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Rodah Bosibori Masini

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Appreciation

The family of the Late Rodah Bosibori Masini would like to thank Queen of Apostles Parish; The Faithful of St. Mary’s Marurui Catholic Church; PSs and staff of State Departments for Planning and Industrialization; Staff of Nairobi Water and Sewerage Co. ; Staff of KUTRRH and Funeral Home; Cardinal Otunga H. S. Alumni; Residents of Valley Cluster, Marurui; Staff of KNBS; Ichuni Parish; Father in-charge of St. Benedict Kobel Catholic Church; Kierira Catholic Church Choir and all others that we are unable to mention individually, please accept this acknowledgement as our token of appreciation.

The messages, the calls, the visits, the prayers and the gifts in kind gave us a cushion for the pain for the loss of our mother. Thank you very much for holding our hands when we needed it the most. May God bless you abundantly.

Masini’s family.

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WILLIAM MBUGUA MAARA

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22nd October 1971 – 11th June 2020

Absa Life Assurance Kenya Limited, led by the Chairman, Mr Ahmed Ndope, would like to express sincere gratitude for the show of support and numerous condolence messages following the untimely demise of the Managing Director, William Mbugua Maara. We are grateful to the Almighty God for granting us the privilege of having interacted with the late William and blessing him with a beautiful, impactful life. We are immensely grateful to Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, Hon. Issa Timamy, the Board of Directors, Shareholders, Management and Staff of Absa Life Assurance Kenya Limited. The CEO, Mr Jeremy Awori and the senior leadership of Absa Bank Kenya Plc, Absa ARO team, ADI group and the greater Absa Group fraternity for their invaluable time, resources and input.

We express our gratitude to the Insurance Regulatory Authority, the Association of Kenya Insurers, the Association of Insurance Brokers Kenya, our business partners and the Insurance industry as a whole. We were humbled by your sharing in our grief. On behalf of Mrs. Mary Wanjiku Mbugua, the children, Peaches Nduta, George Mbugua and the extended Maara family, we express our deepest appreciation to family and friends for the numerous messages of condolence, personal visits, prayers, financial and material support. A special thanks to the Chairman, Mr Sam Waweru, staff and members of Parklands Sports Club. The Chairman, Dr. C. N Wangari and members of Limuru Golf Club. The church leaders from PCEA Ngecha and PCEA Bahati Parish members led by Rev. P. K. Mwaura and Rev. Hiram Githalga for the memorable church service and interment. We extend our gratitude to the funeral committee under the able leadership of the Chairman, Mr Simon Mithamo. To Maina Kageni and all the service providers for ensuring the late William received a dignified send off.

Our heartfelt gratitude to the late William’s close friends from Milesmind Limited, Roadrunners Welfare Association and the local administration in Ngecha for the enormous support they accorded the family during this difficult period.

To all others that we cannot mention individually please accept this acknowledgement as our token of appreciation. May God bless you abundantly. This would not have been possible without you all. We know the late William is smiling down on us from heaven, appreciating the love and great show of support you have all accorded him and us. Your presence brought us comfort and strength. You eased our burden by being there for us and we are forever grateful.

(Lives of great men all remind us we can make our lives sublime, and departing, leave behind a footprint on the sands of time. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow)

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Anne Osure Okota-Amolo

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Sunrise: 9th January, 1942 – Sunset: 28th June, 2020

We are so deeply saddened at the shocking passing of our Mum and matriarch, the amiable, jovial, people-loving, Mrs. Anne Osure Okota Amolo, who was born on 9th January 1942 in Kano-Kolwa, Kisumu.

She was the second born in the family of the late Michael Okota and Dolphina Nyabala and loving wife of the lace Albert Amolo-Ochieng “Osiepna”, who passed on 22ndMarch 2015 after a short illness. Mama Jane, as she was fondly referred to, was the elder sibling of Angeline Adoyo, John Okota, Rose Gumba and George Okota and the late Teresa Migose, Alex Okota, Philister Oyimbo, Paul Awuonda and Bernadette Akumu Alila. She was the proud Mother of Wilfred Amolo, Director (HR &D), Min. of Int, &Cord, Correctional Services, Amb. Tom Amolo, MBS, Political and Diplomatic Secretary /Special Envoy, United Nations Security Council Campaign {Ministry of Foreign Affairs), Jane F. Otieno, Corporation Secretary & Head Legal Services, Kenya Maritime Authority Msa., Robert Amolo, FedEx, Atlanta, USA, Mary Amolo, Australian High Commission, Nairobi, the late Cathy Amolo, Dorothy Maina and Mike Amolo, Apple USA. She was mother-in-law of Anne, Caroline, Nosi, Simon, Sharon and Edward. Endearing grandmother of Sheila, Vanessa, Origa, Michael, Camille, Tshepo, Angela, Sango, Karl, Shaun, Maria, David, Daniel, Masego, Albert, Philip, Penzi, Hawi, Ben, Joseph, Keitumetse and Khumoetsile. Great Grandmother of Tyrin, Troy, Trevor, Bohlale and Kgosie born on Sunday 28th June 2020. Beloved Auntie of Pamela, Faith, Tom, Dolphina, Christine, Charles and several others, as well as many adoptive children and those she took under her maternal wing.

Mama, was a dedicated and industrious woman leader in Kabonyo sub-location, Kano location, Kisumu County. Her dedication to uplifting women elevated her passion to organize and participate in numerous women projects in the area. She was a staunch Catholic, an active member of the Blessed Annuarita and Catholic Women’s Association, South B, Nairobi, Mama then took on the role of treasurer at Our Lady of the Rosary, Nduru Catholic Church. She was always with her Rosary and closely involved in all church projects and activities. Recently, she dedicated a weeklong series of Masses for the United Nation Security Council non-permanent seat, commencing prayers at 3 a.m. daily. Under the saddest of circumstances, Mum passed on at Aga Khan Hospital after a brief illness, in Kisumu on Sunday 28thJune 2020.

Due to the gathering and travel restrictions currently in place, the family will be having an intimate burial ceremony at the ancestral home Kano- Kabonyo on Friday, 3rd July 2020 in conformity with Covid-19 regulations.

We appreciate all the warm and heartfelt condolences we have received from family and friends, all those she touched in one way or another.

The shimmer of her vivacious presence shall be missed in every room. Rest in Peace Anne Osure Okota Amolo

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Andrew F. Shikhule

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1st Anniversary

It has been a year since you left us without saying goodbye and life has not been the same again.

You were an icon to the family, supportive, a good listener and always with a smile. We cherish every moment that we spent with you for in our hearts you will forever live.

Deeply remembered by your wife, children, family members, colleagues (KeNHA) and friends. We also wish to express our deepest gratitude to Citam Church Athi-River, St Paul ACK-Eldoret and all those who stood with us during the time of sorrow.

We thank God for His strength and comfort.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts your memory remains. Daddy, Rest In Peace

Psalms 23:4

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Zelipah Wanjiru Wamwangi

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Appreciation

We, the Wamwangi family, would like to thank the Almighty God for the life of our mother, Zelipah Waniiru Wamwangi, and the wonderful and most memorable times we had with her. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude and deepest appreciation to our relatives, friends and professional colleagues for your consoling messages, prayers and financial support following the passing on of our dear mother.

Our special thanks goes to her doctor, Dr. Gladwell Kiarie, for taking care of her over the years. We extend this gratitude to Dr. Philip Kisyoka and the nurses who attended to her at Nairobi Hospital during her hospitalization. We are also grateful to the entire PCEA Andrews Church through the Parish Moderator, Rev. Harun Ngere. We felt the warmth and care of the many church groups including Ngei 2 District and the Woman’s Guild that mum was a member, who came to console with us. Our gratitude also goes to Langata PCEA Church led by the Parish Minister, Rev. Jason Mwirichia for praying and standing with us at our lowest moment.

We also want to thank the funeral committee chaired by Dr. Peter Muthoka for a job very well done. Since it is not possible to reach all the people who came out to console with us, through this message, the Wamwangi family thanks you all most sincerely and pray that our Lord bless you and be with you always.

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Rose Abonyo Ouma

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Appreciation

Sunrise:02/08/1949- Sunset 25/05/2020

The family of Mzee Japheth Ouma Waganda (Retired Chief) wishes to express our deepest appreciation for the prayers, messages of condolences, personal visits, spiritual and financial support offered after the demise of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother.

We also want to extend our gratitude to Umoja and Nyamuga SDA churches led by Pastors Dan Odhach, Kennedy Okope, Allan Onyango, Jacob Ogada, Grace Oyugi (Women Ministry leader-Lake Victoria field) and Elder Japheth Asewe. Special thanks to Rusinga Teaching Fraternity, Mbita Self – Help Group, RUCA, Wankanyakla Grp, NPS Detail 68/ 69, BOM Nyamuga Special School, Gendia & Mbita Allumni, collegues from  DCI Gilgil, NIS, KDIC and NGAO among others.

We are immensely grateful to the Funeral Committee led by the able Chairman Hon. Pharesh and Lilian Ratego for their time and input. We would also like to mention His Excellency Governor Okoth Obado, Hon. Millie Odhiambo, Hon. Sammy Wakiaga, Hon. Ibrahim Swalleh, Charles Owino (Spokesman-NPS), Brigadier Gati Maroa (KDF), Ben Nyakwaka (CP), John Onyango (CP), Francis Kigo, Grace Njeru (IP), Helida Abade, Principal Roselyne Achieng (Kadika Girls), Principal Herine Abija (Rusinga Girls), Prof. Jacob Ogweno, Dr Kennedy Asembo, Charles Masese, Kennedy Ouma, Tom Joram (USA), Edwin Ochanda, Ben Otieno (KPLC), John Andugo, Benson Njiru, Oscar Dickens, Evarista lngaa, Maurice Olum, Morine Anyiego, Benard Oguma, Enos Odindo, Tom Oketch and Margaret Odhiambo.

We are also sincerely indebted to the following families: Nahashon Mauko & brothers, Hezekiah Odhiambo Okodo family (Seme), Bungu family, Japheth Midega, Kitegi Nyakwamba, Joshua Okatch family, Kasuku Ogoye, Oleche’s, Kiwago’s, Phoebe Okeyo and family, Apolloniah Okanga & family, Timothy Odhiambo Asingo family, Aliewo’s and the Okombo’s.

We would also like to acknowledge the services of Dr. Opiyo (Nairobi Hospital), the Staff and Management of Coptic and Texas Cancer Centre led by Dr. Catherine Nyongesa, Dr Ochieng’,  fellow doctors and the medical fraternity and Umash Funeral Home for their support.

To all others that we cant mention individually, please accept this acknowledgement as our token of appreciation for standing with us during this time of need. May God bless you abundantly.

Timothy 4.7: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

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Ken Michael Wagereka

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Appreciation

7/1/2000 – 14/6/2020

We, Naomi Wagereka Advocate, and the family of the late Ken Michael Wagereka thank God for the gift of our beloved son, nephew and grandson, Ken Michael.

We are deeply grateful to all who supported us through prayers, visits, calls and texts during the period after Ken’s demise, and for your love, kindness, and generous contributions towards his funeral arrangements.

We would wish to express our special thanks and gratitude to the following: Pastor Njuguna Mathenge, AIC Njoro church, the Clergy and Elders of PCEA Nairobi West and PCEA Elburgon Mikeu Church, Hon. Bishop James Kabingu Muregi, Allan Nyaga, the Emoru family (Uganda), Nelson Havi and Caroline Daudi, (President and Vice President, LSK), Nancy Ikinu (FIDA Chair), Advocates Complaints Commission staff, Beauttah Siganga (former Chair, ACC), Limuru Girls Alumni (1981/1983), Law class of 88, Nairobi School Alumni, Strathmore University Fraternity, the Njiwa group, Peter Ouma (Chairman, Real Estate), the Chief and local administration, South C and Gatura (Elburgon), and the entire Real Estate and Gatura communities; the funeral committee and the immediate and extended Wagereka family and all our friends in Kenya, UK, USA and elsewhere in the Diaspora.

Since it may not be possible to name each and every one, we wish to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who supported us in any way and for joining us in laying Ken Micheal to rest. May God bless you all richly.

Michael, rest in peace with the angels till we meet again in heaven.

The Trumpet shall sound and the dead shall be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed…. (1st Corinthians 15:51)

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John Kirk Nyaga Kamunyori

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Appreciation

1/1/1943 -23/5/2020

We, the family of the late John Kirk Nyaga Kamunyori, are immensely grateful to all our family, relatives, friends and neighbours for your overwhelming support following his death on May 23.2020. Your prayers, tributes, memories, messages of condolences and spiritual and financial support were and still remain an immense source of comfort to us all.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to ACK Christ Church, Nairobi. St Anne’s Church, Rukira and the administration of Kithomu location, Embu. We also sincerely thank the doctors and nurses of the Nairobi West Hospital and the Nairobi Hospital.

As it is not possible to mention everyone by name, please accept our most sincere and deepest gratitude for your unwavering love and support which continue to sustain us. May the Almighty God bless you abundantly for your kindness.

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Esther Nyawira Nguni

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Appreciation

The family of Hiram Ngunjiri Wambugu would like to most sincerely thank each and every one who supported us morally, spiritually and financially following the sudden demise of my wife and mother of my children (Robert, Eliud, Mercy,Timothy and Simon). Special thanks to the Almighty God who gave Esther to us for the years we spent together.

We express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Wachira of Vineyard Hospital and his team of professionals, Thika Level 5 Doctors and nurses, Karen Hospital Doctors and nurses all who did their best in trying to save her life. We also express our gratitude to the entire P.C.E.A Thika Presbytery and beyond, led by our parish minister Rev. John Kamau Mwangi who was with us from the beginning to the end assisted by church elders. Deacons, all church groups, friends from outside the country and within, Wambugu’s and Kagema’s extended families, our in-laws and our neighbours. Special thanks to Assistant Chief Makutano, Mr. Maim who was with us during that critical period. We also thank my neighbor Mr. Mwangi, and his family for getting out of their way to see that the grave was properly done and everything else was in order in Kirinyaga. We also want to thank the entire funeral committee chaired by Nimrod Wambugu Njaramba for doing a wonderful job from day one to the end. May the Almighty God bless you all.

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Mzee Charles Wasike Pungulu

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 Sunrise: 1932 – Sunset: 2/5/2020

The famity of the late Mzee Charles Wasike Pungulu would like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone who stood and supported us following the demise of our dad and husband.

We thank our Almighty God for the life He gave to our dad. The fatherly love, guidance and protection you provided us dad will always remain in our hearts. Our special thanks go to our dear mum for being a virtuous woman throughout dad’s life, sickness and funeral, may God strengthen you to move on.

We also express our sincere gratitude to all medical staff of Bungoma West Hospital under guidance of our in law Doctor Jacob Wanyama, KNH and Dave his personal nurse. Thank you so much for your kindness and compassion that you showed our family at the time of our dad’s death.

You made a difficult time less stressful. We truly appreciate your service.

We thank all family members, relatives and Batilu clan for your cooperation and support during Dad’s sickness and funeral. Our sincere gratitude to all our friends and colleagues who stood with us during the hard times. Special thanks to his best friend Pastor Gilbert Wambalava for the effort you made during his sickness and final send off.

We thank Machakha friends church, Namawanga Monthly meeting, Bungoma catholic church and all associations for your prayers and spiritual support. The tremendous love you have shown us during this difficult time is greatly appreciated.

To all who supported us morally, spiritually and financially we were indeed touched. The generosity and kindness you’ve shown our family has been such a blessing. We cannot thank you enough. May the Lord bless you. Since we cannot reach everybody person, please know that, we appreciate your support.

Romans 14:8 ‘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.’