Sunrise: 14th September 1952 – Sunset: 20th April 2026

Our hearts are heavy as we share the news of the passing of Beth Wangari Gichero of Atlanta USA who went home to be with the Lord.

Loving wife of the late George Gichero, daughter of the late Joram Wairuhi Mutiga and the late Josephine Wangeci Wairuhi of Kamuyu village, Nyeri County. Daughter in Law of the late Amos Gathungu Hiuhu and Phyllis Njoki Gathungu of Itundu Village, Mathira Sub County, Nyeri County. Mother of Amos Gathungu, Jonathan Wairuhi, Edna Njoki, and Rosemary Wangeci, all of USA.

Grandmother of Nikita Wangari, Elysia Wangari, Eryn Wairuhi, Josephine Njeri, Elizabeth Wangui and Jomo Matimu. Mother-in-Law of Heather Marie Wairuhi and Michael Chege. (All of the USA).

Sister of Edith Muthoni, late Grace Wanjiru, Charity Wanjiku, Samuel Mutiga, James Wanjama, Joseph Machira, Charles Mukere, the late Rosemary Nyawira and Joshua Wangombe.

Sister-in-law of Naomi Wanjeri, Ruth Wanjiru, the late Francis Hiuhu, Peterson Kimaru, Rosalind Wanjugu, Catherine Ngima, late Michael Njau, Raphael Muthiru Chege, the late Jotham Mwaniki, the late John Gatheru and the late James Njau Mukuha. Lucy Mutiga, Margaret Wanjama, Irene Machira, Gladys Mukere and Joyce Wangombe. She was an aunt and Grandmother to many others.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her home in Itundu from 3:00 pm, and at St. Andrews Church, Nairobi, on 30th April and 5th May 2026 from 5:00 pm.

The cortege leaves Nyeri Funeral home, Outspan on 8th May 2026 at 8:00am for a funeral service and burial at her home in Itundu village, Chehe Sub-Location, Mathira East Sub-County Nyeri County, on May 8 2026.

She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:23

 23rd August 1962 to 17th April 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden death of Joyce Awour Odhianabo, formerly of KRA, which occurred at the Mater Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late JR Odhiambo Obalo and Agneta Apidi of Barkanyango, Kasau. She was sister of Dorothy, Rose, Michael, Ben, Charles, the late David, Eric and Susan.

She was wife of Tobias Oluoch, dear mother of Dr. Julie Oluoch- Konan (Naivasha Subcounty Hospital), Jeremy Otieno (KRA) and Collins Odhiambo (Kigali, Rwanda), mother in law of Yannick, Elizabeth and Amicale. She was a loving grandmother of Bianca, Kimberly, Kaylee, Mauh hissan, Angie and Asher.

She was a daughter in law of Samuel Obola Okal and Miriam Oketch of Nyakach, Agoro. She was sister in law of Benson, Martin, Bevon,Tom, Lameck, Lilly, Leaky, Robert and the late Peter Otieno.

There will be prayers and major fundraising meeting at her home in Kitengela, Mali Mali, after Karima farm, on Friday 1st May 2026 from 12.00noon.

There will be a funeral service on Tuesday 5th May 2026 at Karengata SDA Church.

The cortege leaves Nairobi on Thursday 7th May 2026 for burial at her home, Kabondo, Oriang on Friday 8th May 2026.

Revelations 14:13 Blessed are they who die in the Lord, they will find rest from their labour.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing on of Kellen Nkuene Kithinji, who went to be with the Lord on 27th April 2026 following a battle with illness at Kenyatta University Teaching & Referral Hospital.

She was the last-born daughter of the late Ayubu Karungi and late Martha Ayubu.

She was the beloved wife of Ephantus Kithinji M’Arimi (retired Kenya Power Technician), loving mother of Kevin Mutugi and Mary; Ian Muthuri and Susan Wairimu; and Earnest Karani and cherished sister of Josphat Miriti, Beth Thambu, Zacharia Kirimi, late Jane Gacuka, late Agnes John, lace Justine Mbaya, late Juliet Kithinji and late Franklin Thuranira and Agnes Karegi.

Sister in law of Eng. Julius Riungu and Rosemary Riungu, Dr. Elijah and Dr Catherine Kirimi, Rachel Kainda and Muiruri, Kajuju, late Elias and Carol Gitonga, late Mbaabu and Christine Mbaabu.

Kellen was a dedicated nurse who worked for the Government of Kenya for many years before her retirement at Kanyakine Level 4 Hospital. She was also a committed Christian and a member of the Holiness and Repentance Ministry, Kanyakine Church.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Teaching & Referral Hospital Funeral Home (Kahawa West) on 5th May 2026 for the funeral service and thereafter burial at her home in Gaturumbari Village, Kanyakine location, Meru County.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Nairobi and her home in Meru from 5:30p,rn for prayers and burial preparations.

She will be remembered for her humility, dedication, and unwavering faith. Her legacy of service and kindness will remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants.”— Psalm 116:15

May 1974 – April 2026

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of our beloved Janet Atieno Oluoch on 15th  April 2026 after a long illness bravely borne.

Janet was the daughter of the late Johnson Oluoch Sure and the late mama Clementine Achieng Oluoch.

Mother of the late Onyango and Ian Randy. She was sister of Everline Otieno, Beatrice Okode, Margaret Ombok, Duncan Sure, the late Phillis, Yvonne Odhiambo, Newman Otieno, Alvin Omondi and Brian Ochieng.

Sister in law of Tom Otieno, the late Okode, the late Ombok, Everlyn, Alphonce, Anne, and Sheila, among others.

Aunty of Andrew, Edward, Barbara, Oloo, Adolf, Meshak, Michael, Steve, Brian, Councillor and Ernanuel, Yvette, Innocent, Leon, Kyle. Blessing, Tito, Kayden and Baraka among others.

Niece of Owaka, Lucia, and Priscila among others.

Cousin of the late Opiyo, Ogmdho, Ouya, late Odek, Emily, Mercy, Odhiambo, Otieno, Wiki and Kaki among others.

The cortege will leave Homabay County Referral Hospital Mortuary on 30th April at 12.30pm. Burial will take place on 1st May 2026 at Kwoyo, Mirogi, Homabay County .

“The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Messed be the name of the Lord” Job1:21

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Esther Chepkosgei, a dedicated employee of the State Department of Lands and Physical Planning which occurred on 9th April 2026 while undergoing treatment at Nairobi West Hospital.

Esther was the beloved wife of the late Henry Kirui, a loving mother of Daisy Chelang’at, Collins Ng’etich, and Dennis Kibet, and a darling grandmother of Rashid Ndirangu and Abdallah Kiprotich.

She was a cherished daughter of the late Joseph Langat and Mary Langat, and a lovely daughter-in-law of Zeddy Chesimet.

She was a dear sister of Margaret, Emily, the late Stella, Michael, Duncan, and Victor. Stepsister of Sarah, late Alice, Lucio, Joyce, Rosaline, Alfred, and Gladys.

She was a sister-in-law of Lily, Philemon, Daniel, Joan, Joyce, Lincoln, Betty, Marion and Judy.

She will be remembered as a devoted family member and friend whose kindness, strength, and warmth touched the lives of many.

The cortege leaves Montezuma on 23rd for an overnight vigil and burial will take place on 24th April 2026 at ChemalukVillage, Kapkembu Location, Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County. Chepkosgei.

“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”— Job 1:21

Rest in eternal peace, Esther

1962 – 2026

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Management announces the untimely demise of Mr. Wilson Galana Malibe following a tragic accident in Lamu after a wall collapsed on him on 9th April 2026 and he succumbed to the injuries at King Fahad Hospital, Lamu. He was an employee of Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) stationed at Lamu County.

He was a son of Galana Marko Malibe and Leana Hasera Galana.

He was a husband of the late Jane Mukeabwoya Gafo, Beatrice Tabu Nzai and Belinda Habona Robert. He was father of the late Hasera Malibe, Heston Galana Malibe, the late Bubu Malibe, Joseph Galana Malibe., Erick Bubu Malibe and grandfather of Liam Malibe Erick.

He was also a brother of Sara Maneno Galana, the late Bubu Galana, Janet Makosa Galana, the late Esther Hagayana Galana, Peris Habwoya Galana, Caroline Haluwa Galana and Sarnwel Hiribae Galana.

The cortege leaves Mpeketoni Funeral home on 24th April 2026 to his homestead in Kipini and thereafter, the burial will take place on Saturday 25th April 2026 at his home in Kipini village in Tana River County.

Friends and family are meeting at his home in Kipini daily at 4.30 p.m.

He will be dearly missed by his family, relatives, colleagues and friends.

“Rest in peace Wilson”

DoB: 1954 – DoD: April 2026

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Elder Charles Ongogu Masea of Enamba Central SDA Church. He passed away on 8th April 2026 after a short illness.

He served his community with dedication as Chairman of Gakero Farmers Co-operative Society, Nyagenke Primary School and Gakero Boarding Primary School. He also held the position of Treasurer at Nyagenke Secondary School and on the boards of many other institutions.

He was the beloved husband of Mary Rabera Ongogu and loving father of Gladys Ongogu (Nairobi), Joses Ongogu (Kitengela), Sarah Ongogu (Kisii), Isaiah Ongogu (USA), Dennis Ongogu (Mombasa) and Danford Ongogu (Nyamira).

A cherished grandfather and great-grandfather, he was father-in-law of Wakiii Nyabena, Hyline, Patrick, Vane, Marianne and Ezna.

He was brother of the late Peter Masea, the late James Otieno, Joash Masea and Alice Biyaki.

The cortege will leave Kisii Referral Hospital Funeral Home on Thursday, 23rd April 2026 at 11:00 a.m. for the funeral mass and burial on Friday, 24th April 2026 at Bomachoge Chache, Misesi Sub-location, Nyagenke Village.

“When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: Death has been swallowed up in victory.”‘ — 1 Corinthians 15:54

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. David Kibe Maingi, who went to be with the Lord on 17th April 2026 following a short illness at Bloom Hospital in Nakuru.

He was the second born child of the late Mishram Maingi and the late Ruth Nyambura.

He was the beloved husband of Wanjiku Kibe, loving father of Walter Maingi, James Kahugu, Gatitu Kibe, and Gichuiri Kibe and cherished brother of Justus Gatitu, Anastacia Wangari, John Gathama, Peter Wamai, Mary Wanjiku, Robinson Muritu, Rachael Gathoni, Dancun Githuka, Daniel Ngunjiri & Ephantus Thairu.

Dr. Maingi was a dedicated Veterinary Doctor who served in the Government of Kenya for many years before his retirement. He was also a committed Christian and a member of P.C.E.A. Molo Town Church.

The cortege will leave PNN Funeral Home (Nakuru) on 24th April 2026 for the funeral service at P.C.E.A. Michatha Turi Ward, thereafter burial at his Michatha Farm in Molo.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Molo from 5:30 p.m, for prayers and burial preparations.

He will be remembered for his humility, dedication, and unwavering faith. His legacy a ervice and kindness will remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

‘Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” — Psalm 116:15 

The family of Mzee Joseph Owitch Pesa announces with deep sorrow & humble acceptance of God’s will the passing of their beloved patriarch, Joseph Owitch Pesa, on 9th April, 2026 at his home in Alego, Obambo, Siaya.

He will be laid to rest on 1st May, 2026, following a Requiem Mass at Usenge Catholic Church on 30th April, 2026.

He was the devoted husband of Margaret Apondi Owitch. A loving father of the late Fredrick Owitch, Maurice Owitch, Benedicto Pesa & Mary Caroline Owitch. A grandfather of Joseph Onyango & Lucy Malta, Joel Oduor & Leocadia, Cynthia Apondi, Churchill Onyango, Valencia Atieno, Marion Akinyi, Daisy Adhiambo, Clara Omondi, Anna Lisa Omwaka, & Nadine Apondi. A great-grandfather of Esther, Jayden & Mary.

Son of the late Pesa Dalla & Maria Othuol. Brother of the late Domtila,Anastasia & Puoyo.

Cousin of Obwong, Osaro, the late Paulo & Margaret, Zakayo & Consolata, Lucia, Lazaro & Agnes, Cleopas,Wahoya, Melitus,Teresia, Ouyo, Ochieng & Masiana.

Son-in-law of the late Clement Onyango & Brigita wuor. Father-in-law of Patricia, Leonard, the late Esther Keziah. Brother-in-law of Eng. Olunga, Jemima, the late hristina, Bendeta, Osero, Nyabiga, Rosa & Ragen.

2 Timothy 4:14. Forever in our hearts.

Sunrise: 7th July 1968 — Sunset: 18th April 2026

It is with deep sorrow and profound loss that we announce the passing on of Francis Kiogora Mutunga Deputy Director for Immigration Services (DDIS) at State Department For Immigration and Citizen Services, Embu Region which occurred on 18th April 2026 at Aghakan Hospital Nairobi after a short illness.

He was the beloved son of the late Laban Mutunga and Susan Mutunga and step son of the late Jeniffer Laban.

Husband of Fatma Badaso Mohammed. He was father of the late Ian Muguna, Sheila Karimi,Aisha Karwitha, Sophia Muthoni, Leila Makena,Alexius Kajuju, Christine Mwendwa and Nikita Kendi.

He was a cherished Brother of Florence Marangu, Carol Thuranira, the late Francis Mburugu, Joyce Kathurima, the late Julius Mutunga, Samuel Mbaabu, Joseph Murerwa, Martin Murira, Doris Laban, the late Morris Laban, Doreen Murithi, Lydiah Ntinyari and Daniel Mutethia.

He was a dear uncle of the late Irene, the late Kinoti, Mwenda and Mutuma Marangu, Christine, Kimathi, Mugambi, Alex and Bundi Thuranira, the late Koome, Murithi and Murangiri Mburugu, Chris and Michael Mithiri, Gatwiri and Kiriinya Mbaabu, Munene, Kinyua and Kinanu Murerwa, Kajuju and Mworia, Naito, Gakii and Gitonga Murira, Muriuki, Priestam, Prudence and Bradon Murithi, Muthomi, Makandi and Muriki Kirimi, Mutwiri, Makena and Wanjiku Mutethia. He was a cousin to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at the family home in Kithoka, Meru County for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Cool breeze funeral home in Meru on Friday 24th of April 2026 at 9:00 am for a funeral service and burial at the family home in Kithoka, Meru.

In God’s care you rest, in our hearts you live forever.

Sunrise: 26th October 1995 — Sunset: 1st February 2026

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely demise of our beloved Edna Mmbali Ombakho, a talented Graphic Designer who was pursuing her Master’s degree in Digital Marketing at York St John University, London Campus, which occurred on 1st February 2026 in Wraysbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom.

She was the beloved daughter of Dr George Anthony Ombakho and Beatrice Musilivi Shitambasi and loving sister of Jesse Ombakho, Dr Elsie Ombakho, Florah Ombakho, and Mercy Ombakho.

Edna was a maternal granddaughter of Loise Mmbali and the late Gideon Shitambasi of Shamiloli Village, Mukulusu sub-Location, Murhanda Location, Shinyalu sub-County, Kakamega County and paternal granddaughter of the late Michael Odero Oyeyo and the late Flora Masakhwe Odero, of Randago Village, Bukhakalire sub-Location, Marachi Central Location, Butula sub-County, Busia County.

The late Edna was a niece of CPA Eliud Oyeyo (USA), Redempta Madiro, CPA Mary Ingunyi Odongo (MCA, Busia County), Hillary Wafubwa, Hellen Sirima, Late Ignatius Matsotso and CPA Vivian Lukoba.

Similarly, Edna was a lovely niece of Velma Ayuma, Aggrey Muteshi, Patrick, Ronald, Samuel, Michael, Late Everline, Roseline, Ramona and Laura Shitambasi, and a cousin to many.

There will be a Memorial Service at the Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home Chapel, Raila Odinga Way, Nairobi, on Wednesday, 22nd April, 2026 at 10 am.

The cortege will leave the Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home for Kitale on Friday, 24th April 2026, with interment to take place at the family home in Toro Farm, Kitale on Saturday 25th April 2026, after a funeral service at the neighbouring Willterm Memorial ACK School.

In God’s hands you rest in our hearts you live forever You will be dearly missed by family, relatives, and friends.

May God Rest Her Soul in Eternal Peace

Sunrise: 23/12/2025 – Sunset: 06/04/2026

We regret to inform you that Master Jabali Mboya Mwathi passed away on 6th April 2026. He was the loving son of Anne Adhiambo Mboya and Patrick Mwathi Njoroge. He was born on 23rd December, 2025 ahead of his March 2026 due date.

Master Jabali showed a determined strength from the beginning and his early days were spent under close medical care as he continued to grow steadily. He faced a short illness with quiet strength surrounded by family until the. end. Though his time with us was short, Jabali was deeply loved. He brought immense joy to his family from the moment he arrived. He leaves behind his sisters, Nadia and Kyla, and his brother, Shawn. He will also be dearly missed by his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and all who prayed for and loved him.

The funeral will be held on 10th April 2026 at Gilgil farm.

“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”— Job 1:21

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mzee Amos Maganga Munai son of the late Moses Munai and the fate Floice Munai of Emmuti Esiandumba.

Beloved husband of Joyce Maganga, cherished father of Angela Maganga, Charity Maganga, Levie Maganga and Desiree Maganga.

He was the brother of the late Zacharia Opati, the late Hesborn VVaka, Desma Onyonge, the late Martin Amukoa, Isaac Obiero, Raphael Makutsa, Aggrey Osiolo, Elphas Omweswa, Sophia Sungu, the late Saulo Amwayi and Priscah Chweya.

Grandfather of Zarios, Antoine, Damian, Denyque, Maurice, Joy and Nadine.

The cortege leaves the Aga Khan University Hospital Mortuary on Wednesday 8th April, 2026 for a vigil at his place of birth in Luanda, and later on move to his final resting place in Mfutu, Lugari. The burial ceremony will be held on the 11th April, 2026.