It is with humble acceptance of God’s will we announce the passing of Mr. Josephat Mureithi Mutugi, MBS on Friday, 14th November, 2025.

He was the loving husband of Zipporah Muthoni and father of Anthony and AnneiThomas and Sharon, Douglas and James and Sheila. He was the doting grandfather of Erin, Josh, Elaine, Zoe, Amani and Mali.

He was the son of the late Njoroge Baragu and the late Mary Muthoni Kionano, brother to the late Gladys Wamuyu and Mwangi Gachirigwa, Lydia Wandia and Benson Kihuku and Rhoda Warukuri and John Mugera. Beloved uncle to many nephews and nieces.

He was son in law of the late Thomas Gachangi and Elizabeth Gachui. Brother-in-law of the late Esther and Absalom Karani, the late Milcah and Patrick Kimani and the late Mary Nloki.

He was in-law of Stanley Kamuyu Githaiga and Margaret Kamuyu, the late Dr. Benjamin Ngundo and Mary Ngundo and Prof. Alfred Otieno and Rose Onyango and to all their children.

Prayers will be held at his Loresho home on Monday, 17th November at 5.00 p.m. and Tuesday, 18th November at 5:00 p.m.

There will be a memorial service at All Saints Cathedral on Wednesday, November 19th from 2.00pm to 4:00pm.

He will be interred at his family home in Kirinyaga on Thursday, November 20th

A life well lived, a heart well loved.

Sunrise: 11th January, 1942 -Sunset: 5th November, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we the Sisters of Mary of Kakamega do announce the passing on of Sr. Mary Eileen Nasimiyu Mang’oli of Ndengelwa (Nalutiri) Village, Ndengelwa Sub-location, Bukembe Location, Bungoma South (Kanduyi) Sub-County, Bungoma County, The sacred Heart Nalondo Parish (Former Kibabii Parish), Bungoma Diocese.

Beloved daughter of the late Mice Fransisco Mang’oli Mukuyuni and the late Mama Agnes Njokhole Furachi. Loving sister of Joseph, the late Christine, Symphorosa, the late Beatrice, the late Jacob, Josephine, Benson, Gabriel, Patrick, Stanley, Simon, Geoffrey, Masika, the late Albert, Protus, Calistus, Petronila, the late Rose, Emelda, Julia, Margaret, Elizabeth, Roselyne, Evelyne and Rosemary.

She was a cousin of William,Vincent, Faris, Ancetus, the late Martini, Chrisostim and Julius.

Sister-in-law of Rodah, Phyllis,Annah, Joan, Rose, Annah, Christine, Roselyne, Winnieselia, Jane, Hellen and Rose.

Loving aunt of Rosemary, Alice, Evelyne, Janerose, Mercyline, Agnes, Catherine, Braxides, Quirinn, Gloriah, Colletta, Agatha, Janet, Faith, Mary, Esther, Melody, Yvonne, Naomi, Emily, Everlyne, Sr.Christine, Sr:Immaculate, Sr.Phinora, Sr.Sellah, Sr.Seraphine, Patrick, John, Edward, Christopher, George, Henry, Charles, George, Leonard, Godfrey, Tiberius, Kelvin, Zacchaeus, Bernard, Dennis, Erick, Enock, Jeremiah, Esau, Philip, James and Fr. Dalmu.

The cortege leaves St. Elizabeth Funeral Home on 16th November, 2025 at 3:00 pm for a requiem mass at the Sisters of Mary of Kakamega Chapel followed by vigil masses at the same chapel. The burial will be held at the SMK Cemetery on 17th November, 2025. The burial mass will begin at 10:00am at the Sacred Heart Mukumu Parish.

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

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Martha Wangari Mukira, former Director Ministry of Fisheries Nakuru.

Martha was born on 3rd January 1956 in Tetu Constituency Nyeri County to the late John Gachoya Thuku and the late Me!tilde Nyambura Gachoya.

She was the beloved wife of Samuel Mukira Githaiga and loving mother of Lawrence Ken Githaiga, Theresia Anne Gathoni and John Bosco Gachoya.

She was sister of Michael Thuku, the late Jinnaries Murigu, Deodata Wanjiru, Margaret Wahito, the late Immaculate Wambui and Joseph Maim.

Sister in law of the late ConsolataWanjiru, late Margaret Waruguru, Alice Njoki Mathenge, the late John Ngunjiri, Mr & Mrs Joseph Mainah, the late Angelica Warukira, Peter Wangondu, Mr & Mrs Simon Wamwondwe, Mary Wangari Kamau and Mr & Mrs Francis Kingori.

Mother in law of George Gaita.

In-law of Timothy Gaita Maina and Grace Wanja Maina.

Doting grandmother of Mila Grace Wanja and Timothy Luka Maina. She was auntie to many.

The cortege leaves Jocham Hospital for a funeral service at Infant Jesus Catholic Church Mtwapa at 10.00am, thereafter burial will take place at her residence in Mtwapa, Ndonya Kilifi County.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and burial arrangements at their home in Mtwapa.

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

 

Date of Birth: 1935 – Date of Passing: November 7, 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that We announce the passing of our beloved Emma Kanini Kitheka (Ngumuta), which occurred on November 7,2025, while undergoing treatment at Tumaini Hospital, Machakos.

Emma Kanini was the devoted wife of the late Phillip Kitheka Kilia and a cherished mother of Maria Muthoka, the late Pascalina Wayua, Petronilla Nduku, Agnes Muinde (Old Mutual), Dr. Schola Makau (KEBS), Rueben Musyoki (KEBS), Carolina Mumo and Lawrence Wambua (Businessman, Nairobi).

She was mother-in-law of the late Muthoka, late Muli, late Joel Wambua, Peter Nzavi, Josphine, and Joyce.

Emma Kanini was a loving grandmother of the late Mutua, Celestine, Benedetta, Itumbi, Kanini, Ndila, Ndinda, Mulwa, the late Rose, Wanza, Tony, Kyalo, Fidellis, Margy, the late Shadrack, Jacinta, Eric, Edwin, Ashley, Kevin, Victor, Stacy, Dennis, Mutheu, Syombua, Kitheka, Mutulu (Kawinzi), Muuo, and Israel. She was also a great-grandmother of many.

Meetings are currently taking place at her home in Kanduu Village, Mwala Sub-County, Machakos, as well as in Buruburu Estate Phase 2 and Sabaki Estate, Parkview Court, Nairobi.

Burial will take place on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Kivandini, Mwala Sub-County, Machakos County.

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

We loved you dearly, Mum, but God loved you more. May you rest in eternal peace till we meet again beyond the rivers.

We are sad to announce the death of Isaac Mael Gisemba after a long illness bravely borne which occurred on 2nd November 2025. He was a retired Police Officer.

He was the son of the late Grace Kwamboka and the late Charles Nyambati.

He was the loving husband of Alice Moraa Nyantari. Father of Nancy, the late Emily, Fred, Simon and Jeremiah. Grandfather of Genevieve, Ingrid, Emmanuel, Brandon, Nellydayden,Alice, Ruth and Ivy.

He was brother of the late Ogendi, the late Jerusha, the late Maroro, the late Zablon, the late Omani, Bisase, Nyanduko and the late Ratemo.

Uncle of Peter, Micah, Donald amongst many others.

In-law of Leah, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Martha (USA) and Eucabeth (USA), the late Milka and the late Mary.

Main fundraising will take place on Monday, 17th November 2025 at Holy Family Bascilica in CBD from 4.00pm.

Burial will take place on 21st November 2025 in Molo.