Appreciation

We the family of the late Mrs. Saina Chemuge Koskei, are filled with gratitude for each and everyone who stood with us during the preparations leading to final send off of our beloved mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother.

Special appreciation goes to our President, H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto EGH and the Executive Office of the President, led by Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service, Hon. Felix Koskei. We acknowledge and appreciate the support from Amb. (Prof) Julius Bitok (PS. Education ), and the staff and colleagues from the Ministry of Lands and the National Land Commission. The family also acknowledges and appreciates the support received from esteemed political leaders from within Nandi and Uasin Gishu Counties. To mention but afew Governors, H. E. Governors Stephen Sang – Nandi County and H.E. Jonathan Bii – Uasin Gishu County; Senators Jackson Mandago – Uasin Gishu County and Samson Cherargei – Nandi County; Members of Parliament; Hon. Oscar Sudi – Kapsaret, Hon. Joseph Wainaina-nominated, Hon. Paul Biego – Chesumei, Hon. Shadrack Mwiti -South Imenti and Hon. Cynthia Muge – Women Rep. Nandi County.

Further, we extend our appreciation and gratitude to various government and private institutions who in one way or the other ensured smooth send-off of our martriach. Specifically, we appreciate personal support received from Chief Executive Officers; Prof. E. Kanga (KWS), IG D. Kanja and DIG E. Lagat, Mr. J. Tembur (NYS), Norah Ratemo (KDC), Dr. Kipkurui Chepkwony (IGRTC), Philip Mainga (Kenya Railway) and David Mogonyi (C.A).

We also wish to thank members of the Nairobi and Mombasa business community, spiritual support from AIC Nandi Region led by Bishop Serem, Mosoriot AIC Local Church, and all churches within and beyond Nandi County.

We appreciate the support received from Queens Garden Eldoret, Eldoret Hospital, St Luke Hospital, Mosoriot community, and extended family/friends.

Your presence, prayers and support gave us strength. We continue to pray that Gogo is received by the Almighty and her soul rests in eternal peace.

The Family of the Late Mrs. Salina Chemuge Koskei

25th August 1946 – 30th December 2025

We, the family of the late Hon. Daniel Lyula Khamasi, sincerely thank God and all who stood with us through prayers, presence, messages of condolence, and every form of support as we laid to rest our beloved husband, father, grandfather, loyal friend, and respected leader.

We are deeply grateful to H.E.William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya; H.E.Wycliffe Oparanya, Cabinet Secretary; Hon, Jonathan Mueke, Principal Secretary, State Department for Livestock Development; H.E. Fernandes Barasa, Governor, Kakamega County; H.E. Paul Otuoma, Governor, Busia County; Hon. Boni Khalwale, Senator, Kakamega County; Hon. Elsie Muhanda,Woman Representative, Kakamega County; Hon. Fred lkana, MP, Shinyalu Constituency; Members of the County Assembly, Kakamega County; and Hon. David Musila, Hon. Sylverse Lisamula, and Patrick Murenyi !sal for their support and solidarity during this difficult time.

We especially acknowledge Mzee Daniel Mbero, Mzee John Shikanga, Fredrick Mugonyi, and Patrick-Papa Shitambasi who constantly kept our father company at his home; and Hon. Boni Khalwale and Hon. Elsie Muhanda for personally visiting Dad during his illness.

Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to Friends Church – Shamiloli, Kariakor, and Langata Monthly Meetings; our relatives from Musingu-Kakamega, Imilonje-Kakamega, Ileho-Kakamega, Ndundu-Kirinyaga, Misemwa-Bungoma, Mbilini-Kangundo, and Munyu—Naivasha; our neighbors from Manyani, Shamiloli Village and Kariakor; ASSETs; the Shamiloli Funeral Committee; AvalinaVi Sheywe; the Parliamentary Service Commission; the Old Mutual Group, Kenya; the Ministry of Health — Nairobi County Public Health Department; former NHIF staff; Nairobi School Class of 1991; Khamasi Atlanta/USA friends; Jamhuri Classic Golf Club, Atlanta; Batsunga Union; Mukumu Girls Alumni; 1999 PHT Class and all who contributed to ensuring our Dad received a befitting send-off.

Special appreciation goes to his attending cardiologist and the entire medical teams at Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi and MP Shah Hospital, Nairobi for their professional care and compassion towards Mzee during his illness. With gratitude, we appreciate and acknowledge Mr. Eric Mwangi, his nurse aide, for his tireless care, compassion, and dedication by Dad’s side over the years.

We are not able to acknowledge all who came to our aide, kindly receive our gratitude.

Dad was laid to rest on 3rd January 2026 at his home in Shamiloli, Kakamega which he dearly loved.

Forever loved.

Appreciation

Thank you for standing with us and honouring Frank’s memory.

Your support both financial and in-kind, visits, messages, calls and simply keeping us in your thoughts and prayers, has been a source of strength reminding us that we’re not alone.

We are humbled and deeply grateful to each and everyone of you.

The family of Frank Ireri

We, the family of Joe Kiragu, would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for the love, overwhelming support, and kindness shown to us following the passing of our beloved Dad on November 15, 2025.

We are grateful for your presence, comforting words, hugs, prayers, messages, phone calls, financial contributions, and thoughtful gestures, as well as the warm and floral tributes which beautifully captured Joe’s essence and the full life he had. Thank you for being there when we needed you most.

Special thanks go to the Nairobi Hospital Renal Clinic team for their dedication and compassion for Joe over the years.

Since it is not possible to mention everyone who walked with us during this difficult journey, please consider this message as our show of sincere gratitude. May God bless you all.

APPRECIATION

Dear friends and family, Helen, Lewis, and Nancy Sinagabula-Musoke would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the planning committees in both Nairobi and Uganda for their tireless efforts in giving their loved one, Dr. Semu Sinagabula Musoke, a dignified and honourable send-off.

We also deeply appreciate everyone who stood with us in Nairobi, those who travelled with the family, the Ugandan community in Kenya, Uganda and abroad, our in-laws, the Bishop, the clergy and leadership of Bwerenga, and Christ Church, All Saints’ Cathedral, Nairobi Baptist Church, the Alpha Cell group, the medical fraternity and professional associations—including the staff of The Nairobi Hospital—the KATERA neighbourhood association, the United Nations family, former patients, former schoolmates, friends by association, and the domestic and office staff of the Musoke family.We also extend our sincere thanks to all who shared tributes, in writing, email, electronic media or verbal condolence messages. God bless you all.

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

Appreciation

We the family of the late Rtd Elder Beatrice Wahu Maara, wish to express our deepest gratitude to the Almighty God for His grace for the past one month since her befitting send-off.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Church for the immense spiritual support, prayers and guidance given to us throughout the funeral process. In Particular,we thank the Kajiado PCEA Moderator Rev John Changari, PCEA Macedonia Parish Minister Rev David Muthui, PCEA Ongata Rongai Parish Minister Rev David Gikonyo and PCEA Ngecha Mother Church Rev Patrick Warutere. Special thanks go to all Elders and the entire leadership of PCEA Macedonia, Ongata Rongai who walked with our beloved Matriarch throughout her illness, and made regular visits to her home.Your presence and ministry uplifted us and reminded us of God’s ensuring love.

To the doctors led by Dr.Eugene Kibwana (Palliative Specialist), nurses and all support staff who attended to our Matriarch with dedication and compassion through her illness, we extend our heartfelt thanks and ask the Almighty to continue blessing you as you serve.

Since the passing of our beloved Matriarch, we have continued to receive overwhelming support spiritually, emotionally and financially. It is not possible to mention each and everyone who has held our hands during this most difficult time, but kindly take this message as our heartfelt way of saying thank you. We are sincerely grateful to the funeral organizing committee who did an amazing job in ensuring a flawless, timely and befitting send-off.As a family, you can count on us to stand with you, just as you stood with us.

Finally, to all the groups led by the political class from across the country, to the Kenya golfing fraternity and to our dear friends of the family who stood by us and attended both the memorial and funeral services in overwhelming numbers Asanteni sana.

Romans 24.4 If we live we live, for the Lord and if we die, we die for the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord

APPRECIATION

We, the family of the late Justice Fred Andago Ochieng (Court of Appeal) wish to express our profound gratitude for the overwhelming support received following our bereavement. Your prayers, messages, physical presence and material support went a long way in consoling us.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to the St. Austins Nairobi parish priest, Fr. Henry; and Our Lady Queen of Peace, Muhoroni parish priest, Fr Joseph, for walking with the family. We also thank all the priests and religious brothers and sisters for the immense spiritual support and masses offered. We sincerely appreciate Archbishop Philip Anyolo, for presiding over the funeral Mass in Nairobi and Archbishop Maurice Makumba and Bishop John Oballa Owaa for presiding over the funeral mass in Muhoroni. Thank you also to the parish groups in Nairobi and Muhoroni for their overwhelming support.

A big thank you also goes out to the Judiciary family led by Hon. Lady Justice Martha K. Koome, EGH, Chief Justice & President of the Supreme Court and Hon. Lady Justice Philomena M. Mwilu, EGH Deputy Chief Justice & Vice President of the Supreme Court. A special mention goes out to all judges of the Court of Appeal, led by The Hon. Mr. Justice Daniel Musinga, President, Court of Appeal and all judges, judicial officers and staff from the High Court and courts of equal status.

We thank the legal fraternity in Kenya and beyond, including Kaplan and Stratton Advocates, The Law Society of Kenya and Okil Kamaloka Welfare Association (OKWA) for their immense support.

We thank The National Government, The Kenya Defence Forces and The County Government of Kisumu for their support.

Our special thanks go to all the doctors who treated Justice Fred Ochieng’ including Dr. Olang’, Dr. Kisyoka, Prof. Lule, Prof. Amayo, among others.

We are sincerely grateful to the many organizations and groups for their support including, The University of Nairobi, relatives, friends of the family, neighbours and all well-wishers.

We thank the funeral organizing committee in Nairobi and Muhoroni for the great effort in co-ordinating activities smoothly until we laid our beloved Justice Fred Ochieng’ to rest.

Since it is not possible to reach you all individually, as we would love to, kindly accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep appreciation to all who stood with us during this difficult time.

MATTHEW 5:4 BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED

Appreciation

We the family of Rahab Nyang’endo Wambugu extend our gratitude to St Andrews Church, Nairobi together with Prof Daniel Ichang’i, Veronica Wambugu, Joe Karanja & the Woman’s Guild for walking us/ with us through to the day we buried her henceforth.

We deeply appreciate both the medical team at the Shree Swaminarayan Hospital, Lang’ata that served her in the final days of her life and Montezuma Funeral Parlour in Nairobi. We appreciate all others who have played supportive roles in the process.

Our sincere gratitude go to you; relatives, friends and neighbours for your messages of condolences and comfort, the kindness and sympathy shown to us, moral and financial support, your overall presence during this period of mourning the i6ss of our loved one and specifically for being there with us at the point of the interment of our beloved mother, grandmother, sibling and aunt.

Your kindness and prayers have given us strength and for that we are truly grateful. We shall always hold your kindness and care in grateful remembrance.

“There are no goodbyes for us, wherever you are you will always be in our hearts”Mahattna Gandhi

Numbers 6: 24 – 26

Appreciation

We, the family of Evanson Muriithi Mukira wish to express our profound gratitude to all those who provided us with overwhelming support following Muriithrs sudden illness and subsequent demise. We in particular wish to thank and acknowledge the following: – USC Arcadia Hospital in California USA and its medical team who attended to Muriithi with dedication and compassion during his short illness. We are also grateful to the entire USA team comprising friends, relatives and Evanson colleagues.

Special thanks go out to the ACK Diocese of Mt Kenya West under the able leadership of the bishop the Rt. Rev. Gerald Mureithi and retired bishop Rt. Rev. Joseph Kagunda for their support and words of encouragement. We also acknowledge the support of the following ACK churches: – All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi, St. Francis, Karen, St. Paul’s Kariki, Nyeri, Sr. Joseph Kabete, St. Mary’s, Syokimau, and All Saints Kwa Maingi, Mavoko.

We also appreciate and are grateful to all groups and friends of Mukira Family members for the invaluable support. Special thanks go to the funeral organizing committees from Kenya and USA.

Since it is not humanly possible to mention each and everyone who held our hands during this most difficult time, kindly take this message as our sincere gratitude and may God bless you abundantly.

Appreciation

We, Prof. C.K. Maitai and the entire family of the late Agatha Nyambura Maitai, express our-heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming love, support, and prayers extended to us during her illness and after her demise. We thank God for His goodness and for blessing us with Mum for 82 wonderful years. Truly, we have felt His presence and comfort even in this difficult season. Our special thanks go to Jalaram Hospital (Dr. Raja), the Aga Khan Hospital, especially Dr. Warshow, Dr. Sheikh, Dr Njoki, Dr Otieno, nursing care team (James Ogolla, Stanley Simwa) and the entire medical team for their support and compassionate care. We sincerely thank jetFlair Ambulances and Eagles Ambulance Service for the multiple trips they made to and from the hospital. We deeply appreciate Mum’s dedicated caregivers—Beatrice, Precious, Mary, Susan and Grace—for ensuring she received the very best care at her Loresho home.

The immediate family sincerely appreciate all the support they received – in prayers, condolences and material – from friends and well wishers.

We also thank Mum’s friends and Rosary group, led by Mrs. Kariuki, for standing faithfully with her in prayers and for companionship. To the professional colleagues of Mum and Prof. C. K. Maitai, including the nursing community (and former colleagues of Mum from Kenyatta National Hospital), and the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya, the University of Nairobi, and all international professional colleagues who condoled with us – we thank you.

To the relatives, friends and neighbours at Wamagana – we sincerely thank you for your support and pleasant send off of Mum.

To the clergy and congregations of Consolata Shrine (Westlands, Fr Joseph Musito), Our Lady of Farmers Wamagana Catholic Church (Fr Amos Wachira), Rev. Stanley Amukoa of CITAM Valley Road, and Pastor Steve Mwangi of God’s Mercies Tabernacle—thank you for your spiritual guidance and support.

To our extended family—mum’s sisters, brother, cousins, nieces, nephews, and all in-laws from both sides—we are sincerely grateful.

We also wish to thank her neighbors in Loresho and all other family and friends. both near and far, for walking this journey with us. Thank you all, and may God richly bless you.

Philippians 1:3 —”I thank my God every time I remember you.”

Appreciation

The family of the late Mrs.Teresa Njoki Gachiri, beloved wife of Major Dr. Joseph R. Gachiri, wishes to express our deepest gratitude to the Almighty God for His grace and strength during this difficult period. It is through His mercy that we have been able to walk this journey and to accord our dear Teresa a befitting send-off.

The Church: We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Church for the immense spiritual support, prayers, and guidance given to us throughout the funeral process. In particular, we thank the priests of St Austin’s Parish, led by Father George and Father Henry, who participated fully during the Requiem Mass held on Wednesday, 13th August 2025, at St. Austin’s Catholic Parish. Your presence and ministry uplifted us and reminded us of God’s enduring love. Special thanks go to Father Ignatius, who faithfully walked with Teresa spiritually for four years. He provided her with the Sacrament of the Eucharist every week without fail. Your humility, spirituality, and steadfast faith gave Teresa the strength to endure her illness without ever losing faith in God. We also sincerely thank the Catholic Women’s Association of St. Austin’s Parish, who walked with Teresa throughout her illness and made regular visits to her home in Lavington_Your companionship and love assured her that she was never alone. To the Youth Choir of St. Austin’s Parish, who participated fully during both the Requiem Mass and the funeral service at our home in Kinangop – your angelic voices lifted our hearts and reminded us of the joy of eternal life.

Medical Fraternity: To the doctors, nurses, and support .staff who took care of Teresa during her illness, we extend our heartfelt thanks. In particular, we recognise the Nairobi Hospital Renal Unit and many physicians at Nairobi Hospital who attended to Teresa with dedication and compassion. We ask the Almighty to continue blessing you with the pit if of love, kindness, and compassion in your noble service to patient.

Muthoni’s Chama: Special thanks go to my daughter Muthoni’s Chama. This group of young women stood with our family throughout the entire period of Teresa’s illness. They were by our side every step of the way – more than friends, they truly became family. Their organisational skills during the planning and preparation for Teresa’s send-off were world-class. Words cannot fully express our gratitude,We entrust them to the Almighty Father, asking Him to bless them abundantly and grant them the desires of their hearts.

As a family, we promise to stand with them in both good times and in challenging times, just as they have stood with us.

Organisations and Groups: We are sincerely grateful to the many organisations and groups who supported us during this most difficult and trying time. Of special mention are: 1. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), where Muthoni has been working over the years. 2. The Fraternity of the Mater Misericordiae Hospital where Major Dr. Gachiri J.R. has served for decades. 3. The Kenya Defence Forces, both serving and retired officers, led by Major General (Dr.) Ng’ang’a. 4. My colleague consultants in both Maser Hospital and Nairobi Hospital, who provided spiritual, emotional, and material support_ Your unwavering presence was the backbone that enabled us to prepare a befitting send-off. 5. Members of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK), including George Gikonyo Gachiri’s (FIA. CERA) classmates from the University of Kent and the Kenyan Actuarial community 6. The classmates of Kennedy Kiminda Gachiri. both at Alliance High School and his friends from the United States
Your support has been invaluable and deeply appreciated.

Family And Friends: Since the passing of our beloved Teresa, we have received overwhelming support spar emotionally. and financially – from many individuals, organisations. and groups. It is not possible to mention each and everyone who has held our hands during the most difficult time but kindly take this message as our heartfelt way of saying chink you Your words of comfort. prayers. visa& and acts of generosity lightened our burden and gave us strength when we needed it most.

Final Thanks:
Finally, to each and every person who attended the funeral at our home in North Kinangop, whether in person or in spirit, we thank you. Your presence was a great source of comfort and a true celebration of Teresa’s life May the Lord richly bless you all

Closing Prayer: Eternal rest grant unto Teresa. 0 Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May Teresa’s soul rest in eternal peace.