Mwalimu Alice Magoma Mogire

It is deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Retired teacher Madam Alice Magoma Mogire (Teacher Alice) formerly of Gekomu Primary School, which occurred on the 23 of January 2026.

Daughter of the late Chief Dominic Nyang’ute and the late Mama Christina Kerubo. She was a daughter in-law of the late George Obungu, the late Mama Hellena Moraa and Prisca Obungu.

She was a loving wife of Zablon Mogire Obungu (Mozamad), a devoted mother of Edna (I&M Bank), Lilian (Airtel, Kenya). Grace (JOOUST), Gladys (Mozamad) and Rachel (Absa). Mother-in-law of James, Wycliffe, Moses and Dennis. Grandmother of Nathan, Kayla, AL, Emmanuella, Avi, Kirsten, Alicia, Jasiri, Jasmine and Miguel.

She was a sister of the late Charles Barongo, the late Pascalia, Samuel Nyabwanga, Marcela Mang`are, and the late Peter Oigara.

Sister-in-law of Moranga, Jomo, Evans, Douglas, Tom and the Obungus, Jerusha, the late Ombasa, the late Mang’are, the late Mary, the late Georgina and the late Anne.

Aunt of Fred Mogaka (Chief Principal-Kisii School), Bruno, Omosa, Robina(Canada), Rebecca, George, Dominic, Felisters, the late Robina, Verah, Silas (DJ Cross), Beatrice, Danvas among others.

Korera of the late Charles Rota and Rhoda Charles, Robert and Grace Okari, David and Faith Muriungi, and James and Teresa Omariba.

Niece of Maragia Serembe, Daniel Ondabu, Peter Serembee, the late James Onuong’a, Ruth, the late Teresia, the late Joyce, Rebecca, Drusilla, Nyachama, Kwamboka, Catherine Mose, Mary Mocota and others.

Cousins: Ratemo Nyara, late Naftai Maragia, Margaret, Kennedy Maragia, Eng. Ondabu Maragia, Moibi, Ogembos, Obungus, Amenyas, Makarabes, Saginis among others.

Requiem Mass will be held on Thursday 29th January 2026 from 1.00pm at The St. Charles Lwanga Cathedral Church, Kisii.

The cortege will leave Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital on 30th January 2026 at 7:00 a.m. followed by a fInal celebration service at Gusii Stadium and thereafter interment at her Gekomu home.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” — Psalm 116: 15

 

Dr. Jesca Kharono Kola

1953 – 2026

We regret to announce the death of Dr. Jesca Kharono Kola, which occurred on Sunday 18th January 2026.

She was the loving wife of Rev. Canon David Owala Kola, and mother of Janice, Agnes, Moses, Emmanuel, Steven and Peter. Grandmother of Clyde, Fredrick, Kwe, Hera, David, Daniel, Mylei, Kaylie, Jayden, Jasmine, Jordan and Jupiter.

Daughter of the late Nicholas Festus Masera and the late Elsie Khaintsa Masera. Sister of the late Phoebe Kharunda, Florence Mutonyi, the late Joy Wenyisa, the late Sam Mataki, the late Sarah Nekesa, Fred Kibeti, and the late Rebecca Nalubooka.

Sister-in-law of the late Prisca Gumba, Meresia Opiyo Okach, Habakkuk Obugo Kola, the late Ezekiel Otieno Kola, Damaris Adoyo Amolo, the late Amon Okoyo, the late George Samwel Odhiambo, the late Benta Obugo-Kola, Caroline Kola and Pamela Obugo-Kola.

Aunt of the late Rael Anyango, the late Onesmus Onam, Anne Achieng, Lilian, Susan, Mark, George, Dorcas, Hannah, Noel, Maxwell, Dickens, Mary, Alex, Mary Okatch, Pauline, Deborah, Isaac, Steve Musimbi and others.

Daughter in law of the late Agnes Awuor Kola and the late JKola Okuma.

Mother in love of Salma, Immaculate, Beryl, Mercy and Irene.

A requiem service will be held at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Kisumu on Friday, 30th January, 2026 followed by the burial on Saturday 31st January 2026 in Kalek Village, Lower Kombewa Sub-location, Seme Sub-county of Kisumu County.

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

Mrs Rosaline Wangechi Thuo

It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mrs Rosaline Wangechi Thuo, which occurred on Thursday, 22nd January 2026, at Outspan Teaching and Referral Hospital

Rosaline was the beloved wife of Dr. Stephen NjugunaThuo. She was a loving mother of Michelle Njeri and Jackson Thuo, and a cherished mother-in-law of Anthony Kuria Waiguru.

She was the beloved daughter of the late George Kibicho Njaga and the late Lucy Waniiku Kibicho of Ngoe Farm, Kiriaini, Kiru Ward, Mathioya Sub-county, Murang’a County. She was sister of the late Catherine Nyambura, Fraciah Gathoni, Nancy Njoki, the late Edward Munene, Eunice Njeri, Susan Wambui, Charity Muchugu and Jeddah Wangui Daughter-in-law of the late Jackson Thuo and the late Gladys Njeri.

She was sister-in-law of the late Justus Kariuki, the late Charles Mathenge, the late Edmund Mwangi, the late Monica Njeri. Justus Muruthi, Boniface Irungu, Festus Mwangi, the late Jorum Mugwe, the late Penina Kabura, Miriam Nduta, the late John Kamau WaKiongo, PhyIis Wambui, Jason Wokabi. Lucy Kaari, Clement Gathumbi, the late Lilian Wairimu, the late Esther Wambui, Hezekiah Munge. and Alice Waniiku. A beloved aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother to many.

Rosaline was a valued member of G-8 Nyeri Women Group, Wonderful 6 Nyeri Women Group, Golden Pillars of Nyeri Club, The Diamond Galz, Good Neighbourhood and many more She was also a devoted member of PCEA Nyarnachaki Parish and was loved by all.

Family and friends are meeting daily at the family home in Classic, Gethiniiro, Nyeri, at 5:00 pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The funeral procession will leave Nyeri Funeral Horne – Outspan on Friday, 30th January 2026. at 9:00 am for a service at PCEA Nyamachalo Parish, Nyeri, at 10.00am, thereafter proceeding to the family home in Classic, Githinjiro, Nyeri for burial.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance…

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Rosebella Kosgei (Gogo Kapkendelo)

Sunrise -01.01.1943 – Sunset -18.01.2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Rosebella Kosgei (Gogo Kapkendelo), who passed away on Sunday, 18th January 2026, after a long illness bravely borne.

She was the daughter of the late Abraham Kiptoo Chesorom and Elizabeth Soti Chesorom.

The loving wife of Kipkosgei Arap Sang (Kendelo) of Chepkanga.

She was a cherished sister of John Kiptoo (Kamokono), the late Michael Kipserem (Kimore Village), the late Richard (Tambach), Flora Chumo (Kaplogoi), the late Lily Cheruiyot (Kaptuli), and Philip Kiptoo (Tambach).

A devoted mother of William Kiplimo, Josephine Cheptoo, Teresia Tunoi, Lucia Juma, Julia Namanda, Sheila Cheruto, Stephen Kipkogei, Gladys Cherono, and Martin Kipchirchir. A mother-in-law of Christine Limo, Francis Tunoi, PS/Dr. Juma Mukhwana, Dr. Augustine Namanda, Arnold Knauf, and Carolyn Chumba. She was blessed with 25 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, with whom she shared many joyful moments.

Funeral committee meetings are ongoing in Chepkanga and Nairobi.

The cortege will leave Eldoret Hospital Mortuary on Thursday, 29th January 2026 at 12.00 noon, followed by a requiem mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Chepkanga, at 2.00 p.m. Funeral mass and burial will take place on Friday, 30th January 2026, at her home in Lelit Farm, Chepkanga.

Forever loved. Forever remembered. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

 

Samson Muraya Michuki

1964 – 2026

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Samson Muraya Michuki, which occurred on Friday, 23rd January 2026. Samson was born on 21st August 1964 in Gatunguru, Murang’a County.

Samson was the beloved husband of Mary Wanjiku Muraya; a loving and caring father of Njoki Muraya, Beth Wanjiru, Charles Michuki, and Paul Kariuki; father-in-law of Joan Kirugu; and a cherished grandfather of Ayden, Caritoh, Emmanuel, Wangui, and Star.

He was a devoted son of the late Charles Michuki Muraya and Joyce Wanjiku Michuki, and a loving brother, brother-in-law, uncle, mentor, and friend to many.

Samson was a faithful Catholic and an active member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Ruai, where he served in the St. Rita Small Christian Community and the Catholic Men’s Association (CMA). Professionally, Samson served with distinction as a Civil Engineer (Building Technician) at the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) for over three decades, primarily at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and later at Wilson Airport. He was widely respected for his deep technical knowledge, integrity, mentorship, and dedication to service.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Muraya’s Ruai home, in Nairobi Town (Elimu Sacco House, popularly known as Paleo Restaurant, next to Magomano House) and in Murang’a Town at Deekei Restaurant, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege will depart from KU Referral Hospital Mortuary along the Northern Bypass on Saturday, 31st January 2026, at 8:00 a.m. for a funeral Mass at Muthangari Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. He will thereafter be laid to rest at Gatunguru Village, Mathioya, Murang’a County.

For more information, please contact Charles Michuki on 0720 120 630.

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

Mzee Samson Agwa Odidi

Sunrise: 08 Oct. 1930 — Sunset: 12 Jan. 2026

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that the Agwa family announces the passing of Mzee Samson Agwa Odidi, which occurred on 12th January, 2026, at Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu.

Mzee Agwa was the son of William Harun Odidi and Mama Sara Ayiengo of Kanjira, Kamwania sub-location, Rachuonyo sub-county. He was the beloved brother of the late Shem Goga, the late Lucia Obinga, the late Reuben Opon, the late Nicodemo Were Odidi and the late Ishmael Achieng.

Husband of Canon Olivia Agwa and the late Mama Fatuma Agwa, and loving father of the late Binns Agwa, Kenneth Agwa, Dorothy Agwa-Otieno, George Oduor Agwa, the late Grace Dina Olali, Henry Hussein Agwa, William Odidi Agwa (Mzee), Ishmael Agwa (Tano), Sarah Agwa (Sakina) and the late Musa Agwa.

He was brother-in-law of the late Adet Okwatta, the late Rosalie Odhiambo, the late Prof.Amos Odenyo, late Luc Obuong, late Robert Okwatta, Prof. Victor Odenyo, Olga Onyango, Booker Odenyo, late Dan Odenyo all of Got Regea Gem Yala, and in-law of the late Hawo Godana,Yusuf Godana, Rukia Godana, Omar Godana, Kabale, Jarso Godana – all of lsiolo – late Dinah Opon, late Edith Goga, late Joyce Atiang Goga, Elizabeth Goga, late Maritha Obinga, the late Rosa Were and Janet Ow.

He was the cherished father-in-law of the late Lillian Nyosawa, Rachel Agwa, Cosmas Tony Otieno Oreng, Rose Murage, the late John Olali, Eva Awinda, Lydia Owiti, Fred Monroe and Kame Galgalo.

Nephew of the late Ada Gal and the late Turphosa Amok Cousin of the late Mariko Ogunde, the late Joseph Ariwi, the late Nicodemo Were Ogunde, the kite Rispa Ogunde, the late Elizabeth Ogunde, the late Roda Ogunde, the late Osano Amol, the late Maritha Amol and Ludia Adongo Ochino.

Mzee Agwa was co-parent in-law (Nyawana) with the late Daudi and WC Juliana Duda Arum, late James and late Rose Orondo, late Jairo and late Consolata Oreng, Charles and Cecilia Murage, late Zedekia and late Meresia Olali, late Mr Christopher Awinda and Mrs Awinda, Mr and Mrs Elijah Owiti, Mr Ado Guyo and Guyo Galgalo.

He was the beloved grandfather of many, including Olivia (Mamji), Sammy, William (Ochido), Maureen, Perry, Biko, Victor, Cameron. Malaika, Sonny, Olga. Victoria, Kennedy, Sasha, Nigel, Myra. Tyrell, George, Arnold, Olivia (Mamie), Lynda, Jemtti, Stella Footes, Bent, Godana, Miguel, Tevin, Bradley,William Jr, Allan, Sammy Jr and Samson Agwa. He was also the doting great-grandfather of Terry, Archie, Pesh, Binns Archie, Wendy, Lilian, Trevor, Sylvia, Meyonne, Blessing, Cole, Shawn, Olivia Robinson, Gladys, Gabby, Katelle,Vita, Genevieve and Fatuma. He was also blessed to see his great-great-grandchild Tiger.

The cortege will leave the Aga Khan Hospital Morgue in Kisumu on Thursday 29th January, 2026. The burial service will take place on Friday 30th January 2026 at his ancestral home in Kanjira, Karachuonyo, Homa Bay County. Burial to be conducted under the leadership of the ACK St. Andrews Ogenya Parish.

 

Mzee Japheth Situma Musee

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mzee Japheth Situma Musee that occurred on Monday , 19/1/2026 after a long illness.

He was the son of the late Yonah Musee (Omukimweyi) and the late Mama Sarah Nasimbo (Omulunda). Brother of late Rabeca Sippuria, late Alexander Simiyu, late Andrew Makhanu, late Timothy Musee, late Selina Nangila, late Joseph Musee, Arnest Wafula, John kikai, Margaret Nanjala, Pamela Kitui, late Lonah Khwatenge and Abraham Wangette.

Cousin of Matete’s, Wanakai’s, Karemana’s.

Husband of Florence Nabututu, Everlyne Atenya and Florence Nelima. Father of Nanyama Situma, Edward Bikala (Retired Senior Principal), Peter Situma (D/Principal Wamalwa Kijana secondary), George Situma (Teacher Kibingei Secondary), Dr. Julia Situma Misiko (Lecturer Koitaleel University), Selina Ndakala, Ronald Situma (Principal Toloso Secondary), Norah Situnla, late Carolyne Nafula, Henry Mukhwana, Kennedy Mulongo (Bungoma County), Eclipse Situma (Min. of Agriculture), Hannington Situma (Dean Bungoma Poly), Selina Situma Ongidi (Vihiga County), Conrad Situma (Vihiga County), Jonah Situma (Nzoia Sugar Mill), Oliver Situma (Vihiga County), Isaac Wanakai (Teacher St. Kizito I Murende Secondary), Sharon Situma and Sarah Situma.

Grandfather of Yonah, Calvin, Kevin, Isaac, Mercy, Samuel, Selina, Harrison, Vallary and others.

Brother in-law of late Francis, Katusabe, Martin, Joseph Musumba, Caroline Wanyonyi and others. Father in-law of the late Lucy Bikala, Dr. Edith Simiyu (Lecturer Kibabi University), Hellen Bali, late Alice Nakesa, late Dr. David Misiko, Kenneth Ndakala (NSSF Busia), Catherine Simiyu, Lydia Wabuke (Min. of Agriculture), Nancy Waswa, Ruth Kwamboka, Florence Nangila, Hempstone Ongidi, Pamela Khaemba, Prudence muse and Sylvia Lyomu. Uncle of Alice, Wycliffe, Pastor Peter, Duncan, Selina, Wishcome, late John Biketi, Margaret, Edward Sippuria, Norah, Prof. Joseph Situma (UON), Dr. Beatrice Musee (NYS)and others.

Nephew of late Yakobo, late Enos, late Mandila, late Musamali, late Waraba, Poipoi and late Commissioner Wakhobe, late Rael Nambande, late Sirira and others.

The cortege leaves Delight mortuary Kimilili on Thursday 29/01/2026 to Kituni home for night vigil, then moved to Sirisia home on Friday 30/01/2026 for night vigil Burial service will be held at Sirisia Bok Primary school then burial at his Sirisia home on Saturday 31/01./2026.

May his soul rest in peace.

 

Samuel Maina Njuguna

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Samuel Maina Njuguna of Maina Njuguna & Associates Advocates. He hails from Kibiku A Ngong.

Son of the late Mr & Mrs Patrick Njuguna of Kibiku A Ngong.

Husband of Mary Wambui Maina. Father of Ivy Mercy Nini of Maina Njuguna & Associates, Patrick Njuguna Maina of Strathmore University and Ryan Karuria Maina.

Brother of the late Njoroge & Tabitha, the late Sarah and the late Peter, the late Lucy & Elijah, the late Monica & Kamau and Njogu. Son in-law of the late Hesborn Karuria Mariko and Wanjira Karuria of Mutira, Kirinyaga.

Brother in law of the late Nancy, John Mark, Richard, Lucy, David & Zacharia Karuria. He was an uncle and cousin of many.

Funeral arrangements are being held at his Kerarapon home daily from 4pm and also on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi at 5pm.

Contributions to defray hospital and burial expenses can be channeled to Paybill 400200 A/c 350523 (Ivy Mercy Nini).

The cortege will leave Montenzuma Funeral Home, Mbagathi on Friday 30th January 1/ 2026 at 7am.The funeral service will be held at ACK Emmanuel Church Ngong at 10am followed by burial at the family home in Kibiku A Ngong.

 

Prof O.L.E Mbatia

Sunrise: 01/08/1937 – Sunset: 20/01/2026

It is with humble acceptance to God’s will that we announce the passing on of Professor Oliver Lee Ernest (O.L.E) Mbatia.

He was the son of the late Ernest Mwangi and the late Agnes Gathoni.

He was a loving husband of Virginia Waniiku Mbatia, dear father of Jane Muthoni and Jurnaa Makopa; and the late Kennedy Mwangi Mbatia and the late Martha Wanjiku Mwangi.

A brother-in-law of Ernest Kamau, Jane Waniir-u Nyaga, late James Nduati, among others. Son in law of the late Stephen Kabutha and Mary Mukami. A dear uncle of Ernest Mwangi Kimarti among others.

A dear brother of the late Ben Munene Mwangi, Rose Waniiru Chege and the late Wesley Chege, John Kiruri Mwangi and Rosemary Wangari Mwangi, the late Lewel Mahinda Mwangi and Nelius Nyambura Mahinda and the late James Kimani Mwangi and Alice Nyambura Kimani.

He was a cherished grandfather of Makopa Mwasaria and Carolyne Makopa, Mbatia Mwasaria, Charlene Wanjiku Mwangi, Jameson Mbatia Mwangi and Julius Kiai Mwangi. He was great grandfather of Upendo and Jabali.

He was an uncle, a grandfather and a great-grandfather of the wider Shem Mbatia/Ernest Mwangi and the Kabutha families.

Relatives and friends are meeting daily at his home in Nyari Estate; meetings will also be held at All Saints’ Cathedral, Nairobi, from Monday 26th January 2026 to Wednesday, 28th January 2026 starting from 6.00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and in his rural home, Gitui Village, Murang’ a County.

There will be a Holy Mass and memorial service on Wednesday, 28th January 2026 from 1.30p.m. at St. Paul’s Catholic Chapel, University of Nairobi.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home on Friday 30/01/2026 at 7:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service beginning 10:00 a.m. at Gitui Primary School, Gitui Village, Gathamba Location, Wangu Ward, Kiharu, Murang’a County,

Professor O.LE Mbatia, You have fought a good fight and won the race. Glory be to God

Moses Ngugi Gatere

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce to passing on of Moses Ngugi Gatere from Kanunga Village on 23rd January 2023.

He was son of the late James Gatere Ndugo and the late Lilian Muthegu Gatere.

Loving husband of Esther Nieri Macharia, loving father of Lilian Muthegu Ngugi (Washington USA), Maxwell Gatere Ngugi and jewel Waniiru Ngugi.

He was the son-in-law of the late Stephen Macharia Kanyanjua and the late Emmah Waniiru Macharia.

He was loving brother of Michael Karanja, Hannah Wambui Ireri, George Kangethe Gatere. Jane Wanjiku Njomo, Margaret Nduta Gatere (U.K), Mercy Nyokabi Gatere, Titus Ndung6 Gatere, Serah Wanjiku Gatere.

Brother -in- law of Patrick Mwangi Macharia, Alice Wambui Macharia, Margaret Wanjiku Macharia and Sister Lydia Nduta Macharia.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home at Kanunga Village for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege will leave St. Teresa Hospital along Kiambu Road on Friday, 30th January 2026. Funeral Service will follow at A.C.K St. Mark’s Church Kanunga at 11.00 AM and thereafter the interment will be at their farm, in Njunu. .

Revelation 21:4 “AND GOD SHALL WIPE AWAY ALL TEARS FROM THEIR EYES, AND THERE SHALL BE NO MORE DEATH, NEITHER SORROW NOR CRYING”