It is with profound sadness and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of our patriarch Japuonj George Peter Osumba Muma of Kakelo Dudi, Homa Bay County who rested on 29th December 2025.

Son of late Andrea Muma and late Turfosa Agot.

Husband of late Hellen Prisca, late Herine Akinyi and Jane Akinyi Mikwa.

Son in-law of late Pastor Ezekiel Riwi and late Turfena Riwi of Kanyada, late Mzee & Mama Rao of Seka Karachuonyo and late Richard Aido and late Margaret Aido of Kojwach Apondo.

Brother of late John Ouma, late Miriam Odida, Nereah Nyambok, Debora Muga, Luke Muma,Tabitha Otieno and Joseph Muma.

Brother in-law of late Beldina Ouma, late Aska Ouma, Mrs. Leah Muma, Mary Muma, late Odida, late Lukio Nyambok, late Stephen Muga, late John Odero, amongst others.

Father of Beatrice Arunga (Chief Asst. Public Health Officer, Nakuru), Edwina Ochola (Chief Principal – Getarwet Girls High School, Kericho), late Millicent, late Caroline,Tom, Lillian Osumba (Rungu Primary School, Ringa),Willis Osumba (Omiro Technical Training Institute, Oyugis), Evaline Bossard (Switzerland), late Geoffrey, late Kenneth, Polycarp, Dorothy Osumba (SunCraft Stationers, Kisumu), Phebron Osumba (Migingo Girls High School, Kisumu), Collins,Vincent, and Dickens.

Cousin of late Olweny Magicho, late Awedho Maiiwa, late David Ombago, Job Nyaoke, Josiah Owande, Benjamin Lusi, Captain. Joe Opere, Owande Rapemo, late Ochieng Nyagoto, amongst others.

Father in-law of Gideon Arunga, Michael Ocholla, late Michael Otieno, late Otieno, Albion Ndege, Marcus Bossard and Dickens Ajwanj. Nyawana of late Zachariah Otuorna and late Kisia Mbone, late Johannes Ochola and late Cyprosa Ochola, Joash Nyadero and late Rebecca Nyadero, late Johannes Nyarnbori and late Matilda, late Joseph Gaya and Ludia Olela, late Moses Osodo and Rosemary Akoth, late Samson Odhiambo and Ruth Odhiambo.

Grandfather of Renish, Teddy, Fenan, Vera, Vonder, Austin, Winnie, Stone, Cozby, Trevor, Jayden, Tracy and Victoria, amongst others. Great-grandfather to many.

The cortege leaves Matata Hospital Mortuary, Oyugis on Thursday 8th January 2026 at 4.00pm for burial on Friday 9th January 2026 at his home in Kakelo Dudi, Homa Bay County led by Manwa SDA Church.

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

We celebrate the beautiful life of Mzee Winston Kimani Kang’ethe, Member, Board of Trustees, Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), who passed away on Saturday 3rd January 2026.

He was the son of the late Kang’ethe Njonjo and late Esther Wambui.

He was the loving husband of the late Margaret Waithira Kimani and a devoted father of Anne Wambui; the late Rose Mugure; Jane Chege (Del Monte); Susan Anampiu; and Moses Kang’ethe (USA). He was a treasured father-in-law of Samuel Muigai of Juja Thriller, Lay Canon David Chege (DC); Eric Anampiu, and Kathy Kimani (USA).

A loving brother of the late Stephen Charles Njonjo & Lilian Petrini (Sweden); Lucy Njeri (Sweden);Williamson Kamande & Lydia Waniiru; the late Peter Njonjo & Veronica Njonjo; Jane Ruguru & Winston Mutahi; Rose Wambui Mureu & late James Mureu; Isaac Muturi & Rose Nyamundu; and John Kimani & Ann Wangari.

He was grandfather of Walter Karanja, Bilha Wakanyi, Mzee Winston Anita Wanjiru, Kevin Anampiu, Carl Kimani, Edi-Baraka Njuguna, Agnes Anampiu, Ryan Kimani, Kimani Ka.nethe Joanna Kimani, and Cristabel Waithera; and a great-grandfather of Nadley Mugure,Tashley Wachu, Dashley Muigai, Sashley Wakanyi, Elsie Wangui, Kelsie Mugure,Willis Kariungi, and Chelsie Wanjiku. He was a beloved cousin, uncle, and friend to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Ngoingwa (near Classic Amona Arcade) for prayers and funeral arrangements from 6:30 pm.

The cortege will depart from Monalisa Montezuma Funeral Home, Kabati, on Friday, 9th January 2026 at 8:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at P.C.E.A Elijah Kagiri Memorial Church, Thika at 10:00 am, and thereafter burial at his family home in Nyaga Village, Kihumbuini Location, Gatanga Constituency.

Contributions are being made via mpesa mobile no. +254 796 523 392.

“Blessed are those who die in the Lord… they will rest from their labor, for their deeds follow them.” — Revelation 14:13

 

Sunrise: 16/04/1952 – Sunset: 30/12/2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Rtd Snr Sergeant Bernard BillyWaithaka”Karatu”,which occurred on 30th December 2025.

He was the beloved son of the late Christopher Maim Waithaka and Violet Wanja Maina.

He was a loving husband of Monica Waithaka and a devoted father of Violet Wanja, Immaculate Muthoni, Florence Wanjiru and Gabriel, Mercy Wangeci and Josphat, Gladwell Wanjiku and Stephen, Ann Wangari and Nancy Wambui. He was a cherished grandfather of Ashley, Yvonne, Bernie, Stephanie, Leon, Berryl, Calvin, Benedict, Mcqueen, Alvin, and Quinter.

He was a dear brother of Florence Wanjiru, the late Gladwell Irungu, Nancy Manyeki, Adrine Waiyego, the late James, Jackson Njuguna Karatu chair lyego FCS and Catherine Njeri.

The funeral service will be held at Gacharaigu Primary School ground and thereafter, burial at his home  Gacharaigo, Kagema, Murang’a County on Saturday, 10th January 2026.

Bible Verse: “Ecclesiastes.” — 3:1-2

May Dad soul rest in eternal peace.

In humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the sudden demise of Joyce Nyambura Kiumbuku, dear wife of Mwalimu Elijah Kiumbuku Kamau from Kanyenyaini Village, Muranga County.

Daughter of the late Isaack Chege and the late Miriam Wangechi.

Loving mother of Mercy Wanjiru (Embu), Ben Kamau (LOCUS), Mary Wangechi (KTTC) and Joshua Isaack Chege (Nairobi).

Sister of the late Simon Karanja, the late Stephen Mwangi, the late Grace Njoki, Mary Nyambura, John Kamau, Alex Waithaka, Gerald Gachahi, Marion Wangari and Nancy Mukami.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Kabati on Friday 9/1/2026, followed by a funeral service at ACK Kanyenyaini from 10.00am and final burial rites at her farm behind Kanyenyaini Shopping Centre.

Prayers and planning meetings are taking place daily at her home Kanyenyaini and Blue Springs, Thika Road, Nairobi from 6.30P m.

Rest in eternal peace

 

13th April, 1995 – 18th December, 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Michael H P Achianja Magoha formerly of Ministry. of Foreign & Diaspora Affairs, State Department of Diaspora Affairs.

Michael was the son of Joseph Oyile Magoha & Edwina Magoha of Ahono, Ratudi Village, East Gem.

Grandchild of late Mzee Bernard Boniface Magoha and the late Mama Joan Sara Aloo Magoha of Ahono Village and the late Mzee John Dalmas Owuor Onyango & Mama Winifred Owuor (East Yimbo Othach Village).

Michael was cherished and beloved to Nikki Apacha and a father of Mikaela Magoha.

Brother of Bernard Magoha, Dr. Sara Magoha & Winfred Magoha.

Brother-in-law of Jane Nyaga Magoha. Uncle of Numo Joseph Magoha, Joseph Oyile Korir and Augustine Vincent Muungami.

Nephew of the late William Ogola Magoha, the late Consolata Magoha, the late John Obare Magoha, Mary Owuor, the late Capt. Charles Magoha, the late Michael Magoha, the late Prof. George Magoha, the late Prof. Richard Magoha, Pauline Dola, Calisto Owuor, the late Jane Onyango, Alphonse Owuor, Mildred Opola, the late Bertha Owuor and Fabian Owuor.

He was cousin of Evelyn Ondego, the late Claire Obare, Alloys Kemo, the fate Caroline Magoha, Crystal MagoKa, Dr. Michael Magoha, Sam Dola, Andrew Owuor, the late Edgar Owuor, John Omondi, Briton Onyango,Winnie Owuor,Tania Owuor, Richard Owuor and many more dear cousins.

Burial will be on 10th January 2026 at Ahono, Ratudi Village in Gem, Yala.

Philippians 1:21 “If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord.” So whether we live or die, we belong to God.”