Dionysius Gatobu Marete

With humble acceptance of Gods will, we announce the passing of Dionysius Gatobu Marete, formerly of Kenya RE and DC, on 25th October 2025.

He was the son of Senior Chief Festus Kiautha Marete and Mariam Kiautha; son-in-law of the late Samuel Mwangi Kabue and Jane Waithera and Priscilla Wangui.

Beloved husband of Lucy Wambui Gatobu (Kitengela), cherished father of Kenneth Muriuki Gatobu (USA) and Roy Mwangi Gatobu (Enkavilla Properties, Karen). Father-in-law of Lenah Kanyua Muriuki (USA).

A dear brother of Nkatha, Gacheri, the late Paul, Bridget, and the !ate Karani, brother-in-law of Muchai, Kinyua, the late loyce, Gatobu, Anne, Mr & Mrs Peter Karanja, Mr & Mrs R. Karuru, Rev. Mr & Mrs Henry Gacheru Kaira, Mr & Mrs Daniel Gathaiya among many others..

Adored grandfather of Zhara, Zorah and Zani Muriuki (USA). He was uncle, mentor and friend to many.

The cortege leaves KU Mortuary on 1st November 2025, for the funeral and burial at his Githongo home, Imenti  Central, Meru County.

May the Almighty God grant him eternal rest.

Mr. Frank Marangu Ireri, EBS

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.”

 

Henry Wasya Awori

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that the Awori family announces the passing on of Mr. Henry Wasya Awori who went to be with the Lord on Friday 24th October, 2025, while receiving medical care at The Nairobi Hospital.

He was the son of the late Canon Jeremiah Musungu Awori and the late Mama Mariam Odongo Awori of Samia, Busia County. He was a brother of the late Musa, the late Perus Awori, the late Joshua A. Awori, the late W.W.W. Awori, the late Rhoda Ouya, Hon Dr. Moody A. Awori (former Vice President of Kenya), the late Hannington H. O. Awori, the late Winnie Odera, Margaret Openda, the late Prof. Nelson W. Awori, the late Eng. Ernest A. Awori, the late Hon. Aggrey S Awori, Grace Wakhungu, Dr. Mary E. Okelo, Christine A. Hayanga, Willis Awori and Naomi M Awori.

Henry was the first Commissioner of Insurance in Kenya and he previously served as General Manager of Kenya National Assurance Company.

He was a devoted husband of the late Irene Awori and later Margaret Kaluu. Loving father of Nicholas (Nicky) Architect (USA), Emmanuel, Videographer, Christian – Realtor (USA), Bobby – Artist Entrepreneur and Palmer (Junior) Entrepreneur. Grandfather of seven grand daughters all based in the USA.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday 1st November, 2025 at 11.00 a.m at the Montezuma Funeral Home (Chapel) off the Raila Odinga Way (formerly Mbagathi Way) Nairobi.

Burial will take place on Tuesday 4th November, 2025 at his family home in Gulumwoyo Village, Funyula, Samia Busia County.

“Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God”. Matthew 5:8

The Awori family sincerely appreciates your prayers, support and comforting messages of condolences. God bless you All.

 

Monica Owuor Omollo

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

 

Robert Njoroge Mwaura

It is with humble acceptance and submission to God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Robert Njoroge Mwaura.

Son of the late Alphaxad Mwaura, the late Phyllis Wanjiru, and the late Naomi Wairimu, all of Elburgon. Son in law of the late Joel Kambo Ngari and the late Esther Wambui of Nyahururu.

Husband of the late Elizabeth Sarafin Wahu. Father of Antony Kambo, Tom Mwaura, Caroline Wanjiru, June Wambui. Father in law of Joel Njoroge and Steve Wainaina. Grandfather of Ryan, Skye, Sydney, Serenity, Dwayne, Deandre, Denzel, Melvin, Michelle, and Selvin.

Brother of the late Jason Njenga, Jemimah Nyambura, Margaret Wangari, the late Jane Njoki, Mary Wangui, the late Veronica Wamaitha, George Ngugi, Jason Njenga, Peter Kamau, Zacharia Kihara, Philip Njoroge, Priscilla Nyambura, Damaris Wangui and Rahab Wanjiku.

The burial will be in Elburgon (Molo) on 29th of October, 2025.

“Your Life Was a Blessing, Your Memory a Treasure, Loved Beyond Words, and Truly Missed”

Mwalimu Ruth Mosorori Ondieki

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

Mama Grace Adhiambo Nango

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the untimely demise of Mama Grace Adhiambo Nango which occurred on 15th October 2025.

Daughter of the late Mzee John Aseno Apiyo and the late Mama Tabia Akumu Aseno of Kanyadh Ian& Karachwonyo.

Wife of the late japuonj Reuben Chore Nango. Mother of Beryl Nango, Hellen Nango, Christine Nango, Fredrick Nango, Wilbert Nango, Bentlay Nango and Claire Nango. Mother-in-law of Walter Omondi of Alego Usonga, Andrew Mbuya of Luanda, Vihiga County, Merryl Samantha of Kisumo Karateng, Gladys Kinya of Tigania Karama, and Brenda Amayo of Kanyaluo Kowuor, Homa Bay County.

Daughter-in-law of the late Mzee Hezekiah Nango, the late Diana Hellen Nango, and Margaret Nango of Kano, Kobura.

Sister of Mary Aseno, Salmon Aseno, Jared Aseno, Bonface Aseno, Obiero Imbo, Lilian Atieno, Esther Awino, among others.

On Monday 27th October 2025 at 2pm, a harambee will be held ONLINE using PAYBILL 8034926 (GRACE NANGO) ACCOUNT NO:YOUR NAME and physically at the late Mama Grace’s rural home in Kano, Kobura.

The cortege will leave Star Mortuary Kisumu on Thursday, 30th October 2025, followed by the funeral service and burial at her home in Kano, Kobura, on Friday, 31st October 2025.

Joseph Kiptarus Ng’walo

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.”

 

James King’ara Njoroge (Baraka Tools)

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of James King’ara Njoroge (Baraka Tools) of Muchatha village, Kiambaa Subcounty on Tuesday, 21st October, 2025.

He was husband of Rose Nduta King’ara.

Brother of the late Samuel Kamande Njoroge, the late Jane Njeri Kariri, Peter Kamau, Mary Wairimu M1nyingi and Patrick Kinuthia.

He was father of Mary Njoki, Michael King’ara (Multiplan packaging), the late Hannah Nyakanyi (City Driving), Ben King’ara, the late Samuel Kamande Baraka, Jane Njeri, John Thiong’o (Hero), the late Oscar Kamau (Oscar Foundation), Francis Kibe, Rachael Wanjeri and Patrick Kinuthia.

He was father-in-law of Grace King’ara, Mary King’ara (Platinum Distillers), Catherine Nduta Kabui, Virginia Bube, Purity Gachimu, Nancy Kamau, Grace Nduta, Leah Wanja. He was gfandfather and great grandfather to many.

Prayers and meetings are taking place daily from 6 pm at his home in Muchatha next to Muchatha Secondary School.

The cortege leaves K.U. Referral Hospital (Bypass) On Thursday, 30th October, 2025 at 8:00 am. The funeral service will take place at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Muchatha from 11:00 am. Thereafter internment will follow at his farm in Kwa High, Waguthu, Kiambaa sub County , Kiambu from 11:00am.

He fought the good fight, heron the race and he has kept the faith.

Francis Kamondo Gatua

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.