Linus Bichanga Ongoro

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Linus Bichanga Ongoro which occurred on 26th January 2026.

Linus Bichanga Ongoro was the son of the fate David Ongoro and Mama Martha Kerubo Ongoro.

Husband of Maureen Chamonya Madam. Father of Lewis, RayShawn, and Tanisha.

Brother of Hellen, Jane, Rose, the late Nyabuto, Josephine, Nyamurongi, the [ate Tom, Charles Anyega, the late Ogise Chapion, Samuel, and others.

Nephew of the late Samuel, the late Mokua, the late Bichanga, Shem, jairus, and others.

Son-in-law of Peter Lugara and Phile’s Kasura. Brother-in-law of Derrick. Francis, Moses, Kepha, David, and Samuel.

Funeral Arrangements Fundraiser: Tuesday, 3rd February 2026 at All Saints Cathedral.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home on Thursday, 5th February 2026 for burial on Friday, 6th February 2026 in Bobasi Constituency, Kisii County .

Contributions through PayBill No. 247247 A/c No. 217427.

May his soul rest in eternal peace

Christopher Kamau Marianjugu

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Christopher Kamau Marianjugu which occurred on January 28, 2026.

Husband of Martha Wambui Kamau.

Son of the late Solomon Marianjugu and the late Mariam Wachuka. Brother of the late Simeon Gathenya, the late Moses Wanjohi, John Wachira, Lucy Muthoni and Grace Wanjiru.

Father of Leanne Nyawira, Esther Wanjiku, Mary Wacuka, Ruth Muthoni, Grace Wanjiru, Mary Wachuka and Solomon Marianjugu. Father-in-law of George Ndegwa, Benson Kamau, Vincent Githu Kabi, John Wageni, Joseph Wagura and Lucy Waithira. Uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather of many.

The cortege will leave Engineer County Hospital on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 9:00 am to be followed by a funeral service and burial in Mikaro Village, North Kinangop, Nyandarua County.

Christopher, you fought a good fight and finished the race. May the name of the Lord be praised.

Virginia Gathoni Muguiyi

It is with much sadness we announce the demise of Mrs. Virginia Gathoni Muguiyi on 29th January 2026 at The Nairobi Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of James Ngatia Muguiyi, and most adored mother of Lucy Wangari Ochieng, John G. Muguiyi, Patrick N. Muguiyi and .Elizabeth W. Muguiyi. Mother-in-love of the late Philip Ochieng Ajuang and Anne Nyokabi Muguiyi. A doting grandmother of Akwe & Amor Ochieng, James, Trevor and Gathoni Muguiyi.

Virginia was the daughter of the late Samuel Mariu, Bertha Wangari and Penina Njeri. A daughter-in-law of the late Muguiyi Kahuthu and Lucy Wangari.

Her siblings: The late Titus Kigotho & Grace Kigotho, Eliud & Esther Mwangi, James & Anne Nganga, the late Grace Kiana & Titus Kiana, Esther Maina & the late Danastan Maina, the late Fraciah Kihara & the late Apollo Kihara, the late Kagoe and the late Waithera Mariu.

She was a sister-in-law of the late Grace Muthoni Mwaniki and the late Mwangi Githaiga.An Aunty, cousin and friend of many.

Muthoniwe wa the late Stephen and the late Prisca Ajuang, the late Francis Kiarie and Rahab Kiarie.

Prayer services are taking place at her home from 2nd 4th February 2026.

The funeral service will be held on 5″ February 2026 at the ACK St. Francis Church – Karen, at 10.00am The interment will follow thereafter.

John 11: 25

Mr. Wilson Njuguna Ndiu (Ndiuri)

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr.Wilson Njuguna Ndiu (ndiuri) which occurred on 28th January 2026.

He was beloved husband of the late Mary Njura Njuguna. He was father of Josiah Kariuki & Mary Gathoni, Nancy Karim’ & Dr. Fredrick Kamunde, Elias Mbogo, Peter Mwaniki and Susan Kathure.

Son of the late Njuguna Wawangai and the late Jemimah Mukami. Brother of the late Mbogo Ngariuri, Samuel Nyaga, the late Julius Mwaniki, Benjamin Nthiga, David Njeru, the late Norman Njiru (Mboroti), the late Kanini Nthambiri, Pascal Ngerwe, the late Gladys Wamiti, the late Edith Ndwiga, the late Phil’s Weveti and Faith Wanjira.

Son-in-law of the late Danson Kamwega and the late Eunice Ruguru. Brother-in-law of the late Mwaniki Kamwega, Silas Njiru, Phinias Gichovi, the late Moses Murir,hi, Daniel Ndwiga, Kellen Muthoni, Josphine Warue and Tabitha Kina. Uncle and grandfather to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily from 4 00pm for prayers and funeral arrangement at his home in Ndiuri village.

The cortege will leave Gakwegori Funeral Home on Friday 6th February 2026 at 9.00am, followed by funeral service at St. Pauls ACK Cathedral Embu and there after interment at his home in Ndiuri Village. Kirigi sub-location, Embu West sub-county, Embu County.

“…Well done, Good and Faithful! servant…”Matt. 25:21

 

Rev. Fr. Joseph P.P. Mokaya

Born: 19th March, 1948 – Died: 27th January, 2026

The Archdiocese of Nairobi announces the death of Rev. Fr. Joseph PP Mokaya.

Fr. Joseph P.P. Mokaya was a son of the late Mzee Ibrahim Nyabuti and the late Mama Yuvensia Bosibori. Brother of Wilfred Menge, David Mogusu, the late Clement Matagaro, Sibia Bonareri, and Agnes Kemunto.

Nephew of the late Joseph Ogari, the late Otwori Miyaki, late Samwel Magoka, among others. Uncle of Deacon Nahashon Mokaya, Sr. Evelyne Mose, Bestina,Yuvensia, Oscar, Moraa, Geofrey, Anthony among others.

Requiem Masses will be celebrated as follows: Thursday January 29th, 2026, 6:00 p.m., Friday January 30. , 2026 6.00 p.m, and Saturday January 31st 2026, 3:00 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Parish Buruburu, Monday, February 2nd, 2026, 6:00 pm, OLV, Parish Makadara.

The Funeral will be held on Tuesday, February 34, 2026. The cortege leaves Mater Misericordiae Hospital Mortuary at 8:00 a.m. Funeral Mass will start at 10.00 a.m, at St. Mary’s Msongari Grounds. Interment thereafter at the clergy Cemetery.

Well done good and faithful servant. Matthew 25:21

Mike Eldon

17th March 1945 — 29th January 2026

Mike Eldon passed peacefully on January 29th, at home in Nairobi, Kenya.

Son of late Bruno and Gaby Eldon and sister to Ruth Eldon. Mike was the loving husband of Evelyn Mungai, proud father of Dan and Amy, and stepfather of Eric and Wacuka, and daughter-in-law Molly. He was grandfather to Jack, Daniel and Arabella, and Karungari, Githuku, Noni and great grandfather to Prince and Luke and uncle to many.

A graduate of University College London and London Business School’s Sloan Fellows Program, Mike was the former Managing Director of International Computers, Ltd., Wang, and IBM in Kenya. In 1993, Mike founded the DEPOT, the Dan Eldon Place of Tomorrow, to commemorate his son, Dan, artist and Reuters photojournalist killed in Somalia in 1993, whose life and values continue to inspire young changemakers around the world. Using the DEPOT as his base, Mike consulted with companies across Africa, including organizing executive leadership training seminars, and peace-building retreats across cultural divides, often behind the scenes. Mike was proud of his 50-year involvement with the Rotary Club.

He was chairman of Occidental Insurance and an independent director of Davis and Shirtliff, co-founder of the Institute for Responsible Leadership, adjunct faculty member at Strathmore Business School, and former chairman of the Council for KCA University. He served as chairman of the Council of the Kenya Institute of Management, where he was a Fellow of the Institute. Since 2007, he has been writing a column for Business Daily.

 

Col. (Rtd) Dr. Daniel Musyoka Mbinda, MBS

25 November, 1954 – 24 January, 2026

It is with profound sadness and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our beloved Col. (Rtd) Dr. Daniel Musyoka Mbinda, MBS on Saturday 24th January, 2026. He served honourably with the Kenya Defense Forces for 31 years.

Daniel was son of the late Samson Mbinda Nguku and the late Anna Mutheu Mbinda.

He was beloved husband of Susan Meli Mbinda. Father of Kenneth & Monica Muoki, Kevin Mwendwa and Mbithe & Matthew Olsson. A doting grandfather of Jeff Jason and Jonathan Jabari.

Son-in-law of the late Serah & Mwenze Mutie & Grace Mwenze.

He was brother of Joyce & Kivuva, George & Anna, Julius & Margaret, Samuel-Jacinta & Susan, Philip Ngungi, Lois Manundu, Ruth & Munyovoo, Dorothy & Maingi, Bernard & Schola and the late Phyllis Mwende.

Brother-in-law of Mutuku, Esther, Kanini,Victoria, Mbithi, Monica, Nzavi, Mutie & Nthunya.

Syitawa of Jane & Rev. Kanja and Natalie & Fred Olsson.

Uncle of Mukami, Agnes, Musyoki, Mutheu, Kioko, Joel, Mbithi, Masila, Mwenze jr., Babu, Katanu, Kambua, Muuo, Mercy, Dennis, Nzisa among others.

Babu of many including: Queen Kendal and Isla Blue.

A mentor, a colleague and a beloved friend of many including: Prof. Mutiso, David Mutunga, and Dr. Gitau.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 at Nairobi Baptist Church, Ngong Road at 10:00am.

The burial will take place on Thursday, 5th February, 2026 in Watuka Village,Wote, Makueni County.

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