1925 – 2020

We regret to announce the Death of Rev. George Abura Muhati.

Son of the late Reuben Muhati and the late Mama Doris Mukasiali of Matende Village, Shirere Sub Location, Kakamega Township, Kakamega County.

Husband to the late Rev. Perus Angaya Abura (Former Associate Pastor Matende and Mayiakalo Church of God Chairlady Amalemba District Churches and Chairman of Kakamega area. Rev George Abura was Father to Silvester Muhati, Herman Inganji, Richard Alusiola, Joan Namukuru and Lilian Mukasiali. He was also father to the late Arthur Alukwe, the late Fredrick Milimu, and the late Eric Onono. He was a Brother to the late Rev. Joshua Luvembe-Director of Church of God Schools, the late Susie, the late Norah Mwangale, the late Paul Khakabo, the late Musa Lihanda, the late Methusela Muhati, the late Charles Chisienya, the late Jonathan Buyekane and the late Timothy Atsangalala.

Brother In-law to Damary Mitisela, Joyce Chisienya, Jemima Luvembe, Kezia Buyekane, Dorah Ingolo, Willis Ingolo, Obadiah Ingolo, Francis Ashikhube, the late Hosea Ingolo, Jackson, Rev. James, Elphas, Saul, Flora, Oryson, Damary, Robai Oruko and Beverly, Damary Musa. Father in-haw to Joyce Muhati, Rev. Alice Alukwe, Beatrice (gulp, Rose Milimu, Lydia Alusiola, Francis Lutta and Ramadhan Sakali. Grandfather to Klapper, Norah, Geoffrey, Dr. Benson, John, Jackson, Elisha, Patrick, Rev. Beverly, Hosea, Judith, Mariam, Umy, Sharon, Noel, Lydia, Linet, Eunice, Timothy, Elphas, Moses, Brian, Eugene, Joylet, Janet the late Harriet, the late Maureen, the late Esther and 36 Grand Children.

Rev Abura participated in the Second World War (1939-1945) and worked for the. Kenya Government (1943-1973) in several Ministries as Personnel Officer/District Clerk. He served as Chairman of Matende Primary School. He was Founder member of Matende Secondary School. He was the 2nd Matende Ward Councilor in Kakamega Municipality and Chairman Matende Church of God. He was the sixth Chairman of the General Assembly of Church of God in E.A (K) Senate (1987-1997) and Director of Human Resources (2000-2003), He was Vice-Chairman of the Church of God in E.A(K) Senate (2006-2008) and Chairman 2008 and 2016-to date.

The cortege leaves Kakamega General Hospital Mortuary on 06/11/2020 at 8.00am. for a sermon at Matende Church of God and thereafter to his home in Shivakala/Matende where his body will be laid to rest on Saturciffy 07/11/2020 at 1.00 PM.

George has fought a good fight, he has finished the race and kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7-8)

1963 – 31/10/2020

It is with deep and profound sorrow that we announce the passing on of Peter Mbau, Principal Gatara Secondary School in Kahuro Sub-county, Murang’a County. He was also a Reverend of Word of Faith Maragua and overseer, Murang’a Region. His demise occurred on Saturday 31st October 2020 at Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital (KUTRH) after a short illness.

He was second born of the late Ambrose Njoroge and the late Naomi Njeri. Husband of the late Lucy Muthoni and Josephine Wambui (Ikundu Primary Sch). Caring father of Eric Njoroge (Linear East Africa Agency), Maurine Njeri (Meru National Technical), Morris Njoroge and Favour Njeri (Precious Angels Academy — Maragua). Brother of Jane Magiri, Geoffrey Kamande (Principal Kiburu Boys),Anne Muthoni and Elijah Mburu. Brother-in-law of Gathege (Kenol), Nyokabi (Kigumo Girls), Priscilla, David, Daniel, Margaret, Jane and Wanjiru.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his residential home in Milimani Maragua Town from 4.00p.m for prayers and funeral arrangements. The funeral committee is also meeting from 7.00p.m.

The cortege will leave Kenyata University Teaching and Referral Hospital Funeral Home on Saturday 7th November 2020 at 8.00a.m followed by funeral service at Kawamanda Primary School ground in Kigoro Maragua starting at 11.00am and thereafter interment at his farm next to Kigoro shopping centre.

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

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mzee Laban Ayodi Kidiavai (Rogongo) of Musemwa (Hilario) Village, Kiminini Sub-county,Trans Nzoia County.

Son of the late Mzee Meshack Agani and Mama Leah Minayo. He was husband of Mama Norah Muhonja. Father of Advocate Aggrey Kidiavai, Allan Ayodi Kidiavai, Nancy Sariku Kidiavai, Edith Minayo Kidiavai, the late Fanice Kageha Kidiavai, Evelyne Minyoso Kidiavai and Kennedy Okong’o Kidiavai. He was brother of the late Reuben Kezengwa, the late )giro Misango, the late Nathan Aludira, the late Selina Kageha, the late Jones Kavonesa and the late Joram Mudanya. Father-in-law of Constance Muyera Kidiavai, Collins Wambani and Diana Wafula Kidiavai. He was uncle of Bernard Kezengwa, Margaret Chunguli, Job Kidaha, Jackson Kisali, Ezekiel Manyonyi, Mebal Aludira, Renson Aludira,Grace Aludira,the Mudanyas, the Mulehis among many others. He is survived by 19 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

The cortege will leave St. Michael Funeral Home, Kiminini on Friday 6th November 2020 at 12.00 noon for a night’s vigil at his home. Mzee Kidiavai will be laid to rest on Saturday 7th November, 2020 at his home in Musemwa village, Kiminini Sub-county, Trans Nzoia County.

It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will, that we announce the demise of Mwalimu Hezekiel Gichunge Thuranira. He was a teacher at Materi Girls Centre.

Devoted husband of Lydia Kagwiria Gichunge. Loving father to Brian M Mutuma, Skeeter F Nkirote and Ian Bruno Mwiti. Father-in-law to Irene Kangai and doting grandfather to Serah Kagwiria. Son of the Late Samuel Thuranira M’Amami and Loise Mwimbi Thuranira. Brother to the Late Kaaria, Late Gikandi, Luka, Charles, Moses, Late Ayub, Phyllis and Amos. Brother in law to Nchekei, Kinya and Angelo. He was a cousin, uncle and grandfather to many.

Friends and Relatives are meeting daily at his home in Kithino, Tunyai for prayers and funeral arrangements.

For financial contributions use the Treasurer’s Mpesa no. 0723013103.

The cortege leaves Consolata Hospital Nkubu on Friday 6th November 2020 at 10.00am for funeral service and burial at his home in Kithino, Tunyai.

Fare thee well, and God be with you till we meet again.