It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mr. Frank Marangu Ireri, EBS, on Sunday, 26th October 2025.

Frank was the beloved son of the late Dr. Dunstan Ireri and the late Peninah Ireri, and cherished son-in-law of the late William Kimemia and the late Mary Kimemia.

He was the loving husband of Angie Ireri, and a devoted father of Lian Waithera and Ella Gathoni.

Dear brother of David & Cathy, Sheila & Jackson, and Alex & Diana.

Beloved brother-in-law of Joe & Rosemary, the late Caroline, Lincoln, Evelyn, Sam & Jaine, and Eric & Aida.

Frank was a loving nephew, caring uncle, loyal friend, and mentor to many whose lives he touched deeply with his warmth, generosity, and wisdom.

He faithfully served as a Director on the Amref Health Africa International Board and on the Board of AMREF Flying Doctors, dedicating his time and expertise to advancing better health for African communities.

A funeral service will be held at Karura Community Chapel on Friday, 31st October 2025, at 9:00 a.m., followed by cremation.

“In God’s hands you rest; in our hearts you live forever — loved, cherished, and remembered always.”

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Monica Owuor Omollo of South Nyakach; Kamnua village, Kabete, a beloved mother, grandmother, and pioneering educator, who passed away peacefully on 10th Oczober 2025.

She was the wife of the late Wellington Omollo Gogo.

Beloved daughter of the late Jeconiah Opiyo Jala and the late Nerea Awiti Opiyo of Pala Kakumu, Kabondo, She was a trailblazer in her community, known for her unwavering dedication to education and her steadfast commitment to empowering generations of young minds.

Sister to Sister of Harrison, Late Duncan, Japheth, Ruth, Jackton, Mary, Grace, late Seth, Late Joel and Evaline.

She was co wife of Salome Nyagwala Omollo and Carren Juma Omollo. She is survived by her children: Erick Ochieng-Ochieng Omollo Advocates, Lillian Atieno- USA, Gordon Odhiambo, Janet Auma, Grace Adhiambo, Late Evertyne Achieng, Linda Akoth, Evans Odiwuor, Amy Akeyo, Caroline Olwero, Roseline Akinyi Kola, Pamela Anyango, Dr Dorothy Aduda, Ruth Adoyo, Late Maurice Omondi, Asenath Akeyo, Edith Apondi, Duncan Omollo, Late Wilson, Harrison Omollo, Leornad Omolo; Hyrine Akoth, Grace Atieno, late Fredrick Gogo, George Omollo and Francis Gogo.

Daughters in law are Roseline Ochieng, Rose, Linda, Damar, isdora, Pamela and others.

There will be a fundraising meeting on 28th October 2025 at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi from 5pm.

The cortege leaves Nyabondo Mission Hospital mortuary on Friday 31 October 2025 at 2.00PM for a church service at Withur ACK church and thereafter a night vigil at her residence. Funeral service will be on Saturday 1st November 2025 at Siany Primary School Grounds, thereafter burial at his home in Kanuka NAM Village; Nyabondo, South Nyakach.

In Gods arms you rest and in our hearts you remain forever

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mwalimu Ruth Mosorori Ondieki on the 15.10.2025, former teacher at Magombo Primary School.

Daughter of the late Agnes Aencha and Robinson Aencha.

Beloved wife of Andrew Ondieki Maati.

Daughter-in-law of the late Mark Maati and the late Rebecca Maati

Loving mother of Stellah Ondieki & Late Ombachi, Rosebella Mugotiza. Collins Ondieki, Damaris Ondieki & Dr. Chidi Kanu, Dr Irene Mugoya & Dr. Wycliffe Mugoya, Nancy Magutu & Eric Magutu, Phelma Mochache & Emmanuel Mochache, and Duke Ondieki

Loving grandmother of Roy, the late Angiel, Cynthy, Kai, Vincent, Markus Marylitah, Sekela, Michael, Haddasah, Rebecca, Willian, Ruch, Elyana, and Zyana. Great Grandmother of Joy and Jyral.

Sister of Moemi, the late Samuel, the late Mageto, the late Esther, Teresa, Jack, Milkah, Duke, Alice, Eucabeth, Zablon, James, the late Mosorori, and Dinah.

Sister-in-law of Late Ndubi, Ooga, Late Eunice, Tabitha, late Jerusha. Delia, Nyaboke, Norah, Late Truphena., & Florence.

Korera of Mr and Mrs Silas Mugoya, the late Arita & Nyagochi, Kezia, Prof. Jerry and Dr Justine Magutu, the late Dr. Dick and Pacifica Mochache, Late Priscilla and Denis Kanu.

Loving aunt of many, including Risper Aencha, Steve, Doreen, Jerusha, Omboga, Gideon, Osinde, Okeli, Nahashon, Geoffrey Nyaberi, Mitchelle, Kevin, Joash, Emily, Skeeter, Anunda, Risper Gichana, Douglas, and many others.

Funeral Arrangements Fundraising: 4th November 2025 at NCSDA old sanctuary from 5.00pm

Wake Service: 5th November 2025 from 10.00 am at Kilimani Springs SDA Church.

Cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home for Erogen Village on 6th November 2025 at 8.00am

Burial: 7.11.25 at her final resting place in Eronge Village, Ekebuse Sub Location, Ekerubo, Borabu Sub County, Nyamira County.

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

Sunrise- 16th January 1959 – Sunset – 21st October 2025

It is with sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr. Joseph Kiptarus Ng’walo on 21st October 2025.

Son of the late Yoakim Ng’walo and the late Sabina Chepsongok.

Husband of Jane and Rodah Ng’walo.

Son in law of the late Mr. & Mrs. Kiptabut arap Cheruiyot of Chepkoiyo, and the late Mr. & Mrs. Job Kimutai Saina (Kapkowendi) of Kabiyet.

Father of Cornelius, Maureen, Jackline, Scholah, Gregory, Wycliffe, Daniel and Dennis. Grandfather of Concepta, Olivia, Cosam, Olivia, Abijah, Allan, Ari, Brilliant, Ryan, Mitchell, Giana, Blessingjoy and Desmond.

Brother of the late Martha, the late Aloyce, the late Ernest, the late Mary, Maria, Yulita, Peter, Agnes, the late Domitilla & Monica.

Brother in law of the Kiptabut’s and the kapkowendi among others.

Uncle of Laban, Titus, Lilian, Cherono among others.

Family and friends are meeting at his home in Kabiyet, Nandi County.

The cortege is scheduled to leave MTRH Funeral Home on 28th October 2025 at 10.00am for Kabiyet for a memorial service which will be held at 12pm at St. Peter’s Clavers Kabiyet Parish. The funeral service will be held on 29th October 2025 at 10am, at Kabiyet Boys grounds, after which the burial will be held at his home in Kabiyet, Nandi County.

Psalm 73:26: “My flesh and my heart falleth; but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.”

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing on of Mr. Francis Kamondo Gatua.

Son of the Late J. B. Gatua and Late Liberata Mirigo, the beloved husband of Mrs Ann Wangechi and a loving father of Maureen Mingo, Jane Wambui and Victor Gatua.

Brother of Joseph Wachira, Charles Mambo, James Nderitu, Esther Muktri. Paul Mwema (late) Mary Waithiegeni (late) Peter Muriithi (late) Simon Kiguta, Margaret Wanjiru, Richard Kingori and Michael Kabuchi.

Brother-in-Law of Cecilia. Lydia, Irene, Miriam, Keren, Peter, Rose and Ruth, amongst others.

Daily meetings are ongoing at their home Marua Village, His House at Membley, Homeland Inn Hotel Starting at 5:30p.m.

There will be a memorial requiem mass at his house Membley on Tuesday 28th October, 2025 at 6:00p.m.

The burial date is on Friday, 31st October, 2025. The cortege will leave KU Referral Funeral Home (By-Pass) at 6:00am then head to Marua Village, Ngaini Sub-Location, Kirimukuyu Location, Nyeri County where he will be laid to rest

In God’s Hands You Rest, In Our Hearts You Live Forever.

1929-2025

We regret to announce the death of Mzee Andrew Ong’ayo Shikoto of Butsotso Bakobelo clan, who was a Retired Senior Assistant Chief of the larger Indangalasia Sub-location and former Deputy Mayor of Kakamega Municipality in the 1980s. He was also a Former KANU chairman Kakamega branch. He passed away on Friday, the 17th October 2025, at Oasis Hospital, Kakamega bravely borne.

He was the first born Son of the late Mzee Elikana Shikoto and the late Mama Vitsengwa of Bakhulunya clan.

He was a Loving husband of Berita, Sevenzia, Rose and the late Peritta Ayuma. He was a beloved Dad of the late Major Ong’ayo,Wenslaus, Jomo, Kennedy, Otanga, Chimasia, Mayula, Fred, Charles, George, Cornel, Timothy, Gibson, Clay, Juliet, Everline, Lilian, Noel, Mildred, Christine, Maximila, and the late Paul, late Viona.

He was a brother of Mzee Socha,Akwabi, Shimenga,VVitambila, Omenda, Sophia, Leah, and the late YUNIA and others.

An adorable father-in-law of Marcella, Violet, Mercy, Loice, Ayeta, Christine, Jacqueline, Amain, Mary, Zeinah, Emmely, Doreen, Dorothy, Jentrika, Truphena, Mulekano, Likhalakha, Mudaki, amongst others.

Brother-in-law of Muhambe, Nasiali, Gladys, Selina, Julieta, the late Jenifa, Esther, Respa, Mary and the late David, the late Benard Lukale among others.

He was an uncle of Mary and many others. He has left several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The body is lying at the Kakamega County hospital Morgue. It will be removed on 29th October 2025 at 10M a.m., and thereafter taken to St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Kakamega for a Requiem mass, before proceeding to his home at Ebwambwa. The burial service will take place on Friday, 31st. October 2025, as from 9.00 am at his home in Ebwambwa Village by St. Joseph’s Cathedral Kakamega.

Romans 12:12 Rejoice in Hope, be patient in tribulation and be constant in prayers.

For contributions: Paybill: 542542 Account: 77430

With sadness and jubilation, we the Odhiambo family, announce the peaceful eternal rest of Grace Odhiambo (91) on 20th October 2025 after a long life well lived. She was a past Deputy Headmistress of Moi Girls School Nairobi. To God Almighty we give thanks and glory.

Beloved wife of the late Professor Douglas Odhiarnbo. Devoted mother of Elizabeth Ochieng, the late Debbie Odhiambo, Francis Odhiambo, Rebecca Owiti, Hezekiah Okaka, and Jacob Odhiambo. Mother-in-law of Dr. Yvonne Oluoch (Oxford UK). Dr Geoffrey Owiti, Norah Okaka and Jacqueline Odhiambo.

Daughter of the late Senior Chief Jacob Ochuka and the late Elizabeth Ochuka and Wilkister Ochuka. Sister of the late Gladys Aduda, the late Elphas Oyuga, Robert Angwech, Dorothy Oketch, the late Jennifer Ochuka, Edwina Ochuka, the late Francis Obunga, George Omolo, Margaret Adhiambo and others.

Sister-in law of the late Athanasso Ong’or and the late Matilda Ong’or, the late Abner Ochieng and Gertrude Ochieng, the late Samuel Onyango and Elizabeth Onyango, the late Christopher Adeny and the late Janet Adeny, the late Okello and the late Nellie Okello, the late Samuel Aduda. Elizabeth Angwech. David Oketch, Mark Jagero, Elizabeth Obunga and others.

Aunt of the Ongiors, Ochiengs, Onyangos, Adenys and Okellos.

Grandmother of Douglas Kiptoo (Kaptagat), Douglas Odhiambo Jnr (UK), Daniel and Nina Owiti, Tiffany and Jayden Okaki, Gabriel, Emmanuel and Douglas Odhiambo.

Nyawana of Zablon and the late Belina Ochwaya (Kakamega), Jared and Esnas Othwilla (Ugenya), the late John Wandolo and Elizabeth Wandolo (Bondo) and the late Charles and Peninah Owiti (Gem).

Mama Grace’s legacy will be celebrated and appreciated at a Funeral Service at All Saints Cathedral Nairobi on Friday 31st October 2025 at 14.00 Hrs.

She will be laid to rest at her home in Mariwa, Migori County on 4th November 2025 starting from 09:00 Hrs.

There will be a gathering of friends to condole with the family at All Saints Cathedral on Tuesday 28th October 2023 at 17:00 hrs.

May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten. Julie Hebert

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of George Henry Onyango Siddondo – CEO, Homes & Abroad.

George was a loving and devoted husband to Edith Awando-Siddondo of Profit Acumen, and a caring father to Naya (Kianda School), Riki, Owen, and Gian (Strathmore School).

He was the beloved son of the late Brig. (Rtd) Frederick Adams Siddondo and Irene Siddondo of Umala Village, Sidindi Ward, Ugunja, Siaya County; and son-in-law to the late Fredrick Opar Awando and Ruth Amolo Awando of Nyakach K’Oguta.

Cherished brother to Sheila, Camilla, Ronald, Harold, Sharon, Beth, Evelyn, Anne, Lillian, Maxwell, Barbara, and Wat, and brother-in-law to Philip Awando, Elzeba Ochieng, the late Martha Awando, Jerry Awando, Janet Awando, Robert Mwangi, Julliet Opondo, and Nick Oduol.

He was a loving uncle to Zawadia, Crystal, Angel, Zuri, Aidan, Amor, Kerr, Akwe, Mboss, Hera (late), Rakinda, Siddondo Oduol, among others; and a dear nephew to Esther, the late Nyibule, Betty, Claris, Merab, Owino Tunya, Josephine, the late Juliana, Elizabeth, the late Patricia, the late Joseph, the late Peter, Paul, and Ghemmi, among others.

Cousin to the Wasongas, Ondieks, Owinos, Tunyas, Odundos, Olayos, Odimwahs, and Osogos, among many others.

A Fundraiser in support of the family is scheduled for Wednesday, 29th October 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Allamano Centre Auditorium, Consolata Shrine.

A Requiem Mass will be held on Thursday, 30th October 2025 at 12 noon St. Austin’s Catholic Church Lavington.

The body will leave Montezuma Funeral Home on Friday, 7th November 2025 for Sidindi, where George will be laid to rest on Saturday, 8th November 2025 at the Siddondo home, Umala Village, Sidindi Ward, Ugunja, Siaya County.

In Loving Support: George Onyango Siddondo Funeral Fund
Paybill: 8032440
Account: Your Name

“George, in God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever.”

Sunrise: 1950 –  Sunset: October 19, 2025 

With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of Lectisia Wangui Wanjohi, wife of the late Francis Wanjohi of Stadium School, Nyeri.

Daughter of Abel Mbugua Njuru and Priscilla Njeri. Sister of the late Mary Kinyanjui, James Kimani, the late Jane Ngaruya, Samuel Muchai, Martha Mbugua, and Richard Gichuki.

Mother of the late Alice Murugi, Timothy Gachara (Mary Wambura), Humphrey Mbugua (Margaret Njoki), Priscilla Njeri (Abel Gitimu — USA), Lucy Wanjiku (Daniel Gichaga — USA), the late Brigadier Kanyi, and James Kimani (Eve Wairimu). Grandmother of Lectisia Wangui Gachara, Francis Wanjohi Gachara, Prince Wanjohi Mbugua, Zuriel Mwangi Mbugua, Dorcas Wanjiku Gitimu, Esther Wangui Gitimu, Ruth Wangui Gitimu, Hannah Wangui Gitimu, Steve Waruta Gichaga, Ebenezer Wanjohi Gichaga, GraceMercy Waruguru Gichaga, Ray Wanjohi Kimani, Ryan Karanja Kimani, Randy Gachara Kimani, Deona Nina Gathoni Kimani, and Lexie Wangui Kimani.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Varsity Ville House Ruiru, Nairobi, from 6:00 p.m. On Thursday, October 23, 2025 the meeting will be held at her Ruringu residence in Nyeri.

The Funeral Service will take place on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at her Ruringu residence in Nyeri, followed by her burial at her farm in Othaya, Nyeri County.

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

It is with profound shock that we announce the death of Eng. Colin Nyakundi Ogeto which occurred on the 14th October 2025 after a short illness.

He was born to Philip Ogeto and Rachel Nyakundi. Brother of Venny Mona Ogeto, Josephine Kwamboka Ogeto, Calvin Basweti Ogeto and Alvin Ogero Ogeto.

Uncle of Amanda Esther, Sean Chuma and Alesha Rachel. Cousin and friend of many.

Nephew of Daniel Nyakundi (Kisii County), Samuel Nyaloindi, Joshua Nyagaka and Andrew Nyamweya (COM Nyaribari Masaba).

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and burial arrangements at the family residence in Sunton Estate, along ACK road, Kasarani.

The main fundraising will be held on 26th October 2025 at Kasarani, Mugumo ACK road.

There will be a church service at Kenyatta University Funeral Home Chapel on 29th October 2025 from 3.00 pm.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on the 30th October 2025 followed by the burial which will take place on the 31st October 2025 at the family home at lchuni village in Kisii County.

Sunrise: 1938 — Sunset: 18/10/2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Charity Njeri Ngumi (Mama Giteru) of Njengu, Mweiga, Nyeri after a long illness bravely borne.

Daughter of the late Charles Wang’ombe and the late Rebecca Mugechi.

Mother of Bishop Stephen Maina & Rev. Catherine Wambui Maina of Gospel Outreach Nakuru, Moses Wang’ombe Ngumi (Business Man) Nakuru & Purity Nduta Wang’ombe & Veronica Wairimu Wangombe, Cyrus Giteru (former Bursar — Solai Secondary) & Caroline Wanjiku Giteru and Naomi Wangechi Njeri of Rift Valley Forex and Travel Max Tours Company – Nakuru.

Sister of the late Daniel Giteru, Minjire, Muiga, Mwihaki, the late Esther Nyagitare and Peter Chiera.

Grandmother of Susan, Dennis, Weru, Njeri, Maina, Trevis, Travis, Trister, Shifra, Mary Lazure, Mwihaki and Watare.

Family, friends and relatives are meeting daily at her farm in Njengu Nyeri and Water-buck Hotel Nakuru starting 4:30 pm.

The Cortege leaves Outspan Hospital Mortuary — Nyeri on Friday, 24th October 2025 at 8:00am for a funeral service at Muringato PCEA Church, Mweiga Nyeri. She will be laid to rest at her farm in Njengu Mweiga Nyeri.

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

1953 – 11th October 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Dr. Franciscah Irangi Wamocho,which occurred on Saturday, 11th October 2025, after a short illness at MP Shah Hospital, Nairobi.

She was the daughter of the late Mzee Ernest Mugedo Irangi and the late Mama Kellen Lugaziva Irangi and a sister of the late Jemimah Irangi, the late Japson Irangi, Geoffrey Irangi, Flora irangi, and Jean lrangi.

Dr. Franciscah was the beloved wife of Prof. Leonard Samita Wamocho, and a devoted mother of Claire lrangi, Natto Wamocho, and Rhodrick Irangi. She was a cherished mother-in-law of Agufana Obed, Kenturah Ayuma, Ayako and Jackie Wayua. She was a doting grandmother of Kiki, Charlie, Kellen, Adisa, Baraka, Tuni, Amon, Razia, and Amira.

She was a loving auntie of Linda Ojiambo, Eng.Andrew & Gloria Irangi, Lydia & Paul Koro, Michelle Irangi, Mugedo Irangi, and Alvan Irangi. Martha, Dr. Tabitha, Gilbert, Dean, Lillian, Joan, Kenneth, Elisha, Andrew, Ruth, Catherine, the late Richard, Tom, Edward, Caroline, Jane among others.

A proud Guku of Kyran, Gabriel, Raphael, Dibaji, Mikko and Enzo.

Dr. Franciscah was a niece of the late Shem Irangi, the late Solomon Irangi, James Idagiza, the late Harun Irangi, Erica Chamwada, the late Elijah lrangi, Dorcus lrangi, Aziberta Onamu, Alice Busena, Esther Ndanyi and Simeon Mbwaya.

Beloved cousin of Ellah Okinda, Gilbert Irangi, Alphas Irangi, Janet Kavai, Zimbia, Flora Kavere, Isaac, Chamwada, Janice Irangi, Carol Irangi, Allen Irangi, Elsa Alfred Onamu, Dr Rose Onamu, Patrick Busena, Pauline Busena, Suzie Ndanyi (Deputy General Secretary NCCK), Edwin Ndanyi, Harisson Mbwaya and Judith Mbwaya among others.

She was also a sister-in-law of Elizabeth Irangi, Christopher Natto, Bud, Joseph, Hendry, the late Peter, Mr Kaburia, Rosemary, Eunice and Margaret.

Dr. Franciscah served as a Senior Lecturer at Kenyatta University in the Department of Early Childhood and Special Needs Education for over two decades. Her life was defined by faith, academic excellence, mentorship, and service to others.

Funeral Arrangements: A funeral service will be held on Friday, 31st October 2025, at CITAM Karen, starting at 11:00 AM.

The burial service will take place on Saturday, 1st November 2025, at the CITAM Kiserian Grounds, commencing at 9:00 AM followed by interment at her home in Kiserian.

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death, or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Revelation 21:4

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that the Tole family announces the passing on of our beloved Christine Wambugha Tole which occurred on 20th October 2025 at Msambweni County Referral Hospital.

Daughter of the late David Mwawuganga Tote and the late Mama Adah Majala Tole. She was sister of Noah Tole, Professor Nimrod Tole, Eng. Job Tole, Joyce Mucogia, Professor Mwakio Tole, Nell Tole, the late Damaris Mwanyumba, Samuel Tole, the late Habel Tole and the late Joseph Tole.

Sister in law of the late Mary Wayua, Ruth Mutete, the late Juliah Mrunde, the
late John Mucogia, Purity Wanja, Obadia Mwanyumba, the late Dina Egwa, Clara Wacharo and Emily Mtoto.

She was cousin, aunt and niece of many.

The cortege leaves Msabweni County Referral Hospital on Friday 24th October 2025 at 1:00pm for a church service at ACK St. Matthias Church, Shimba Hills on arrival (approx., 3pm). The body will be taken home for an overnight vigil. She will be laid to rest at the Tole Family home, in Shimba Hills, on Saturday 25th October 2025 starting at 10:00arn.

The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.