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Obituary Image of Nyamira Governor John Obiero Nyagarama dies aged 74

Nyamira Governor John Obiero Nyagarama dies aged 74

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Nyamira Governor John Obiero Nyagarama, 74, died early Friday at the Nairobi Hospital intensive care unit (ICU),  where he had been admitted for more than a month.

Reports indicated that the governor suffered Covid-19 complications. His family said that he had breathing problems after his lungs collapsed.

Governor Nyagarama had been leading campaigns aimed at curbing the virus in his county, urging residents to follow guidelines issued by the government through the Health ministry.

Nyamira Deputy Governor Amos Nyaribo contracted Covid-19 at the beginning of November and was treated at various hospitals in Nairobi for three weeks.

Nyagarama’s first wife, Dorcas Sigara, died in 1998, leaving him with 10 children. His eldest son, George Ndemo Nyagarama died on June 11, 2018 after a long illness.

Nyagarama later married a woman named Naomi. His other children are the late Catherine, Emily, Kefah, Gideon, Mary, Erick, Isaiah, Sam and Tom.

 

Courtesy of Business Daily

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Tom Isaiah Ouso

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25/11/1942 – 15/12/2020

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the demise of our loving father, Mwalimu Tom Isaiah Ouso of Obwongo Otwagi, Kamgundho Sub Location, Uriri, Migori County; after a short illness. He was the Director, Gracoso Bookshop, Migori; Chairman B.O.M Rapogi Girls and Ranen Adventist Secondary School, B.O.M member, Sagero Secondary School and formerly the Director of Adult Education Dept in the Ministry of Culture and Social services.

Husband to Grace Adhiambo Ouso, loving father to Anne & Joshua Ouma, Roselyne, Irene, Cecilia & Peter Maina, Sarah & Musa Nyang’aya. Grandfather to Faith, Peter, Hope, Destiny, Nia, Thando and Ethan. He was the youngest son to the late Anyona Otulo and the late Sarah Anyona. Brother to the late Ernest Omango and the late Brigita Achola. Son in-law to the late Michael Obiero Asir and late Cecilia Okello Obiero of Alego Masumbi. Brother in-law to the late Jackton Ochieng, Silvia Omeno, Felgona Obiero, Rhoda Onyango,Tom Ndolo, Nereah Odhiambo, the late Adams Ogola and Alice Atieno. Nyawana to the late Samuel Ouma Boro and Mama Peres Ouma of Kuoyo Kochia, the late Elijah Oguk Nyang’aya and the late Mary Nyang’aya of Ringa Kojwach, Kasipul, and Mr. Robert Mungai & Dr. Anne Mungai of Murang’a.

He was a church elder at Nyamome SDA Church in Migori and formerly at Nairobi Central SDA Church. He was a teacher, educationist and mentor to many.

Due to the extended stay under intensive care, the Late has left a huge hospital bill. To assist in offsetting the medical bill and other expenses, the family is appealing for prayers and financial support from friends and well-wishers through MPESA Paybill no. 7556289, A/c No. Tom Ouso Medical Fund.

The major fundraising event shall be held on Sunday 20th December at Nairobi Central SDA Church as from 2pm.

A memorial service with live streaming on You Tube will be held on Tuesday 22nd December at Nairobi Central SDA Church starting 10am.

The burial shall be on Thursday 24th December at 9am, at the family home in Nyamome, Migori County as per MOH COVID-19 protocols.

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Teresa Eunice Ngare

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1960 – 2020

We announce the promotion to glory of retired teacher, Teresa Eunice Ngare.

Beloved wife of Stephen Ngare Nyamboki. Daughter of William (Late) and Truphena Mageto. A loving mother of Charles, David, Bathsheba, Lilian (late) and Everlyne. Grandmother to many, sister to Jairus, Charles, Samuel, Caleb, Ogamba (USA), Ndemo, Tom (late) and Mayieka. Daughter-in-law of the late Hezron and Peris Nyamboki, sister-in-law of William Nyamongo (late), Harun Osoro among others. An aunt and cousin to many.

A fundraiser to offset the bills will be held on December 20th, 2020 from 11:00am at Nyamage, Kisii.

The cortege leaves Christy Marriane Funeral Home, Kisii on Tuesday December 22nd, 2020, at 9:00am, for a funeral service at Nyamage Primary grounds. Burial will take place thereafter at her home in Nyamage, Kisii.

Revelation14:13b.”Blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit, they are blessed indeed, for they will rest from their hard work; for their good deeds follow them!”

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Shadrack Njiri Kimani

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of Shadrack Njiri Kimani on 16/12./2020.

He was the son of Daniel Kimani Njiri and Susan Wangari Kimani of Muruaki Scheme Kinangop. He was the adoring husband to Hanna Wambui Njiri (NHIF). Father to Kevin Kimani (Australia), Cindy Wangari (KMTC) and Shantal Wanjiku (Carmelvale Catholic Primary School). Brother to Rose Wanjiku, Mary, Dr. Ruth, Christine, Esther, Joel, the late Miriam, Margaret, Zipporah, Andrew and John. Son in-law to Mr. and Mrs. Kang’ong’a. Brother in-Law, Cousin and uncle to many.

There will be a memorial service on Monday 21st December, at ACK St. Faith Church Civil Servant (Kariobangi) starting at 2:00pm.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital Funeral Home (off Kiambu/ Northern Bypass) at 7:30am on Tuesday 22nd December 2020.

Burial will take place at his farm in Muruaki Scheme, Kinangop, Nyandarua County.

Due to COVID- 19 protocols there will be no physical meetings.

For contributions please use mpesa number 0711989989.

2 Tim 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

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Samuel Mwangi Kiruki (Menyi)

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the call to glory to our beloved Samuel Mwangi Kiruki (Menyi), which occurred on 14th, December 2020.

Son of the late Dishon Kiruki Gachucha and the late Monicah Wanjugu Kiruki. Son-in-law of the late Mr. Bildad Gatama & Mrs. Monicah Wambui. Loving husband of Nancy Gathoni Mwangi and a devoted father of Dishon Kiruki, Monicah Wanjugu, Ruth Wambui, Joseph Gachucha, Hildah Muthoni,Timothy Gatama, and Maureen Nyakio. He was the father-in-law of Beatrice Wanjiku, Samuel Maina, Daniel Kigondu, Phoebe Nungari, and Edward Thuranira.

Brother of Helina Muthoni, the late Phyllis Wangui, Julius Kariuki, Lydia Wangari, the late Hannah Wairimu, & the late Margaret Wanjiku. Brother-in-law of Mr & Mrs Javanson Munene, Mr & Mrs Erastus Gitonga, Mr & Mrs Ephantus Karunjugu, Mr & Mrs Harry Mugo and Mr & Mrs Peterson Githu. He was the doting uncle and grandfather of many.

Family & friends are meeting at his Nkoroi residence from 5pm-8:30pm, all COVID-19 protocols will be in place.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Hospital memorial on Tuesday 22nd December 2020 at 7 am. The funeral service will be at ACK St Peter’s Church Nguruini, Kiamuturi at 10 am and burial will take place at his farm in Kiamuturi, Mathioya Sub-county, Muranga County.

Contributions can be sent to Mpesa number 0722762416.

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Rose Musengya King’oo

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Rose Musengya King’oo of the Department of Health Services, Makueni County Government.

Loving wife of Paul King’oo Mbindyo. Mother to Francis Mutisya, Raphael Mwaka, Kelvin Mutua and Alice Kaluki. Grandmother to Tyra, Precious, Emmanuel and Joan. Mother in law to Marion, Redempta and Faith. Daughter of Daniel and Alice Mwalata. Daughter in law to Lydia and the late Mbindyo. Sister to Janet, Esther, Agnes, Stephen, James, Cyrus, Paul, Mbolonzi, Mbuva, Kyalo, Ndolo, the late Gideon and Mukuvi. Sister in law to Jane,Thomas, Elizabeth, Ndinda, Benson, Stephen, Agnes, Mulei, Kimeu, Muendo, Mutunga, Mwanzia, Safari, Peninah, Mwikali and the late Mwangangi.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at her residence at Old Slaughter Estate in Wote Town and at her matrimonial home in Musingini -Kalawa Ward, Mbooni Sub-county, Makueni County.

She will be laid to rest on Tuesday 22/12/2020. The cortege leaves Makueni Funeral Home in Wote Town at 8:30 am for her matrimonial home at Musingini area in Kalawa. COVID-19 protocols will be strictly observed.

`In God hands you rest, in our hearts you will live forever AMEN”  

Obituary Image of Patrick Chege Karungu

Patrick Chege Karungu

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It is with humble acceptance that we announce the death of Patrick Chege Karungu, at Aga Khan University Hospital on 14th December 2020.

Loving husband of Jerusa Karungu and son of the late John Karungu, late Lilian Wambui Karungu and late Phyllis Wanjiru Karungu.

Father of Andrew Martin Karungu Chege, Angela Wangeci, Steve Thube Karungu & Violet Njeri. Grandfather of Elizabeth Njambi, Patrick Karungu Chege, Paul Mwangi, Patrick Chege and Michael Ngunjiri.

Brother to the late Daniel Kamau and late Edah Njoki, Mary Wanjiku and late James Gacheru, late John Ngige and Penina inyanje, Late Henry Mwaniki and Margaret Wanjiku, Julia Wanjiru and late Charles Gichuru, Josephine Muthoni, Late James Githua and late Margaret Nyakiringa, late Henry Antony Mwaniki and Esther Nyokabi, Jane Muthoni and J C Njoroge, George Kamau and Serah Wairimu, late Cecilia Nyambura, Pauline Wambui and Moses Wainaina.

His body is lying at the Aga Khan University Hospital mortuary. Funeral service will take place at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Parish on Tuesday Dec 22nd from 9 a.m., after which he will be laid to rest at Lang’ata Cemetery.

Obituary Image of Pastor John Manani Maronga

Pastor John Manani Maronga

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Sunrise: 1929 – Sunset: 14/11/2020

We the family of the late Pastor John Manani would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Almighty God for the life we shared with pastor John Manani. We deeply appreciate all those who came together to pray, give us emotional and financial support at our lowest moment.

Our gratitude goes out to Hon. Gov John Nyagarama-Nyamira County, Hon. Simeon Nyachae , Hon. Dr. Fred Matiang’i EGH-Cabinet Secretary for Interior, Hon. Kalonzo Musyoka – former Vice President, Hon. Victor Swanya Ogeto, Hon Ben Momanyi- MP Borabu Consituency, Hon Eric Okong’o Omogeni, Senator Nyamira County, Minnesota Community through Sister Rose, Symon Ogeto (Chicago,USA), Nyamira SDA conference through pastor John Nyatogo, the entire leadership of the Kisii Central Adventist Church, funeral committee members in Nairobi, Matutu and Motagara. The entire Matutu SDA community, the East Africa Union-SDA through pastor Samuel Makori and the East Central Africa Division through pastor Joel Okindo. Our dad’s siblings and the people of Motagara, family, friends, neighbours, various groups, and service providers.

May the Lord richly bless you. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for all your support during that difficult time. Our entire family appreciate your time and sacrifice.

2nd Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith  

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Omong’ina Jemima Kemuma Osoro

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Omong’ina Jemima Kemuma Osoro was born in 1930, as the last born daughter of the late Martin_Mogetutu and the late Tabitha Mogere from Kemera, Nyamira County.

Daughter in-law to the late Ongata Omatagi and the late Omongina Kwamboka. Sister to the late Rebecca Kerubo, the late Zephaniah Mokaya, late Nemuel Ogato, the late Samuel Onkoba, Japheth Nyambati and Tabitha Mogere. She got married in 1948 to the late Andrew Osoro Ongata and were blessed with 11 children. The children are the late Samuel Nyabira Onkoba, the late Jeremiah, the late Samson Nyambati, Charles Omoro, David Mogaka, the late Thomas Abuya, the late Tabitha Nyagechanga, Ann Barango, the late Teresa Masese, thelate Hellen Nyonsige and George Mogaka.

Co-wife to Eucabeth Mwango and step-mother to the late Ongata, Martha, Elkana, the late Olpha, Elijah, Esther, the late Magati,Alice and Caren. Mother-in-law to Frida Nyaboke, Hebisiba Nyaboke, Ebisiba Moraa, Margaret Kemunto, Beatrice Kerubo and Kennedy Siika. Korera to the late Nyakundi, the late Gideon, the late Chweya, the late Nyakina, the late Omboi and the late Siika. Grandmother to 29 and great-grandmother to 19.

Jemima passed away on the morning of Friday, 11th December 2020 at the age of 90 years. She will be buried on Monday, 21st December 2020 at her home in MasaboVillage, Kiamokama, Nyaribari Chache, Kisii County.

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Nicholus Mwilu Kiiti

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Nicholus Mwilu Kiiti.

Loving son of Mr. Robert Kiiti Kiingwa (Rt. Warrant Officer, Kenya Navy) and Mrs. Nicoletter Mwende Kiiti. His siblings are Michael Kiingwa (Nzeluni Girls), Raphael Mutisya (HIHEA), Belita Musangi (NCA) and the Late Tabitha Kitaa Kiiti. He is a grandson to the Late Kiingwa Kiiti and Belita Musangi and Francis Mwilu and Tabitha Kitaa.Brother-in-law to Phoebe Mbula, Esther Kalondu (Mombasa County) and Elijah Kilonzi (National Bank). Uncle to Ryan,Anne,Tabitha, Allan and Ian among others.

He is nephew to the Late Raphael,Vilita, Sabina, the Late Syombua the Late Catherine, Mwende, Anna, Vilita Kanyalu, Mwathe, David, Isaac, Kanini, Kithakyo, Monica, Nzambu and many others. He is a cousin to Michael, Musangi, Ngumbuli, Kathini, Ndanu, Mutone, Syombua, Kivuthi, Kithikii, Andrew, Vincent, Musangi Michael, Musili, Loice, Mukuvi, Dickson, Macharia, Mwikya, Mutethya, Nathan, Victor among others. Nicholus is a nephew, cousin and friend to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his parents’ home at Kaveta for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Tribute Funeral Home Syongila at 9:30 am for Funeral service at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Kaveta from 10.30 am. The late will be laid to rest at his parents’ home at Kaveta village, Kaveta Sub-location in Kitui County.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”