01 Aug. 2001 to 17 Dec. 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Victor Kirubi Thungu on 17th Dec. 2025.

He was the beloved son of Jane Wamaitha and the late Dr Duncan Kirubi, brother of Ivy Wangari Thungu.

Grandson of the late Mr and Mrs. Samuel Kirubi and the late Mr Francis and Mrs Sarah Mwangi.

Cousin to Cheges, Muchoris, Mbagis, Gakures, Karugias, the Ngaregas, Ndorongos, Mbukos, Mwekis, Mainas and Muriithis Family. Victor was a dear, close and supportive friend to many.

Prayers are taking place daily at 5.00pm, at the family home at No. 16 Muthithi Garden’s, Kiambu Road.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home, Kabati on Monday morning, 22nd Dec. 2025 and funeral will be held same day at 10.30am in Kayu village, Kangema, Muranga County.

Fare thee well Victor. In the Lords glory you rest and in our hearts you will remain forever.

Rev 21:4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away

Sunrise: 23/11/1957 – Sunset: 12/12/2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Regina Wanjiru Muthura formerly of KMTC Nakuru.

She was daughter of the late Hon. Charles Muthura and Mary Wanja Muthura of Nanyuki.

Beloved mother of Joan Wanja and doting grandmother of Julianne Muthoni.

She was sister of Regina and Moses Nduneu, James Ndirangu and Annelizer Muthoni, Jane Muthoni,Anne Lucy Wambui, Ephraim Theuri and Beth Nyaguthii and Carol Wambui.

She was aunt of Martin Matirnu, Joyce Wangeci, George Muthura. Susan Wanjiku, George Brian Muthura,Vera Wanja, jackline Wangari, Lorna Wambui, Max Mwaniki, Kevin Muthura, Ivy Wanjiku, Cynthia Wanja, Victoria Wanja, Bridgete Wanjiku, Stephanie Wanja, Georgina Njeri and Leon Muriuki.

Burial arrangements are taking place at her residence in Sunrise 2 estate in Njoro, Nakuru county between 4.00pm and 6.00pm.

The cortege will leave Umash Funeral Home on Monday, December 22,2025 at 9.00am for service at Message of the Hour Assemblies, Kenlands and thereafter for interment at Nakuru South Cemetery.

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

It is with deep sadness that we announce the demise of Mzee Isaiah Miregwa Ndubi.

He was the beloved son of the late Mzee Jason Ndubi Miregwa and the late Mama Jeriah Keboni Ndubi.

He was the beloved husband of Mama Jane Kemunto, father of Dr. Benard Nyaribo (Canada), Eng. Bill Miregwa (UK), Karen Nyamoita, Lewis Ongeri, Winnie Kwamboka (UK), and Rachel Gesare. He was father-in-law of Dr. Florence A. Mwango (Canada) and grandfather of Jayson Ndubi, Jaimie Myer, and Jeriah Nyaboke.

Isaiah was a cherished brother of the late Salome Gechemba Onyancha, Hellen Kerubo Saeta, the late Rachel Mokune Onkoba, Samwei Nyambega, Annah Boyani, Joyce Kwamboka Maleche, the late Grace Moraa, and Esther Bisieri Tom. He was also brother-in-law of Bishop Kepha Omae (Redeemed Gospel Church Inc.), Bishop Henry, Elijah Omae, among others.

He was Korera of the Anyango family of Kamagambo – the late Anthony and late lscah Mwango, the late John and Lucy Khoja, and late Hon. Dalmas Otieno, Patricia, late Jane, and Dorothy Otieno.

He was nephew of the late Kinyosi, late Nyamoita Ongechi, late Nyanchama, Moraa, Ondieki, late Monyonge, late Mokua, Ngtasora, late Mabiria, late Nyarango, and late Arisa. He was cousin of Ombati, the late Mauti, Mary, Arisa. Mustafa, Momanyi, among others.

He was uncle of Fridah, Jared, Roselyn, Nyamoita, Dr. Erick Matoke, Pr. Omwocha (US), Bridgit, Collins, Vera, Swiny, Kissinger (US), Graca, Arisa, Ndubi, Pius, Maggy, Nyagucha, Obadiah, Omwocha, Marube, among others.

Family, relatives, and friends can channel their financial support to the following paybill details: Business Number — 522533 Account No. — 8047436 Name: Benard N. Miregwa.

The cortege will leave Umash Funeral Home on Monday, 22nd December 2025, to lkonge Farm (Borabu), followed by the burial service on Tuesday, 23rd December 2025.

Revelation 14:13:”And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.” 

May his soul rest in the blessed hope of the resurrection and eternal life.

1945 – 2025

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mwalimu Fredrick Muthamia M’Ibeere that took place on 14th December 2025 at Kiirua Mission Hospital.

He was a visionary leader, a renowned educator, teacher, mentor and a source of inspiration to many,A former teacher at Nyaagi Primary School, a pioneer tea farmer in Kenya, and a community and church elder He will be remembered for his discipline, kindness, generosity and a deep love for education_

He is survived by his wife, Celina Muthamia, his children Gacheri, Murithi, Mwenda, Kinoti, Karam, Gitonga, Kawira, and Mugendi, and ten grandchildren.

The cortege will depart from Consolata Nkubu Funeral Home on Monday, 22nd December 2025, at 8:00 a.m., proceeding to Kionyo Catholic Church, where the funeral service will be held starting at 11.00 a.m.

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

It is with deep sadness that we announce the demise of Mzee Isaiah Miregwa Ndubi.

He was the beloved son of the late Mzee Jason Ndubi Miregwa and the late Mama Jeriah Kebori Ndubi.

He was the beloved husband of Mama Jane Kemunto, father of Dr. Benard Nyaribo (Canada), Eng. Bill Miregwa (UK), Karen Nyamoita, Lewis Ongeri, Winnie Kwamboka (UK), and Rachel Gesare. He was father-in-law of Dr. Florence A. Mwango (Canada) and grandfather of Jayson Ndubi, Jaimie Myer, and Jeriah Nyaboke.

Isaiah was a cherished brother of the late Salome Gechemba Onyancha, Hellen Kerubo Saeta, the late Rachel Mokune Onkoba, Samwel Nyambega, Annah Boyani, Joyce Kwamboka Maleche, the late Grace Moraa, and Esther Bisieri Tom.

He was also brother-in-law of Bishop Kepha Omae (Redeemed Gospel Church Inc.), Bishop Henry, Elijah Omae, among others.

He was Korera of the Anyango family of Kamagambo, the late Anthony and late lscah Mwango, the late John and Lucy Khoja, and late Hon. Dalmas Otieno, Patricia, late Jane, and Dorothy Otieno.

He was nephew of the late Kinyosi, late Nyamoita Ongechi, late Nyanchama, Moraa Ondieki, late Monyonge, late Mokua, Ng’asora, late Mabiria, late Nyarango, and late Arisa.

He was cousin of Ombati, the late Mauti, Mary, Arisa, Mustafa, Momanyi, among others. He was uncle of Fridah, Jared, Roselyn, Nyamoita, Dr. Erick Matoke, Pr. Omwocha (US), Bridgit, Collins, Vera, Swiny, Kissinger (US), Graca, Arisa, Ndubi, Pius, Maggy, Nyagucha, Obadiah, Omwocha, Marube, among others.

Family, relatives, and friends can channel their financial support to the following paybill details: Business Number — 522533 Account No — 8047436 Name: Benard N. Miregwa.

The cortege will leave Umash Funeral Home on Monday, 22nd December 2025, to Ikonge Farm (Borabu), followed by the burial service on Tuesday, 23rd December 2025.

Revelation 14:13: “And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.”

May his soul rest in the blessed hope of the resurrection and eternal life.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rhoda Marangu, beloved wife of Japhet Marangu Ringera, loving mother of Dennis Mutuma, Sharon Kendi and Joy Nkatha.

Daughter of the late Naftaly Kimani and Harriet Mucheche. Daughter in law of the late Julius Ringera and Margaret Nchekei. Sister of Henry Gitonga, Monica Njuri, Faith Kendi and George Thuranira.

Sister in law of Judith Gitonga, the late George Njuri, Martin Mugambi, David & Judith, Hellen & Musa, Marion & Kinyua. She was aunt to many and grandma to many.

She passed on while receiving treatment at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.

A memorial service will be held on Friday 19th, December 2025 at MCK Ruaraka from 2.30pm.

The burial service will be held on Tuesday, 23rd December 2025, at MCK Muthangene, after which her body will be interred at her rural home in Mworoga.

Daily meetings are being held at MCK Ruaraka, Kaaga Home, and her rural home in Mworoga.

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

We loved you, but God loved you more.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Mama Isabella Wambui Kimanga that occurred in Mombasa on 16th December 2025, beloved wife of John Kimanga.

Mother of Frank, Patrick, Peter, Late Pauline, George and Lucy. Mother in love of Lucy, Martha, James, and Alice. A grandmother and great grandmother to many

She was a sister of Rachel, Milka, John, Steve Mwangi (all late), Maria, Jacinta and Teresia.

Meetings are being held daily at her home in Gathage, Frank Kimanga’s Home in Nyali and Nyali Springs Hotel from 5.00 p.m.

The cortege will leave KU Referral Hospital on Wednesday 24th December 2025 at 8.00 a.m for Service at Gitundu Catholic Church (Off Kenyatta Road) and burial thereafter at her home in Gathage village, Gatundu South.

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

The family of Hon. Cyrus Shakhalaga khwa Jirongo, EGH, is deeply saddened to announce his sudden passing on the morning of December 13, 2025.

He is the son of the late Paul Jirongo and the late Selina lkonanga Jirongo.

He is survived by his wives Anne Kanini, Christine Nyokabi, Ann Lanoi, his children, grandchildren, and extended family.

Brother of the late Samson Indoshi,Alfayo Shimbiro, Zipporah Ingefu, Mary Khaendekha, the late David Likhakhasi, Esther Injete, Rebecca Mudeizi, late Nathan Shisanya, Gladys Khamete, Rose Isausi, Grace Shiviangu.

Son in law of the late Jackson Nzioka and Blanche Nzioka, the late Walter Kimani and the late Grace Nyambura and the late Stephen and the late Virginia Pertet.

Hon. Jirongo lived a prolific and eventful life spanning 64 years, more than half of which were devoted to public service and enterprise. He served the people of Lugari Constituency as Member of Parliament for two non-consecutive terms and also held office as Minister for Rural Development. A central figure in Kenya’s political history, he was the founding Chairman ofYouth for KANU ’92 following the re-introduction of multiparty democracy in 1990. He later contested the 2017 Presidential Election and, until his passing, served as Party Leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP). In business, he was Chairman of Shiftings Ltd, Shale Investments, Moran Cement and African Mineral House, with interests in energy, construction, mining, and agriculture. He was educated at Mang’u High School and later-obtained Higher National Diploma from the Cambridge College and an Executive MBA from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

Funeral planning and arrangements: Family and members of his funeral committee are meeting daily from 4.00 p.m. at United Kenya Club in Nairobi. Other meetings are being held in Whispers Gigiri, Nairobi, Maili Saba, Kitale and Lumakanda in Lugari.

A 4-day funeral programme has been laid out for the final journey of the late Hon. Cyrus Shakhalaga khwa Jirongo, EGH, culminating in burial at his rural home in Lumakanda, Lugari.

A memorial service will be held at 10.00 am on Saturday, 27th December 2025, at Christ Is the Answer Ministries (CITAM) Valley Road, Nairobi, followed by an overnight vigil at the family residence in Gigiri, Nairobi.

A service and vigil will held on Sunday, 28th December 2025, at his Kitale home, ahead of transfer to Lugari on 29th December 2025. Burial will be held on Tuesday, 30th December 2025, at Lumakanda, Lugari,

Sunrise: 1918 — Sunset: 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God that we the Family of Tuntera Matagaro announce the demise of our loving Matriarch Baba Yukabed Bwari Tuntera Nyakundi due to old age.

Beloved daughter of Late Mzee Sagati Getenga and Mama late Kemunto Nyarienga.

Wife of Late Mzee Elijah Nyakundi Tuntera Matagaro of Chibwobi Village Gesusu Sub-location, Nyaribari Masaba Sub-county Kisii County.

Sister of Moraa, Metobo, Patroba Okeyo, Mong’era, Onsare, Morike, Kemuma, Nyabasa, Pr. Joshua Nyakeriga, Onchuru. Hezron Getenga, Ngote, Nyamao Sagati, Bosire Sagati, Matundura, Kennedy, Metobo Benson, Aruya, Anunda and many others who are all late.

Loving mother of Late Peter Nyansikera, Christopher Nyaega, Meshack Nyakundi, Late Monica Kemunto, Norah Nyaboke, Late Naom Nyanchama, Nelson Nyamweya, Ebisiba Masese, Dorca Mogunde, Grace Nyamanga, Joyce Kerubo, James Obebo and Samuel Guku. Her step sons were: Jairo Matagaro and Abel Moruri. Co-wife of Ann Matoke, Mong’ina Machani, Nyang’ara Omae, Kerubo Maranga, Nyambuche Omae, Moraa Onwonga, Priscah Machani and many others.

In-law of Matoke Matagaro, Machani Matagaro, Omae Matagaro, Omwenga Matagaro, Menge Matagaro, Maranga Matagaro, Omae Guku, Onwonga Guku, Machani Guku, Minda Okongo, Kerubo, Ebisiba Masese Nyakundi and many others.

Aunt of Jeremiah Matoke, Matagaro Okongo, Isaac Matagaro, Joshua Nyakundi, Christopher Nyakundi, Teresa Monda, Moruri Onsakia, Onkoba Nyaosi, Matagaro Omae, Late Jackson Machani and others.

Mother in law of Mary,Violet, Late Hellen, Caren, Flora, Moraa, Manyara Oanda, Zablon Omare, Meshack Onguti, Peter Manwa, and many others. Late bwari was grandmother of 58 grandchildren, great grandmother of 80 children and great great grandmother to 1 child.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her home in Gesusu, Chibwobi and at her sons home in Ongata Rongai, Hills View estate along Kifaru Lane from 5pm to 7pm.

A Church service will be held on Thursday 18th December 2025 at SDA Church Laiser Hill Ongata Rongai from 11.00am to 2.00pm.

The cortege leaves to her home on 21st December 2025 followed by interment on 22nd December 2025 at Chibwobi Village, Gesusu Location, Nyaribari Masaba Kisii County.

2 Timothy 4:7-8. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day and not only to me but also to all who have longed for His appearing’.

We regret to announce the passing of Mr. Richard Otieno Nyabala of Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA),Western Region Kakamega. He was the second born son of the late Joseph Nyabata Aron and Clementina Abuto of Kanyajwa Rangwe, Homa Bay County.

Richard was husband of Elizabeth Achieng’ and Ninah Atieno. He was father of Seminarians Vincent Odhiambo and Lenox Owino, Fedinant Omondi, Debra Anyango, Ritah Tinina, Bless Lema, Lavy Njema, and Honald Gift.

He was brother of the late Patrick Owino,Tobias Odongo, Seraphina Auma, the late Maureen Adhiambo, and Alloys Opiyo. Grandson of the late Gabriel Aron and Esther Wambui. He was a cousin and nephew to many. Uncle of Christine Awuor, trine Atieno, Richard Otieno and Barack Obama.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at their home in Kawanga Village near Oluso Comprehensive School.

The cortege will leave the Homa Bay Referral Parlour on Thursday 18th December at 1:00 pm. Requiem Mass will be conducted at St.Theresa’s Asumbi Catholic Parish after which the cottage will head to his rural home in Kawanga Village near Olusa Comprehensive School. The burial will take place on I 9th December 2025 at the family home starting at 10.00 a.m.

 “We loved you, but God loved you more. May your soul rest in eternal peace.”

1960 – 2025

It is with acceptance of God’s will that we announce the transition into eternal rest of Amos Kanyi Muraya.

He was the son of the late Daniel Muraya Ngatia and Grace Nyawira Muraya.

Doting and loving husband of Mary Nyambura Kanyi. Father of Dr. Grace Kanyi (Tharaka Nithi, County), Teresa Kanyi (New Zealand), Ann Kanyi, Daniel Kanyi and Christine Kanyi. He was father-in-love of Dr. Stephen Giteru (New Zealand). Grandfather of Melvin Gitonga,Amos Gitonga and Noah Gitonga.

Brother of Joseph, Ann, Eunice, Margaret, Winnie, Wise, John and Peter.

Evening meetings are taking place every evening till Thursday the 18.12.2025 from 4.00pm at his home in Gathuthi, right next to Gathuthi Tea Factory.

His funeral service will be held on 19.12.2025 at CITAM church in Nyeri from 10.00am followed by last rites at his home.

Revelation 14:13 “Then I heard a voice from heaven say, ‘Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’ Yes; says the Spirit, ‘they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them:”

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing away of Ms Elvina Maro Majiwa which occurred on Saturday 13th November 2025.

The late Elvina (Balozi) was the beloved daughter of Hibrahim Majiwa and Lilian Majiwa, sister of Lewis and Dr. Gayle, and a cherished cousin, niece and friend to many.

There will be a fundraiser on Thursday, 18th December 2025, from 5:00 p.m. at Nairobi Central SDA Church, Old Sanctuary to defray the funeral costs and related hospital expenses.

A memorial service will be held at NewLife SDA Church, 5th Ngong Avenue, Nairobi on Monday, 22nd December 2025 from 11.00am.

The burial service will take place on Friday, 26th December 2025 at Wikondiek Village, Rachuonyo North Sub County in Homa Bay County.

Revelation 21:4 – “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain…”

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Stephen Momeraa Orina on 7th December 2025 after a tragic road accident.

He was the first-born son to the late Mzee Orina Gato and the late Mama Alexina Orina.

He was husband of Jemimah Kemunto and Annled Kawira. He was father of Collins, Maurine, Mable, Clinton, Lindah and Henry.

He was brother of Hannah, Evans, Jane, Lucia, Charles, Beatrice, Miende, Boi, Kebati, Saitoti, Daniel and the late Maniani.

He was father-in-law of Florence Njoki and Emily Njoki.

He was grandfather of Noelle, Tamara, Myka and Liam. He was uncle and friend to many.

He will be laid to rest on Friday 19th December 2025 in Kisii county, Suneka with the cortege leaving Montezuma Nairobi on 18th Thursday.

Friends are meeting daily for prayers at his residence in Thika Section 9, Cascade Hotel in Thika and Garden Square Ashaki.

There will be a major funds drive on Tuesday 16th December 2025 at Garden Square (Ashaki) from 500 p.m, contributions can be channeled through Paybill 4448421 Account name-your name.

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

We are saddened to announce the death of Samuel Constantine Okungu on 5th December 2025 at Aga Khan Hospital-Kisumu.

Sam was the beloved husband of Rhoda Atieno Okungu and a devoted father of Steve, Lilian, Lynn, Brian, Isaac and Addah.

He was the son of both the late Mzee Isaac and Mama Addah Okungu. He was a brother of the late Mwalimu Willis Okungu, Mrs Rachel Odongo and Jae! Okungu.

Cousin of the Andilas, uncle of Amos, Moses, Agnes, Ezekiel, Lazarus, Grace, Isaac, Dorothy, Mildred and others.

Grandfather of Mathew And Sanna.

A father-in law of Akinyi Okungu, Nixon Oyugi,Collins Otieno, Linda Khabutsi, Silas Amolo and the late Ken Aloo.

Brother in-law of Professor Jack Odongo Ogembo and Janet Okungu.

The cortege leaves Aga Khan Funeral Home on 18th December, 2025 at 9.30am for a funeral service at Bondo Town Holy Trinity Church Of Africa (Fitca) at 10.30 am. Thereafter they will proceed home in Asembo Rakombe.

“In God’s hands you rest. In our hearts you remain forever Sam.”