Fred Ojienda Gondi

Sunrise : 27th April 1992 – Sunset : 7th October 2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Fred Oiienda Gondi, which occurred on 7th October 2025 in Minnesota, U.S.A.

Fred was a beloved son of Moses Ojienda and Irene Leah Ojienda, and a step-son to Florence Okemwa.

He was the loving husband of Sylvia Kelonye, and devoted father to Lloyd Gondi Ojienda.

He was a cherished brother of Billy Ojienda, Alfred Ojienda, and Sheba Ojienda, and a treasured grandson of Fred Ojienda, the late Sophia Wanjiku, the late Joyce Chemeng’ich and William Kiarie.

Fred was a nephew of the late Joseph and Charles Ojienda, David, Joyce, Jacinta, Winnie, Mary, Margaret Ojienda, Helen, James, and Catherine Kiarie.

He was a dear cousin of Len, Sheba, Sophie, Sher-a, Fridah, Mike, Maryanne, Sofia, Derrick, Edgar, Sharo, Manu, Michael, Kevin, Brian, Bill, and Cole.

Prayers and funeral arrangements are ongoing at his father’s residence in Kasarani.

Details of the funeral  and burial arrangements will be communicated later.

Contributions can be sent to Pa bill No 8032534 Account Number: your name or Mpesa No. 0746591411 Joseph Ngila.

We thank God for a life well lived and for the beautiful memories shared.

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

Mzee Andrew Ong’ayo Shikoto, HSC

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

 

Francis Gichiri Ndua (GN)

Born: 26th August, 1956 – Died: 21 st October 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Francis Gichiri Ndua (GN) of Kiambu County after a short illness bravely borne.

Gichiri was the eldest child of the late Peter Ndua Gichiri and the late Elizabeth Njeri Ndua of Mutomo Village.

Until his death he was a Senior Consultant at Maritime Business & Economic Consultants Limited and a former Managing Director at Kenya Ports Authority.

Beloved husband of Catherine Warnuyu Gichiri and Son in Law of Isabella Muthoni and the late Arthur Kabugi, Cherished Father of Caroline Gichiri, Denis Ndua (KPA), Kabugi Arthur (KR.A). Muthoni Gichiri (USA) and Debora Gikeno.

He was a brother of Agnes Nuna, Teresia Nioki, James Gitau, the late George Wachira, the late John Thuo, Regina Murugi, Paul Ngugi, Magdalene Wambui and Monica Wanjeri.

Loving grandfather of Imani Njeri, Lee Gichiri, Levi Kaginibi and Luke Kamiti.

Father in Law to Dorcas Wairimu Kagimbi and a friend of many.

Family and friends will be meeting daily as from Monday 27 October 2025 at Nyali Springs Resorts and at his homes along Greenwood Drive, Nyali, Mombasa and Mokoveti Road East, Karengata, Nairobi from Thursday 23rd October 2025.

Memorial service will be on Tuesday, 28th October, 2025 at Holy Ghost Cathedral Mombasa at 9.00am. Burial will be on Thursday, 30th October, 2025 at Mutomo Village, Ngenda, Gatundu, Kiambu County.

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

 

Grace Odhiambo

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

Mr. Simon Joseph Ole Karasha

It is with deep,sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr. Simon Joseph Ole Karasha, who went to be with the Lord on 23rd Qctober 2025, while undergoing treatment at Nairobi West Hospital ICU.

Born on 4th July 1931 in Kerarapon, Ngong, the late Simon Joseph Ole Karasha was the beloved son of the late Joseph Masek Karasha and the late Grace Tiebo Karasha.

He was a loving husband of Serah Karasha, Jacinta Karasha, Sophia Karasha, Jane Karasha, and Cecilia Karasha. He was a cherished father to the lateWilliam,Sankale, Naeku,the late Munyua, the late Naserian, the late Muchanga, the late Jeniffer, Regina, Said Ali, Salome, Agnes, Peter, David, Masek, Silole, Joe (USA), Maxwell, Solomon, Robin,Amon, and Sian. He was a doting grandfather to many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are meeting daily at the family home for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The funeral service and burial will take place on Friday, 31st October 2025, at his Karasha Lenana Farm, Kiserian, from 10:00 a.m.

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

May his soul rest in eternal peace. Amen.

 

GEORGE HENRY ONYANGO SIDDONDO

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.”

Mwalimu Robinson Munyugi

The family of the late Mwalimu Robinson Munyugi is saddened to announce the demise of Robinson Munyugi Mwangi, from Gathinja Village, Kirogo Sub-location, Murang’a County, on 14th October 2025, after a battle with cancer.

He was a beloved husband of Grace Wanjiku. Father of Emmah Nieri, Solomon Mwangi, Thomas Ihura, Leah Muthoni. Father-in-Law of Brendah Juma, Jemmimah Wangechi, and Francis Kangere.

Brother of the late Irungu, the late Mindo, the late Wanja, Njoroge, Njoki, Kimani, the late Kahura, and the late Wanjiku.

Cousin of Irungus, Mwangis, Nyingis, Kimemia, and many others.

Brother-in-law, Late Wambui, Kiringu, Maina, Late Wamu, and Njoki.

In-law of Dumas from Kakamega, Maragwas, and Kamunyus.

Uncle of Mwangis, Daniel, Emily, Wanjirus, Wanja, Catherine, Mirung’u, Kazee, Njeri, Hassan, Musa, Maim, Irungu, Maureen, and many others. Grandfather to many grandchildren.

Friends and relatives are meeting at his home in Gathinja Village for funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Hospital (KUTTRH) Mortuary on Saturday, 25/10/ 2025 for burial.

Till we meet again.

Lectisia Wangui Wanjohi

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)

Mzee Meshack Wellington Oketch Dowo

Sunrise: 1931 – Sunset: 2025

it is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Mzee Meshack Wellington Oketch Dowo.

He was the son of the late Charles Onyango Dowo and Rosemary Aboge and stepson of the late Eunice Apiyo. Brother of the late Grace Mbeya and stepbrother of the late Margaret Ogina, late Jacob Omware, late Julius Agola, late Haddock Odhiambo, late Joseph Nyapuodi, Jane Akoth and the late Margaret Anyango.

He was husband of the late Lucy Njeri Oketch, and father of George Harrison Muchunu, Daniel Odhiambo, Rosemary Aboge, Samuel Omondi, the late Benson Kariuki, Edward Oketch, Gordon Rogo, Dr. Alex Oketch and Charles Dowo.

Father-in-law of Eunice Wanjiru, Esther Wanjiku, Jannet Ondulo, Irene Wanjiku, Shirley Oketch and Nancy Musykoyo. He was a great-grandfather, grandfather, father, uncle, cousin and friend to many.

The cortege will leave Eldoret Hospital Morgue on Friday 24th October at 2.00 pm for a requiem service at St. Christopher’s ACK Turbo parish followed by a night vigil at his home in Kilimani area (Kambi mapesa). Burial will take place on Saturday 25th October 2025 from 9.00 am at St. Christopher’s ACK Turbo parish.

We loved you, but God loved you more. Rest In Peace.

Eng. Colin Nyakundi Ogeto

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.