Julius Kamande Manyeki

It is with great sorrow, shock, and heavy hearts that we announce the promotion to glory of Mr. Julius Kamande Manyeki, CEO of Nova Communications and formerly Brand and Communications Manager at Shell and BP, who passed away on Friday, 5th December 2025.

He was the husband of Alice Nduta Manyeki. He was the dad of Lenny & Rahab Manyeki, David Ngatho and Dr. Kevin & Daisy Ndungu.

He was the son of the late James Manyeki Kamotho and the late Susan Njoki. He was the brother of Rachel Wanjiru Ngigi, John Ndungu, Charles Njogu (Kamotho) and Margaret Wanjiku.

Family and friends are meeting at his home in Thome Estate (Mugumo-ini Drive, 82 Central Close) on Monday 8th,Tuesday 9th, and Wednesday 10th December 2025.

The final journey to lay Julius Manyeki to rest will kick off from Montenzuma & Monalisa Funeral Home (Kabati) at 7:30 am on Friday, 12th December 2025. The funeral service will be held at Murang’a South Diocese, ACK St. Peter’s Cathedral, located in Kenol, Murang’a County. The interment will thereafter take place in Kiriti Village, Maragua Sub-County, Muranga County.

We thank God for the time He blessed us with Julius Manyeki, and we are strengthened in knowing that nothing can separate us from His love, which is in Christ Jesus.

“For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things Present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord” Romans 8: 38-39

 

STEVE KIOKO NZEVE

24th October 1964 — 2nd December 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Steve Kioko Nzeve, Director St. Steven’s Schools which occurred on 2nd December 2025 at Nairobi Hospital.

Loving husband of Jossy Mwikali Kioko, Director St. Steven’s Schools. Dear father of Linda Nzilani Kioko (USIU-Africa) and Ian Muthama Kioko.

Son of the late Samson Nzeve Kiluu and the late Joyce Nzilani Nzeve. Brother of the late Nicholas Mutinda, the late Josephine Nduku, the late Betty Mwelu, Patrick Kavatha and Faith Nyamai,

Son-in-law of the late Jones Muthama Muthembwa and the late Ruth Kavivi Muthama Brother-in-law of the late Jonathan Matheka, the late Fredrick MUM), Agnes Mukulu, Christine Mbatha, Jennifer Ndumi, Richard Mwongela, Janet Nthenya, the late Leonard Muthoka, the late Ann Mbula, the late Ann Mbithe, the late Francis Nyamai, Mary Kavatha, Aaron Njoroge, Julius Musyoki, Ann Matheka, Eunice Mwongela, Judy Mwongela and Loki Kithinzi. Cousin of Kilonzo, Isaack, among others.

Uncle of Alex, Maundu, Mumbua, Syombua, Edward, Mutisya, Gladys, Julie, Muendo, Mutinda, Tony, Sharon, among others.

Friends and family are meeting daily at AIC Plainsview, South B, from 5:30 p.m. for the burial preparations.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home, on Thursday 11th December, 2025 at 8:00am and thereafter burial at his home in Kyumbi-Makutano Junction, Machakos County.

“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants” Psalms 116:15

Dad,–you fought a good fight, you have finished the race and you have kept the faith. In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you remain forever 2nd Timothy 4:7 AMEN.

Dr. Philip Brightone Buchere, PhD

28th June, 1973 — 24th November, 2025

It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that the Parliamentary Service Commission announces the demise of Dr. Philip Brightone Buchere, PhD, who passed away on Monday 24th November, 2025, at Witrzburg University Hospital in Germany while receiving treatment.

Dr. Buchere lived a life characterized by distinguished service and unwavering devotion to his family. As a diligent, resourceful and industrious public servant, his professional conduct exemplified honesty, self-discipline, integrity and a remarkable work ethic, leaving an indelible mark on Parliament and in the public service as a whole.

Beyond his impactful career, Dr Buchere was the loving husband of Edith Jepchirchir Siror, a devoted father of Brian Ikhabi, Fiona Awiti Shapwala, Paul Okuyo, Eugene Mukuya Buchere and Nigel Mathias Nyongesa (adopted).

He was the loving second born child of Mr Kenneth Buchere and Mrs Mary Buchere and a cherished brother of the late Carolytie Buchere, Brian Buchere, Jackie Buchere, Billy Buchere, Dave Buchere, Swinnie Koepke, the late Charles Buchere and Mercy Buchere.The other siblings are Beverline Buchere, Zawadi Buchere and Gilbert Buchere.

Dr Buchere was a father-in-law of Caroline Lichoro and a caring grandfather of Yvonne Ntinyari and Leightone Buchere.

He was the son-in-law of Job Siror and Lilian Siror. He was a dear brother-in-law of Benard Siror, Sarah Siele, Nelly Siror, Catherine Kemeny, Pauline Siror, Stella Amanya and lens Koepke.

He was the uncle of Yvonne, Leon, Sharon, Millan,Ansel, Fortune and Favor.

He was a dear friend and cousin of David Indira, Mary Ambole, among others.

The cortege will depart from Montezuma Funeral Home or, Wednesday, 10th December, 2025, for a requiem mass at Buruburu Church of God Community Centre at 12:00 pm.

The body will then be airlifted to Kisumu International Airport on Thursday, 11th December 2025, for a night vigil at his ancestral home in Emulunya Village, Khwisero. The funeral service and burial will take place on Saturday, 13th December 2025, at his Kipsingori Farm, Mois Bridge, Kitale, commencing at 9:00 am.

Dr. Buchere’s integrity, dedication, humility and leadership will be deeply missed.

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

Mr. Henry Njuguna Njoroge

 Sunrise: 24th December 1947 – Sunset: 5th December 2025

It’s with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mr. Henry Njuguna Njoroge.

Son of the late Njoroge Kuria and the late Beth Wagoko Njoroge of Naivasha.

He was the beloved husband of Lucy Wanjiru Ndung’u (Shiru Wa Ndung’u). A devoted father of Njoroge Njuguna, Kamau Njuguna, Maina Njuguna, Mwangi Njuguna (Pi), Hon. Joan Nyokabi Njuguna, Shawn Njuguna and Kelly Wagoko Njuguna.

Brother of Joyce Nduta Ndungu, Hellen Nyambura Kamau, George Kinuthia Njoroge, Josephine Wanjiku Muriuki, Jacinta Wanjiru Ngigi, the late Mary Wambui and Kiarie Njoroge.

Funeral Arrangements: Family and friends are meeting daily from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM at his home in Tigoni, Limuru (near Lakehouse) for prayers and burial preparations.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home on Thursday, 11th December at 9:00AM. The funeral service will be held at ACK All Saints Church Kamonde, Limuru. Burial will follow at his home in Tigoni, Limuru.

“The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.” Job 1:21

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Philip Mulili Muli

1st January 1943 – 1st December 2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Philip Mulili Muli. Philip was a devoted and loving father whose kindness, wisdom, and strength touched all who knew him.

He is dearly remembered by his children: sons John Mbithi Mulili, Moses Kyalo Mulili, Hosea Mwaka Mulili, and Dennis Mull Mulili; and daughters Mary Njagi and Ruth Musyoki. He was also a cherished grandfather of Fiona Wanja Njagi,Victor Njagi, Colleen Njagi, Bilha Lelo Kyalo, Abigael Mukene Kyalo, Adrian Kyalo, Moses Kyalo, Ruby Mumo Kyalo, Michael Maundu, Ranita Ndanu Munyao, Rehema Mukene Munyao, Neema Nziva Munyao, Philip Mull Mwaka, Alice Mukene Mwaka, Laleti Mukene Muli, and Naledi Mulili Muli.

He was a beloved brother of Kamanthe Matuka and David Muli, and step-brother of Mue Muli and the late Kitaka Muli.

Meetings are being held Konani Hotel in Mukuyuni and Norwich house in Nairobi, 7th floor Room 18, Tuesday 9/12/25.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monaliza Funeral Home Machakos on Thursday 11/12/25. Prayers will be held at Makongo Primary School, burial will be at his home Kyambalasi Village, Mukuyuni Sub-Location, Ukia Location, Makueni County.

His family mourns his loss while celebrating the remarkable legacy he leaves behind.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

 

Francis Ngariuku Waithaka

Sunrise: 12/02/1950 – Sunset: 05/12/2025

We announce the passing of our loved one Francis Ngariuku Waithaka, who departed on Thursday, 5 December 2025. Until his demise he was the Secretary General of Kenya Civil Servants Welfare Association.

He was the son of the late Gichora wa Gaitho and Wanibui wa Gichora. He was a sibling of the late Francis Wakibia, the late Nancy Muthoni Machaki, the late Miriam Nguhi Gitereni, Wanjiru Gaitho (Wa Amboni), the late Simon Ndung’u Gathuo, and the late Titus Karanja.

He was a beloved father of Judy, Lorraine, Jackie, Anthony, Jacinta, Albert, Lillian, Gathoni, Harisson, Michael, Nick, Lucy, Florence, Shem and Joan.

He was a cherished grandfather of Ryan, Prince, Griffin, Claire, Ruth, Ronnie,Tiffany, Khloe, Giana, Israel, Gabriel, Giovanni, Zoe, Toria, Annabelle, Amelia, Shanice, Shirleen, Ethan, Ruth, Kelsie and Clarisse.

He will be laid to rest on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, at his home in Kanyariri, Mbere North, Embu County.

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

Rest in Peace, The Name of the Lord be Praised.

 

Hon Joel Muruthi Mureithi

is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Hon. Joel Muruthi Mureithi, who went to be with the Lord on 29th November, 2025.

Hon. Muruthi Mureithi was born on 21st December, 1949 in Karuna-ini, Kimathi Location,Tetu area of Nyeri County to Barton Mureithi Wanjau and Eunice Nyaguthii Mureithi. He was the older brother of Mercy Wanjugu Kamau, Peter Maina, the late Priscilla Wangari, and the late Susan Wambut.

He was the beloved husband of Rose Mumbi, and a devoted father of Brenda Wairima, Barton Gitonga, and Lynda Wangui. He was a cherished uncle of his nieces and nephews, and a treasured friend of many.

Hon. Muruthi Mureithi leaves behind a legacy of service, love, and dedication that will Continue to inspire all who knew him.

A Memorial Service will be held at PCEA St. Andrew’s Church from 10:00am on Wednesday, 10th December 2025.

Funeral Service will take place at PCEA lmani Church, King’ong’o, Nyeri County from 10:00am on Thursday, 11th December 2025.

You may contribute to the Send of through the paybill number 5686338. ACC ( Your Name).

He will be dearly missed by his family, colleagues, and the wider community.

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

 

Gladwell Wacu Muhuyu

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mrs. Gladwell Wacu Muhuyu on 2 December 2025.

She was the beloved wife of Richard Muhuyu Gikonyo, and mother of Stephanie Wangui Muhuyu.

Daughter of the late Samuel Kirunda Kunyiha and the late Jemimah Nyokabi Kirunda. Daughter-in-law of the late Stephen Gikonyo Gathecha and the late Kathleen Wangui Gikonyo.

Sister of the late Mary Nyambura Kiruthi, the late Muchai Kirunda, the late Gerald Waruingi Kirunda, Ephantus Kiriga Kirunda, Catherine Wanjiku Kuria. and John Njau Kirunda.

She was sister-in-law of Daniel and Antoinette Gikonyo, Stephen and Mukami Nioroge, George and M rgaret Thagichu, Edwin and Rose Gathecha, Ernest and Edith Chege Mbarathi, Florence Nderitu, line and Peter Gitau, the late Peter Njenga Kiruthi, Grace Nyakairu Waruingi, Lucy Wanjiku Kariga, Sammy Kuria Kinyaniui, and Caroline Nyaguthii Njau. She was a beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at PCEA Evergreen Church, Runda, starting at 5:30 p.m. for Prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege will leave Lee Funeral Home on Tuesday, 9* December 2025 at 8:30 a.m. The funeral service will be held at PCEA Evergreen Church, Runda, starting at 10:00 a.m. on the same day. followed by interment at the family farm in Kiairia Location, Githunguri Sub-County, Kiambu County.

“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain,” — Philippians 1:21

Lucy Wairimu Kamigwi

It is with great sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Lucy Kamigwi of Gathehu, Karatina.

She was wife of the late Godfrey Kamigwi.

Sister of Njeri. Muthoni, Ndungu and Muchai:. Lucy Kamigwi was born to Eliphelet Gatonye and Win Mukuhi in what is now Kiambu County.

She was a devoted mother of Kinyua, Gatonye, Ngure, Wambui, the late Ndungu. Loving grandmother and auntie to many.

The cortege will leave Umash Funeral Home, Raila Ociinga way at 8:00AM, Thursday 11th December 2025 for burial at her home in Gathehu, Karatina.

“Loved ones never deport, they rest in God’s hands and live in our hearts forever”

 

Nathaniel Mbugua Kangethe

14th July 1936 – 2nd December 2025

Nat Kangethe, one of Kenya’s pioneer African Certified Public Accountants, passed away peacefully at 10:50 a.m. on 2nd December 2025 at AAR Hospital on Kiambu Road. He suffered a heart attack while in ICU and was surrounded by his wife Hannah, son Charles Kangethe and daughter Caroline Nyambura.

He was the son of the late Michael Kangethe Mbugua and Phyllis Nyambura; brother of James Nuthu, the late Mukara, the late Wanjiru, the late Njoroge, Wanjiku, Wangari and the late Njeri.

Beloved husband of Hannah Wakanyi. Loving father of Charles Kangethe, Caroline Nyambura, Cathleen Wanjiku and Ruby Wanjiru. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of many.

A devoted Christian of PCEA Runda Evergreen.

Church service will be held at PCEA Runda Evergreen on Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 10:00 a.m., followed by cremation at Kariokor Crematorium.

Rest in eternal peace husband, dad, grandad, great grandad Nat Mbugua Kangethe