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.

 

Bridget Elsie Amukonyi (Mumshiele)

Sunrise: 21.11.1994 — Sunset :13.11.2025

It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Bridget Elsie Amukonyi which occurred on 13th November 2025.

Bridget was the beloved and cherished daughter of the late Dr. Jason Eliud Amukonyi and Assumpta Atamba Matekwa.

She was the cherished spouse of Delroy Mwasaru, a loving sister of Bryan Amukonyi and Dr. Kathrin Amukonyi, and a doting aunt of Tijani Hudson Lusiola.

She was a dear daughter, sister, niece, cousin, aunt and niece to many, and her memories will forever remain engrained in the hearts of all her family and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday 20th November 2025 from 10.00hrs at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi.

There will be a fundraiser to off-set medical bills and meet funeral expenses at Saphire Court, Kilimani, off Kirichwa Road from 1700hrs on Tuesday 18th November 2025.

Family and Friends are meeting daily at the family’s residence at Saphire Court, Kilimani, off Kirichwa Road, for prayers and funeral arrangements.

A Funeral Service will be held on 22nd November 2025 at her family’s home at Ebulonga Mumbita village, Luanda Sub County, Vihiga County.

Bridget lived a life full of grace and love, and though she is gone too soon, her beautiful light will continue to inspire us. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all whose lives she touched.

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

Bishop Dr. Rose Wambui Kuria

Sunrise: 29th January 1950 – Sunset: 16th November 2025

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Bishop Pr Rose Wambui Kuria (Mama Gathoni) which occurred in the morning of Sunday 16th November 2025 while seeking treatment at Coptic Hospital.

She was loving wife of Emmanuel Kuria Wa Gathoni. Dear mother of the late Carolizanne Gathoni Kuria, Catherine Njeri Robinson and Alex Wainaina Kuria,

She was grandmother of Charise Wambui Kuria, Jasmine Robinson, Emmanuel Kuria Wainaina among many others. Great grandmother of Zola Kuria.

Loving daughter of the late Mwalimu Peter Kamuiru and Ruth Njeri Kamuiru. Dear sister of the late Julius Maina, Stephen Maina (USA), Simon Maina among many others.

Founding and Presiding Bishop of Zion Fellowship Church international, Ruiru.

Meetings are being held daily at Homeland-Thika Road from 5.30p.m

The cortege will leave Umash Funeral Home, Mbagathi on Friday 2Ist November 2025 at 8.00 am for burial ceremony at her home in Kagaa, lria-ini, Limuru.

1 Philippians 1:21 For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Mzee John Kiboi Muriu

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mzee John Kiboi Muriu who peacefully rested on 6th November 2025 at 12:15 a. m after a long illness.

Born on 20th September 1936 in Gatundu, Kiambu County, Mzee John was the son of the late Gatama Muriu and Wanjiru Gatama. He was the brother of Ruth Nyambura, the late Ann Wahu and Joshua Maina.

He was the beloved husband of Margaret Njeri, a cherished father of Faith Wanjiru, Pia Wambui, and Sarah Nyambura and a loving grandfather of Anisa, Melissa, Anthony, Cindy, Gabriella, Harley, and Isaac.

Funeral arrangements are as follows: Family and friends are meeting daily at the family home in Ongata Rongai, Kimandiro at 5 pm. The cortege will depart from Montezuma Funeral Home, Mbagathi Road (Nairobi) on Thursday November 20th, 2025 at 8:00 am followed by the Funeral Service and Burial at his residence at Ongata Rongai at 9:00 am.

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

Elizabeth Wanjiru Kahia

Born: 1930 — Rested: 11/11/2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our beloved Elizabeth Wanjiru Kahia of Kibathithi Village, Kagaa, Kiambu County.

Daughter of the late Njogo Kihara and the late Wamaitha Njogo.

Wife of the late Peter Gabriel Kahia.

Mother of Anne Wangari Kamau, Lucy Muthoni Magelo, Mary Nyambura Kahia, the late John Karanja Kahia, Margaret Njoki ltotia, Jane Wangui Mutisya.

Sister of the late Wangari wa Gikonyo, the late Thuo wa Njogo,Tabitha Wangui Kamau, the late Wairimu Mwaniki, the late Stephen Kihara Njogo, the late James Murfri Njogo, the late Stanley Kagunda Njogo. She was a loving grandmother to many and a cherished great grandmother to many more.
Announcement

Meeting to be held at the All Saints Cathedral on Tuesday, 18th November 2025 from 6.00 pm.

Burial mass to be held on Friday, 21st November 2025 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Kibathithi Catholic Church, Lari. The funeral procession will depart Umash Funeral Home at 7.30 am. The burial will follow afterwards at the Family home in Kibathithi Village, Kagaa, Kiambu County.

 

Silas Miheso Andega

Sunrise: 13/09/1948 – Sunset: 06/11/2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Silas Miheso Andega.

Born in Kakamega County, Shinyalu Sub-location, Lirhanda Village, Silas was the son of the late Charles Andega Mbinjikhane and the late Ezina Andega, and son-in-law of the late Mzee Simon Mugula and the late Mama Recho Mugula.

He was a devoted husband of Margaret Andega. A loving father of Malimo, Shichei, and Mugasi Andega. A proud grandfather of Taylin, Kayla, Dorika, Miheso, Mwenda, and Hazel. His family remembers him for his steady love, quiet strength, and the warmth he shared so generously.

Silas was brother of the late Ayuma, the late Eddah, the late Laban, the late Mugaisi, and of Nathan, Arthur, Alice, the late Jane, and Chris Andega.

He was brother-in-law of Peter Lisamula, the late Masingo, the late Joe Shiluli, Margaret, Linet, Paula, Josephine Andega, Ruth, Azibeta, the late Michelle, Jane, Tom, Adisa, Kenneth Mugula, the late Chegenye, Kisanya, Sigugu, and Rubia Mdegu.

His gentle spirit and kind heart will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

The burial will be held on 22nd November, 2025 at his homestead, Muraka Kakamega.

“Daddy, in our hearts you remain, quietly loved and forever cherished. May your ancestors receive you well.”