It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing on of Sr. Marry Amata Shitakha.

Daughter of the late Mama Zipporah Shikata and the late Thomas Shitakha. Step-daughter to the late Elizabeth Musabi.

Sister of the late Charles Mabia, the late John Manyonje, the late Francis Wendoh, the late Peter Musoko, Mzee Andrew Muteyitsi, the late Adrian Muganda, the late Josina Luseno, the late Joseph Wisiatsa, Madgalene Muteshi, the late Veronica lkhuba, the late Rose Shilwatso Lunalo, the late Canute Musume, Mary Ambwere and Florence Shihemi.

‘Senje’ and ‘grand-senje’ to many.

She will be laid to rest at the Sister of Mary Convent in Mukumu, Kakamega County on Friday 14th May 2021.

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

1940-2021  

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing-on of our family Patriarch Humphrey Mv;aura Ruhang’a (formerly of UoN) of Uthiru Gichagi.

Son to the late Mr. Elikana Ruhang’a Kuniara & Mrs. Hannah Wambui Ruhang’a (Kabui/Mwari wa Miingi) of Ruthigiti Village, Karai, Kikuyu. Husband of Mrs. Jane Wahu Ruhang’a formerly of Telkom Kenya). Father to Anne Wambui Mwaura (Kenya Airways), Kimani Ruhanga, Wilfred Githua Ruhanga (FHI360), the late Samuel Miingi Mwaura and Danvid Njuguna Mwaura.

Son-in-law to the late Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Githua Njuguna of Uthiru. Father-in-law of the late James Kariuki, Wanjiru Mwangi, Susie Ibutu (NCCK), Jane Nyambura and Veronica Wambui. Grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend and mentor to many.

There will be a memorial service and fundraising at ACK St. Peter’s Church Uthiru Grounds on Sunday 16th May, 2021, at 3.00pm.

Contributions to be channeled to bill: 4004751. Account (Mwaura Ruhang’a Medical/Funeral Fund).

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday 18th May, 2021, at PCEA Ruthigiti Church, at 10.00am and thereafter burial at his farm in Kahero, opposite Wambaa Primary Ondiri Kikuyu.

1931 – 07105/2021

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Mzee Julius Mburugu Matiri which occurred on 7th May, 2021 at PCEA Chogoria Hospital.

Son of the late Matiri Kathara and the late Rakeri Matiri. Beloved husband of the late Catherine Karimi Julius. Brother of Gladys, the late Triphosa, the late Evangeline, the late Francis Nyamu and Janet M’Riria. Brother-in-law of Munyugi, Harrison, Mugure, Esther Nyamu, the late M’Marete, M’Riria, M’Rimberia and the late Muchiri.

Beloved father of Jane Kairo (Kanyakine), Janice Mwangi (Embu), Dr. Frankline Ikunda (Chief Medical Officer, Chogoria Hospital), Rosenancy Kinanu (Burieking’ori Primary), Henry Mutwiri (Mwichiune), Doris Kathambi (Mikinduri Primary), Betty Kinyua (Nkando Boys), Florence Kagwiria (HIS Brands) and Stella Wanja Muiruri (Java House Africa).

Father-in-law of the late Joseph Kairo, John Mwangi (Embu), Faith Ikunda (Nkubu Medicare), Simon Mputhia (Nkubu), Faith Mutwiri (Mwichiune), Jacob Mbaabu (Mikinduri), Daniel Kinyua Marete (CEO Solution SACCO), Dr. Inoti Muriithi (Eye Friends Meru) and the late Dr. Francis Muiruri. Doting uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather to many.

The cortege leaves PCEA Chogoria Hospital mortuary on Saturday 15th May, 2021 at 8.00am for a funeral service at PCEA Kariene Church, Kionyo and burial thereafter at his home, Kiganjone Village – Kionyo, Nkubu – Meru County.

In God’s hands you peacefully rest in our hearts you remain forever. 1 Corinthians 15:57  

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Mayi Oripha Nekesa Wasilwa of Kibingei Village, KimIlili Sub- County, Bungoma County.

Daughter to the late Jason Wanjala Sumbayi (Omubuya) and the late Mama Rebecca Namurwa (Ouusomi). She was Stepdaughter to Annah Nabubwaya and Fridah Nasimiyu. Loving wife of the late William Wasilwa Wamalwa. Cherished mother to the late Mwalimu Ruth Barasa, Margret Taracha (Kakamega Referral Hospital), Gladys Simiyu, Edward Wasilwa, Saul Wasilwa (former MD Nzoia Sugar Co), Tim Wasilwa (UNICEF Nairobi), Eric Wasilwa, Moses Wasilwa and Amos NNasilwa (Bungoma County). Stepmother to Peter, Joel, Sarah, the late Douglas, Catherine and Sarah Nasipwondi.

Grand Mother to Japheth, Douglas, Esther Barasa, Dan Barasa, Francine, Musa, Dr Dan Taracha, Bravina, Mercy, Joseph. Rose Simiyu, Jane, John, Joyce, Geoffrey, George, Shadrack, Maureen Simiyu, Jimmy, Nancy, Oscar, Esther Kituyi, Emmah, Sheila (Dubai), Vera (USA), Eng. Arnold Wamalwa, Anita (USA), Princess (USA), Clarence (Canada), Arnold Simiyu, Michell, Natania, Kevin, Dan Manyasi, Laureen, Patience, Cynthia Manyasi, Joyce Wabomba, Sarah, Levine, Rebecca, Lavan, CynhtJa Nafula, Brian Wanjala,Talia, Kayla, Rose Wakasa, Sharon, Lavenda and Ryan.

Sister to Esther Nanyarna. late Loise Nasambu, late Joyce Nasimiyu, the late Peter Simiyu, late Neddy Namarome, late Judith Nasambu late Wycliffe Wafula, Jenifer Naliaka, late Saulo Wafula, Dianah Maloba, the late William Mbako and Felix Moses Sumbayi. Cousin to Laban Wasitwa, Alfred Mbako. Jestimore Wanyama, the Siruchas„ the Mamais, Francis Wanyonyi Mulati, Virginia Nasambu and many others. Aunt to late Rebecca, Solomon (USA), Rebecca Masibayi, Robert (USA) , Musa, Edgar,Arthur and many more others.

Mother-in law to Doreen Nanyama Wasilwa (Kitale), Justice Hellen Wasilwa (High Court Nakuru), Addah Wakesho Wasilwa (UNON), Metrine Nangila Wasilwa (Kitengela), Evalyne Nanjala Wasilwa, Rebecca Naswa Wasilwa, the late David Barasa, Edward Taracha. the late Patrick Simiyu and Philbert Lubisia. Sister in law to the late Aineah, the late Ayub, Sipia, Abraham Wanyonyi, the late Javan, the late Jimmy, Andrew, the late Joel and David Wanyama and many others. Dear friend to the Makhandias, the Weres and Sitialos of Khasoko and the Tulienges of Kitale.

The body leaves Life Care Funeral Home Bungoma on 14/05/2021 at 2.00 PM. The funeral service and burial will take place at her home in Kibingel Village, Kimilili Sub-County on 15/05/2021.

The Lord gave and The Lord has taken away. Blessed be thy Name, Job 1.21  

Sunrise: 04/09/1925 — Sunset: 03/05/2021

It’s with humble acceptance of God’s will we announce the promotion to glory of our beloved matriarch Mama Berita Kagai Luhongo on 03/05/2021.

Daughter of the late Abraham Anubi and the late Loice Kavugwi. Loving wife of the late Pastor Nathan Luhongo. Mother of the late Edith, Henry, the late Stanley, the late Jeremiah, Mary, the late Beeson, the late Meshack, David, Joan (DSAS – MoE), Gichuru, Anthony and Peter Luhongo. Mother-in-law of Leah, Fridah, Grace, Christine, Jacklyne, Kadenyi, Levi Amugune & the late Isaac Magetto.

Sister of the late Hellena, the late Luvusi, the late Tsisiga, the late Akivaga & the late Majani. Auntie to Felix, Nyawire, Ludenyos, Akivagas, Majanis, Ambweres, lmbatsas and lmbalagayas. Grandmother of Akenga, Aluvale, Agama, Laura, Hilda, Linda, Carolyne, Eric, Wilbur, Maxmilla, Joan, Ludenyo, Ambwere, Marleen, Shaleen, Mokua, Chaviha, Selina, Claris, Glen, among others. Great-grandmother of many.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home on 20th May 2021 for a service at FIC Ngong Road, from 11.00am. There will be a service at Vokoli Friends Church, from 11am on Friday 21st May. Mama Berita will be laid to rest at her Busingo home on 22nd May 2021. Service will start at 7.00am in accordance with the CovidI9 Protocols.

Psalms 23; 6 — Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.