Yvonne Ambete Ndula

1989 – 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Yvonne Ambete Ndula, a beloved partner of Hilary Kimuyu of Nation Media Group, devoted mother of Berlin and Nuri, cherished daughter of Rose Ndula, a sister of Frank, Natalie, Ryan, granddaughter, niece, aunt, and friend to many.

Until her sudden passing, Yvonne worked at Soko Directory as an accountant and PA.

Family and friends are meeting at their residence in Maasai Lodge Road, Brezzy Ville Apartments.

Memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2025, at Umash Funeral Home, at 4pm.

Burial will be on November 1, 2025, in Kakamega County, Kambiri Location, Ivakale Sub-location.

Rest in eternal peace, Yvonne Ambete Ndula. You will be dearly missed and forever remembered.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Read full chapter. Cross references.” 2 Timothy 4:7

 

Bruno Aburi Asoka

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the tragic passing on of Bruno Aburi Asoka, which occurred on Sunday 19/10/2025 in Diani Beach, Kwale.

He was the son of Dr. Hygynus Asoka and Carolyne Asoka. Beloved brother of Mariano, Claude and Eusebius; grandson of the late Emmanuel Itur and Natalia Itur and the late Maj (Rtd) Okumu and Matilda; he was a nephew, an uncle and a cousin to many .

The cortege leaves Mombasa on Thursday 30th October 2025 for burial at his ancestral home in Atapara village, Among’ura Location, Teso South Sub County, Busia County. Burial will be on Friday 31st October 2025.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Ng’wono Nyagwara Otieno

Sunrise: 19th August 1999 – Sunset: 19th October 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the tragic death of Ng’wono Nyagwara Otieno of Kisumu National Polytechnic, son of Fanuel Otieno Anyul of Nakuru Heart Centre Hospital (also formerly of Pyrethrum Directorate) and Elizabeth Atieno of Langalanga Sub-County Hospital, which occurred on the 19th of October, 2025.

He was a brother of Mitch Anyul of Alpha-HB Consultancy, Nairobi, Hawi Arodi of AFricare Health Ltd, Nairobi, Ann Chier of RBA, Emmanuel Geno of Laikipia University, Singoh Olwendi of Laikipia University and Ler K’otieno of Mbita High School.

He was a cousin of Gueth Anyul, Tina Arodi, Bruce Okeyo, Donald Odongo (Reru Sec. School), and others.

Ngwono was a nephew of Eunice Juma, the late John Okeyo, and Henry Anyul, Jane Okeyo, Jane Ogalo, and Evaline Ogalo.

He was a grandson of the late Joseph Anyul Olwendi and the – late Clementina Arodi Anyul of Kano Kabonyo Kanyagwal, the late Stanislaus Nyagwara, and Mama Perez Nyagwara of Kanyada Kothidha, Homabay.

The cortege leaves Nakuru on Wednesday, 29th October, for burial at Kabonyo Kanyagwal, Kawino North, Kola sub-location, Kowiti village, Komuga clan on Thursday, 30th October. The funeral service will be conducted by the Africa Evangelical Presbyterian Church (AEPC).

May you rest in peace, Otieno Ng’wono.

Joshua Mariga Orangi

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Joshua Mariga Orangi, which occurred on 17th October 2025.

Husband of Evelyne Bosibori Mariga.

Son of the late Mzee Orangi Nyakeruma, Mama Pacifica Nyanchera, Mama Hellena Nyabeta and the late Teresia Nyanduko.

He was a loving father of Lamech Orangi, Austin Nyakwara, and Lenny Nyanamba, and Maureen Moraa. A grandfather of Angel, and Reuel.

Brother of Kennedy (late), Naomi, Hellen, Judith, Elikana, Boaz,Agnes, Kamanda, late, Kemunto, Peter, Mary Mokaya, Moraa, Nyaigoti, late Moseti, Jane, Moraa, Ondieki, Mokua, late Mariachana.

Nephew of Late Elijah, late Chakua, Ongaga, Nyakundi, Late Cheki, Nyarnieri, Nyamota, Nyangau, Mokeira, Taresia, Momanyi. Joseph, Kennedy, Omao, Elenisa, late Nyaboke, late Margaret, Truphena.

Son-in-law of Mzee Alfred Moran& and Mama Rosebella Mokeira. Brother-in-law of the late Mophat, Nyakundi, Eric, Evelyne, Julliana, Emily, Alice, Penina, Mary, Eunice, Mercy, Peris Moraa, Nyaboke, Nelia, Risper, Mogi, Brenda, Kevin & Edwin among others. He was an uncle and cousin of many.

There will be a main fundraising to offset medical and funeral expenses on Today, 28 October 2025, at LMS, Simba Hall, Nairobi Central SDA Church (Jakaya Kikwete Road) from 5:00 p.m.

A funeral service will be held at Newlife SDA Church, 5th Ngong Avenue, on Wednesday, 29th October 2025, from 12 noon.

The cortege leaves Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi, on Thursday, 30 October 2025, for a funeral service and burial on Friday, 31st October 2025, at his home in Simbauti Village, Magombo Location, Manga Sub-County, Nyamira County.

Thessalonians 4:13-18: “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.”

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Mary Wambui Nguri

Born: 12th February 1941 – Rested: 23rd October 2025 

With humble hearts, we announce the passing on of Mary Wambui Nguri who went to be with the Lord on 23rd October 2025 after a short illness.

She was the daughter of the late Joseph Nguri and the late Christina Gachambi.

She was the mother of the late Raymond Ayieko, Lawrence Nguri & Stellah Nguri (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), the late Victor Nanguku, and George Kamau (formerly of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations) & Agnes Kamau.

She was the sister of the late George Kamau, the late Paul Wanyoike, Lucy Mwega, the late Teresia Njoki, Wanjiku Waititu,Antonia Nyaciuma, Fidelis Gicharu, the late Thomas Mbugua, Victoria Chibe, Kevina Litaba and Celestine Kimani.

Beloved grandmother of Patrick & Ebony, Wambui Nguri, Wambui Kamau, Precious Rachel, Wacera Kamau, Mercyline, Maureen, Joseph, Rita and Michael. She was a cousin, aunt and friend to many.

Daily meetings are being held at her home in Mwea (Mang’u).

The cortege leave Montezuma Funeral Home (Kabati) on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 8.00am. The funeral service will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Mwea Village (Mang’u), Kiambu County from 9.00am. She will be laid to rest at her home on the same date.

 

WO I (Rtd) David Kipkering Arap Rono

 01st Jan. 1939 to 18th Oct. 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God that we announce the passing on WO I (Rtd) David Kipkering Arap Rono on Saturday, 18th October 2025.

David was the beloved son of the late Kiprono Arap Tanui and the late Eunice Tapkurgoi of Mutwot Farm, Nandi County. Beloved brother of late Chepaskul (Mutwot), Zipporah Cheptum (Kapkoi, Moi’s Bridge), Nelly Cherop (Narok), Mary (Barsombel, late Noah, Isaac and Lenah, all of Mutwot Nandi.

Loving husband of the late Rosa Chemagut Rono. He was a devoted and loving father of the late Dickson Kirwa, late Julius Kiptoo, Thomas Kipchirchir, Evans Kipchumba, Brigid Cheptepkeny, Betty Chebichii, Nicholas Kibet, Sophia Chepkoskei and Vivian Chepkurui.

He was cherished father-in-law of Truphosa Kirwa, Leah Rono, Magdalene Kotut, Christopher Chebii, Christopher Talam, Emily Kibet and loving grandfather of Nyreen, Webster, Shahame, Brian, Lyne, Daisy, Prccious,Alvin, Ivy, Vanessa, Natalie, Melissa, Natasha,Wayne, Shape, Dayne, MyaRosa, MariaRosa, MaliaRosa, Stacy and late Bradley. Great-grandfather of Davian and Deagan.

The cortege leaves Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Mortuary on Thursday, 30th October, 2025 at 12.00 noon. Burial will be at their home in Kibomet Location, Natsambu Sub-Location (Forest area) Trans-Nzoia County on Friday, 31st October. 2025.

In God’s hand you rest, in our hearts you live forever. May your soul rest in eternal peace amen.

Elder Margaret Wambui Gathoga

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to Glory of Eider Margaret Wambui Gathoga of PCEA Matimbei Church on 21st October 2025. Margaret worked with the Ministry of Health, Kiambu County.

She was beloved wife of Rtd Elder Jonathan Gathoga and daughter of the late Peter Muroko and Late Hannah Wanjiku. She was a doting mother of Carolyne Wanjiku and Eric Kori, Simon Kimani and Margaret Wanjiru, Elder Ruth Wanjiru and Peter Kamweru, Rahab Nduta and Joseph Kangethe and Gladys Wanjiku and Anthony Njoroge.

Sister of Late Njeri, Late Wateri, Wanjiru, Wakonyo, Njuguna,Gituku and Muroki.

She was sister-in-law of Kagwe, Wango, Kimingi, Late Nduta, Karanja,Wangari and Njuru.

She was loving grandmother of Abby, Leo, Wambui, Wangari, Njeri, Gathoga, Lace Jonathan, Kelly, Prudence, Chelsea, Dennis, Eric, Nganga, Naomi, Josephine & Gathoga. She was great grandmother of Shiro, Kimani & others.

Relatives and friends are meeting daily at her home in Matimbei, Lari Sub County, Kiambu County,

The cortege will depart from Mukoe Funeral Home on Wednesday, 29th October 2025, at 9:00 followed by a church service and final send-off at her home in Matimbei

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

Mama Janet L. Atieno Rogo

It is with profound sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mama Janet L. Atieno Rogo which occurred on 16th October 2025.

Beloved wife of the late Eng Apollo O. Rogo.

Daughter of the late Mzee Zakayo Achieng & the late Mama Esther Marwa, Daughter-in-law of the late Mzee Gordon and Mama Zeruiya Rogo.

Mother of Gad, Merab, Esther, Andrew and David. Mother-in-law of Abigael, Martin and Patricia. Grandmother of Darryl, Handel, Beverly, Alicia, Tanasha, Winnie, Wayne, Will & Nathaniel.

Sister of the late Grace, Leah, the late Lurie, the late Masumbuko, Florence, the late Omari, the late Oyula & Odongo.

Sister-in-law of the late Orie Rogo-Manduli, Nelson & Jane Rogo, Aggrey & Priscilla Rogo, Eva & Mitchel Levenez, Prof Khama & Dr Lucie Rogo, Doreen & Adongo Rogo. Auntie to many.

The cortege leaves Avenue Hospital Mortuary Kisumu for a funeral service at ACK St Pauls Rabuor on Friday, 31st October 2025 at 2prn.

The burial will be held on Saturday, 1st November 2025 at her home in Ahono Village, Gem, Siaya County.

Friends and relatives are meeting at her rural home.

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

Samwel Ogango Arum

20th July 1987 – 19th October 2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the passing of Samwel Ogango Arum, who died suddenly on Sunday, October 19th, 2025. He was a legendary basketball player with Langata Basketball (LA Bronx), where he excelled on the court and mentored youth with passion. He thrived as a Digital Marketing and Communication Specialist, notably with Face by Sarah, Kenya Red Cross, University of Nairobi and was a thoughtful explorer of philosophy, political science, and faith as a born-again Christian. Samwel brought his whole heart to everything he did, leaving a lasting impact on all who interacted with him.

Samwel was the beloved son of Mr. Shadrack and Priscah Arum of Kamgere, Rusinga, Homabay County. He was a cherished brother of Susan Jobando, John Arum and James Arum.

Brother-in-Law of Peter Jobando and Janet Ngina Arum. Uncle of Loise, Cedric, Lwanda, Abigail, Alaine, Austin amongst others.

He was grandson of the late James & the late Isdora Arum, the late Hellena & Mama Jane Arum, the late Antipa Otieno and Mama Grace Otieno of Alego Kadenge.

He was nephew of the late Okoth, the late Steve, the late Ogweno, Ooko, Syprose, Lucy, Beryl, the late Beatrice, Nesila Achieng, Pesilla, Truphena, Judith, Elizabeth, Susan, Roselyn and Peres, the Aderos, the Aboges, the Malombos, the Oumas, the Wagumbas, Oleches, Amadis, Ogundas, Okwiris, Awayos, Ogutus, Ochares & Naphtali’s amongst others.

He was cousin of Ian, Fidel, Anna, Asher, Lavender, Austin, Sally, Martha, Stella, Beatrice, Joshua, Samwel, Arthur, Reno, Gal, Ofisa, Boniface, Paul, Odiwuor,Akinyi, Eliaser, Nick, Lina, Rispa, Moses, Grace, Edwin, Mike,Tito, Pamela,Tina, Pope, Matilda, Doris, George among others.

His warm spirit and presence will be profoundly missed by his family and all who knew him.

Daily prayers and meetings are being held at his parents’ home in Chelsea Marina Court, Langata.

There will be a major fundraiser on Wednesday, 29th October 2025 from 5:00 PM at All Saints Cathedral.

The Requiem Mass will be held on 5th November 2025 at St. Pauls ACK, South C from 2.00p.m.

The cortege will leave Chiromo Mortuary on 6th November 2025 followed by a funeral and burial service at his father’s home in Kaingere, Rusinga, Homabay County on Friday 7th November 2025.

John 1:25-2  “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.”

Julia Indeche

It’s with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Julia Indeche of Lunza Village, Butere Location, Kakamega County on 23rd October 2025.

Daughter of the late Henry Ochingwa and the late Catherine Ochingwa.

Wife of Gideon Angachi Indeche. Mother of Sophie Sifuma, Dorcas Indeche, Henry Indeche, and Charles Indeche.

Grandmother of Jeremy, Ryan, Leilani, Ekati, Maria and Abigail. Niece, cousin and aunty to many.

Sister of Grace, Martha, Betty, Ngoya, Richard, Hosea and the late Rose Baraza.

Mother-in love of Andrew Sifuma,Albcrt Okiya, Ruth Njeri and Julia Ndehu.

Daughter-in law of the late A,c,grey Indeche and the late Sofia Indeche. Sister-in-law of the late David, Herbert, the late Felica,Allan,The late Sarah, the late Ayuma, the late Mary, Perk Indeche, Peris Nganyi.

Family and friends are meeting at All Saints Cathedral from 5pm – 8pm, Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th November 2025.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Teaching Hospital Funeral Home on 30th of October 2025 at 7 AM. There will be a Church/Funeral Service at Lunza Primary School. The burial will take place at her home in Lunza Village, Butere Sub Location, Kakamega County on 1st November 2025.