Mwalimu Mwalimu John Kariuki Karebi

It is with profound sadness and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Mwalimu John Kariuki Karebi.

Son of the late Caleb Mwangi and Peris Njeri.

Husband of Mwalimu Anne Nduta Kariuki Rtd. Father of Peris . Njeri and Hon Fredrick Kinyua CECM Water and Environment, Nyeri County, Patrick Mwangi and Teresa Ruguru, Pauline Waruguru and Pancras Kahiga, Dominic Mwangi and Sophia Wambui, Emmah Wambui and Jesse Simon, Catherine Nyambura and Denis Kiabi and Grace Njeri.

He is a brother of the late Wambui Kamundi of Chui, Ejidiah Nyambura Karanja of Koimbi, the late Joseph Mugaru of Nakuru, the late Gerald Njoroge of Nairobi and Jackson Mukuha of Thika.

Grandfather of Anne Nduta, Alfred Kinyua, Alvin Kariuki, John Kerry Kariuki, Staicy Anne Nduta,AndrewWanjaga, Nick Kariuki, Elvis Thuku, Lisa Anne Nduta, Niam Nyandia Dylan Gitau, Kieran Kariuki, Aaron Myles and Angeline Anne. Great Grandpa of Bryce Makori Bironga.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Refferal Hospital Mortuary on Friday 21/11/2025 at 7.00am. Burial service will be held at Kiangunyi Primary School starting at 10.00am and later interment will be at family home in Kiangunyi, muguru Location, Kangema, Murang’a.

Burial and funeral arrangement meetings are being held daily up to 19th November 2025 at The Luke Hotel (Roasters) along Thika likoaci, and at their home in Kiangunyi Village, Kangema, starting at 5:30pm.

He Has fought The Good fight, Finished the race and Kept the Faith (2 Timothy 4;7)

 

Captain Wilfred Peter Njuki `Joe’ Kehara

Appreciation

We, the family of Captain Wilfred Peter Njuki `Joe’ Kehara express our deepest gratitude for his life here on earth. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who in one way or another stood with us during his illness & final farewell.
We thank the medical team at Aga Khan hospital & HCGCCK Parklands, special mention to Dr Amina Kidee, Dr Ahmed Komen & Dr. Dennis Mbuthia.

We thank the aviation fraternity: Kenya Airways; KALPA & Rubani SACCO ( where he was the founding Chairman) who stood with us to the end.

Special recognition of the church community, ACK St Cecilia Tassia, ACK St George’s Nanyuki & ACK Kwa Huku for spiritual support all through to the end.

Special thanks to the local administration in Nanyuki for ensuring safety & security on the final day, the hospitality team for excellent services.

We wish to thank the Nanyuki fraternity who availed their services & time. Special recognition of family at large, neighbours at Avenue Park 2, friends, Golden girls home bible study & all well washers, we are truly humbled & honoured by your support.

Many accolades to funeral committee in Nairobi & Nanyuki, mainly Gen X & Millennials, for their exemplary work, made sure all was seamless to the end.

We cannot forget to mention those who in one way or another gratitude. supported; accept our heartfelt God bless you now & evermore.

Joseph Njuguna Kiragu (Joe)

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph Njuguna Kiragu on November 15, 2025.

He was the son of the late Samson Njuguna Kang’ara and the late Emily Wacu Njuguna.

Husband of the late Nancy Nyambura Kiragu. Father of Wacu Kiragu, Brian Kiragu, Kihiu Kiragu, and Mugure Kiragu. Father-in-law of Anne Mutile Nzioki, and grandfather of Jason and Jonas Kiragu.

Family and friends are meeting at All Saints’ Cathedral, Nairobi on Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 from 5.30pm to 7.00pm.

The funeral will be held on Friday, 21st November, 2025. The cortege will meet at Lee Funeral Home at 7.30am after which a funeral service will be held at All Saint’s Cathedral starting at 10.00am. Thereafter, interment will be at Langata Cemetery, Nairobi.

 

Charles Waithaka King’ori

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Waithaka King’ori on 14th November 2025 after a short illness.

Beloved husband of Grace Kabui Waithaka, devoted father of Godfrey and Judy Kingori, Dolly Mumbi, Joyce Mugure, Nancy Wagaki, Johnson and Beatrice Mahugu, and Jason and Gathoni Ndindiri.

He was a cherished brother of Nancy Wagaki, Samson Nguyo, Lucas Muturi, Stephen Kanyi, Jane Wambui, the late Johnson Mahugu, Nelson Kabara, Harrison Waruru, and Judy Muthoni.

Family and friends are gathering daily (Tuesday 18-21 November 2025) at St Andrews PCEA Church and at his home in Ng’arua (Old Arabel Scheme) from 5.00-7.00pm.

There will be a memorial service in PCEA Kayole on Sunday 23rd November 2025 at 3.00pm.\

The funeral will take place on 26th November 2025 in Ng’arua, yahururu.

May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Maxwell Maoga Oroko

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden demise of Mr. Maxwell Maoga Oroko on Monday 10th November 2025 after a short illness.

He was son of the late James Oroko Ariaga and Fronicah Bochaberi Oroko. Son in-law of Joseph & Jecinta Muraya.

Husband of Joyce Winnie Wairimu Muraya (Sama Kenya). Father of Precious, Abigail and Jendayi.

Brother of Beatrice Moraa, Geoffrey Mogaka, Wilfred Nyasimi and Jared Gesanda. Brother in-law of Michael, Mercy, Sammy, Nyabuto, Patience, Janet and Carolyne.

Nephew of the late Nyandega, the late Otwori, the late Onsongo, Mogaka, Ochengo, the late Ongechi (Ogoro), Nyangau, William Ogoro, Mongoni, Nyaata, Rosebella, Ronald Ogoro, Michoma, Nyankabaria, Ongechi Momanyi, the late Gitua, the late Isaac, the late James, the late Wanja, the late Margaret, the late lsaiah, Wangechi and Joseph Muraya amongst others. He was a cousin of many.

Maxwell was working with Amref Health Africa under the WaterStarters Project supporting Water Sanitation and Hygiene interventions in Kajiado and Makueni Counties.

Meetings are being held in Nairobi Syokimau and at Embonga Village Nyamira.

Burial will be held on 28th November 2025 at his rural home in Embonga Village, Mongorisi, Bogichora Ward, Nyamira County.

A memorial service in his honour shall be held on 26th November 2025 from 10.30 a m at the CITAM Valley Road Nairobi. All are welcome.

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

Mr. Philemon K Sawe

We humbly accept the promotion to glory of Mr Philemon K Sawe, of IEBC (Nairobi) which occurred on 12/11/2025 at Nairobi Hospital after a short illness.

He was a beloved son of the late Mr. Paul Sawe Kutto and the late, Magdaline Kutto and stepson of the late Mary Ayabei Kutto of Kipkaren Selient.

Loving husband of Hellen Jemutai Sawe and a father of Enock Kosgei, Brian Kosgei, Marion Jerop and Mitchelie Jepchumba. A doting father of Felix Kipkogei.

Brother of Kipchumba Karonei, Everlyne Korir, the late David Busenei, Silah Sawe, Salina kemboi, the late Emily Samoei, the late Lilian Rugut, the late Samson Sawe, Elizabeth Korir, William Murrey and Henan Kutto,

Son In-law of the late Simion Agui and Dorcas Agui of Kapchemoiywo (Kaplamai). Brother in-law of the late Elizabeth, Hellen, Rhoda, Rose, Sally, John Birech, Sammy Birech, David Birech among others. Uncle and friend to many.

The cortege leaves Moi teaching and Referral hospital on Thursday 20/11/2025, for an overnight stay at his home Sokyot farm, Ng’enyilel Sub-Location, Chepkemel Location, Kipkaren Division, Nandi North. Funeral service and burial will take place on Friday 21/11/2025 at his residence Sokyot farm.

Relatives, colleagues and friends are meeting daily at his home Sokyot farm and IEBC office (Nairobi).

Rest in peace.

Mary Njeri Githinji

With profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of our beloved Mary Njeri Githinji, who left us on Thursday, 13th November 2025 while receiving treatment at Nairobi West Hospital. She was born on 25/12/1975 in Mukarara, Kihumbuini Location, Gatanga Sub County.

Mary was the cherished daughter of the late Joseph Githinji Mukaru and Josephine Wanjiru Githinji.

She was the devoted wife of Zacharia Karanja Gitau and mother of Celestine Gitau Karanja and Victor Githinji Karanja.

She was a sister of Peter Mukaru, David Ngutho, Daniel Githiora, Simon Mburu, the late Isaac Karungu, Geoffrey Ngugi, James Gichungu, Florence Wanjiku, and Stephen Mureithi.

She was the daughter-in-law of the late Jacob Gitau and the late Eunice Wangui. Mary’s legacy lives on in the hearts of her nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and the countless lives she has graced with love.

Family and friends meet daily at their home in Kenyatta Super Highway estate, Kenyatta rd, for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home, Kabati, on Friday, 21st November at 8:00 AM, followed by a funeral service and burial at P.I. Makutano, Mwea Sub County, Embu County. Githinji.

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

Rest well, Mary.You were deeply loved, and you will be dearly missed.

Aaron Njuguna Ndung’u

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to heavenly glory of Aaron Njuguna Ndung’u.

Beloved son of Alex Ndung’u Njuguna and Mary Trizah Njeri Ndung’u.

Aaron was a cherished brother of Carol Gitiri Njogu, Alex Mugo Ndung’u, Eric Njuguna Ndung’u, and Michelle Wambui Ndung’u.

He was a loving brother in-law of Ian Njogu and doting uncle of Naila Murugi Njogu and Malia Njeri Njogu.

Adored grandson of the late Hezekiah Njuguna Mwaura and the late Naomi Wamhui Njuguna of Mugumo-ini village Gatanga and Paul Mugo Macharia and the late Hellen Mugo of Gitaro village Mugoiri. He was a nephew and a cousin to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily from 3prn at their home in Ndagi Village, Mabanda, Gatanga Sub-County.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, 22nd November 2025 at 10:00am, at the family home. The cortege will leave Montezuma Monalisa Kahati Funeral Home at 8:00am.

Romans 14:8 — “Whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.”

 

Kevin Karanja Chira

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that the Board of Trustees & Management of Tourism Fund announces the sudden demise of Mr. Kevin Karanja stationed at the Coast Regional Office that occurred on 11th November, 2025.

He was the beloved son of David Macharia and Virginia Thingu formerly of Tourism Fund.

He was husband of Salma Abdul and father of Ayra Karanja. He was son in law of Pili Ali. Brother of Helen Muriuki of Coulson Harney LLP. Brother in law of Timothy Muriuki, Imran Abdul and Ali Abdul.

Grandson of Alfred Karanja, the late Mr and Mrs Samuel Chirah Ngure.

Uncle of Janise Muriuki, Paul Muriuki among others.

Loving cousin of Roger, Kim, Nimoh, Rahab, Sammy, Jennifer, Tony, Allan, Kevin, Jemmy, Sam, Mercy, Cindy, Jasmine, Rodney and Kigun.

Friends and family are meeting for prayers at our home in Tinganga, Chirah estate.

Burial will be on Wednesday the 19th November, 2025 at Tinganga, Chirah estate.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. (Psalms 116:15)

 

Jackson Gachie Mburu

Sunrise: 16th November 1988 — Sunset: 14th November 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Jackson Gachie Mburu.

Beloved father of Kyle Mburu.

Adored son of the late Richard Mburu Kariuki and Jane Wanjiru Kariuki_.Loving brother of Ken Kariuki, Carol and Anthony Njagi.

He was the grandchild of the late Luka Kariuki, the late Monica Njeri Kariuki and Nyambura Kariuki of Tangitano, Kiambogo, Nakuru County, and the late Jackson Gachie Rugo, the late Naomi Gathoni Rugo and the late Ellena Waniiku Rugo of Tumaini, Nyandarua County.

Uncle of Bradley, Mucheru and Mburu. Beloved cousin & friend to many.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home- Nakuru at 9.00AM on Friday 21st November 2025 for burial at the family home in Tangitano Shopping Centre Kiambogo, Nakuru County.

Family and friends are meeting daily at their family home in Nairobi.

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