Obituaries

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Daniel Wanene Githegi

10th October 1950 – 3rd February 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden death of Daniel Wanene Githegi of Kagira Farm on 3rd February 2021.

Wanene was the son of the late Dedan Ngaruiya Githegi and the late Juliet Wanjiku Githegi. He was the loving husband to Mary Sofia Kidelo Githegi. Son-in law to Levi Jackson Shako and Patience Keziah Wanjala. He leaves behind his children Daniella Wariara, Juxon Shako and daughter-in-law Ruth, Ngaruiya Karanja and daughter-in-law Vikki and Sammy Githegi and daughter-in-law Brenda Sidi. Doting grandfather to Jasiri Wanene Githegi, Jalani Gichuki Githegi, and Dahlia Kadzo Kidelo Githegi. He was preceded in death by his siblings. Mary & Amos Nganga, Margaret & Michael Alunytio, Emily & Ernest Nduru, Joseph Koinange, Samuel Githegi, Alan Thuku and Booker Mbugua.

He is survived by his siblings Grace Koinange, Leah Githegi, Carol Githegi, Ruth & Moses Makumi, and Lucy & David Kiniani. A loving uncle to lion Nguyai, Mukami, Githegi, Ciku, Emily, Koinange, Waujiku, Nzisa, Shikoh, Ngaruira, Wariara, Wagio, Wanjugu, Ciku K., Walrimu, Wanjiru amongst many others across the globe. Great Uncle to Dan, Makena, Thuku, Chance, Thuku N., Wanjiku amongst others.

He will be remembered by not only his family and friends, but all who knew him as a man fun of warmth and compassion. Someone who’s kindness defined him, and who made everyone feel valued and loved.

The memorial service and burial was held on Tuesday 9 February 2021.

The Githegi family would like to thank: Jehovah for a loving and supportive Brotherhood through this difficult time, the doctors and staff members who took care of Dad in hospital, all family members, friends, and colleagues who helped us in any shape or form during this time.

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Christopher Mwathi Kimani

We wish to announce the promotion to Glory of Christopher Mwathi Kimani of Barletta Holdings Ltd, which occurred on 9th February 2021 after a short illness at KU Referral Hospital.

There is an outstanding medical bill and the family is appealing for your financial support via Paybill Number 8020411 A/C Number: Your Name.

The funds drive will be on Sunday 14th February 2021 from 2:00 pm at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Maria Goretti Hall Ridgeway’s Kiambu road.

A requiem mass will also be held on 16th February at 2:30 pm in the Main Church hall same venue.

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Anne Nduta Kamaara (Nyina wa Nyutu)

1933 – 09/02/2021

It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to Glory of Anne Nduta Kamaara (Nyina wa Nyutu) on 9th February 2021.

She was the wife of the late Stephen Mwaura Kamaara. She was the beloved daughter of the late Elder Samuel Mbugua Regeru and the late Sarah Wanjiru Mbugua of Baraniki. Mother of Donald Kamaara (Nyutu), late George Mbugua Kamaara, Patterson M. Kamaara, Lawrence Regeru Kamaara, Mrs. Ruth Wanjiru Muturi, Mrs. Serah Wanjiru Leshinka, Mrs. Anne Wambui Chege, Prof. Eunice Wanjiku Karanja. Her siblings are late Mary Wanjiku Mburu, late James Regeru, late Grace Wairimu, late Rose Njeri, Josephine Wanja, Naomi Nyambura and Elder Allan Wambaa. She has left behind many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Family and friends will meet at St. Andrews Church Nairobi, on Friday 12th February at 5:00 pm.

There will be a major funds drive on Monday, February 15th at 5:00 pm, at St. Andrews Church to offset the hospital bill and funeral expenses. Contributions towards these expenses can be sent to paybill 8021683 (Account No. your name) or mpesa: 0701901778.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home at 8:00 am on Thursday 18th February 2021 followed by funeral service at 10:00 am at PCEA Ngemwa Church, Githunguri, Kiambu County and burial at her farm in Ngemwa Village.

“I have fought the Good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the Faith” 2 Timothy 4:7.

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Ronald Mugoyia Busaka

 Sunrise: 17th May, 1966 – Sunset: 05th February, 2021

We are humbled to announce the promotion of glory of our dad Ronald Mugoyia Busaka, which occurred on 5th February, 2021 following a long illness.

Son of Zibion Busaka and the late Eunice Kisia Busaka. Beloved husband of Wilkister Nyanchama Mugoyia, Principal ELCK PTOO Girls Boarding School -West Pokot. Father to James Simidi (KRA), Bridget Ng’onyere (Fajri Pri. School – Nairobi), Mary Kisia (formerly of MMUST), Hilda Alividza (Kenyatta University), Grace Karen Eboso, Pamela Muhonja and Favour Mageto of Saphire Academy. Father-in-law to Adelight Simidi. Grandfather to Wilkister Mong’ina and Ryan Odanga.

Brother to the Busakas, the late John, the late John, the late Florence, Emily Valera (Mexico), Eliphaz, the late Joseph, the late Charles, the late Edith, Joshua, Moses, the late David, Violet.

Son-in-law to the late Stephen Mageto and the late Mary Nyakerario Mageto. Brother-in-law to Charles, the late Ombega, Samwel, Alice, Caren, Anthony (Canada), the late Richard, Margret, Fred, Evans (USA) and James. Uncle and cousin to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Chavugami village Vihiga County for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Kaimosi Jumulya Funeral Home on 12th February 2021 for his home followed by funeral service and burial on 13th Saturday at home.

For more information, kindly contact 0723815674 0725390000.

Psalm 116:15 “Precious In the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints”

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Phinias Amiani Ambagwa

Sunrise: 28/12/1958 – Sunset: 31/01/2021  

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Phinias Amiani Ambagwa on 31st February, 2021.

Son of the late Javan Yalwala Ambagwa and Mama Joyce Ayuma. Beloved Husband of Jesca Migalusia Mudola (KMTC Eldoret). Brother of the late Edward, Crispus and Jesca, Lilian, Margaret, Ann, Beatrice, Edith, Violet and Pastor John. Son-in-law of the late Joseph Mudola and Phanice Mudola. Brother-in-law of the late Johnny, Rodgers, Margaret, the late Florence, Violet, Jackline, Adelaide and Nicholas. Doting Father of Viola, Faith and Dennis Emmanuel. Grandfather of Jayden.

The cortege leaves Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Mortuary, on Friday 12th February, 2021,   for funeral Service and Burial on Saturday 13 February, 2021, at his family home in Langas Phase 2, Eldoret.

“I have Fought the good fight, I have finished the Race, I have kept the faith.” 2nd Timothy 4:7

“Rest in peace Dad – till we meet again.”

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Peter Nixon Obiero Ouko

It is with great sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Peter Nixon Obiero Ouko, that occurred on 1st February, 2021.

Son of the late John William Ouko Ogingo and Catherine Beatrice Winyo Laja Ouko of Kanyada Katuma Kabunde. Brother of Mary Ouko Dian’ga, the late Robert Ogingo Ouko, Martin Luther Ouko, Mariam Jacinta Obungu Ouko and Bernadette Anyango Ouko. Brother-in-law to Joshua Dianga, Hellen Araka Osore, Betty Omolo Ouko, Jack Odera and Gilbert Oluoch. Grandson of the late Jeremia Ogingo and the late Ludia Ogada.

Nephew of the late Mary Onoka Omolo, the late Samuel Baker Ogwa, the late Florence Aidi Bila, the late Ruth Abonyo Bongo, the late Patrick Odhiambo, the late Carren Abdhiambo Nyithambe, the late Walter Obiero, the Owour’s of Kano, the Okayo’s of Uyoma, the late Sophia of Karachuonyo, the late Ben Laja of Ragen, the late Ezekiel, the late George and the Okoyo’s of Ragen. Cousin to the Omolos, the Ogwas, the Bilas, the Bongos, the Odhiambos, the Nyithambes, the Obieros, the Owuors, the Okayo’s, the Lajas and the Okayo’s among others.

An Online fundraising will be held on February 11th, 2021 starting at 3.00pm to cater for funeral expenses.

Burial will take place on Thursday Feb 18th 2021 at Homabay, Katuma Kabunde.

Mpesa Pay-bill No.: (8019887), Account (Your Name).

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Mary Wanjiku Joseph (Tiriki Electronics)

We regret to announce the death of Mary Wanjiku Joseph, which occured on Sunday 7th February, 2021,after a short illness.

Wife to Joseph Muchoki Mugo of Tiriki Electronics Luthuli avenue, Nairobi. Mother to Stephen Njoroge, Robinson Mugo, Esther Wairimu, Magdalene Wanjiru and Nelson Njuguna. Daughter to Joseph Njoroge Njuguna and Teresia Wanjiru Kibui. Sister of Peter Njuguna, the late Paul Kibui, the late Janet Mwihola, Jacinta Wangui, Lucy Mumbi, Paul Kamau, John Nyota, Mercy Wambui and Peter Kihiko.

Burial arrangements are ongoing at Timboroa Hotel, Nairobi and Nyakahura Sub-location in Muranga County.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Funeral Home, on Saturday, 13th February, 2021, at 7.00am. Burial will be on the same day, in Nyakahura Village, Kangema Sub-county, Muranga County.

May the name of God be praised.  

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Mary Wanjiku Mugoma

Sunrise:31/01/1958 to Sunset: 27/01/2021

It’s with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our beloved mother Mrs. Mary Wanjiku Mugoma of Bumwaya Village, which occurred on 27th January, 2021.

Loving wife of the late Julius Sebby Achieng Mugoma. Co-Wife of the late Rosa Angaya Odenyo Mugoma, Daughter of the late William Kamau Chege and the late Cecilia Wanjiru Kamau.

Sister of Githere JR, Wairimu, the late Chege,Wangari, Njambi, the late Muthoni, Njoroge, Kariuki and the late Nyambura. Mother of Justus (Businessman, S. Sudan), Berita (Business lady, Koyonzo), Christopher (Mheshimiwa), Irene (Business lady, Nairobi), William (Cafedeli), Lilian (Business lady, Murumba), David ‘Isurusi’ (Tradewinds Aviation, JKIA), Peter (DWI Esibina School), John Amarachi (Parliament), Joseph (Moi Intl Airport) and Trizah (Meena Salon, Nairobi). Mother-in-law to Barasa, Douglas, Chris, Febian, Anne, Julia and Evelyne. A grandmother to many.

The cortege leaves Classmates Funeral Home, on Friday 12th February, 2021, for a requiem mass at Butunyi Catholic Church, at 11.00am and night vigil at her home. The burial service will take place on Saturday 13th February, 2021, at her home in Bumwaya Village from 9.00am.

“In God’s hand you rest, in our hearts you remain forever.” Amen!  

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Lucy Wacheke Mwangi

It is with a deep sorrow that we announce the untimely death of Mrs Lucy Wacheke Mwangi, Chief Principal Precious Blood Girls School Kagwe which occurred on 8th February 2021 after a short illness.

Wife to the Late Eng. Michael Mwangi formerly of Kenya Pipeline. Daughter to Joram Kuruga and Catherine Wamucii of Kihuyo Village Nyeri County. Daughter in-law to Late Simon Warui and Ellen Muthoni of Kihuti village Mukurweini. Mother to Martin Warui-Kaen Enterprises, Adrian Kuruga-Strathmore University and Elaine Gathoni-Nairobi Primary. Mother in-law to Abby Mbula, Grandmother to Pharell Mwangi and Theodore Muturi.

Sister to Grace Wambugu-formerly of KRA, John Wambugu-Formerly office of the President, Late Samuel, Ann Kuruga-KRA Nairobi, Gabriel-South Africa, Francis-St Andrew’s Turi, Hon Muthoni Kuruga-MCA Kiganjo/Mathari, Vero Kuruga – Afghanistan and Dr Martha & Dr David Thuo-La Femme Healthcare. Sister In-law to Bernard-Principal Nguka lmwe Secondary, Lucy Wacira HIT Gathuki Mundu Primary, Daniel, Vera-Nairobi County, Mercy-H/T Ikoleni Primary, William-Naromoru Boys, Late Salome and Charles. She was a beloved Aunt and valuable friend to many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily from 6pm at her home in BuruBuru phase 5 extension hse 170 for prayers and burial arrangement.

Requiem Mass will be held on Monday 15th February at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Buru Buru Pse I from 1pm.

The cortege leaves KU Mortuary along Thika Rd on Tuesday 16th  February 2021 at 7am followed by funeral service at Kihuti Secondary from 10am, thereafter burial at their home in Kihuti village, Mukurweini Nyeri County.

Contributions towards burial expenses and welfare support for her children are being sent to 0721 297300 – Martha Kuruga.

Psalm 91: 1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest In the shadow of the Almighty.

Rest with Angels Lucy

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Lucy Gathoni Mungai

It is with deep sorrow that out Matriarch Lucy Gathoni Mungai has slept in death.

She was daughter of the late Benson Mbugua Mutuma and Jane Wambui Mbugua.

Wife to the late Eliud Kahenya Mungal. Loving mother to Kimani, Nancy, Wambui, Kihang’u, Wairimu and Kang’ethe.

Sister to Alice, SB, Willie, Late Wanjiku, Schola, Susan, Ben, Kahuria, Wafari, Winnie, Richard and the late Monica, Njenga, Morris and Njane.

Beloved cucu, cousin, aunty and friend to many.

There will be a private funeral service and burial at her home on Friday the 12th of February 2021.

Rest In Peace Cucu, Till we meat again.

Daniel 12.13 ” But as for you go on to the end, you will rest but you will stand up for your lot at the end of the days