1937 – 2025

We announce the promotion to glory of Mrs. Fanice Awinja Maleche, formerly of Firestone East Africa, on Monday 8th December 2025 at Cherangany Nursing Home in Kitale.

Wife of the late Professor Reverend Matthew Kaluna Maleche former Deputy Vice Chancellor of Moi University Eldoret.

Daughter of the late Reuben and Lonah Angote Mutsili, of Esiandukusi Village, Emuhaya,Vihiga County. Sister of the late Margaret Asiko, the late Beverly Lidonde, the late Jason Angote, the late Paul Mabwa, the late Rehoboam Mutsili,Ainea Angote, Pricillah Makutwa, the late Ernest Angote and late Teresa Angote.

Daughter-in-law of the late Jonam Shibonje Maleche and the late Selina Khamaya Maleche.

Mother of Tony, Keith, Michael and Robert. Guardian of Silas, Lornah, Reuben and many others.

Sister-in-law of the late Paulina Burudi, the late Richard Maleche, the late Zachariah Maleche, Nathan Maleche Eliakim Maleche, Reuben Maleche, Rose Amateshe and Nicholas Maleche.

Mother-in-law of Hellen Maleche, Anne Maleche and Gift Maleche.

Sister-in-law of the late Zakayo Burudi, the late Elizabeth Maleche, the late Rosa Maleche, Margaret Maleche, Mary Maleche, Martina Maleche, Dr. Kisa Amateshe, Anastasia Ashilenje, Dr. Walter N. Mw.)iga., the late Elizabeth Masiga (Moi’s Bridge, Kitale), Mr. Philip and Mary Gathungu Waweru (Mwalimu Estate, Kitale), Mr Hudson Walumbe and the late Salome Khasavuli Walumbe (Magemo Village Webuye).

Grandmother of Hannah, Semo, Peace, Praise, Precious, Adrian, Elsie, John, Caylin, and auntie of many.

Family, friends and colleagues have been meeting at the family farm and on social media platforms.

The body will be removed from Cherangany Nursing Home at 9.30 am on Wednesday 17th December 2.025 followed by a funeral service at Miti Mbili Church of God, Ndalu Trans Nzoia County at 11.00am and there after viewing and prayers at the family’s Mbao Farm residence Ndalu, Trans Nzoia County. Burial will he on Thursday 18th December 2025 the family’s Mbao Farm, Kirninini,Trans Nzoia County from 9.30 a.m.

Contributions can be sent through -Pesa number 0722530000 or 0722620689.

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

 

We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing on to glory of Jane Muthoni Ndiritu Wabici, which occurred on 10th December 2025.

She was sister of Gichuki, Dr. Muchemi, Mwema, and Ndumia.

She was the beloved wife of Peter Wabici Kihoro, and a devoted mother of Tony Kihoro and Faith Wamucii. She was mother-in-law of Carol.

Jane was the cherished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nderitu Gichuki of Kigogoini, Tetu, and a daughter-in-law of Gladys Wamucii Kihoro.

She was a dear sister-in-law of Niaramba, Gitonga. Chaplain/Rev. Margaret, Muthoni, and Njeri.

The burial ceremony will be held on Thursday, 18th December 2025, at PCEA Church Kangaita, after which the burial will take place at Tetu District, Gaaki Sub-vocation., Kari’i Village.

“The Lord gave, and the Land has taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord.” – Job 1:21

May her soul rest in eternal peace until we meet again

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing to glory of Patrick Njuguna Mwaura (Pi-goo) of Mombasa, formerly Cheers Juja in the early morning of 7th December 2025 at his home in Mtwapa, Mombasa.

He was the son of the late Mathew Mwaura Njuguna & late Catherine Keziah Muthoni Mwaura.

He was brother of the late Christine Nyokabi, Christopher Kamuto (Mombasa) and Janet Wagaturi (France). Father of Leon Mwaura Njuguna.

Uncle of Matthew Mwaura Kamuto, Daniel Gathii Kamuto and Lison Muthoni’.

He was a brother in law of Mary Kamuto.

The cortege will leave Montezuma, Kabati on 18th December 2025 at 8:00 a.m. for the burial at his parents’ home Kagaa. Makuyu in Murang’a County from 10:00 a.m.

Friends and family are meeting daily at his brother’s home in Utange, Seven Star Estate. House No. R12, Bamburi, Mombasa, from 6:00 p.m.

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

May your soul rest in eternal peace.

With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the death of Lay Canon Ruth Obuyanzi Mactolo of Kiwanja Ndege, Sinoko Village, Bungoma County, which occurred on 8th December 2025.

She was daughter of the late Nelson Obando and the late Romonah Obando of Maseno, wife of Hezron Mactolo. Mother of Collins & Rose Ojuku, Charles & Aishling Inwani, Samson & Dorcas Asanga, Amos (senior) & Prisca Kabole, the late Maureen Omala, Pamela & George Obel. Stepmother of Kezia, Rebecca,Amos (junior), the late Nelson, among others. Grandmother of Yvonne, Lavendar, Queenville, Tyrese, Andre, Chloe, Alden, Sherfyne, Laban, Dylan, Craig, Curtis, Isabelle and Abigail among others.

Sister of Grace Mara, Margaret Muyale, the late Esther Kiziili, Mary Ojiambo, the late Absalom Naniero, the late Rose Asamidane Obando, the late Professor Joy Obando and James Mutonyi.

Sister in law of the late Rebecca Omido, Dr Margaret Mwangi, the late Zedekiah Omukoko, the late Laban Akolo, Rhoda Aluso, Josephine Sawe and Lorna Wataku.

Daily meetings are being held at her home in Kiwanja Ndege from 4.00PM.

The requiem service will be held on Thursday, 18th December 2025 at ACK St. Crispins Cathedral, Bungoma at 12.00 noon.

Burial will take place on Friday, 19th December 2025 at her home in Kiwanja Ndege from 9:00AM.

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men.The Lord is at hand.” Philippians 4:4

 

Sunrise: 12 June 1960 — Sunset: 11 December 2025

It is with deep sorrow and thanksgiving that the family wishes to announce the passing of Edith Njoki Njiru, who peacefully went to be with the Lord on the morning of 11th December 2025.

Njoki was born on 12 June 1960 in Gatunduri Village, Embu County, the fourth child of the late Njiru Kamonyo and the late Isabella Waniira Njiru. She grew up in a close-knit family and was a beloved sister of James Muthee, Evangeline Karirni, Nancy Wambeti, Margaret Gicugu, Martin Fundi, and the late Mary Gicuku, as well as a half-sister of Jane Werimba, Joseph Nyaga, Mercy Gakii, the late John Murithi, Lincoln Gitari, Florence Muthoni,Anne Kanini, the late Geoffrey Kivuti and Catherine Wandiri.

She was the beloved mother to three children: Dr. Kevin Kinyua, AnnRita Wanyaga (MComm), and Eng. Brian Murithi. She also lovingly embraced her children’s spouses, Victor Mugo and Zahra Attilia, and was a proud grandmother of Karimi, Kabale, Makena, Karani, and Muthoni. S

he dedicated her life to the teaching profession, serving with distinction at Precious Blood Riruta, The Kenya High School, and Precious Blood Juja amongst others.

A requiem mass will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church, Thika Greens, on 17th December, 2025 from 3.00 pm, and thereafter condole with the family at Thika Greens Phase 1 estate.

The funeral will be held on 19th December 2025 at Gakinduriri Village, Gatituri Sub Location, Mbeti North Location. Embu County, with the viewing held from 7.00 am at Gakwegori Funeral Home, Embu County.

Njoki will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend whose life touched many. Her legacy lives on through the family she nurtured, the students she mentored, and the values she upheld,

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

In God’s arms you rest, in our hearts you remain. We love you.

21st January 1953 — 9th December 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mwalimu James Mukhwana Wetang’ula who died on Tuesday 9th December 2025 following a battle with illness.

He was beloved son of Mzee Dominica Khaemba Wetang’ula and the late Maayi Ann Nanyama Wetang’ula.

He was the loving husband of Jane Nanjala; and father of Ethel Nakhumicha, Emmanuel Wetang’ula, the late Edgar Wafula and Dr. Sylvanus Wekesa.

The late James was brother of the late Regina Nakhungu,Virginia Sikhoya Mulongo Sifuma, the late Leah Khisa, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Moses Masika Wetang’ula (The Speaker, National Assembly of the Republic of Kenya), Maria Khainja Ongramo. Dorothy Namarome Watila, Scholastica Naswa Opemo, Hon. Timothy Wanyonyi (MP. Westlands Constituency), the late John Kennedy Wamurwa, the late Catherine Nekesa, Fred Wekesa, Charles Simiyu Lwanga, the late Luminitus and the late Margaret.

James leaves behind five grandchildren namely; Rosemary, James, Dominic, Leroy and Vivas.

The burial of Mwalimu James will take place on Friday 19th December 2025 at his home in Tuuti, Bungoma County.

Fare thee well, Mwalimu, until we meet again.

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

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Susu, Mama Beth Kamwei Mutune (Mbila), who rested on 8th December, 2025 at Metropolitan Hospital, Nairobi, after a long battle with heart complications. Born in 1929, she lived a remarkable 96 years filed with faith, love, and service.

She was a devoted wife of the late Jonathan Mutune Mutua, a cherished mother of Judah Mutune, Gladys Yumbu, the late Jacob (Makovo), Elizabeth Mwau, John Makite, the late Antonina Wanza, and the late Kivota Mutune.

She was sister of Koki, the late Munguti, the late Kitinga, the late Mbiti and the late Mwanzia.

She was sister in Law of Mwongeli, the late Mwangangi, the late James Kasyilla, the late Nthemba, the are Itumbi and the late KavIt he.

She was the mother in-law of the late Dorothy Mutune, Mama Tunza and Florence Makite and also had three sons in-law, Nelson Yumbu. the late Stephen Mwau and David Mutuaa.

Grandmother of Nzioki, P,egina,Tunza, Kevin, Kasii, Rosemary and others and Great Grandmother of many. She was also great great great grandmother of Promise.

Burial will take place on 19th December 2025 at her home in Nyaani, Wamunyu Location Machakos County.

Family, friends, and well-wishers are meeting at Nyaani and Nairobi for funeral arrangements.. Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated as the family prepares her final send-off.

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

 

It is with a humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Isabella Wambui Munene from Wariruta, Mathira West, Nyeri County.

Daughter of the late Joseph Gakage Gatundu and the late Beatrice Mukami Gakage. Sister of Benard Gatundu, Phylis Njoki and late Charles Muthigani.

Wife of the late Retired Elder Johnson Munene Mathenge. Mother of Symon Mathenge Munene and a mother in law of Sarah Mumbi Mathenge. Grandmother of Isabel and Cephas (Anchor Leather), Munene and Susan (Regent Valuers), Caroline and Ruel (Business), Susan (Cannon Group), Elder Karangi and many others.
Great grandmother of Victor, Ryan, joy, Myla, Rael, Charlyne and Bella.

The cortege will leave Tumutumu Mortuary on Thursday 18/12/2025 at 8.00 a.m. The funeral service will take place at PCEA Kianjogu Church starting at 10.00 a.m. followed by burial at her home in Wariruta Market.

Sunrise: 15th July 1958 – Sunset: 7th December 2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Rayma Atieno Oloo Okeyo, who went to be with the Lord on 7/12/2025, in Nairobi.

She was born in Sirandu, Gem Location, Siaya County, to the late Barrack Oloo and the late Loise Oloo.

She served as the General Manager of Panari Group until her passing.

She was the loving wife of Mark Okeyo and co-wife of Rita Anyango and Caroline Kendi.

She was a daughter-in-law of the late Andrew & Temina Okeyo, Mary & Christable.

She was a devoted mother of Christopher Otieno, Ruby, Ivy & Jayden. Mother-in-law of Mary Karanja, and grandmother of Karla and Che-Otieno, among others.

She was sister of Sellynah, Ruth, the late Omondi, Rose, Misihia, the late Mwikali, Diana, Jambrose, and Antony.

She was sister-in-law of the late Tom, Miller, Eunice, Alice, Mary, Fred, Symon, Ben, Billy, Auma, Celestine, Dan, Onyango, Charity, Moses, Grace, Hellen, Khama, Christine, George among many others.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Funeral Home, Nairobi, on 17th December 2025 7:00 a.m. for Kadika Village, Migori County. Burial and funeral service will take place on 18th December 2025 at the family home Kadika, Migori, near Kadika SDA church from 9.00 am.

Rest in peace till we meet again. We loved you, but God loved you more.

 

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Fredrick Omondi Kodada, who tragically lost his life in a road accident on Saturday, 6th December 2025.

Fred was son of the late Mzee jerim Olweny Odada and Mama Ruth Olweny of Jaber, Muhoroni.

He was a beloved husband of Hilda Kwamboka Makori. Fredrick was a doting and present father of Russell Osoro, Hawi Olweny, Miich Blue, Earl Ler and the late Reign Jawar.

He was a brother of the late Night Atieno, Betty ()dada, Daniel Kodada, Jackline Odada, Mercy Odada and Mark Vin Kodada.

Son in-law of Shadrack and Jeria Makori of Nyamira County. Fredrick was brother in-law of Josphat Makori, Ruth Makori Renson Makori, Eunice Makori and Sosranis Okoth among others.

Fred was cousin of many including Kepha Odada, Refinish amino, Dickson Odada, Caroline Olivia, Dancun Ochieng, Steve Kodada, Joseph Onyango, Odour Omollo, Collins Seda,Victor Seda, Liz Odada, Fred Odada, Juma, Rose, Mackenzie Odada, Emily, Allan Odada , Allan Amollo, Daniel Onyuro, among others.

He was nephew of the late Omollo Bingwa, Margaret Otene, late Phoebe Auma, Erastus Seda, the late Dennis Adot, Joe Kodada, Meshack Kodada, Martha Otene, Pastor Jeph Omundo, Jepheth ODADA, John Odada and Martin Nyangala of Some Kombevw among others.

Fred was a loving uncle of Robby Olweny, Dan junior, Mbeche Kodada, Diamond Koki, Tamara Kodada, Dexter, Loch Joseph, Niya, Kinds Ruth, Gloria, Brandon, Temu, Aggrey, Talia, Adrian,Arvin, Griffins.

Burial arrangements are currently underway at his residence, Keekorok Court K90-Sabaki.

There will be a funds drive on Monday 15th December, 2025, at All Saints Cathedral from 4:30p.m.

Church service on Wednesday 17th December, 2025 at Nairobi Central (Maxwell) S.D,A church, opposite Intergrity Center. From 2:00pm.

Burial is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 20th December 2025, at his father’s home in Jaber Village, Got Nyithindo Location, Muhoroni Constituency.