Simon Kipkoech Chebii (Soya)

The National Land Commission fraternity announces with deep sorrow the demise of Simon Kipkoech Chebii (Soya) which occurred on 30th September, 2025, after a long illness. Until his demise he was the Commission’s County Coordinator for Trans Nzoia County.

The late Simon Chebii was the son of Ernest Chebii and Catharina Chebii. He was the son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Paul Chemweno Kapchesoo.

He was the beloved husband of Esther Kangongo Kipkoech. Father of Cynthia Jepchirchir (Iten), Kelvin Kiprop (KMTC), Millicent Jemwetich, Yvonne Jesang (TTC Baringo), Meshack Kipkurgat (Tharaka Nithi University), Martha Jepkemoi (Ziwa Technical College), Lynne Jelimo (Sitotwo Primary School) and Caleb Kipkirui (Tophill Academy).

He was grandfather of Joy, Keziah, Flavian, and Ivan.

Brother of Mwalimu Jackson Chebii (Terikmoi Primary School), Mwalimu Timothy Chebii (Kapsiw Primary School), Andrew Chebii, Caroline Chebii (National Registration, Bureau, Keiyo South), Madam Fridah Chebii (Kiptoim PriMary School), Madam Dorcas Chebii (Loboen JSS) and Bernard Chebii (Longitude Finance — Nairobi).

Family and friends are meeting at his home, Kaplangau Village, Sangurur Sub-location, Koibarak Location, Elgeyo Marakwet County.

Burial will be on Saturday 11th October, 2025, in Kaplangau Village, Sangurur Sub-location, Koibarak Location, Marakwet West Sub-County in Elgeyo Marakwet County.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (2nd Timothy 4:7-8)

Mama Salina Were Olweny (Nyar Nyabondo)

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Mama Salina Were Olweny (Nyar Nyabondo), which occurred on 16th September 2025 after an illness bravely borne.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Lucas Onuong’a Mbote and the late Persilla Ogolo Onuong’a, and the devoted wife of the late Japuonj Gilbert Olweny.

She was a loving mother of the late Pamela Wendo Onyango, Edwina Achieng Oduk (Rtd. Teacher), Hesbon Olweny (Thika Cloth Mills), Pauline Ochingo (Joyland Special School, Kisumu), Grace Adhiambo (County Government of Kisumu), the late Douglas Odhiambo, Herca Awino (Entrepreneur, Kisumu), Carren Akinyi Aduwi (Director — NuPEA), Comm. Hon. Noel Olweny (County Assembly of Kisumu), and Clarice Atieno (County Government of Vihiga).

Mama Salina was a doting and supportive mother-in-law of the late Ibrahim Onyango, the late Patrick Oduk, Rebecca Harambee, Daisy Otieno, Riphath Ochingo, the late Kennedy Oduor, Benson Owano, George Aduwi and Zachary Abok.

A fundraiser to support funeral expenses will be held on Tuesday, 14th October 2025, at the Kisumu County Club, starting from 3:00 p.m. Family, friends, and well-wishers are warmly invited to join and support the family during this time.

Family, relatives, and friends will converge at Avenue Hospital Morgue, Kisumu, on Thursday, 16th October 202S, from 12:00 noon. The cortege will leave at 2:00 p.m. for a funeral service at St. Meshack’s Fellowship Church, Osiri Kudho, and thereafter proceed to her family home in Kano, Kobura, Masogo, Kachola – Kisumu County for a night vigil.

She will be laid to rest at her family home on Friday, 17th October 2025.

“Many women do noble things, but in our hearts, you stood above them all.”

Rest in Eternal Peace, Mama Salina Were Olweny – Nyar Nyabondo.

Mr. Nicholas Joseph Koskey

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr. Nicholas Joseph Koskey of Rongena, Sotik, Bomet County.

Firstborn son of Nathaniel Tigoi and Rebecca Tigoi.

Loving husband of Elizabeth Koskey and father of Agatha Cheruiyot, Douglas Koech. Dr. Caroline Tigoi, Naomi Tigoi, Enock Koech and Edwin Koech.

He was a brother of the late Johana Koskey, the late Stanley Koskey, Andrew Koskey and Emily Kirui.

He was also a stepson of Alice Tigoi and a stepbrother of John Koskey, Richard Koskey, Charles Koskey, Geoffrey Koskey, Renny Koskey and stepsister of Margaret Tigoi.

He was a father-in-law of Weldon Cheruiyot, Joseph Tonui, Paul Chirchir, the late Florence Chepkemoi, Luvuno Chai Lunganzi and Milcah Koech.

He was a proud grandfather of Amon, Trevor, Nicole, Cheruto, Ryan, Natalie, Shania, Natasha, Neville, Andy, Kiprono and Kimutai.

The cortege leaves Coptic Hospital Funeral Home Nairobi on Thursday 9th October 2025 at 7.00 am for overnight stay at his home in Rongena, opposite Lorna Laboso Memorial School, Sotik, Bomet County. He will be laid to rest on Friday 10th October 2025

May God rest Dad’s soul in eternal peace

Paul Kiprono Langat (AIG)

It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s divine will that we announce the peaceful passing of Mr. Paul Kiprono Langat (AIG), which occurred on Wednesday, 24th September 2025.

Mr. Langat was a beloved son of the late Joseph Koros and Selina Koros.

He was a devoted husband of Margaret Langat and a caring father of Dennis Rono, Mercy Chelangat, Gilbert Rono, Carren Chepkirui, Brian Rono, and Angela Chepkemoi.

He was a proud father-in-law of Immaculate Rono and Brenda Rono, and a cherished grandfather of Willy Muria, Wangoi Natasha, Laurance Kimutai and Adrian Kiprotich.

Mr. Langat was a loving brother of Judy Too, Jane Konuche, Regina Korir, Charles Langat, Alphonce Langat, Philip Langat, and Josphat Langat. He was also an uncle, grandfather, and cousin to many family members and friends whose lives he touched deeply.

The family and friends are currently holding daily prayers and making arrangements at his residence in ltembe, Bomet County, as they mourn this great loss.

The cortege will depart from Umash Funeral Home in Nairobi on Friday, 10th October 2025. A requiem mass will he held on the same day at Don Bosco Catholic Chapel in Nairobi, after which the body will be transferred to his home in Bomet County.

The funeral service will take place on Saturday, 11th October 2025. at his home in Matipso, Itembe, Bomet County.

As we bid farewell, we find comfort in the words: “Life’s race well run, Life’s victory won, And now, eternal rest!”

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Diana Jelagat Melli

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of valuer Diana Jelagat Melli of Highland valuers, Eldoret on 1st October,2025.

She was a loving wife of valuer Brayan Maneno Egondi and devoted mother of Dylan Maneno and Brandon Maneno.

She was cherished daughter of Hezekiah Melli and Esther Melli of Kapsang, Ziwa. Loving sister of Gilbert, Daisy and Ivy Melli.

She was a daughter in law of James Maloba Egondi and Wilfrida Egondi of Choi, Sisenye area, Budalangi Busia County. She was a sister in-law of Regina, Lydia, Charles, Catherine, Michael and Gloria Egondi. A niece, cousin, auntie and friend to many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Sirikwa Hotel at 5.00pm for prayers and moral support.

There will be a fundraiser at Sirikwa Hotel today Thursday 9th October 2025 starting at 5.00pm.

The cortege leaves Eldoret Hospital Morgue on Monday 13th October 2025 at 9,00am for an overnight stay at Choi Village, Sisenye area Budalangi, Busia County. The Funeral service and burial will be on Tuesday 14th October, 2025 in Choi Village, Sisenye area in Budalangi in Busia County.

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

 

Paul Mwangi Mugane

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing on of Mr. Paul Mwangi Mugane.

Son of the late Jasan Mugane and Faith Njeri, the beloved husband of Mrs. Laura Wanjiru Mwangi and a loving father of Robinson Mugane, Beatrice Njeri, and Grace Wangari.

Brother of Virginia Wanjiru, Margaret Muthoni, Agnes Wamuthithi, Anthony Maina, Peris Wangari, Emma Wanjiku, Josphat Kabuki and jenifer Wambui.

Brother-in-law of Bishop Dr. Pius Muiru amongst others.

Daily Fellowships & Committee Meetings are ongoing at their home in Thome 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

There will be a Memorial service on Sunday, 12th October 2025 at Thome home, Nairobi from 3.00pm.

The burial date is on Tuesday, 14th October 2025. The cortege will leave from KU Mortuary (Thika road) then head to Kiahiti Village, Kigumo Sub-County, Murang’a County where he will be laid to rest.

For Contributions Mpesa number is 0799 360 411 — Zippy Kosgey

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

Elizabeth Nzisa Mbatha (Kavumbu)

1945 – 05/10/2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of our beloved Mum, Elizabeth Nzisa Mbatha who went to be with the Lord on Sunday 5th October 2025 after an illness bravely born.

She was wife of the late Benard Mbatha and last-born daughter of the late Sia Mawa and the late Serah Wanza Sia, daughter-in-law of the late Nthambi & Stephen Nguli of Kavumbu, Masii Machakos County.

Beloved mother of Ruth Mbatha-Oughton, Francis ltumo Mbatha & Pauline Mbatha, Eunice Wanza Kuria, Moses Mbatha, David Mbatha & Jackie Ngare and grandmother of Sophie, Kevin, Matthew, Diane and Natasha.

She was sister of, Magdalena Mbaika Ngumbi (of Makindu). Deacon Nelson Kimuluu, Rebecca Mbulwa Kinyingi and the late Agnes Mwati Kyengo. She was a cousin, aunt and friend to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Nairobi Baptist Church on Tuesday 7th October 2025 & Wednesday 8th October 2025 and at Good Shephard Church (Multi-Purpose Hall) on Thursday 9th October 2025 at 5:30pm for prayers.

A memorial service will be held at St. Barnabas Church Otiende on Friday 10th October 2025 from 2.00pm.

The cortege will leave Lee Funeral Home on Tuesday October 14th 2025 at 7 00am for burial at her home in Mamiloki Village, Kavumbu Sub location, Masii, Machakos County.

“In Peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.” Psalms 4:8

Johnson Kibor Korir

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance we the Kapchelabul family announce the passing of Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) and formerly Director Kenya National Police Deposit Taking SACCO Mr. Johnson Kibor Korir on September 25, 2025.

Johnson Korir was the loving son of the late Mr. Kipkorir Chepkwony and Mrs Grace Tapkigen Chepkwony (Kapkongeluk) of Kitoben Village, Chepakundi, Olenguruone. Amato Ward, Kuresoi south sub- county, Nakuru County, Kuresoi Sub County.

Johnson was husband of Mrs. Dorothy Sigel Korir (Rt Col. Meshak Birgen – Kapsichoi). Father of Robert Korir (Catherine – Muiruri), Angela Korir Musyoki -(Musyoki) and Noah Korir.

He was a brother of Rosina Kuto (Giraeng) Patrick (Pauline- Kapsato), Stanley (Emily – Kapchemurtoi) Jairo (Caroline – Kapkipng’erichi), Mary (Gabriel), David (Dr Alice Kones – Kapyorya), Peter (Grace – Kamatelong) Josephine (John – Kapsolit) Susan (the late Daniel- Kapchombir) and The late Ezekiel.

He was nephew of the Kapkong’eluk family brother in-law to many, cousin to many, uncle to many, grandpa of many, and A Friend to many.

The cortege will leave Eldoret on 13th October 2025 at 10am for burial at his home in Olenguruone on 14th October 2025.

Contributions are welcome and can be sent to: MPESA PAYBILL* #522533 ACCOUNT TILL #8026802 BUSINESS NAME: LATE JOHNSON KORIR FINANCIAL SUPPORT

In God’s hands you rest, in our heart you will be remembered everyday. Your legacy lives on in the values you instilled in us.

Emmanuel Kipng’eno Maritim

With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing on of Emmanuel Kipng’eno Maritim which occurred on Sunday, the 28th of September 2025.

He was husband of Sophie Chepkorir Maritim. He was a loving father of Sharon Ndolo, Tai Maritim & Jayden Maritim and father-in-law of Allan Ndolo.

Son of the late Isaiah Maritim and Susan Maritim and son-in-law of the late Josiah Kimutai Sang and the late Lucy Sang.
He was a brother of the late Felix Maritim, Sheila Maritim. Winnie Maritim, Kenneth Maritim, Florence Maritim and Lilian St. Lewis and a brother-in-law of Patricia, Paul, Dale, Prof. Charles, Dr. Kathryn, Ernest, Lawrence, Hon. Kiptergech, and Abraham.

He was an uncle of I rene,Tiffany, Ruth, Kigen, Zoe,Twilla, Carla, June, Tania, Ivy, Kalan, Kayden,Kenyi and cousin to many.

Funeral Arrangements

Memorial Service: Friday, 10th October 2025 at A.G.C. Prince of Peace (Londiani)— starting at 11:00 a.m.

• Funeral Service & Burial: Saturday, 11th October 2025 at the Londiani Home next to Londiani District Hospital.

• Service begins at 9:30am, followed by burial at his home.

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

Dr Irene Adhiambo Ochieng

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Dr Irene Adhiambo Ochieng, which occurred on Sunday, 28th September 2025, at Nairobi West Hospital.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Joab Daniel Ochieng and Mama Sybil Ochieng of Congo Village, Gem Sub-county, Siaya County.

She was the devoted wife of the late David Lutaaya Kivumbi of Katikamu, Uganda and a cherished mother of Michael Mitanda and Michelle Lunkuse. She was mother-in-law of Veronicah Khatundi and grandmother of Miles Mitanda and Dahlia Mitanda.

Dr. Irene was a sister of Henry Ochieng, Margaret Omolo, Dan Olewe (late), David Omondi (late), Penina Misore and Ben Ochieng (late).

She was sister-in-law of Lucas Omolo, George Misore, Dinah Otieno, Dorcas Olewe, Lilian Owino, Sam Ssembatya, Ruth Najemba, Smock Kivumbi, the late Dan Kivumbi (late) and Rose Kivumbi (late). She was an aunt and mentor to many.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, 13th October 2025, from 2:00 p.m. at All Saints’ Cathedral, Nairobi.

The cortege will leave Nairobi West Hospital Mortuary on Wednesday, 1 5th October 2025, for the burial service, which will take place on the same day at her Mutalia home in Machakos County.

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