Senior Sergeant Silas Enock Ndeda

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of Senior Sergeant Silas Enock Ndeda, of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), which occurred on Sunday, 28th December, 2025.

He was the adoring son of the late Mwalimu Gideon Saul Ndeda and Dada Jane Mary Ndeda and Maurine Ndeda.

Nephew of Jimmy Okune, Ester Oduori, Dr. Johnmark Aloo, Tabitha Oduori, Irene Wandera, Dr. Teresa Aloo, Mary Obura, Edwin Mutanda, the late Edward VVandera, William Kona, Nelson Obura, Francis Nakholi, George Nakholi, David Nakholi, Dixon Oduori among others.

Brother of Winnie, Joan, Bernard, Tonny, Collins, Catherine, Michael, Andrew, Charles, Nora, Lydia, Peter, Jackline, Nelson, Alice and Matilda Ndeda.

Cousin of Mable, Dr. Timona, Newton, Collins, Jonathan, Leonard, Kendi, Wilberforce, Silas, among others.

Brother in-law of the late Joseph Silas Enock Ndeda Okeeno, David Omuruli, Violet, Dorcas, Isabella, Eunice, Emily among others. A cherished uncle and friend to many.

The body is at Mashujaa Funeral Home.

There will be a harambee on Wednesday, 7th of January, 2026 at All Saints Cathedral at 5:00 pm. Humbly send your support to Mpesa 0724740021 – Michael Ndeda.

A requiem mass will be held on Thursday, 8th January, 2026, at Kahawa Garrison, Nairobi, from 11.00 a.m. Burial will take place on Saturday, 10th January, 2026, at his rural home in Nyakhobi, Funyula, Samia, Busia County.

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE SILAS.

Mama Dionisia Wanjagi Njerenga

Sunrise:1919 to Sunset: 28th December 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing and celebrate the remarkable life of Mama Dionisia Wanjagi Njerenga of Kathera Kathaniure Sub-location, Kyeni South Location, Ernbu County.

Beloved wife of the late Joshua Peter N. Njerenga, mother of the late Agatha Kathuri, the late Henry Njerenga, the late Stanley Ireri, the late Fredrick Nyaga, Mary Ngurumbu, the late Justin Njeru, the late Joseph Njerenga, Patrick Njeru, Valeriano Nyaga and Jane Mwangi. Mother in-law of Esther Njerenga, the late Monica Ireri, the late Mary Nyaga, Pauline Jane Njerenga. Margaret Njerenga, the late Virginia Njerenga and Boniface Mwangi.

She was a sister of the late Lawrence Muchungu and Agusta Wakina. She was a grandmother, great grandmother, and great, great grandmother to many.

Family and friends are holding meetings daily at her home in Embu. Meetings in Nairobi are scheduled for Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th January 2026 at Holy Family Basilica Cardinal Otunga Plaza – Floor, Mother Teresa Room from 5.00pm for prayers and burial preparations.

There will be a Requiem Mass on Wednesday 7th January 2026, 11.00am at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church Parklands in Nairobi.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Kabati Funeral Home on Friday 9th January 2026 at 6.30 am. There will be a Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Kyeni, Catholic Church at 11.00 am and burial thereafter in the family homestead in Kathera.

Perpetual light shine upon her, 0 Lord. May her soul rest in perfect peace. Amen

 

James Kiragu Murage

Sunrise: 1956 – Sunset: 1St January 2026

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of James Kiragu Murage renowned surveyor and businessman.

Son of the late Ezekiel Murage and the late Elizabeth Muringi.

Dear husband of Lucy Njeri Kiragu. Loving father of Murage Kiragu, Michael Kiragu and Elizabeth Kiragu.

Brother of the late Muthoni, Kamau, the late Karombe, Njambi, the late Wairima, Wanjika, Nyawira and Mwaniki.

Grandfather of Gabriel, Nuria, Laura, Gabriynah among others. He is an uncle, cousin and a friend to many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his Oljororok home and Nyahururu Sports Club for prayers and burial preparations.

The cortege leaves Pope Benedict Hospital Mortuary Nyahururu, on Thursday 8/01/2026 at 7:00am. Thereafter a burial ceremony at his Otiororok home in Nyandarua County from 10:00am.

Eternal rest grant unto him Oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace Amen.

 

Mary Njoki Kirika

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing on of Mrs. Mary Njoki Kirika on 1st January 2026. Born to Irene Wanjiku as the only child.

She was beloved wife of John Kirika Thande. Mother of Irene Wanjiku, Sidney Thande, Racheal Wamaitha and grandmother of Marsha Njoki.

Granddaughter of the late Teresia Wanjiru. Daughter-in-law of the late Mr and Mrs Francis Thande Mbatia.

Daily meetings at their home in Sigona-Thamanda.

On 9th January 2026, the cortege will leave Umash Funeral home at 8am. Funeral service at 11.00am at ACK St Peter’s Thamanda. Burial at their home in Thamanda.

 

 

DANIEL NGUNJIRI MBUTHIA

Sunrise: 20 October 1934

Sunset: 1 January 2026

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Daniel Ngunjiri Mbuthia of Munyaka, Nanyuki which occurred on 1st  January 2026.

He was son of the late Stephen Mbuthia and the late Lucy Wathote and step-son of the late Virginia Wambui. He was a dear brother to the late Joseph Waruinge, Peninah Wanja, the late Andrew Karimi, Nicodemus Kamangu, Janet Wagaki, Esther Muiru and the late Ann Waithera. He was a step-brother to the late Mary Wanja, John Kwirika, Gichuhi Mbuthia, Daniel Ngunjiri, Beatrice Wanjiru and Gabriel Mugo.

Daniel was a loving husband to the late Agnes Gathoni Ngunjiri. He was a caring father to Lucy Wathote, Joyce Nyokabi, Catherine Wanja, and Joseph and Angeline Mbuthia. He was grandfather to Letoya and Imali Kiragu, Daniel Ngecu, Kelvin Ngunjiri, and Joy Gathoni. He was a great-grandfather to Tajeu Kiragu.

Family and friends are meeting for prayers at his family home in Munyaka, Nanyuki.

Requiem Mass will be held at the following venues:

  1. Nanyuki: Tuesday, 6th January at 11.00am at the family home
  2. Nairobi: Thursday, 8th January at 5.30pm at the Ground Floor Allamano Centre, Consolata Shrine,  Westlands

The funeral service and burial will be held at his family home in Munyaka, Nanyuki on Tuesday 13th January from 11.00am

He will be remembered for his wisdom, kindness and generosity.

John 10: 28-29: “And I give to them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.”

Charlotte Chebet Koech

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Charlotte Chebet Koech formerly of Murdoch University Australia which occurred on 2nd January 2026 after a short illness.

Daughter of Jonah Koech and Jane Tanui (Kenya Pipeline-Eldoret). Sister of Cynthia Chemutai (Western Australia) and Camilla Westley (Western Australia ).Sister-in-law of Erik Westley (Western Australia).

Granddaughter of the late James Kirwa, Elizabeth Kirwa, Susan Kirwa (Kapchemuigut) and also of the late Philip Tanui and Pauline Tanui (Kapnaiyo). Niece of Edwin, Julius, Clara, Jane, Emmy, Lt Col L K Koech, Lilian, Henry, Everline, Kennedy and Nathan.

Niece of Wilson, Late Moses, Sammy and Mike and Auntie of Roselina, Zipporah and the late Priscilla. Cousin to many

The funeral arrangements are ongoing and a fundraiser will be held on Wednesday 07/01/26 at home in Kabenes starting at 2.00 pm.

The cortege will leave Eldoret Hospital on Thursday 08/01/26 at 10 am for a requiem mass service at ACK St Mathews Cathedral and thereafter leave for Kabenes for an overnight stay. Burial will be on Friday 09/01/26 at Kabenes,Soy sub county, Uasin Gishu County.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race,1 have kept the faith” -2nd Timothy 4:7

Elizabeth Anyango Onyina

it is with acceptance of God’s will, that we announce the death of Elizabeth Anyango Onyina, of Alego Barding.

Wife of the late Peter Onyina, mother of the late Bernard and the late Betty, Jackie, Nefly, Irene, Ann, Mercy, Kevin, and Nancy.

Sister of the late George, Consolato, the late Simon, the late Mary. the late Jchn. the late Richard Ogaga, and Jane.

Grandmother of Emma, Ken, Jesse, Queen, Collins, Ernest Lauren, Ashley, Shantel, Britney, Lexie, Lissa, Tavin, Yvette, Nicole, Renaco, Rahim and many others.

Aunty of Nicholas Dimba, Collins, Oluoch P, Rose Mummy Oyugi, Bramwel, Anyango, Allan, Ken, Micheal, Winnie, George, Martin, Xhavier, Maureen, Violet, Keith Singa, and many others. Great grandmother to 7.

The cortege leaves Bama Mortuary on 8th January 2026 for burial on 9th January 2026 in Alego Barding.

May her soul rest in peace.

Janet Wakilo Mwawasi

Sunrise: 5th July 1945 – Sunset: 28th December 2025

With deep sadness we announce the death of Sister Janet Wakilo Mwawasi that occurred on 28th December 2025. She was ACK pioneer female Chaplain serving from 1968 to 2005 in various ACK Churches within Nairobi; Mombasa & in several stations in the subcounties of Taita -Taveta County. Janet served as Instructor at Church Army Headquarters.

She was daughter of the late Wilmot Mwawasi and Dorothy Walegwa of Mgange Kinyasi; sister of Josephat Mkala (late), Evanson Mwandanda, Claude Mshila, Richard Mwaambi (late), Dickson Mshamba, Basil Lewela, Gertrude Mghoi & Lucy Wall.

Sister-in-law of jesicah Mkamburi, Olive Kitawa,Alice Ndisha(late), Mary Mnyamari, Lucy Wanyika, Florence Onyonka, Catherine Kambe(late), Grace Makanda & Charles Tonui. She was cousin, auntie, grandmother and friend to many.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday 14th January 2026, at 10.00 a.m., at Saint Faith Church Migadini Mombasa.

The funeral Church Service will be held at ACK lyale Christ Church Mdundonyi, Werugha, Taita, on Friday 16th January 2026, at 10.00 a.m., followed by a private btJrial service at her family home at Kinyasi.

Donations and financial support can be made via Sister Janet Wakilo Mwawasi Funeral Fund Paybill No. 8063133 (Account no. YOUR NAME).

Pastor Joyce Mmbone Sagwa Inyagwa

It is with great sorrow, yet with acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden passing on of Pastor Joyce Mmbone Sagwa lnyagwa who went to be with the Lord on 20th December, 2025 after a short illness.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Jotham Nyadenya lnyagwa and Mama Respah lnyagwa of Mahanga Village, Vihiga County.

Loving wife of the late Nicholas Sagwa Limanye and caring mother of Maria Shally and Jonathan Sagwa, daughter in-law of the late Hestone Limanye and Shosho Stella Vulifa Limanye, sister of Benard, Charles, Patrick, Henry, Alex, Florence, Rose and Arthur (Inyagwa’s).

Sister in-law of David, late Alex, Andrew, Henry, Jared, Eric, James, Violet, Albert, Naomi, Margaret, Roselyn, Marlene, Viva, Joseph and Isaac; Auntie of Albert, Everlyn, Nyadenya, Anyenda, Joseph, Jimmy, Petrina, Caroline, Natalie, Harris, Ethan, Renee, Betty, Dave, Dan, George, Stecy, Malaika,Worjlow and others.

The remains of the late Pastor Joyce Mmbone lnyagwa lies at Itando Funeral Home in Vihiga County.

The cortege leaves the Morgue on Thursday, 8th January 2026 for a short service at her residence in XDC Nyoritis Kitale. It leaves Kitale on the same day for overnight vigils and burial at her matrimonial home in Hamuyundi Maragoli,Vihiga County on Saturday the 10th of January, 2026.

“You have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, you have kept the faith.”

May the name of the Lord be praised.

 

Mrs. Eva Wamuyu Waite

16th April 1938 – 31st December 2025 

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing on of Eva Wamuyu Waite on 31 12.2025.

Daughter of the late Stanley Wamai Muriu and Mary Wanjiku Wamai.

Wife of the late Nicodemus Waite Muraguri.

Sister of the late Eliud Muriu, the late Solomon Maina, Stephen Weru, Washington Kabue, the late Peter Muriu, Purity Wamuyu. Grace Wambui, Rose Wangari, Samuel Gathecha, Miriam Mumbi, and Jack Mugambi.

Sister-in-law of the late Anna Wambui Muriu, the late Virginia Gathoni, Grace Weru, the late Naftali Chege, the late lrenaeus Gathiru, the late Deodata Wanjiku, John Ngunia, Pierina Njoki Njuguna, Agnes Njeri Njoroge, Fabius Muchiri, the late Edith Wanjira, Seraphine Kariuki and the late Julia Ayuko,

Mother of Annie Wangui, Eric & Marilyn Muraguri, late Thomas Wamai, Irene Wanjiku, Susan Muthoni and Robertson Chege.

The cortege will be leave Umash Funeral Home at 6.30 am on Friday 9/112026 and head to Kamuyu PCEA Church, Nyeri County for the burial service starting to at 10.00 am.

God gave you to us, and to Him you now return.