kibomet — Forest Village, Kitale,Trans Nzoia County.

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May his soul rest in eternal peace

Mama Jane Nyaboke Mogeni

We regret to announce the passing of Mama Jane Nyaboke Mogeni, which occurred on 1st October 2025 at Cana Hospital.

Beloved wife of Mzee David Mogeni Nyang’wono (Health Administrator, Narok County Referral Hospital). Loving mother of Edith Kerubo (KCB), Vivian Kwamboka (Gems School), Emily Gesare (HFC), Reagan Nyang’wono,Andrew Oroo, and Caleb Nyang’wono.

Daughter of the late Mzee Peter Onkundi Magwaro and Mama Mary Kerubo Onkundi of Ekemuga Village, Amabuko, Kisii County, and daughter-in-law of the late Joannes and Clemensia Nyang’wono of Mwa’Rogito Village, Bonyaoro, Bonchari Sub-County.

She was sister of Richard, Grace, Benard, Eric, Naomi, and the late George, Ruth, and Reuben.

Cherished grandmother of Faith Marinda and Leona Tess.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her home and at Holy Family Basilica, Nairobi, for funeral arrangements.

Main Harambee: Tuesday, 14th October 2025, at Holy Family Basilica, Nairobi.

Burial: Friday, 17th October 2025, at her home in Mwa’Rogito Village, Bonyaoro, Bonchari Sub-County, Kisii County.

“Blessed are those who die in the Lord.” — Rev 14:13

David Kamau Njoroge

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the death of Mr. David Kamau Njoroge, founder and chairman of DK Engineering Co. Ltd, on 4th October 2025.

He was the son of the late Bernard Njoroge and the late Wangui Mbachu. Stepson of the late Magdaline Njeri and the late Jane Wangari.

Loving husband of Teresia VVairimu Kamau. Father of the late Samuel Njoroge, Leonard, Margaret, Jane, Daniel, Nancy, Irene, Mbachu, Wambui, Gitau, the late Catherine, and Brenda.

Brother of the late VVanjiku Makumi, Stephen Njane, Kahuhu, Kariuki, and Eunice Kiarie, among others. Cousin, uncle grandfather and great grandfather to many.

There will be a memorial service on Thursday, 9th October 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at PCEA Church Thindigua, Kiambu Road.

The carriage leaves Umash Funeral Home, Nakuru, on Friday, 10th October 2025 at 8:00 a.m. for a funeral service and burial thereafter at his home in Subukia, Edgewood Farm.

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, l have finished my race, I have kept the faith.

May the lord rest his soul in eternal peace.

 

 

Jackline Naitore Mugambi

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Jackline Naitore Mugambi, which occurred on 1st October 2025.

She was the beloved wife of Mugambi Amathi Ndung’uje, and a devoted mother of Felix Muguna Mugambi, Limor Nkirote Mugambi, and Rihana Kendi Mugambi.

Daughter of Joseph Gatobu and Lydia Nkuruguchu. Daughter-in-law of Daniel Ndung’uje and Silveria Kathomi.

Sister of Kirema & Nkatha, Makena, Gaichugi & Mugambi, Mwirigi, Rose, the late Kimathi, Doris, Beatrice, the late Alex, and the late Morris.

Sister-in-law of Kiriinya Ndung’uje and jeptoo, Kinya and Clifford. She was a loving aunt and cousin to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Nakuru Old Town Hall from 5:00 p.m. for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege will leave Cool Breeze Funeral Home, Meru, on Friday, 10th October 2025, at 8:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at MCK Ciothirai, Giaki, North Imenti Sub-County, Meru County. Thereafter, burial will take place at the family home in Giaki.

We celebrate a life well lived and take comfort knowing she rests in the loving arms of the Lord.

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