She was born as a twin sister to Mukwana on 20th August 1939 in Lukhome Chebukaka Bungoma county in a humble family of papa Camily Wanyonyi Omukiyabi and Maayi Angelina Nabifwo, Omukimweyi Omunabukhwana.

She is the 3rd born in a family of 11 children. Her siblings Selina Naslmiyu (deceased), Teresa Nafula (alive), Mukwana (deceased), John Sofa (alive), Peter Mechumo (alive), Joseph Nyongesa (alive), Didimu Wafula (alive), Prisca Nasipwondi (deceased), Paulina Nanyama (deceased) and Michael Simiyu (deceased). Mother to Benson Wanambisi, Johnstone Webi, Dr Samson Watta of Texas Cancer Centre, the late James Misiko, Nancy Watta (USA), the late Joseph Wafula, the late George Simiyu, Dennis Masinde (Texas Cancer Center), Eric Sichangi (Bungoma County), Rinna Teresa (Police Officer Kimilili),Velma Watta (Nzoia Sugar).

Mother-in-law to Ann Nyambura, Jane Webi, the late Caroline Wanjiko Webi, Dr Catherine Nyongesa Watta (Texas Cancer Center), Pauline Webi, Pastor Joan Wafula, Angela Masinde, Mary Sichangi and others. Grandmother to Edward, Lilian, Allan, Oscar, Kamau, Makokha, Sichangi (Suzy Peacock High), Chwala, Mitchel, Sichangi, Emmanuel, Jonah, Faith, Kevin, Joseph, Ibra, George, Nove, Shirly, Gift, Noel, Reyshell, Naomi Sofia, Marion, Joash, Gracious, Godwil, Lucas and Wanjiku among others. American citizen grandchildren Tyler, Tomell, Travis, Tracy, Okechuku, Rachel, Lucas, Nabayi and Ceejay.

Her health started failing in the past 15 years with hypertension, heart disease, chronic lung disease. She succumbed on 24th November 2020 after suffering stroke and pneumonia the Nairobi Hospital.

Burial will be on 12th December 2020, Chekulo village Luuya sub-location. Luuya location, Bwake ward Bungoma county.

Well done Mama! “You have run your race diligently, we pick it up from there”.

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. (Philippians 1;21)  

Sunrise: 4th May, 1972 – Sunset: 1st December, 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely demise of Judy Night Wanjala beloved sister to Hon. Raphael Bitty Sauti Wanjala Mp Budalang’i Constituency.

Daughter of the Late Mzee Lucas Wanjala Ngodi and Late Mama Cecilia Akumu Wanjala. Caring mother of Belinda’s Adhiambo , Brian Juma, Valary Nanjala, Velmah Akinyi, Marion ,Pauline & Innocent Mukisa. Beloved sister of the Late Willimina Wanjala, James Wanjala (KPA Mombasa), CPL Veronica Wanjala (Kenya Police), Pauline Wanjala (USA). Step Daughter of Mary Oyengo, Late Joan Akello & Angeline Basungu among others. Step sister of Gebby, Chief John & Oduya Wanjala, Oganga, Pelele, Penninah & Auma among others.

Sister in law of Josephine Wanjala, Veronica Wanjala and Godliver Ningo. Grandmother of Elden, Evan, Lucky & Malik. A cherished Aunt of Nancy( Coop Bank Headquarter) Adv. Bush Wanjala( NOB Advocates), Evelyn (Safaricom),Allan Wanjala( NDMA Kitui), Cynthia, Jack, Reagan, Sylvia, Billy, Lucas & Raphael Jnr. Wanjala, Cecilia, Sharon, Jayden, Patience, Vivian, Peter among others.

The cortege will leave Life Care Hospital Bungoma on 10th December 2020 to her place of rest in Busia County, Budalang’i Constituency, Bunyala North Ward, Budubusi Village, Friday 11th December 2020.

Fare thee well Nakhone Gonja till we meet again.  

 Sunrise 19/06/1950 — Sunset 04/12/2020

It is with profound sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of John Bosco Mwangi Maina (JB) Formerly of Kenya Airways which occurred on 4th December 2020 at Mater Hospital.

Son of the late Thudo Gatauwa (Former Mau Mau General) and Late Rispher Wambui. Beloved husband of Philomena Wambui Maina and Eunice Nyawira Mwangi of Buru Buru Estate Nairobi. Father of Leonard Maina, Dr. Njeri Mwangi (KNH), Antony Gitu (Madison Insurance), Pauline Waceke, Hilda Wambui, Joyce Nyakweya, father in Law of Ruth Wanjiru Gitu (Pioneer Insurance), Grandfather of Kya Mumbi, Nathan Mwangi, Kian Mvuria, Amaica Mwangi.

Son-in-law of the late Anthony Gitu Kimari and Late Pauline Wacheke Gitu, late Geoffrey Wachiuri Wachira and Joyce Nyakweya Wachiuri,

Brother of Margaret Wanjiru, brother in Law of the Late Andrew Njagi, the late Samuel Kimari Gitu, Florence Muthoni, Charles Kagera, Tirus Gitahi, Wachira Gikonyo, Virginia Maina, Grace Wambui. Uncle of the late Eunice Wairimu, Elijah Wanyiri, Bernard Maina, Simon Ndungu, John Mwangi, Peter Kiama. Cousin of John Macharia (Safaricom), Muturi, Githua, Gichuki, Bethwel Mbuthia, Maina Waigwa, Leah Wangare, Agnes Wambui,Wanyeki Ndirangu, Nyaguthii Ndirangu, Thuo Nderitu among others.

Friends and family members are meeting daily at Jimlizer Hotel Buru Buru daily at 5.00pm for prayers and funeral arrangements, there will be requiem mass on Thursday 10/12/2020 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church BururBuru Phase 3 from 2-3Pm.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home (Thika road branch) on Saturday 12th December 2020 at 7:00am for funeral service and burial thereafter at his farm in Mwereri Kamatongu Mweiga, Nyeri County.

In God’s hand you rest, in our hearts you remain forever  

1931 -2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will, that we announce the passing on to Glory of James Nzeki Kilonzo which occurred on the morning of Saturday 5tti December 2020.

Beloved son of the late Ann Nzisa and late Kilonzo Mavyuva. Beloved husband to Elizabeth Wolile Nzeki. Father to Agnes Ndambuki (Kikoko Girls) and Richard Ndambuki, Stephen Nzeki (Kenya Coast National Polytechnic) and Janet Mutuku, Juliana Nzeki-Kenri (Star of the sea High school) and B. Wambua Kenzi (Advocate), the Late Jackline Minoo, Winfred Ndunge and Cyrus Douglas Nzeki (Qatar) and Damaris Mulwa, Irene Mwende and James Mwendwa Kilonzo. Brother to the late Mbithuka Kilonzo, late Syivose Ngeleu, Julius Masave, Japheth Mutulu, Josphat Kithuku, Kasisi Muli, late Manila and late Kivuva.

Son-in-law of the late Rebecca Munwaa and late Kitumi Musainga. Grandfather to Mueni, Kilonzo, Scholastica, Faustine, Mbulwa, Ndambuki, Constance, Caroline, Evans, Michael, Mutisya, Fantie, Mercy, Emmanuel, Mulwa, Sammy, Stacey, Shammah, Linet, Wavinya and Mutui. Great-Grandfather to Mitchelle and Oliver. Uncle to Mutava, Mutiso, Nduku, Kioko, Duncan, Wavinya, Kilonzo among others.

Funeral arrangements are ongoing at his Kathangani home and also via zoom at 8:30P.M daily.

The Cortege leaves Machakos Montezuma Monalisa funeral home on Saturday 12th December 2020 at 8:00 am; for the funeral service at Kavatanzou Primary School starting at 11:00am and thereafter Tata will be laid to rest at his Kathangani home, Ilima Ward , Makueni County.

Sleep well Tata

Psalm 133:- Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to live together in unity  

Appreciation

The family of the late Gabriel lreri Mucheke wish to thank the Almighty God for the good life we shared with our beloved Patriarch whom we laid to rest on 8th Dec. 2020 at Ugweri Kairo village, Kagaari South.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes to the entire Muchekes family, the funeral committee at Blue Valley, the Clergy from Our Lady of Assumption Embu Parish, Nthagaiya Parish, Local Government administrators in Embu and Kairo, our in laws, friends, neighbours, professionals colleagues and all well wishers for your prayers, care, encouragement, visits, financial and logistical support, after Mzee left us and was subsequently laid to rest .

Special thanks goes to his physician Dr. Mureithi Nyamu and staff at TENRI Children’s hospital.

Since it is not possible to thank each one of you in person, kindly accept our heartfelt appreciation, as an expression of our deepest gratitude for the support and generosity that enabled us to give our father a befitting send off. May the Almighty God bless and reward each of you abundantly.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you remain forever. Amen