1942 — 2026

With acceptance of God’s win, we announce the promotion to glory of our beloved patriarch and hero. Walters Wandera Ogok, a former lecturer of the University of Nairobi, Kikuyu Campus and Resident Lecturer at Mombasa and Kakamega Extra-Mural Studies Centres.

He was son of the late Hezekiah Ogolla Oniang. and Norah Makhondo Ogolla, and son-in-law of the late Isaiah Abwao and the late Mildred lnema.

He was the husband of the late Metabbel Epwono Ogolla and Pascalina Omedo. Father of the late Nicholas Wandera, Catherine Wandera – Rapando, Joseph Success Wandera. Norah Wandera, and the late Merab Vivian Wandera.

He was a brother of the late Lay Canon Teresa Akumu Olayo, Nerea Wanga Owiti, the late Stanley Ouma Ogolla and Peterkins James Ogolla; and nephew of the late Benson Haduli. late Snr. Chief Wanga Mahanga Oniang’i HSC, late Joseph Munyobi, late Jacktone Oduku, late Phelesia Odondo. Leunida Muruka, late Rosemary Obako Sibeyo, Magdalina Nerima, Maria Oloro, Eriabi Madara and Magdalina Anyango.

He a brother-in-law of Grace Ogolla, Pamela Ogolla, the late Mzee Owiti, the late Wellington Olayo, Job Munala, Martin Musurnba, Florence Anindo, among others.

He was cousin of the Hadulis, Wangas, Munyobis, Odukus, Makhulos, Bulumas, Sibeyos, Anyango’s and uncle of the Olayos, Owitis, Stanley Ogollas, Peterkins Ogollas, Steve Ogalles, Achillas, Munalas, Abwaos, Tiemas, Musumbas, among others.

He was Father in-law of Mike Rapando, Naomi Ogolla and Anne Wandera.

He was grandfather of Marvin, Sheilah, Victor, Arsene, Walters Ogolla jnr, Nicholas Wandera, Ogolla jnr, Achieng, the late Zawadi, Taryn, Joson, Malcom, Whitney, Serena and Stanley. Great grandfather of Adriel Baraka.

The funeral service will be held at ACK St. Stephen’s Church, Port Victoria on Thursday 22nd January 2026 from 2.30 p.m. He will be laid to rest on Friday, 23rd January 2026 at his home in Port Victoria, Bunyala Sub-County, Busia County.

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

Sunrise: 5/03/2012 — Sunset: 04/01/2026

It with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Emmanuel Deleon.

He was the son of Wangui Ndirangu (Leah) and Darwin Deleon; brother of late Njeri Deleon and the late Kairo Winkelpleck.

Grandson of late Charity Ndirangu and late Jim Ndirangu.

Nephew of Kairu Ndirangu, Fred Mwambili, Wamuyu, Njeri and Daisy Kariuki. Cousins to many. He will be dearly missed.

Meetings are ongoing at International Christian Center Nairobi (ICC) on Mombasa Rd. from 5:00pm — 7:00pm daily.

There will be a memorial service at ICC Nairobi on Mombasa Rd on Friday January 23rd. 2026 starting at 10:00 a.m.

The body will be removed from Umash Funeral Home on Saturday January 24th 2026 at 7:00 a.m for a funeral ceremony at Kariokor Crematorium.

Rest well our Prince and Angel until we meet again!

 

We regret to announce the death of Mama Joyce Atieno Seje.

She was wife of Mwalimu Peter Akumu Seje of Ugenya Kagonya.

Daughter of the late Mzee Ishmael Owiro Akoko and the late Mama Rosa Orwa Owiro of Ranjira Village Awendo, Migori County.

Daughter in law of the late Mzee Nicanor Oyugi and the late Mama Leah Oyugi of Alego Seje.

Mother of the late Judy Seje, Nixon Seje, Lydia Seje, Felix Seje, CPA Evance Seje and SC Seje.

Sister of the late Rodah, late Josiah, late Jane, late Aphia, late Penesa, Benard Owiro, late Robert Otieno, late Mica Guche, late James Ochieng, late Kennedy, Teresa Olwal, the late Gladys, Maren Olwal, Lizzy Bob, Zilper, late Meshack Owiro, Hon. Johnson Owiro, Jeremiah Owiro, Amos Owiro, Joshua Abade OWiro, John Owiro, Joseph Owiti, late Chief Elijah Owiro, Rael, Malath, Rebecca, Dorice, Teresa Amadi, Rosy, Peninah, Ruth and Isabella.

Sister-in-law of the late Naboth, the late Naaman, late Abisalom, late Alfred, Chief Habil Oyugi, John Oduor among others. Mother-in-law of CPA Maureen Junge – Seje, Gordon Ombae, Esther Odhiambo, Phionner Nyanjong’ and Christine Bwana.

Loving aunt of Benard Ogalo’s, josiah’s,Were’s, Guche’s, Olwal’s, Ochieng’s,Abade’s and many more. She’s left 15 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

The cortege leaves Rosewood Rongo on Thursday 22nd January, 2026. The burial will take place on Friday 23rd January 2026 at her home in Orembe Village, Konyango Sub location Ndhiwa Sub County Homabay County.

We loved min Judy but God loved her more.

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and aunt, MARY KATUMBI MUTUKU MUTHIANI, which occurred on 15th January 2026 after a short illness.

She was the loving wife of Mr. Jonathan Mutuku Muthiani, mother of Jacqueline Mbithe, Janet Katungwa, Benson Kilelo, and Ronald Mutiso and a cherished grandmother to eleven grandchildren.

Mary was a retired teacher who faithfully served at Kyamuoso Primary School and Kyakathungu Primary School under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). After retirement, she was the proprietor of Arise to Excel Academy. She was a devoted Christian and an active member of AIC ltaa,AIC Mariru Park, and the Women’s Guild (Ushirika).

The memorial service will be held at AlC Kasarani, Nairobi, on Thursday, 22nd January 2026, starting at 2:00 pm. The burial will take place on Friday, 23rd January 2026, at her rural home in ltaa Village, Ndolo Location, Ilima Division, Kilungu Sub-County, Makueni County.

Family and friends are meeting at her residence in Mariru Park Estate, Mwiki, Bluesprings Hotel along Thika Road, Nairobi, and at her rural home in Itaa Village.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.

1.1/1979 to 12.01.2026

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of Mr. Kenneth Kibet Kimetto (NTSA) of Kapchereren Village, Kaptoboiti Location, Belgut, Kericho County. He went to be with the Lord on 12 January 2026 at Siloam Hospital after a short illness.

He was a son of the late David Soi and the late Ann Soi. Father of Emmanuel Kipchumba and Mark Kiplimo/ Brother of Eric (TSC), Judith (cEcrl Kericho County), Edna (TSC), Margaret (TSC), the late Wesley, Edwin (TSC), Charles, Beatrice (TSC) and Beryl (TSC).

Brother in law of Linner, Job Chirchir (WASP EB), Joseph Kosget, the late Augustin Mutai, Eunice, Gloria and Godfrey (Coop Bank). He was uncle to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Kapchereren Village for prayers and funeral arrangements.

There will be a funds drive on Wednesday, 21st January 2026 at the home grounds.

The cortege leaves Lazarus Funeral Home on Friday, 23rd January 2026 for a night vigil at the home. The Funeral and burial service will take place on Saturday, 24th January 2026, at Kapchereren Village, Kaptoboiti Sub-location, Kaptoboiti Location, Kericho County.

ROMANS 14:8 “For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s”.

Fare Thee well Bro.