Florence Wacuka Njeri Mathu

1947 – 08/10/2025

It is with deep emotion and great honour that we share news of the beloved Florence Wacuka Njeri Mathu. What a life well lived!

She was the second born to Eliud Mathu and Jane Muthoni, sister of John Karuga (Nyandarua), Francis Mwangi (Kitale), and Rose Wanjiku (Karatina).

Mother of Robert Chege Mathu (Burundi Stock Exchange) and Hawa Mathu, Stephen Mwangi Mathu (Synesis Capital, Nairobi) and Janet Wanjiru, and Hellen Wanjera Kiarie (Aquaclean, Nairobi) and Eng. Mwangi Kiarie (Terms Kenya Limited).

Cousin of Wacuka wa Gitogo, Karuga wa Kamau, Karuga wa Gitogo, the late Millicent Kieme, the late Papetua Muthoni Kariuki, the late Eliud Wambu, Evangeline Wangari Kariuki, and Hon. Ngenye Kariuki, the late Alfred Mwai, Sarah Njoki Gathaara, and Joyce Wambui Kariuki.

Viewing of the body will take place at Montezuma Funeral Home from 8 – 9AM on Thursday 16th October 2025. Thereafter, a funeral service will take place at Deliverance Church International along Langata Road from 10AM and burial at Langata Cemetery grounds from 1PM.

2 Timothy 4:7 – I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.

 

Lynette (Elaine) Ruth Walters

We announce the peaceful passing of Lynette (Elaine) Ruth Walters, born I 7th February 1937, who died in Nairobi on 4th October 2025 after a brief iilness.

Lynette was the founder of Compassion in East Africa and the first Country Director of Compassion International Kenya, where she made a tasting impact on countless children and families. She was also a devoted and serving member of Nairobi Baptist Church and the Bible Society of Kenya.

She leaves behind her sister Rosemary Stevens, her nephew Charles Stevens, nieces Alison Drury and Felicity Wallendszus, great nephews and nieces Guy, Simon, Lottie and Molly in the United Kingdom; and her adopted family in Kenya, Rev. Mutava & Mrs. Nyambura Musyimi, Mueni-Nyokabi Kahumbura, and Dr. Syano Musyimi.

An evening of tributes will be held on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, at 5:00 pm at Nairobi Baptist Church (NBC), followed by a Memorial Service on Friday, 24th October at 11:00 a.m., also at NBC. Both services will also be live-streamed,

Contributions can be sent to Paybill 880100, Account No: 3096690027.

“And above all these put-on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”- Colossians 3:14

Mary Elizabeth Wambui Warutere

25th November 1939 – 10th October 2025

The Almighty God in his divine wisdom called Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Warnbui Warutere to eternal glory on Friday, 10th October 2025 after an enduring illness.

She was the wife of the late Cornelius Warutere Thinwa of Gitunduti village, Magutu Division, Mathira East Sub-county in Nyeri County. Beloved mother of Catherine Wangu (late) & Simon Gicharu, Peter Thinwa & Prof Grace Irimu, Caesar Munene & Rose Gathoni, Jane Kagure (late) & Nelson King’ori, Joseph Mathenge, Charles Kinyua & Anne Mwihaki, Samuel Gachara & Risper Wangechi, Esther Mumbi (late) & Okoth Khaluoch, Rose Kabuchi & Dr. David Kimani, and Agnes Gathoni & Andrew Forbes.

She was the sister of Charles Mathenge, Rosalla Kabuchi, Francis Gachago.Anna Wanjiku (all late), Joseph Muchoki, Joseph Wachira and Isaiah Githara (late).

Funeral arrangements are ongoing at her home in Gitunduti from 4:00 pm daily and in Nairobi, at Cardinal Otunga Plaza, St John Paul Hall on Wednesday, 15th October at 5:30 pm.

A requiem mass to celebrate Mary Wambui’s life will be held at St Austin’s Parish. Msongari, on Thursday, 16th October at 2:00 pm.

Her cortege leaves Aga Khan University Hospital Mortuary on Monday, 20th October 2025 at 7:00 am, for a funeral mass at St Charles Lwanga Catholic Church in Gitunduti at 11:00 am, followed by her interment at her home in Gitunduti the same day.

May her soul rest in eternal peace of Christ.

“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness.” (2 Timothy 4:7-8).

 

Mzee Charles Ondiek Wariero

Sunrise: 01/01/1944 – Sunset: 22/09/2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we, the Ondiek family, together with Wariero family, and the entire Kanyakwar Community, announce the passing of Mzee Charles Ondiek Wariero, which occurred on 22nd September 2025.

He was the beloved son of the late Mzee Raphael Wariero Oyoo, and the late Mama Anjelina Wariero, and step son of Mama Preskila Wariero, and Mama Margaret Wariero.

He was devoted husband of Mwalimu Agnes Pwani Ondiek. He was father of George Ochieng (Geez Sports Lounge and Firstmark Solutions Ltd), Hon. Anthony Tom Oluoch (MP Mathare Constituency), Christine Anjela Atieno, Cecilia Akinyi (State Department for Irrigation) Raphael Wariero (NT-IAD) and Sarah Adhiambo (The Edge Life Skills Consultants).

He was son-in-law of the late Joseph Celestine Mariwa Gek and the late Susilia Aomo Gek.

He was a cherished brother of the late Magdalina Odera, the late Wilfrida Aring’o, the late Teresa Aluodo, Hellida Atieno, Esaya Wariero, the late Charles Okoth, William Odhiambo, Vitalis Otieno,William Omondi.

First Cousin of Hon. John Olago Aluoch, Phillip Odeny, Dr. Cyprian Odeny, among others.

He was cousin of Mzee James Oketch Nabi, Mzee Onguto, Wilkister Amollo among others.

He was father in law of Janet Okeyo-Ochieng, Ngala Mwendwa and Evelyne Abisae-Oluoch.

He was Grandfather of Dr. Immanuel Subodh Ochieng (India), Mitchel Ochieng, Immanuel Ochieng, Adrian Oluoch, Antoinette, Ashely, Allan, Koki, Abby, George Mwendwa, Dan, and others. Great grandfather of Dalia, Christine, Msumbe, Solomon , Ewen and Savule.

He was brother in-law of the late Benter Ondiek, Micah Gek, Polycarp Gek, Mary Olima, Monica, Pacifica, Melenia, Maurine, Pauline, Celestine, Susan, Mary, Evalyne, Justice Millicent Odeny, Beatrice, Gladys, among others.

He was uncle of Calleb Okech, Onunga, Benard, Tidah, Felix and others. He was in-law of the late of Mzee George Albert Okeyo Orata and the late Mary Okeyo of Kanyidoto Ndhiwa and of Mzee Jack and Grace Abisae of Nyakach,Wasare.

Family and friends are holding daily meetings and prayers at his home in Kisumu, near St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Kanyakwar.

The cortege leaves Aga Khan Mortuary on Thursday, 16th October 2025, at 12 noon.A requiem mass will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Kanyakwar from 2.30pm, after which the body will be taken to his home for overnight vigil. Burial will take place on Friday, 17th October 2025, officiated by the Rev. Father in-charge St. Paul’s Catholic Church, supported by St. Paul’s Church choir,CMA and CWA. The funeral service will be held at Mamboleo Show grounds—off Mamboleo Junction (On Kisumu-Miwani-Muhoroni road).

May the good Lord rest his soul in eternal peace.

Danson Wahome Kanjagua

It is with humble acceptance of God’s that we announce the death Danson Wahome Kanjagua of Ndaro-ini Village Mathira East.

Son of the late Kanjagua Kiramba and the late Joan Wakonyu and step-son of the late Sarah Kanjagua.

Beloved husband of Mary Wanjiku Wahome. Father of Wakonyu Kanjagua, Mumbi, Wanjiru, Kariuki, Gathogo, Ndiritu. Father-in-law of Wangui Gatambo, Lumonya, Wambui, Nyaithenya. Grandfather of Derrick, Ian, Danson, Peter, Joseph, Elvis, Lenny Natalie, Leticia, Imani, Zanetta, Whitney, Hope and Melvin.

Brother of the late Wanjiru, the late Muthoni, the late Mwangi, the late Gathigia, Karuga, and Njoki. Step brother of Kinyua, Ngari, the late Karuga, Wanjiru, Mugarnbi, Muthoni and the late Miano.

The cortege leaves Jamii Mortuary on 17/10/25 at 8.00am.

Service at PCEA Ndaroini Church 10.00 am.

May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

Nemwel King’oina Oruke

Sunrise: 2nd April 1929 – Sunset: 2nd October 2025

With profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of Mzee Nemwel King’oina Oruke which occurred on 2nd October, 2025.

He was son of the late Oruke Nyasae, late Dina Mong’ina,the late Milka Kemunto.

He was a loving husband of the late Jerusha and mama Teresa Bosibori and a devoted father of Samuel, late Margret, Gitamo (Youth Affairs & Creative Economy), Morara, Magati (USA), Everline, Jeremiah and Nyambane (Agha Khan Hospital Mombasa).

He was brother of Ongeri, Onchiro, late Omare, Elias, Omwoyo, Kibwage, late Nyamokami, Ruth, Moraa, Kerubo, Catherine, Mokeira, late Teresa, Nyanchama and Kemuma.

He was a nephew of the late Omwoyo, Gitamo, Nyambane, Nyang’ute Nyang’era, Nyairo, Ondiba, Onyiego, Mosirigwa, Mogere, Reuben and others.

Cousin of the late Mogaka,Angwenyi, King’oina, Makori, Orora, Shem Amota, late Momanyi, Alex Nyairo, Nyantese Obure, Kemuma, Tinga and others.

Brother-in-law of the late Otoki, Sosi, Moywaywa, Nyantika, Linguistic, Mireri and many others.

Father-in-law of the late Cecilia Gitamo, Mong’ina, Teresia, Nyariki, Stellah, Kerubo, Sunnitar, late Anthony Steki and late Faith Mong’eri.

Co-in-law of Nyakweba, Nyamache Ontirr, the late Onkundi, Oyioka and Siocha.

He was an uncle of Nyang’ute, Mong’eri, Joash, Marion, Dinah, Oruke, Fred Orora, aphet Mogaka, Helena, James, Elder Omare, Principal Gitamo, Hon.Chris Obure, Juma and many others.

He was a beloved grandfather of Charles, Makori Steki, Dennis, Mataya, Cosma, Milka, Davi, Gintu, Glen, Mokeira, Kerubo, Ezra, Daniel, Nyaboke, Dinah, Shane, Nevine, Ariana, Ongeri, Kerubo,Vera, Prudence, Kwamboka, Bosibori and many others.

Prayers and funeral arrangements are ongoing at his rural home at Gesusu, Chibwobi village, Nyaribari Masaba Constituency.

Main fundraising will be held on Wednesday 15th October, 2025 at United Kenya Club, Nairobi starting at 5.00 pm.

The cortege will leave HEMA Hospital Mortuary on Sunday 19th October, 2025 and laid to rest on 20th October, 2025 at his home in Gesusu, Chibwobi village Nyaribari Masaba Constituency.

FARE THEE WELL OUR DEAR DAD, BROTHER, UNCLE, GRANDPA, NEMWEL (PSALMS 4:8)

JUSTICE FRED ANDAGO OCHIENG’ J/A

APPRECIATION

We, the family of the late Justice Fred Andago Ochieng (Court of Appeal) wish to express our profound gratitude for the overwhelming support received following our bereavement. Your prayers, messages, physical presence and material support went a long way in consoling us.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to the St. Austins Nairobi parish priest, Fr. Henry; and Our Lady Queen of Peace, Muhoroni parish priest, Fr Joseph, for walking with the family. We also thank all the priests and religious brothers and sisters for the immense spiritual support and masses offered. We sincerely appreciate Archbishop Philip Anyolo, for presiding over the funeral Mass in Nairobi and Archbishop Maurice Makumba and Bishop John Oballa Owaa for presiding over the funeral mass in Muhoroni. Thank you also to the parish groups in Nairobi and Muhoroni for their overwhelming support.

A big thank you also goes out to the Judiciary family led by Hon. Lady Justice Martha K. Koome, EGH, Chief Justice & President of the Supreme Court and Hon. Lady Justice Philomena M. Mwilu, EGH Deputy Chief Justice & Vice President of the Supreme Court. A special mention goes out to all judges of the Court of Appeal, led by The Hon. Mr. Justice Daniel Musinga, President, Court of Appeal and all judges, judicial officers and staff from the High Court and courts of equal status.

We thank the legal fraternity in Kenya and beyond, including Kaplan and Stratton Advocates, The Law Society of Kenya and Okil Kamaloka Welfare Association (OKWA) for their immense support.

We thank The National Government, The Kenya Defence Forces and The County Government of Kisumu for their support.

Our special thanks go to all the doctors who treated Justice Fred Ochieng’ including Dr. Olang’, Dr. Kisyoka, Prof. Lule, Prof. Amayo, among others.

We are sincerely grateful to the many organizations and groups for their support including, The University of Nairobi, relatives, friends of the family, neighbours and all well-wishers.

We thank the funeral organizing committee in Nairobi and Muhoroni for the great effort in co-ordinating activities smoothly until we laid our beloved Justice Fred Ochieng’ to rest.

Since it is not possible to reach you all individually, as we would love to, kindly accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep appreciation to all who stood with us during this difficult time.

MATTHEW 5:4 BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED

Ex-Councillor Julius Mwanza Ndundu

Sunrise: 1935 – Sunset: 5th October 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of our beloved patriarch, Ex—Councillor Julius Mwanza Ndundu, on 5th October 2025.

Son of the late Regina Nzilani Ndundu and the late Ndundu Mathii.

Beloved husband of Benedetta Wayua Mwanza. Loving father of Stephen Mathii, Patricia Kalondu, the late Magdalena Nzilani, Francis Ndundu, Mwanzia Mwanza, Jackie Mwanza, and Mandela Mwanza. Father-in-law of Jim Nahashon Itumo of Texas, USA.

Uncle of Moses Ngumbi (Shinji) among many others. Cherished grandfather of numerous grandchildren.

Brother of the late Stanley Ngumbi, Mutunge Mbaluka, Richard Nzuki, Jacinta Ndinda, and Martin Matheka; and of Dominic Mutuku,Yula Waema, and Patrick Kyalo.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his Athi River residence and at his rural home in Itetani Location, Makueni County.

The burial will take place on Friday, 17th October 2025, at his Kindile Farm, Itetani.

A church service will be held today, Wednesday 15th October 2025, at Athi River SDA Church from 2:00 PM, followed by a harambee at Guest House, Athi River from 5:30 PM. Paybill: 8030504 Account Number: [Your Name]

“You shall go to your fathers in peace; you shall be buried at a ripe old age.” Genesis 15:15

 

Stanley Ayiera Onwong’a

With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the promotion to glory of Stanley Ayiera Onwong’a, who passed away on October 5th, 2025.

Son of the late Mzee Francis Onwong`a & the late Mama Paulina Masese; step-son of the late Gesare, late Moora, and Mama Robina.

Loving husband of Eunice Moraa Ayiera.

Brother of Winfrida Ondieki, Lawrence Rasugu, Priscilla Gesare. Hellen Nyamusi, Teresa Michieka (USA), Justus Nyarunda, Roselin Nyanchama, Andrew Maina, Charles Rasugu, John Rasugu among others.

Son-in-law of the late Samwel Ongaga and Prisca lyanganyi.

Devoted father of Vincent Ouko (USA), Stephen Nyarango, Edward Omariba, Evelyn Kwamboka, Jackline Nyamorambo, Philip Onwong’a (USA), Lucy Kemunto, Catherine Kerubo, and Maureen Nyanchama. He leaves behind 21 grandchildren. He was a relative, cousin, uncle, mentor, and friend to many, whose kindness and wisdom touched countless lives.

Prayers and funeral arrangements are ongoing at Isoge Settlement Scheme, Nyagesenda, and Pekeshe Restaurant, Uchumi House Nairobi.

Main Fundraising shall be held on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 at Professional Center, Nairobi, and t his home in Isoge Settlement Scheme.

The cortege will leave Christa Marianne Mission Hospital Mortuary on Thursday, October 16th, 025, at 9:00 AM. Funeral service will take place on Friday, October 17th, 2025, at his home in lsoge Sub-location, Ensakia Location, Borabu Sub-county.

May God grant him eternal rest.

Gideon Kirimi Kaburia

Born: 30th October, 1981 – Rested: 9th October, 2025

It is with profound sadness and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely passing of Gideon Kirimi Kabala, which Occurred on Thursday morning. October 9, 2025. Gideon was a dedicated officer within the Health Services Department of Machakos County.

Son of Mr. Francis Kaburia and Mrs. Grace Kaburia, and the son-in-law of Prof. Jacob Kaimenyi and Mrs. Stella Kaimenyi.

He was the beloved husband of Eva Kanyiri, and a devoted father of Mathew Mutuma Kirimi and Mitchell Kathambi Kirimi.

Gideon was a loving brother of Lewis Gitobu, Allan Gichunge, and Rhodah Mukami.

He was a beloved cousin of Eric Mbaya, Purity Makena, Chris Munene, Kevin Mwenda, Phoebe Munya, Yvonne Kinya, Florence Ntinyari Shanga, among others.

He was Nephew of the late Mary Mbobua, Pamela Cithinji Elisheba Wanja Gituma, the late enneth Gitonga, Doris Kagendo, Dianah Gatwiri, the late Catherine Ikunda, Fridah Gichuru and Royford Kinoti, the late Monica Ngriri, the late Nornam Muthuri, Tabitha Mwari, Jotham Mworia, Lydiah Ndumba, the late Linus Kinoti, Doris Kiende, Phineas Koorne, and the late Elkid Mwiti.

Funeral Arrangements:

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at Bomaview Gardens (Mr. Eric Mbaya’s home) starting at 5:00 PM.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home on Thursday, October 16, 2025, promptly at 5.00am for the journey to Meru. The Funeral Service will be held at PCEA Murungurune Church on Thursday, October 16, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM. The Burial will take place immediately thereafter at the family home in Murungurune, South Imenti, Meru County.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.