It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of John Paul Ngelesa Ngolovoi, which occurred on Monday 10th May 2021 at Wote Hospital, Makueni County.

John Ngelesa was born in 1939 as the Last born Son to the late Ngolovoi Ndolo and Racheal Ngolovoi. Loving husband of Jacqueline Anne Ngolovoi. Father of Michael Ngolovoi, Maryanne Syowia, Patricia Nzisa and Peter Kitavi. Brother of the late Lucia Muthikwa Muendo, the late Kamanda Ngolovoi and the late William Kisuli Ngolovoi.

Brother-in-law of Joseph Muema Nzioka, Rose W. Mainge and Margaret Muema. Father-in-law of Arthur Mwaniki, Christine Ngolovoi, Christopher Gitonga and Amber Kitavi. He had 9 grandchildren namely Kevin, Jazmine, Jacyln, Ian, Jayden, Soren, Camden, Christopher and Erik.

The burial will be on Wednesday 19th May, 2021, at his farm at Makueni County, Wote Sub-county in Malivani village. The cortege leaves Makueni Funeral home at 8:30am and hereafter burial service at their home.

May his soul rest in peace till we meet again.  

 Born: 1914 — Rested: 09th May, 2021

It is with humble accept:Ince of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of our Matriarch Gladys Merl Gakuo who passed on peacefully on 09th May, 2021 at her home.

Daughter of the late Peter Gathungu Njuki and the late Julia Njoki Gathungu. Daughter-In-law of the late Gathumbi wa Kaguiku and the late Wacui wa Gathumbi. Loving wife of the late Reuben Gakuo Gathumbi. Caring mother of Mary Nyambura Maina, Moses Mwangi Gakuo, the late Peter Gachungu Gakuo, Julia Njoki Warirah, Wallace Chege Gakuo, Benjamin Njuki Gakuo, Alice Waruguru Irungu and Edward Irungu Gakuo.

Mother -in-law of the late Nelson Maina, Esther Nyambura Mwangi, Martha Wambui Gathungu, the late FelixWarirah, Monicah Wacuka Chege, Hellen Muthoni Njuki, the late Nicholas Irungu, Lilian Karungari Irungu and Dr. Jane Njeri. She was Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great-Great Grandmother to many.

The cortege leaves Montezuma and Monalisa Funeral Home along Thika – Kenol Road at Kabati at 8:00am on 18th May 2021. Her funeral service will be held at her home in Githunguri Village, lyego Location, Kangema sub-county, Murang’a County, beginning at 11:00am. Burial will follow thereafter at the same place. All Ministry of Health (MoH) protocols will be observed.

Friends and relatives are meeting online for the funeral arrangements.

Any Financial support towards her funeral to be sent to Martin Irungu Mwangi Mobile Number 0724 500820.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints. (Psalms 116:15)

In lieu of the Homecoming of the late Mrs. Beverly Anne Ndunyu.

Beloved wife of Mr. Martin Mithamo Ndunyu. Daughter of the late Mr. James Love & Mrs. the late Clarissa Phillips. Daughter-in-law of Mrs Tabitha Waruguru Ndunyu and the late Mr. Gabriel Mithamo Ndunyu. Sister-in-law of Mr. Andrew Thuku Ndunyu, Mrs. Irene Thuku, Ms Lydia Kabuchi Ndunyu and Mrs Cheryl Love.

Whence the Requiem Mass will be held at the Holy Ghost Cathedral Church, Nkrumah Road, Mombasa on Wednesday, 19th May, 2021 at 1:00pm.

(Isaiah 57:19) – I will comfort those who mourn, bringing words of praise to their lips.

Stephen Kinyanjui Kirogo, the debonair and diplomatic career civil servant and chairman of the Public Service Commission, has died after a long stoic battle.

He was a long serving administrator with solid credentials and a track record of public service spanning over thirty years. His appointment as Chairperson of the Public Service Commission in August 2018 capped an illustrious career that began in 1984 as an Assistant Secretary in the Office of the President.

Prior to his appointment as PSC Chairperson, Mr. Kirogo was the Principal Administrative Secretary/Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet in the Presidency and Cabinet Affairs Office since 2012.

He rose steadily through the ranks of the civil service from humble beginnings as Assistant Secretary, District Officer, District Commissioner, Senior Assistant Secretary, Undersecretary, Deputy Secretary/Personal Assistant to Head of the Public Service, Secretary to the State Corporations Advisory Committee and finally to the position of Principal Administrative Secretary/Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet. Mr. Kirogo is the Chairman of the Board of Management of Ndururumo Secondary School in Laikipia County, member of the Board of Bahati Girls High School in Nakuru County and Vice Chairman of the Anglican Church of Kenya Parish Council.

He is a Fellow of the Public Relations Society of Kenya and a member of the Public Service Club among other professional and community organisations. These positions and memberships, coupled with his long public service career, have enabled him to positively impact the lives of many people across the country.

He is passionate about improving productivity in the public service through the implementation of a measurable performance management framework that is underpinned by values and ethical conduct, performance culture and value for money. In recognition of his immense contribution to public service, Mr. Kirogo was awarded the Order of the Elder of the Burning Spear (EBS) and the Order of the Chief of the Burning Spear (CBS) by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya.

Mr. Kirogo holds an Executive Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Development from Inoorero University.

He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations and Communications from Kenyatta University. He has attended many trainings, workshops and seminars locally and abroad.

PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE COMMISSION

 20th Jan 1981 – 09th May 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely demise of Simon Maina Kagure of the Parliamentary Service Commission on 9th May, 2021, through a tragic road accident on the Nyeri-Nyahururu Road.

Simon was a beloved son to Margret Kagure Gichuki, loving husband to Tabitha Muthoni Maina, and a caring father to Trevor Gichuki Maina, Precious Wairimu Maina and Baby Blessing Wangari Maina.

He was Brother to James Gichuki Kagure and Samuel Ndungu Kagure (Major). Son in-law to, Beatrice Wangari.

Brother in-law of Elizabeth Wangechi and Michael Irungu. Nephew of Teresa, Ngunjiri, Simon, Late Charles, Late Elizabeth, Patrick Gichohi, Ndungu Rukwaro, Miriam Theuri, Sarah Rukwaro among others.

Uncle to Gibson, Walter, Gradwell, Margret, Ann, Collins, Edwin, Francis, Beth and ciru. Cousin’s to: John, Wanjiru, Stanley, Ann, Stephen, Mwangi, Wangondu, Njambi, Rukwaro’s among others.

Simon was a treasured friend and colleague to many.

The cortege leaves Consolata Mathari Hospital Mortuary on Saturday, 15th May, 2021 for requiem service at Gituiga Primary School in Nyeri County Othaya Sub-location, Mahiga West and thereafter burial will take place at his Mother’s home in Gituiga.

Precious in the sight ofThe Lord is the death of his saints Psalm 116:15