Gladys Muiti Kinyamu

In Loving Memory

Sunrise: 1930 – Sunset: November 2024

It has been one year since you left us and entered eternal rest.The memory of your gentle spirit, warm laughter, wisdom, and unwavering faith remains ever present in our hearts. You were a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.A pillar of strength, compassion, and humility. A dedicated teacher whose life shaped generations.

Your kindness, hospitality, and grace touched many, and your legacy continues to guide us each day. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure.You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.Though absent from our sight, your light continues to shine in our hearts. We fondly remember you with deep love and gratitude.

Always loved, forever remembered – The Sedan Kinyamu Family.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.”— Psalm 116: 15

 

Bishop Emeritus Rt. Rev. Philip Sulumeti

With deep sorrow, yet in the sure hope of the Resurrection, the Bishop, priests, religious, family, and the entire Christian faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega announce the passing of Bishop Emeritus Rt. Rev. Philip Sulumeti, who went to be with the Lord on 9th November 2025 at 11:00 PM at the Nairobi Hospital.

LIFE AND EPISCOPAL MINISTRY Bishop Sulumeti was appointed bishop on 28th May 1972, and on 20th August 1972, he received his episcopal ordination and was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Kisumu, where he served until 19th March 1976. On 9th December 1 976, he was appointed the Bishop of Kisumu. He served in this role until 27th February 1978, when the Diocese of Kisumu was split and the Diocese of Kakamega was created. Bishop Sulumeti then became the first Bishop of the Diocese of Kakamega, beginning his ministry on 27th February 1978, where he served with extraordinary dedication for over three decades. On 27th April 1987, the Diocese of Bungoma was created from the Diocese of Kakamega, further shaping the ecclesiastical landscape of Western Kenya. On 24th November 2012, the Holy See accepted Bishop Sulumeti’s resignation and requested that he continue serving as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Kakamega until the appointment of his successor. On 5th December 2014, Bishop Joseph Obanyi Sagwe was appointed the Second Bishop of Kakamega, and he was later consecrated on 7th March 2015.

EARLY LIFE: Bishop Philip Sulumeti was born on 15th August 1937 in Kotur, Gara Village, South Teso, Busia County, Western Kenya. He was the beloved son of Marko Ijait Munyana and Agnes Iprong’e Aluku.

SIBLINGS: He was a brother of Cassianus ljaiti Aluku (Rtd Commissioner), Lucia’ Amoit, Rosalia Okode Obonyo, Leminota Atyang, Wilbroda lyese, Judith Amukuje Emayot, Maurice Ikamar, Francis D. lkoki and Romano ljaiti.

IN-LAWS: He was in-law of the families of Rebecca Aluku and Mary Aluku of the Mabachis in Samia. The Obonyos, The Emayotos and The Ekoderes.

NIECES AND NEPHEWS: He was an uncle to many, including: Adv.Ann Aluku, Philip Aluku, Dr. Atwani Carolyne, Irene Aluku, Eucharista Okode, Agnes Aluku, Peter Paul Aluku. Cecilia Aluku, Annie Aluku, Adv. Mark Aluku, Matthew Aluku, Lucia Amoit Aluku, Dr. Nema Aluku, Stacy Aluku, Dr. Mabeya Hillary, Eng. Omula John, Kiverenge Ben, Patrick Ekodere, Anthony Aluku, Lydia Ekodere, Getrude Ekodere, Fr. Alex Okware, Christine Murugi, Jane Amode, Dr.Wesonga Anthony, Dr. Kisala David, James Ekapoloni, Catherine, Maneya, Patrick Obonyo, Titus, Janerose, Carolyne, Nimrod Otaruku, Vincent Okitoi, Melissa, Orphin, Edward, Peninnah, among many others. He was also a grandfather and great-grandfather to many.

Eternal rest grant unto him, 0 Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May Bishop Philip Sulumeti rest in peace.Amen.

FUNERAL PROGRAMME Tuesday, 18th November 2025. Home Mass in Honour of the Late Bishop Venue: Bishop Sulumeti’s Family Home, Kipkaren. Parish: Lumakanda Parish. Time: 10:00 AM Thursday, 20th November 2025.

Requiem Mass Venue: St. Joseph’s Cathedral Church, Kakamega Time: 10:00 AM. (The body will be flown from Nairobi to Kisumu, then transported to Kakamega for the Requiem and subsequent vigil Masses at the Cathedral Church, Kakamega).

Friday, 21st November 2025. Burial Mass: Approved School Grounds, Kakamega Time: 10:00 AM. Interment: St Joseph’s Cathedral Church Grounds, Kakamega

Geoffrey Onderi Obiero “Zungu”

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the tragic demise of Geoffrey Onderi Obiero “Zungu” of Kengen, which occurred on Saturday 9th November 2025.

He was son of the late Richard Obiero and Teresa Mogusu.

Beloved father of Jewel Blessing Onderi and Bradley Onderi.

He was brother of Sylvia Gimona, Edwin Obiero and the late Franklin Ogoti. Brother in law of Jack Gimona, Abigael Kemei and Ednah Ogoti.

Nephew of Aranga, Agasa, Zawadi, Mwebi, Nyobendo, Meshack, Mogaka, the lates Charles, Joshua ands Rocket, Marita, Tabitha, Eunice, Elphine, Teresia, Moraa, Sorobi, Neria, Naomi and Cherosi. He was cousin and uncle to many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his home in Naivasha from 5.30p.m.

The main fundraising will be held on Wednesday 19/11/2025 at Tumaini House from 6.00p.m.

The cortege leaves Naivasha Level 4 Mortuary on Friday 21/11/25 at 8.00a.m. for his home in Naivasha. The funeral service and interment will take place on from 10.00a.m. at the same venue.

“The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised” Job 1:21

John Githinji Mathenge (Wa Mathenge)

Sunrise: 1950 – Sunset: 12/11/2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Mr. John Githinji Mathenge of Ndunyu Village, Kamoko Sublocation, Mahiga Ward, Othaya on 12th November 2025 after a short illness.

Beloved husband of the late Esther VVambui Githinji. Loving father of Antony Mathenge, Mary Wathuti, James Githaiga and Pauline Wangari.

Son of the late Mathenge Githaiga and the late Wathuti Mathenge. He was a. brother of the late Githaiga Mathenge, Theuri Mathenge, Wambui Mathenge and Wanyua Kiragu.

He was a cherished grandfather of Lenny, Travis, Shirleen, Nimrod, Claire, Esther, Amos, Dorcas and Ethan.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his rural home in Kamoko, for prayers and burial preparations from 4.00 p.m. The cortege leaves Mathari Mission Hospital – Nyeri on Thursday, 20th November 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

The burial service will be held at PCEA Happy Church Ndunyu from 11.00 a.m followed interment at his home in Ndunyu, Mahiga Ward, Othaya.

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

Naomi Njeri Kamau Maina

With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing away of Naomi Njeri Kamau Maina following a short illness.

Beloved wife of Fredrick Maina Muya of FREMA General Contractors Ltd. Mother of Irene Wambui Maina and Anne Wambui Maina. Step mother of Rita Wambui Maina and Rose Muthoni Maina. Mother in law of Jimmy Karanu Waruingi. Grandmother of Olivia Makena, Ivan-Kuti Karanu, Mark Raymond, Nataniel Wanjiru, Lana Mumbi, Nala Muthoni, Samora Mumbi and Samir Mwamose.

Daughter of the late Ephraim Kamau and the late Mary Wambui. Daughter in law of the late Anne Wambui and the late Cyrus Muya.

Sister of Samuel Karanja, the late Wanjiru, the late Gitau, Njambi, the late Njihia, Wairimu, Emily and The late Wakaba.

Sister in law of Wakiuru, Muthoni,Wangui,Wanjiru,Wahome, Gathua,Wangari, Gitata and Joyce,’ aunty and a friend to many.

Daily meetings will be held at Bamboo Gardens Estate from the 17th November to the 19th November 2025 from 5:00pm.

A Mass service will take place on the 20th November 2025 at ACK Gitothua, opposite Bamboo Gardens, from 2:00pm.

The cortege leaves KU Funeral Home (Thika Road) on Friday 21st 2025 at 8:00am for the funeral at Mihuti PCEA Church, Mihuti , Nyeri at 11:00am.

Revelations 14:13 Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on…they will rest froth their labor, for their deeds will follow them.”‘

Peterson Micah Nyambare

Sunrise: 13th July, 1967 – Sunset: 4th November, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of end’s will that we announce the demise of Peterson Micah Nyambare of the Parliamentary Service Commission on Tuesday 4th November, 2025 following an illness. Peterson was a respected public servant whose professional life exemplified honesty, self-discipline and a steadfast devotion to serving the community

He was a dear son of the late Naftali Onsongo Nyambare and the late Jeliah Nyanduko, a loving husband of Ruth Nyanchama Onchiri, dedicated father of Lachariah Onchiri and Elizabeth Kerubo.

Brother of Samuel Onchieku, Grace Nyagucha, the late Bernard Keango, Pacifica Moraa, Shadrack Ondiba, Thomas Orare, late Kemuma Nyambare, Duke Kondo, late Damacline Kerubo, Jackline Nyambare, the late Everline Bitutu and Japheth Onsongo.

Son in-law of the late Onchiri and Yunuke Biyaki. Brother in law of Benson Kombo, Reuben Ombasa, Joshua Onchiri, the late Elizabeth, Daniel Nyabuto and Charles Onchiri.

Peterson was a nephew of John Ondieki, the late Onyoni, the late Mogire, the late Marita, Isaac, Onsomu, Obwangim Kamanda, Peninah Nyaboke, Nyakambi, Kemuma, Eusaphia, Monyangi, the late Nyanchama, the late Hellen, the late Barongo, the late Nyaboke, the late Nyangweso, the late Nyakerario and the late Nyambare.

He was a cousin of Jane, Ogega, Michira, Matunda, Nyangau, Florence, Edward, Pacifica Rioba, Pacifica and Nyakundi.

Uncle of Evans Onchieki, Everline Bitutu, Monica Boyani, Celestine Ondiba, Sylvia Orare, Victor Keango, Millicent Moraa, Sharon Bonaneri, Nicolas Mokaya, Brian Odira, Kamanda, Felix Moturim, among others.

He hails from Kiobonyo Village, Marani Sub County, Kisii County.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his residence in Kamulu for the funeral arrangements.

The family has organized a fundraising on Tuesday 18th November, 2025 at the Professional Centre from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm.

The cortege leaves the Montezuma Funeral Home for the funeral service to celebrate his life on Wednesday 19th November, 2025 at the Seventh Day Adventist Central Church, Nairobi starting from 11.30 am. Burial will take place on Friday 21st November, 2025 at his home in Mosotho, Kisii County.

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

Rest well, Peterson.We shall continue to celebrate your personality, contributions and memories

Duke Cornelius Mogaka Omariba

23.11.1961 – 11.11.2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we,The Getiro family, announce the passing of Mr. Duke Cornelius Mcgaka Omariba, which occurred on 11th November 2025 at Nairobi Hospital after a short illness. The late Mr. Mogaka was a dedicated Research Administrator-Managing and coordinating the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research-Africa (WRAIR-A)’s Department of Emerging Infectious Diseases (DEID) sentinel sites, where he served with diligence and commitment.

Son of the late James Omariba, the late Monica Nyaboe, Tabitha and Joyce Omariba.

He was a loving husband of Anne Mogaka, and a devoted father of Dr. Brenda Mogaka (Nairobi City County), Victoria Mogaka, Valarie Mogaka, Brian Mogaka and Hailey Mogaka. He was a cherished grandfather of Liam, Shani, Taji, Scott, and Delainey and many more. Father in-law of Joab Omolo and Korera of The Opado family.

Son In-law of the late Darius and Paustina Bongwe.

Brother of Agnes Nyambati, the late Charles, the late Espon, Tom, Flora, Isabela, Gladys, Shadrack, the the late Orina, Nyabonyi, Eric, Lorna, Ogoso, Diana, Timothy, Violet, Edwin and Swaleh. Cousin and uncle to many in the Getiro and Mong’are family.

The body is at Aga Khan Hospital Mortuary, Kisumu, and will leave on Thursday, 20th November 2025. The burial will take place on Friday, 21st November 2025 at his home in Mecheo/Keginga., Nyansiongo, Borabu, Nyamira County.

Daily gatherings at his homes in Nyamasaria, Kisumu and Mecheo for prayers and support.

There will be a fundraising today Tuesday 18th November, 2025 at his home in Nyamasaria., Kisumu from 2 p.m. All are welcome.

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

Regina Muthoni Kariuki

It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Regina Muthoni Kariuki on Thursday, 13th November 2025. Regina, born on 17th July 1960 in Kiamuiru Village, Muruguru Location, Nyeri County was the treasured daughter of the late James Kariuki Rwigi and the late Veronica Wangui Kariuki.

Regina was a resolute, virtuous woman anchored in her faith, whose warmth touched every life she encountered. Regina’s greatest joy was her family.

She was a devoted mother of Sylvia Wangui Muchiri and Derrick Mbuchu, a supportive mother-in-law of Joseph Muchiri and Mercy Mwende Mbuchu, and a doting grandmother of Ririzuri Wairimu Muchiri, Kena Muthoni Muchiri, and Kiama Mbuchu, who brought immense pride and light into her life.

She was a cherished sister of the late Anne Nyambura, Francis Mureithi, Peter Ngunjiri, George Wanyiri, Agnes Wanjiku, Joakim Githinji, Wilson Rwigi, and the late Anne Wangechi. Regina’s deep love for her siblings and their families was evident in the numerous sacrificial support and direction she offered unconditionally.

She was an in law of Lydia Wairimu Mwaura & Fredrick Mwaura and Josephine Keli & Daniel Keli.

The cortege will depart from Montezuma Kabati on Friday, 21st November 2025 at 7:00 a.m., heading to her rural home in Matanya Village, Tigithi Ward, Nanyuki Sub-County, Laikipia County, where a funeral service will be held to honour her beautiful life and legacy.

A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, 19th November 2025, from 12:00 noon to 2:30 p.m. at Nairobi Chapel, Ngong Road.

Richard Kipsaina Changwony Arap Torut

1t Anniversary

Gone – always loved and never forgotten

It has been a year since we farewelled our beloved father, whose steadfast love, warmth, and wisdom continue to echo through our lives. As a father, you guided us with patience and strength; as a husband, you shared unwavering devotion and partnership; as a brother, you held our family together with resilience, always guiding us through both the joyful times and the hardest days; as an uncle, your presence brought joy, laughter, and a sense of belonging to the extended family. You were a grandfather whose gentle spirit inspired and comforted, and a friend whose loyalty and kindness knew no bounds.

This past year has been almost unbearably hard. There have been moments when the reality of your absence struck with a force never imagined, leaving a silence so heavy it has been felt in every corner of our lives. The days have been filled with longing—sometimes sharp and sudden, sometimes a quiet ache that settles in and refuses to leave. Facing each day without you has been a challenge we were never prepared for, and there are times we’ve wondered how we would find our way through.

We are deeply grateful to every one of you who has held Richard Torrut’s family close this past year. Your prayers, your presence, and your incredible generosity have lifted us when we felt weak and comforted us when the days were hardest. You have stood with us in ways we will never forget and carried us through with love that has meant more than words can express.

Through every ache and every trial, our hearts overflow with gratitude to God for His sustaining grace, which has carried us through the hardest days and offered light when all seemed lost. There isn’t a day that goes by when we don’t feel the ache of your absence, Mzee, Our hearts are heavy with missing you. We hold tight to the hope that you are resting gently, wrapped in perfect peace, until the day we can embrace you again at Jesus’ feet. Until then, we carry your memory with us, loving you more deeply than words could ever say.

Stephen Kennedy Omondi Odindo

22nd May 1973 – 7th October 2025

It is with great sorrow and humble acceptance that we announce the sudden demise of Stephen Kennedy Omondi Odindo after a short battle with a brain tumor, on the 7th of October, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center, in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.

Stephen, fondly known as “Jaboma”, was born on May 22nd, 1973 to Mama Jane Amollo Odindo and Henry Odindo, in Nairobi, Kenya. He leaves behind two cherished children, Robert and Hadassah.

He was predeceased by his loving wife, Alice Esther Guya Omondi, and his sister, Lavender Adhiambo Odindo.

He is survived by his parents Mama Jane and Henry Odindo, brothers Paul, John, Buxtone,Tony, sister Judy, in-laws Caren and Zack, the late George, Judith, the late Eddy and Stephen Guya, among many other cherished family members.

A farewell service will be held on Thursday 20th November 2025, promptly from 10:30am at Montezuma Funeral Home, Mbagathi Rd, Nairobi.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Funeral Home on Friday 21st November, 2025 for burial on Saturday 22nd November, 2025 at the family’s rural home in Central Seme, West Kanyadwera, Kisumu County.

“Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning”