Obituaries

Pauline Wambui Kimunyi  

We celebrate the life of Pauline Wambui Kimunyi of Gakindu, Mukurweini who rested in her sleep on Monday morning 30/11/2020.

Daughter of the late Anthony Njuguna Muragu and the late Liberata Wanjiku Njuguna. Wife of Simon Kimunyi Ndirangu (retired Teacher – Gakindu) and mother of Dishon Maina (Micro fast agencies), Anthony Njuguna (Reata Properties), Paul Mimano (Mimak Consultants) and Anastacia Wangui (Kenya Power IESR) and Joseph Ndung’u (Adzest Computer services). Sister of the late Charles Mwangi, the late John Gichuki, George Muragu (Kieni) Nancy Njoki (USA), the late Peter Kamau, Margaret Wangare (USA), Catherine Wanjiru (Nakuru), Consolata Waitherero (Kieni), Cecilia Wangeci (Joska), Virginia Nyaguthii (Kieni) and Godfrey Kihumba (Nakuru). Mother-in-law of Philomena Gathoni, Sherry Naito and Alice Njeri. A loving grandmother of Simon Kimunyi, Fredrick Njenga, Trevyl Kimunyi, Simon Elvis Kimunyi and Neville Kimani. Loving auntie and mother to many more.

The cortege leaves Mukurweini Sub-district Hospital Mortuary, on Friday 4th December, 2020 at 8.30am, for funeral mass to be held at Gakindu Catholic Church and burial thereafter at her family home in Migiti Estate, Gakindu Location Mukurweini Sub-county.

Thank you Lord for giving us mom, may your name be Praised.

Patrick Mukuha Chege

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr. Patrick Mukuha Chege which occurred on Thursday, 26th November,2020 at Life Care Hospital, Bungoma, Until his demise, he was a Judiciary staff at Webuye Law Courts.

Dear husband of Jacinta M. Njiru. Loving father to Sharon Nyambura Mukuha. Son of the Late Joseph Chege Karehu and Margaret Nyambura Chege. Brother of Faith Njeri Waweru, Late Grace Wanjiku Chege, Benjamin Kariuki Chege, late Martin Muraguri Chege. Brother in-law to Irene Kariuki. Uncle to Antony, Kevin ,Victoria, Samuel, Kennedy, Miriam, Joy, Linda,Winne, Denis, Chege among others.

The cortege leaves Life Care Hospital Mortuary on Wednesday 2nd December, 2020 at 8.00 am. The funeral service will take place on Thursday 3rd December at his rural home in Muraru village, Mbetu South, Embu County.

Nancy Wambui Maina Gatete

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing away of our dearest Mum Nancy Wambui Maina Gatete which occurred on the 30th November 2020 at Nairobi Women’s Hospital.

Beloved wife of the late Henry Maina Gatete. A dear daughter of the late Francis Kamau Runge and the late Mama Milka Wanjiku Kamau. Most adored mother of Peter Muiruri Gatete, Rebecca Wangui Gatete, Lydiah Kwamboka Gatete (Nairobi City County Attorney), Andrew Kamau Gatete, Ruth Kamau Gatete, Edward Mburu Gatete, Elizabeth Mburu Gatete, John Patrick Mwangi Gatete, Sally Mwangi.

She was a sister to the late Mwangi, the late Gichango, the late Mukuha, the late Kireka, the late Muthua, the late Alice Muthoni and Njuguna. Nancy was a grandmother to the late Henry Maina Gatete, Mary Karugi Maina, Barbara Wambui Gatete, Jimmy Masila Musyoki, Sean Maina Gatete, Nikitta Wambui Gatete, Sheila Wambui Kamau, Henry Maina Kamau, Elaine Wambui Mburu, Eugene Henry Maina, Lee Waruingi, Sean Mwiruri. She was great grandmother to Dimitri Maina Gatete, Katya Wangui Gatete and little Henry Musyoki Masila. She was a sister-in-law to Edward Mburu Gatete among others.

Meeting are being held every day at Woodley Estate House No: 105/12 from 5:30 pm.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home on 8th December 2020 at 7.00 a.m and will be laid to rest at her home in Kamahuha, Muranga County.

Financial support to aid in funeral expenses may be sent to Mpesa Paybill No. 8030707.

Blessed are the dead 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 will follow : Rev 14:13 .

Rest in eternal Peace Mum/Cucu we love you  

Mwalimu James Karanja Nyoro (Jimben)

Death has occurred of Mwalimu James Karanja Nyoro – Jim Ben Karanja (Jimben) of Uhuru, Tumaini Location, Kanjuiri Ward Olkalau Constituency, Nyandarua County.

Son of the late Benjamin Nyoro Karanja, the late Margaret Nyamwathi Nyoro and Step-son to Rachel Njeri Nyoro. Husband to Ruth Nduta Karanja.

Father to Margaret Nyamwathi Mutheki, Susan Wairimu Kiniiya, Benson Nyoro, Leah Wambui and Evans Mathia.

Father in law to David Mutheki (Mama) , Bernard Njoroge Kiniiya, Mary Wangui and Jane Wambui.

Brother to Lawrence Gichinga, Moses Ngugi, the late Edith Wanjiru, Leah Wambui, Grace Muthoni, Paul Kimani, the late Godfrey Gitau, the late Mary Waithira and Anderson Njuguna.

Step-brother to Doris Wambui, James Karanja Nyoro (Governor Kiambu County), Beatrice Muthoni, Jane Wangui, Geoffrey Karu, the late Joseph Ngugi, Serah Wanjiku and Lilian Wambui.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home Nakuru, on Friday 04/12/2020, at 8:00am. Prayers and funeral service to follow at his residence in Tumaini Location Kanjuiri Ward, Olkalau Constituency Nyandarua County.

It’s God who gave us James, and it’s God who have taken him away. May his name be exalted! Rest In Eternal Peace.  

Moses Kakompe Ole Sasine Moyaki

It is with profound sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of Moses Kakompe Ole Sasine Moyaki, (Baba Joyce) alias Oronkai Emurt, which occurred at Aga Khan University Hospital on 27/11/2020.

Son of the late Sasine Ole Ntoyosi Pardiret and Sampei Pardiret. Step-son of the late Nantea Ene Sasine, Ilato Ene Sasine and the late Naisinoi Ene Sasine. A loving husband of Margaret Sekeyian, Salome Siteto, Eliza Nkamunu. Brother of Samuel Moyaki, Kokoyian Kusero, John Tentemo (Commissioner NPSC), Nentoker Kiok, Nemolel Sinaret, Julius Pardiret, Kaayia Konchella, Rehema Sancha, David Mokinyo, Marisian Mopei.

A step-brother of many. A beloved father of Joyce Saitoti, Leah Alina Ntiaki, Jennifer Kaloi, Benson Murero, Alice Teeka, Hellen Ng’usur, Susan Kamam, Eunice Ntunini ene Kakompe, Esther Ene Kakompe, Mary Nemwosambi lanai, Peter Rorwa Moses Kakompe Kakompe, Tonkei Kakompe, Kelvin Wuantai Kakompe, Josephine Nashipae, Sereya Kakompe, Sancha Kakompe, Ole Sasine Moyaki Simayo Kakompe, Sanare Kakompe, Pisoi Kakompe. He is survived by 15 grandchildren.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home, on Thursday 3rd December, 2020 for the burial service at his Naboisho home, Kisaju Sub-location, Kajiado County.

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

Joshua Otieno Nyawara

It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the promotion to glory on 26th Nov, 2020, of Mr. Joshua Otieno Nyawara of Nyawara & Company Advocates, Nairobi.

Son of Mzee Lucas Nyawara Otom and Mama Jane Akeyo Nyawara. Loving husband of Carol Nyawara. Beloved father of Georgia Dorsila Nyawara, Nadia De-Mabior Nyawara, Avia Verina Nyawara and Brian Giggs Nyawara. Brother of Justina Otieno, James Nyawara, Ayub Nyawara, Lilian Nyawara & Sulsan Nyawara. Nephew of Micheal Oyuga, Samuel Otom, Samson Otieno, Daniel Juana, Samson Abich, Thomas Olunga, Joseph Otom, Dorcas Anditi, the late Henna & Consolata Oketch, Pilista Oburu, Susan Ooro, Rose Toroitich, Agnes Otiu & Susan Agalo. Cousin of Micheal Kanditi, Jocab Oyuga, Peter Joseph OIwai and Nyagol Olunga, Joash Kemboi, Nancy Toroitich, George Otieno, Dancan Otium, Samson Ooro.

Uncle of Samuel Onyango, Everlyne Akinyi, Emilly, Derrick and Lance, Janette, Elgah, Kira, Vallary and Brandley, among others. Son-in-law of George Amieno and Mika Odhiambo, Apollo Amieno, Agnes Amieno, Samuel Amieno, Jack Amieno, Tom Amieno, Beatrice Amieno, Joshua Amieno, the late Sos Amieno and James Omondi Amieno. Brother-in-law of Margaret, Christine, Zuena, Wydiffe, Maryline, Mourine, Faith, Lucy and Gorrety. A dear friend to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at his residence in Eagle Plains Estate (Nairobi), Trance Towers (-Bee Pee”) (Nairobi) and his rural home in Kobongo Sub-location, Nyando Sub-County, Kisumu County.

A requiem mass will be held at ICC Church Mombasa Road on 8th Dec,2020 at 10.00am and a fundraiser to support his family on the same day at 4.00p.m at All Saints Cathedral. Family, friends and well-wishers wishing to support the family can send their contribution to Paybill Business No.8020479, (Account No.:your name) or to David Oyatu (0722523443).

Joshua will be laid to rest on 11th Dec, 2020, at his home in Kobongo Sub-location, Nyando Sub-County, Kisumu County.

John Kinyungu Muthiora

Sunrise: 1940 – Sunset 27th November, 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce thepassing of Elder and Chairman of PCEA Karambai-ini Church John Kinyungu Muthiora, which occurred on 27th November, 2020.

Husband of Patricia Nyambura Kinyungu. Son of the late Muthiora Kinyungu and Numia Muthiora. Son in law of the late Munyu wa Kiarie and the late Njoki Wa Munyu. Brother of the late Njambi Richu Wanjiku Kariuki (Jason), Nyawira wa Thiga, Hannah Nyacira, Njoki Kanyi wa Riabai, Nyakio Kimani wa Matuguta and David Mbuthia of Mwiki/USA. Step-brother of the late Wangui Muthiora, Kihara Muthiora, Gakong’u, Wairimu, Mukora Muthiora and many others.

Loving father of the late Nancy Njoki, Susan Numia (Limuru), Ambassador Njambi Kinyungu (Ministry of Foregn Affairs), Owen Muthiora (USA), Martin Magu (USA), David Mburu (Limuru), Paul Muigai (USA), Dr. Ngugi Mukora Kinyungu (USA) and Daniel Kiarie Limuru). Father-in-law of Ben, Githuku, Wilhemina, Michelle, Njeri, Melisa and Fridah. Doting grandfather of Kinyungus, Nyamburas and many others. Caring uncle to numerous, colleague and friend to many.

Friends and family are meeting daily at his home in Tigoni daily from 4.00pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves PCEA Kikuyu Funeral home at 8.00am on Friday 4th December, 2020. Funeral Service will be at PCEA Karamba-lni Church (near Limuru Girls School) at 10.00am. Thereafter burial at his home in Tigoni.

Rest well servant of God. The Lord watches over you. The Lord is your shade at your right hand. Amen!  

Jennifer Wamuyu Warui

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we the family of Jennifer Wamuyu Warui formerly of Kikuyu mission hospital announce her demise on 28th November at Kenyatta National Hospital after a long illness.

She was Daughter of Senior Superintendent of Police Simon Warui and Naomi Wangui Warui of Kangaita,Tetu Nyeri.

She was a sister to Monica Warui (ChinaTv), Caroline Njambi (office of the Auditor General) and Fredrick Mureithi (KU University).

She was a niece to many and Aunty to Anaya Wangui.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Castle Gardens Thika Rd from 5pm and at her parents’ home in Nyeri Kangaita for the burial arrangements.

The cortege leaves KU Funeral Home at 8am on 4th December 2020 for funeral and burial service at her parents’ home in Kangaita Nyeri.

In our hearts Jennifer remains forever. In God’s hands her soul rests in eternity.

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

Jane Wanja Karangae

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to Glory of Jane Wanja Karangae, proprietor of High Gate Academy (Mwiki). She hails from Kiunyu- Location, Kihumbuini Division in Gatanga District.

Daughter of the late Jonah Karangae and Esther Njoki. Beloved mother of Wilfred Karangae and Jeffry Ngugi. Mother-in-law of Lois Wanjiru and Jackline Gacheri. Beloved sister of Grace Mugure and Joshua Ngugi. Loving grandmother of Cindy, Cicy, Keita, Kwame and Baby Zawadi.

The cortege will leave St. Francis Hospital Mortuary (Kasarani), on Thursday 3rd December, 2020 at 8.00am. The funeral service and interment will take place in Kiunyu (near Kiunyu Primary School).

Psalms 116;15 – Precious in the sight of The Lord is the death of His Saints.

George Mang’ati M’Rimberia

1940 – 27/11/2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of George Mang’ati M’Rimberia Former Ass. Chief Upper Igoki and former Councillor Milimani Ward, Meru County.

Son of the late M’Inoti M’Mugambi, Ruth M’Inoti and Veronica M’Inoti. Husband of Rosalia Mang’ati and Kagwiria Mang’ati. Brother of the late Gladys Karamana and Susan Onkoba. Father of Gerald Mang’ati (Min. of Interior, GP), the late Daniel Mang’ati, Joshua Mang’ati (MCRB Meru County),Stella Mang’ati Mbugua (Principal Mikeu Secondary School, Nakuru County) Sammy Mang’ati, Hellen Mang’ati, Dayan Mang’ati (Meru County Government), Paul Mang’ati, Stephen Mang’ati, the late Franklin Mang’ati, Kanana Mang’ati, Carol Mang’ati, Joy Mang’ati and Christine Manga’ti.

Father-in-love of Stella Mburugu (Meru Level 5 Hospital), Kinya Joshua, Francis Mbugua (Principal Heroes T.V.C, Nakuru), Gacheri Sammy (KFS Meru), Willys Mugo of Backstreet School, Meru, Mercy Dayan (Maryne Comp Services, Meru) and Emily Paul . Grandfather of Munene Mburugu, Gakii and Murangiri, Makena and Mwangi, Mugambi, Kendi, Mutuma, Kithinji, Nkatha, Kagendo, Damaris, Moses, Munene Mbugua, Kajuju, Brian, Gatwiri, Nkirote, Karimi, Njeri, Eric, Mwendwa, Myles, Ian, Mwenda, Ronney, Chichi, Rihana, George, Mang’ati. Great grandpa of Queen, Muthomi, Shantell, Jaydeen and Mwangi. A cousin, uncle and friend to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his Kinoru home, Meru County for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Meru Funeral home on Friday 4th December, 2020, at 9.00am, for a funeral service and burial at his Kinoru home.

Fare thee well Ntaa. In God hands you rest.