21st Anniversary

30th December 1938 – 21st October 2004

In this day and age when society is dismissive of such tenets as patience, gratitude, integrity, authenticity and the humanity of leadership, we continue to celebrate these as espoused by your life.

As we aspire to emulate them, we thank God for your daringly different leadership in that arena of authoritarian conformity.

Esa Yatukha! Joshua 1:9

Born: 12th April 1952 – Died: 14th October 2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden passing on of Madam. Joan Chepkosgei Korir.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Abraham Cheruiyot and the late Ann Teriki, and devoted wife of the late Aaron Kipkorir Kimaiyo. A loving mother of Taaitta Korir (Kenya Seed Company), Elsie Korir (Baringo County MOH), Dr. Meshack Korir (MTRH), the late Kiplagat Korir, Naomi Korir (Kenya Embassy, Addis Ababa), and Kigen Korir (UNFPA). Mother in law of Tom, Betsy, James and Sarah. A dear grandmother of Lauryn, Jewel, Nicole, Chemutai, Megan, Trevor, Chebutia, Kylie, Kylan, Ethan, Summer, Kalya and Kian.

Sister of Francis, Faith, Kimutai, Joyce, Rose, and Harun.

Daughter-in-law of the late Pst.Andrea Maiyo, the late Naomi Talai, and Peris Maiyo. Sister-in-law of Angeline,Thomas, Patrick, Wesley, Risper; the late John, Leah, the late Musa, the late Tabitha, Jane, Agnes, the late Henry, Dinah, Jepkemei, Jemutai, Jelagat, Jematia, and Kipchumba.

The cortege will leave Eldoret Hospital Mortuary on Friday, 24th October 2025, for her home at Almer Farm, Cherangani, Trans Nzoia County. The burial will take place on Saturday, 25th October 2025.

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

With loving memories and deep gratitude for a life well lived we owite friends and colleagues to join us in celebrating the life of Barako Dome Eterna. who passed 0n peacefully on 12 October 2025 after a prolonged illness.

Barako was the beloved son of Denge Elema Galgallo and Shanu Adhi Godana.

A devoted husband of Midina Bagaja and a proud father of their daughter Arbe “Machi” Barako.

He was a treasured brother of Roba, Daro, Woto, Taliaso and Halkano Denge Elema.

Barako was a son-in-law of Qato Qunya Bagaja and the late Qunyo Bagaja Qatamur, a cousin, nephew, brother-in-law and friend to many.

Barako served with distinction at the International Committee of the Rod Cross (ICRC) Kenya, where his compassion, quiet strength and steadfast commitment to humanitarian service left a lasting mark on colleagues and the communities he served.

A private burial has been held in honour of his dignified life. To celebrate Barako’s remarkable life, a requiem mass will be hold on Saturday, 25th October 2025 at 9.00am at St John the Evangelist Church, Karen. All who knew him are warmly invited to attend, remember his legacy and share stories of the kindness and service that defined his life.

Sunrise: 23rd September, 1958 — Sunset: 4th October, 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of John Orwa Odolo, which occurred on 4th October 2025.

Son of the late Cornel Odolo Masore, the late Patricia Aurna Odolo and the late Ruth Odolo.

Loving husband of Jane Orwa. Father of Jackline Orwa, Maureen Orwa, Kevin Orwa, and Steven Odolo. Father-in-law of Jude Thaddeus Wetangula, Gabriel Oguda and Ephie Ogutu.

Son-in-law of the late Jeckomah Odongo Nange and the late Roselida Awiti Odongo and the late Risper Odongo Nange.

Brother of the late Mathews Masore, the late Leonida Giko, the late Francis Ogenga, Harrison Omollo, the late Mary Atieno, Margaret Otiende, the late Joseph Ochieng, Rose juma, the late Pamella Akinyi, the late Charles Onyango Odolo and Judith Gladys Odolo.

Brother-in-law of Damaris Akoth Alice Achieng, among others. Nyawona; Mzee Dominic Khaemba Wetangula, the late Faustine Nekunda Wetangula, the late Ann Nanyama Wetangula of Mukhweya Village, Bungoma County; Mzee Zachary Oguda Ombija and Mania Josephine Oguda of Seme Kombija, Jimo Village; Annah Akinyi Ogutu and the late Wilson Ogutu of Migori County.

Grandfather of Maya Angelou Oguda, Nesta Rollex Owino, Angela Merkel Oguda, Joshua Baraka Wetangula, and Roman Apollo Oguda.

Uncle of Christine, Florence, Samson, Emmanuel, Rehema, Jenipher, Cornel, George, Faith, Kevin, among others. He was cousin, uncle, and friend to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Uyoma Kabuong, Siaya County, and Lang’ata, Nairobi County, from 5.00pm.

The cortege will leave St. Elizabeth Lwak Mission Hospital Mortuary on 23rd October- 2025 at 11.00arn for a requiem mass at St.Theresa of Calcutta Kawuondi Parish, thereafter to his home in Ndhere Village, Masala. Sub-Location, Siaya County for an overnight vigil. The burial service will be held on 24th October 2025 at his home from 11.00 am.

2 Tim 4.7 —”I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely passing of Stephen Nyareru Riang’a Nelson, of Mwobo village, Tendere sub-location, Bomachoge Chache, Kisii County which occurred on Sunday, 12th October 2025.

Husband of Rebecca Moraa Nyareru.

Son of the late James Riang’a & Bethsheeba Gesare, Nyangwansa and Calister Mecha. Son-in-law of Patroba Chuma Riang’a and Trucillah Kemunto.

Father of Cliff (Parliament of Kenya), Kavava (Zuri Water) the late Grace, Caro (Germany) James (KBC) & Esther (Al-Futtaim). Father-in-law of Winnie and Justine.

Korera of Maundu’s and Nyarige’s.

Brother of the late Nyarwati,the late Samuel,the late Onsongo, the late Ogembo, Machana, Moraa, Nyagwansa, the late Onduso, Nyamoita, Ombaso, Esther, the late Kenanda, the late Moraa, the late Bwari, Kemunto, Bisieri, Wilfred, Jomo, Bob among others.

Brother-in-law of Obara, Oyaro, Pingo, Chuma’s. Cousin of Omwoyo’s, Maticha’s, Matagi’s among others.

Uncle of Nyarwati’s, Onsongo’s, Orenga’s, Ogembes, Obara s, Oyaro s, Pingu’s, Onduses, Ombaso’s among others.

Grandfather of Rubi,Alma,Amal, Reyna,Aimy & Thandiwe.

Family, relatives, and friends are meeting at his home in Langata, Ngei 2 House No.86. Funeral service to be held on Monday 27th October 2025 at 11.00 am, Langata SDA Church.

Fundraiser will be held on Tuesday, 28th October 2025, at 5.00pm, Nairobi, at All Saints Cathedral.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home on Wednesday, 29th October 2025, to Mvvobo village. He will be interred on the 30th of October, 2025, at his home.

Sunrise: 01/10/1933 — Sunset:12/10/2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we the Sisters of Mary of Kakamega do announce the passing on of Sr. Mary Aloysius Marcella Bosibori who was born on 01/01/1933.

She was the daughter of the late Mzee Stanslaus Nyakina Kiaga and the late Mama Yosabia Kerubo Nyabongo of Asemba Village, Bonyachaire Sub-Location, Bornorenda Location, Kisii County, St. Andrew Kaggwa Suneka Parish Kisii Diocese.

Her siblings are; the late Ambrose Monyancha, Mrs. Sabina Mariachana, Mrs. Elizabeth Matabori, the late Salome, Lucia, Monica and Martha. Cousins are; Elinja Ornbiro, Wilfred Kiage, Ann Kwamboka, Sarah Kemunto, Samwel Ogero, Moturi Otieno, Selina Nyamboke, Esther Nyanchoka, among others.

Nephews are; the late Daudi Mokuwa, the late Richard Sitima, Cyril Amwoga, Stanslaus Kimanzi, Ladislaus Nyakina, Samwel Kerindo and Charles Morara, among others.

Nieces are; the late Hellen Nyanchama, Evaline Omaike, Mrs. Mary Magoma Mulama, Biria Gechemba, Esther Nyambate, Valentine Mwende, Gaudencia Amwoga, Yusebia Kerubo, Nella Amwoga, Mary Kemunto, Anneciata Kemunto and the late Lydia Marcella Bosibori Mbeti among others.

In-laws are; David Amwoga, Andrew Wantoni and the late Joseph Kimanzi.

The late had many grandchildren among them are; Fr. Edward Mulama of Christ the King Amalemba Parish, Juliana Mlama, George Mlama, Esther Matabori juniour, Elizabeth Matabori Juniour, Merline Sirengo, Lucy Khabai,Timothy Amwoga, Elvatic Joseph, Peace Arnani, Shantel Else, Rose Moraa among others. She had many great-grandchildren.

The cortege leaves Mukumu Mortuary on Wednesday 22/10/2025 to SMK Mukumu Chapel at 3.00 PM for a Requiem Mass at St. Augustine SMK Main Chapel at 4:00 PM. Thereafter Vigil Masses at the same SMK Chapel.

The burial will be held on 23/10/2025 at SMK Mukumu Cemetery.

Rest in peace until we meet again.

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

D.O.B: 1980 –  D.O.D: 13th October 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mr. David Muoki Nzuki at Machakos Level V Hospital on 13th October 2025. Until his demise, he was an employee of The National Treasury & Economic Planning.

Beloved husband of Nahum Mumbi Mwangangi (Machakos County Government). Father of Elijah Nzuki Muoki (Maseno University) and Martin Malandi Muoki (Machakos Primary School).

He was a loving son of Mr. & Mrs. Joel Nzuki. Brother of the late Mutuku, John, Peter, Joshua and Brittah.

Brother-in-law of Lucy, Fredrick, among others.

Uncle of John, Sharon, Mitchelle among others.

Cousin of Muia, Mumbua, Lulu, Nduku, Mutheu, among others.

Nephew of Major (Rtd) H.K. Muia, Cosmas (SDI), Musyoki, Ngina, among others.

Son-in-law of the late Martin & Patricia Mwangangi.

Meetings are being held every day at the T. Tot Restaurant starting from 5:00pm end his home, Veterinary Staff Quarters near Machakos People’s Park.

The burial will take place on Wednesday 22nd October, 2025 at his Vora Farm, Machakos Town Constituency, Machakos County.

09/09/1969 – 30/09/2025

Rusinga Island Progressive Initiatives (RIPI) regrets to announce the death of Deputy Chair Professor Thomas Tony Mboya Onyango of Technical University of Kenya, which occurred on September 30th 2025 at Kakrigu Village, Rusinga Island after a brutal murder.

He was the beloved son of Mzee Wilson Onyango Opanga and Mama Priscilla Auma Onyango both of Kakrigu Village, Rusinga Island

Husband of Dina Atieno Mboya of Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology. Loving father of Yvonne Akinyi Mboya and Victor Onyango Mboya.

Brother of Jacob Otieno of Fallon Logistics Ltd (Mombasa), Julius Nyerere (Mombasa), Mark Onyango, George Oburu of Southern Shipping Engineering (Mombasa), Daniel Wasonga, Kennedy Omondi, Jael Awino, Beryl Akinyi, Jacky, Nelson Mandela, the late Sabiano Chacha, the late Antony Okeyo, the late Jacob Omuga, the late Millicent Adhiambo. Cousin of Zephania Aura.

Uncle of Fred Okeyo Apollo, Nephew of Opiata Ogada. Michael Oimo, Solomon Oburu, Wajumbe Oburu, Peter Oburu among others. He was a brother-in-law of Judith Mokora, Ruth Nyambwanda, Vivian Akinyi, Elsa Chacha, Gladys Nyerere, Lilian Abiero, Pamela. Esther, Joyce, Roselyne, Christine, Felix, Godfrey, Abraham, Joseph, Salome, and the late Elly and Arthur, among others.

Grandson of Rujina Odero and the late Mariko Opanga.

Family, friends, and well-wishers are meeting daily at the family Residence in Tuala, Oloosikon as from 4:00PM for prayers and funeral arrangements.

Main fundraising to offset funeral expenses will be held on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 from 4:00PM at Nairobi Central SDA Church.

Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, October 22. 2025 at SDA Church Laiser Hill as from 10:00AM. The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home on Thursday. October 23rd 2025 at 7:00AM for Kakrigu Village, Rusinga Island where the funeral service will be held, followed by burial on October 24th 2025 at his home in Kakrigu Village, Waware South Sub-Location, Suba North Sub-County, Rusinga Island.

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

May your soul rest in eternal peace, Amen!

In Loving Memory

1st Anniversary

10 October 1966 – 21 October 2024

It is one year today. The pain of losing you so suddenly is still with us. You were vibrant, so full of life-a true blessing to our family. You lived your life with purpose, and we are left with cherished memories of your love, your laughter, and your unwavering dedication to those you loved.

Though you are gone, you are not forgotten. Life has not been the same since. We miss you so much.
We continue to honour your memory by striving to emulate the principles you lived by.

Forever in our hearts.

 

In peace and gratitude, we celebrate the transition to glory of our dear Teresia Wangari Kamweru (Triza) for a life beautifully lived. She peacefully rested in the Lord’s embrace on Thursday, 16th October 2025, after bravely and faithfully battling illness.

Triza was the cherished wife of Samson Mwangi, formerly of Equity Afya and The Nairobi Hospital. She was the devoted mother of Aryanna Wanjiku, Arthur Mwangi, Alex Kamweru, and Aydan Munjogu — all at Nova Pioneer.

She was the precious daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Kamweru of Mugumo, Kiambu, a beloved daughter-in-law of Mr, & Mrs.Wilfred Mwangi of Kimunye, Kirinyaga.

A loving sister of Caroline Wambui (Maxam) and Nicholas Munjogu (M-Pesa Africa), and a treasured sister-in-law of Pauline, Julius and Sicily, Alice, Lucy, Kinyati and Wan-luyu. She was an affectionate auntie of many.

Triza was a beacon of love, kindness, and faith – a blessing to all who knew her. She previously worked with LICT, Population Services International (Tanzania), and Unilever (Vietnam, Tanzania, and Kenya). She was a committed and active member of Ridgeways Baptist Church.

Prayer meetings are being held every day at Golden Palm Estate, Njathaini Road, her parents’ home in Mugumo, Kiambu and Kimurtye, Kirinyaga.

Any support to be channelled to M-Pesa Paybill Number 8022758, Account Number: Your Name.

A celebration of life Memorial Service will be held at Ridgeways Baptist Church, Off Kiambu Road, on Wednesday, 22nd October, from 1:00 PM.

Her final send-off will be on Friday, 24th October, beginning at 6:30 AM from Lee Funeral Home, as we accompany her to her peaceful resting place at the family home in Kimunye, Kirinyaga.

Her gentle spirit arid unwavering faith will forever remain a light in our hearts.

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