It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mama Catherine Nyaboke Borura, wife to the late Borura. Akara of Nyaronde South Village, Matutu Location. Borabu Sub-County, Nyamira County.

She was daughter of the late Ogeto Sitemba and Floca Nyamogori. She was step-daughter of Moyare.

She was a loving mother of the late Samson Nyambati Akara (who passed away on I 8/12/2025). Jepson Ogeto, Stella Okernwa, the late John Onyonka, the late George Morang’a, the late Esther Moraa, Vincent Kaunda and Winfrida Saringi.

She was co-wife of the late Mong’ina, the late Marinda, Moraa and the late Milka.

She was mother-in-law of Joan, Joseph Okemwa, Ruth, Salome, Lilian. the late Tom Ogeto, Carol, Nyabeta, Rose among others.

She was sister of Nyareso, the late Kemuma, the late Sr. Mogiti, the late Onkoba, the late Ombongi, Rosa, Ogeto, Ruth among others.

She was aunty of Kabas, Onkobas, Ombongis. Nyandikas, Ogetos among others.

Niece of the late Maranga, the late Mageto among others.

She was Kamati of Keremensia, the late Karen, the late jemima, Margaret, Robina. Korera of the late Muzungyo (Mt. Egon), the late Nyaberi, the late Ondogo, the late Onchiri, the late Mayaye, and the late Ogeto (Raitigo) among others.

She was step-mother of Okara, John, Rebecca, the Matongos, Tom, the late Sibota, Birundu, Onchomba among others.

She was grandmother of Flora, Kernunto, Winnie, Cindy, Anthony, Edricah, Edward Ogeto, Maureen, Sam, Caxton, Jesse, Dr. Okemwa, Innocent, Catherine Okemwa, Edward Onyonka, Ron Martin, Catherine Morang’a, Christine, Moraa Morang’a, Dan Ogeto, Sophie, Bradley, Moraa, DJ Bunney, Jill, Sammy Osinde, Derrick Daniel, Charles Borura among others. Great-grandmother to I I grandchildren.

Fund-raising meetings will be held on Tuesday; 6/1/2026 at Nairobi and Nyaronde.

The bodies of the late Mama Catherine Nyaboke and her late first-born son, Arch. Samson Nyambati Akara, will leave Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH) on Thursday, 8/1/2026. Burial will take place on Friday 9/1/2026 at her Nyaronde South Village home, Nyamira County.

 

We are saddened to announce the death of Samuel Waithaka Mwangi of Kambaa, Lari, Kiambu County which occurred on 1st January 2026.

Devoted husband of Phyllis Wanjiru Waithaka. Loving father of Joseph Mwangi, George Wahagi, Patrick Irungu, Irene Wambui, Lorna Njeri, Grace Nyambura, David Kamau, Hosea Ruthi, Esther Wanjuhi and the late Erastus Kimani. He was a grandfather and uncle of many.

In-law of the late George Mwangi and the late Ruth Wambui Mwangi. Son of the late Joseph Mwangi Njau and the late Lorna Njeri Njau.

Brother of the late Grace Nyambura Gachugu, the late Erastus Kimani Njau, Nancy Wanjiku Mwangi, David Kamau Njau and Washington Mwangi Njau.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Kambaa, Lari for prayers and burial preparations starting from 3:00PM.

The cortege leaves Uplands Funeral Home (Uphome) on Thursday 8th January 2026 at 9.30 AM. Funeral service shall be held at ACK St. Barnabas Church Kambaa starting at 11:00 AM. Thereafter his body will be laid to rest at his home in Kambaa, Lari.

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

Sunrise: 1938 – Sunset: 2026

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that the family of the late PHILIP MWANGI NDUATI announces his passing on the 2″d January 2026 while undergoing treatment at South B Hospital.

Philip was the beloved husband of the late Grace Konyo Mwangi and they were blessed with twelve (12) children; the late Christine Njeri,Annmary Muthoni, Pitty Waithera, Sarah Mumbi, Simon Nduati, Jeddidah Nyambura, the late Ian Kibanya, Sally Wanjiku MaLivo, the late Naomi Waiyego, Moses Mbatia, the late Zipporah Nyaguthie, and Benjamin Mwangi. Twenty one (21) grandchildrenArny Grace, the late Winnie, Philip, Angela, Stacy, Philip (PK), Stephen Martin, Joy, Stephany, Nicole, Stanley, Mbatia, Grace, David, Shat line, Hadassah, Letisha, Mariah, John, and Laura.Arid three (3) great-grandchildren; Gloria, Nyambura, and Chloe.

Born in August 1938, he was the firstborn son of the late Norman Nduati and the late Damaris Njeri, and elder brother of the late Beth Waithera, the late Hezron Mbatia, the late Elisha Irungu Nduati, the late Beatrice Nyambura and the late Zakayo Ngirnei.

Philip was a trained Sales and Marketing professional, having worked with East Africa Industries (now Unilever), Pelican, Phillmans Engineering and Mather & Platt (Mather Platt Kenya), and was also a respected businessman. A committed Christian, his ministry began at PCEA Bahati, and he faithfully served as an elder at PCEA St. Andrews Church until his demise.

Prayers and fellowship are being held daily at PCEA St.Andrews Church from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

A memorial service will be held at PCEA St.Andrews Church, Main Sanctuary on Wednesday, 7th January 2026, from 10:00 a.m. The cortege leaves KUTRRH Funeral Home on Friday, 9th January 2026, at 7:00 a.m. for a funeral service and burial at his home in Kangema, Kiamara (lyego) Village, Murang’a County.

“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.” (Revelation 14:13)

It is with profound sorrow that the family of Daniel Kiilu Makau announces his promotion to glory. He rested on Wednesday, 24th December, after a sudden cardiac distress.

Daniel Kiilu was the loving husband of Rose Kamene Kiilu, the father of Kevin Makau and Martin Wambua, and a proud grandfather of Reuel, Jane, Micah and Lemuel. Father-in-law of Linda Mutuku and Pauline Mwende.

He was the son of the late Peter Makau Kaswii and the late Beatrice Kamene Makau, and son-in-law of Josiah Mull Wambua and Naomi Mutheu Wambua.

He was the brother of Seth Mutua, Simon Mutuku, Timothy Munyao, Mary- lkandi, Esther Mueni, the late Martha, Ruth Muema, Joyce Makau, the late Isaac Kaswii, Solomon Mutheke, Samuel Muthusi, Jacob Musyoka, and Catherine Mbithe.

Brother-in-law of the late David Mutua, the late Jane Mutuku, Phylis Munyao, the late Major lkandi, Joseph Mwanzau, the late Philip Muema, Philip Musembi, Mary Wambua, Janet Weru, Michael Nthenge, and Happy Koki.

He was an Uncle of Jennifer, Margaret, Joseph, Nancy, Sarah, Antony, Millicent, Evalyne, Eric, Edwin, the late Esther, Evelyn, the late Maingi, Benjamin, Julius, Eunice, Jeff, Evelyn, John, Sammy, Grace, David, Daniel, Catherine, Annabell, Faith, Diana, George, Eunice, Ken, Victor, Ruth, Brian, Richard, Dorris, Phylis, Joseph, Benjamin, Nancy, Julius, Mercy, Mark and Ruth Mary.

Friends and family are meeting for prayer and burial preparations at the Makau family residence in Masavoni Village, Mutituni Ward, Machakos.

Contributions to offset the burial expenses may be sent to MPESA Paybill Number 4814137, Account:Your Name/Group.

The cortege will leave Montezuma & Monalisa Funeral’ Home, Machakos at 9.00 a.m. on Friday, 9th Kanuary 2026, and he will be laid to rest on the same day at the Makau family residence in Masavoni Village, Mutituni Ward, Machakos County.

In God’s arms you rest, and in our hearts you forever remain.

 

Sunrise: 18-November 1968 – Sunset: 29 December 2025

It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Margaret Naini Njenga after bravely battling illness, who until her demise was a teacher at Kiriithiru Primary School in Muranga County.

Beloved daughter of the late Raphael Njenga Gachunga and Feresiah Nyambura Njenga.

Loving wife of Leonard Nduati Mwangi. Precious mother of Lawrence Mwangi, Lynette Njeri and Leon Nienga.

Devoted Sister of Felista, Cecilia, John, Peter and the late Edwin and Catherine Njenga.

Sister-in-Law of Esther Mark, Mumbi, Purity, Millicent, Gerald, Eunice, Nicholas, Wanjiku, Netta and the late Donald.

Proud grandmother of Dylan, Declan, Daryl among others.

Family and friends are meeting at their Kiriaini home for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Mwai Kibaki Referral Funeral Home – Othaya on Tue 6th 2026 at 8:00 am followed by a funeral mass at their Kiriaini home, near Kiriaini town, Muranga County from 10am.

Rev 14: 13 – Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord from henceforth: yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them