Obituaries

Obituary Image of Ian Barnabas Murray

Ian Barnabas Murray

With great sadness, we announce the demise of Ian Barnabas Murray (4th year student, JKUAT) on 4th November 2020 at Mama Lucy Hospital, Nairobi.

He was son of Jay Murray (Killion) Gichana of the UoN (School of Business) & Gertrude Wakina Njiru (Young Sister’s Saloon, Kayole). Brother to Leon Momanyi Murray. Grandson to Peris & Silas Gichana, Phylis Wanja & Late Victor Njiru, Late Clement Ondieki, Late Moire, Late Joseph Ombwori, Lazarus Mokaya, Late Micah Momanyi, and Rosemary Nyaga. Nephew to Jemimah & Onyango, Theresa & Masese, Andrew & Edith, Omweri, Josephine & Mobisa, Norah & Late Evans, Methuselah & Beatrice, Veronica & Nyamweya, the late Titus Kariuki (Mzee), Njeru & Judy, late Mugendi & Emma, Nyaga & Mbura, Anjeline & Kioko, Margaret & Job, Domitila & Kariuki. Cousin to Vernon, Anna, Rabera, Gwaro, Mercy, Harriet, Brenda, Ombati, Brian, Harold, Gisairo, Sharon, Susan, Deborah, Elvis, Haimie, Emily, Wangeci, Kelvin, Mutugi, Ivy, Murugi, Erick, Sheila, Titus & Carl.

The cortege leaves Mama Lucy Hospital Morgue on Thursday, 12th November 2020 for burial the same day, at his father’s home, Kenyamware Village, Magombo Ward, Nyamira County.

Obituary Image of George Gitahi Ndung'u alias G

George Gitahi Ndung’u alias G

Sunrise :1966 – Sunset 06.11.2020

It is with deep sorrow, we wish to announce the untimely death of George Gitahi Ndung’u alias G, Director MGM Studios Ltd.

He was the son of Jane Wakarima, the late James Ndung’u Gitahi. A dear husband to Rosa Muthoni Wanjiru. Loving dad to James Gitahi, Newton Gitahi and Faith Gitahi, grandfather to Rosa Muthoni Ndung’u. Brother to Migwi (late), Wamuyu (late), Charles, Esther, Joseph, Joshua, Margaret, Irene, John, Mary and Martha.

Friends and Relatives are meeting daily at his residence in Mwihoko Estate and Nyonjoro Village from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm for funeral arrangements.

There will be requiem mass on Wednesday 11th at his residence from 2.00 pm.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital along Northern bypass, on Thursday 12th November 2020 at 6.00am for burial the same day in Nyandarua County, Ndaragwa Location, Kianjogu sublocation Nyonjoro village.

“You fought a good fight” you will forever remain in our hearts. Fare thee well G.

Obituary Image of Eng. John Nyaga Mbogori

Eng. John Nyaga Mbogori

 Sunrise: 06/11/1962 – Sunset: 04/11/2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Eng. John Nyaga Mbogori on Wednesday 4th November, 2020 after a short illness. He was the Chief Manager, Technical Services at Tana Water Works Development Agency.

Son of the late Naftaly Mbogori and Leticia Gitiri. Husband of Angeline Wanjira, father of Kennedy Njiru, Michael Ndwiga, Joseph Munene and Leticia Wanyaga. Brother of Joseph Kariuki, Cecilia Ruguru, Peter lreri, Jacinta Karimi, Teresia Njoki and Lucy Muthoni. Grandfather of Bhakita, Shanice, Harvey, Emily and Brielle. Father-in-law of Rodah Moraa, Linda Muthoni and Kelvin Ndung’u.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home on Thika Kabati Road on Friday, 13th November, 2020 at 8:00am.The funeral service will be at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church in Embu at 11:00am and burial thereafter at his home in Iveche, Kamiu Location, Embu West Sub-county, Embu County.

Family and Friends meeting daily at his home Iveche Village and Prime Hotel, Embu from 5:00pm in the evening for burial arrangements.

May God rest his soul in peace.

Obituary Image of Emmah Malu

Emmah Malu

It’s with humble acceptance of God’s will that we regret to announce the promotion to glory of Emmah Malu, on November 3rd 2020. Daughter of the late Hon. William Mbolu Malu & the late Mrs. Anna Wandia Malu.

She is survived by siblings, Florence, Margaret, Fred, Fausfin, Joe, Trinnah, David, Victor and many nieces, nephews, cousins and grand children.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and fundraising until Sunday 15th in Woodley Court from 4 pm – 7 pm.

She will be laid to rest on 17th November at the Malu Kiu Farm.

Rest In God’s Loving Arms Till We Meet Again.

TO CONTRIBUTE to the Emmah Malu Medical and Funeral Fund, Send M-PESA to Ruth Malu’s Number 0728 442242.

Obituary Image of Charles Muriuki Kamau (Uhuru)

Charles Muriuki Kamau (Uhuru)

It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of our beloved Charles Muriuki Kamau (Uhuru), of Kenya Ports Authority, he hails from Kiburu Village Ndia Constituency, Kirinyaga County, which occurred on 04th November, 2020 following a short illness.

Husband of Eunice Micere Muriuki a teacher at Kiburu Primary School. Loving son of the late Wilfred Kamau Kamonde and Stellah Wanjiku Kamau. Brother of John Muriithii Kamau, Benson Mwai Kamau, Lydiah Njeri Muriuki, Mary Wangui (Wangwaci), Nancy Wangithi John and Ruth Muthoni Muthike. Father of Wilfred Kamau Muriuki and Hiram Murimi Muriuki (Bureau Veritas (K) Ltd). Father-in-law of Sarah Wanjiku Kamau. Grandfather of Mercy Wanjiru Kamau, Eunice Micere Kamau and Many others. Son-in-law of Hiram Muriuki Miano , the late Hada Muthoni Muriuki and Mary Wamuyu Muriuki.

The cortege will leave Kibugi Funeral Home, Kutus on Thursday 12th November, 2020 at 9:00am. The funeral service and burial will be held at his home at Soko ‘Mjinga’ Kiandai Village in Ndia at 10.00am.

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

Obituary Image of Agnes Gathoni Ngunjiri

Agnes Gathoni Ngunjiri

 Sunrise: 22 November 1938 – Sunset: 6 November 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of our mother, grandmother and friend Agnes Gathoni Ngunjiri of Munyaka Farm, Nanyuki.

She was the daughter to the late Simeon Muraguri and the late Joyce Nyokabi.

She was the loving wife to Daniel Ngunjiri Mbuthia.

Sister to the late Charles Kariuki, Perpetual Wairimu, late Charity Wanjiru Githae, Irene Wanjiru, Francis Muriuki, late William Ngatia, Anthony Mathenge, late David Ngatia Muraguri, late Penina Wanjiku, late Gerald Kinyua and Robert Wachira.

Loving mum to Lucy Wathote, Joyce Nyokabi, Catherine Wanja, Joseph Mbuthia, Angeline Shirako Mbuthia.

Grandmother to Letoya Mbuthia, Imali Makotsi, Daniel Ngecu, Kelvin Mbuthia, Joy Gathoni. A doting great grandmother to Tajeu Kiragu.

Funeral arrangements are ongoing at the family home in Nanyuki. She will be laid to rest on 13 November 2020 at 11am.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Psalms 116:1 5 “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.”

Obituary Image of Stephen Njiru Karuri (Kithinde)

Stephen Njiru Karuri (Kithinde)

We are sad to announce the death of Stephen Njiru Karuri (Kithinde), on October 28th, 2020 following a long illness bravely fought.

Husband of Lydia K. Njiru (KUSSCO), Embu. Father of Skeeter Njiru and Denis Karuri. Father-in-law of Doris Nyambura. Grandfather of Shawnn and Duke, Edrick. Son of the late Leona Karuri and Mary Wambogo. Brother of Anastasia, Joseph, the late John, Ester and lzaak. Brother-in-law of lzaak Anyona, Francis Anyona (Treasury), Susan, Dorocas and Gikunda, among others.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily for prayers and funeral preparations at his Gakwegori home, in the outskirts of Embu Town and Sunrise Comfort Hotel, opposite Karuri (Kithinde) Family Bank, Embu Branch, daily starting from 5.00pm. Donations can be made through Mpesa line: 0722676838 (Lydia Njiru).

The cortege leaves Kenyatta Memorial Funeral Home in Nairobi on Thursday November 12th, 2020 for funeral service at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church in Embu Town and there after burial at his Gakwegori home in the afternoon the same day.

Obituary Image of Prof. Samuel Kariuki Kabuitu

Prof. Samuel Kariuki Kabuitu

Sunrise: 2nd March 1951- Sunrise: 5th November 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Prof. Samuel Kariuki Kabuitu after a short illness bravely borne, who was an Associate Professor Department of Biological Science at Egerton University Njoro that occurred on the 5th November 2020 while undergoing treatment at the Karen Hospital.

He was loving husband to Mrs. Lydia Kariuki, son of the late Thomas Kabuitu and the late Hannah Thomas of Gitaraga Village, Kirinyaga County. Father to Carole and Godwin Karuga, Charles Maina, Beatrice and Samuel Gakungo, Robert and Catherine Karuga. He has left three grandchildren; Stephen Ngare, Nia Nyawira & Ina Kariuki. He was brother to Virginia Wambura, the late Elizabeth Warnuyu Thomas, Jason and Tabitha Mwangi, Eston and Emily Wanjohi, Faith and Prof. Julius Wanjohi, Justus Gichu, Diana and Godfrey Gitogo. Prof. Kariuki was a dear uncle and a cousin to many.

Meetings will be held at St. Andrews Church in Nairobi at 5pm on 11th, 13th and 16th November 2020; every day at his Nakuru residence and Kamoro home.

Burial will take place at his Kamoro home, Kariti Ward, Mita West, Kirinyaga County at 11.00am on Wednesday 18th November 2020.

Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Obituary Image of Philip Mwangi Gaite

Philip Mwangi Gaite

Sunrise: 1943 – Sunset: 08/11/2020  

It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of our beloved Mr. Philip Mwangi Gaite of Gaite Stores Kagumo Town, Kirinyaga County, which occurred on 08th November, 2020.

Husband of Jane Wanjiku Mwangi of Gaite stores. Loving son of the late Ismael Gaite Mururia and the late Phills Wamuitha Gaite. Brother of the late Absalam Murage, Tabitha Karingo Githinji, Elizabeth Wainol Gaite, Isaiah Muriuki Gaite, the late John Kamotho, Elishiba Muriu, Pastor Perminus Gathaiya, Naomi Wanjiku, Mary Waruguru and Abigael Kaguu. Father of Ismael Gaite (Golden Touch-Kerugoya/Embu), Edward Karimi (Eddy’s Men’s Wear Kagumo), Mercy Wakuthli (Britam), Francis Muchlri (Gaite Stores) and Catherine Njeri (Gaite Stores). Father-in-law of Elizabeth Wanjiku Gaite (Golden Touch-Kerugoya), Eunice Njeri Karimi (Eddy’s Men’s Wear, Kagumo), Esther Wanjiru Muchiri (Waigirl Primary) and the late Kimanl Nduati. Grandfather of Philip Mwangi, Jane Wanjiku, Jane Wambul, Sharon Wanjiku, Peninali Njeri, Terry Nyawira, Joseph Nduati Clara Muthoni and Mary Chloe Wanjiru.

The cortege will leave ACK Mt. Kenya Funeral Home, Kerugoya on Thursday 12th November, 2020 rat 9.00am.The funeral service will be held at ACK St John’s Kagumo Church at 10:00 am followed by Burial at his Kamuiru farm Next to Kamuiru Primary School.

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

Obituary Image of Nebert Obwoyere Agesa (Obote)

Nebert Obwoyere Agesa (Obote)

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Nebert Obwoyere Agesa (Obote), on 08th November, 2020.

Son of the late Geoffrey Agesa and Respah Agesa of Lutego Village. Loving husband of Janet Adego (Vihiga H/Centre). Father of Eisten Mujumba, Eileen Ingaiza (Vihiga County Teaching and Referral Hospital) and Mark Agesa (Hambale Primary School). Grandfather of Olive. Brother of Benard Agesa, Allan Vidonyi, Dr. Ruth Agesa (Ministry of Education, HQ), Lydia ikgesa (Ministry of Education, West Pokot), Kennedy Shera, Ann Bulimu, Rinah Agesa, Edger Havi, Josephine Andia and Andrew Agesa. Brother-in-law of Margaret, Gladys, Lilian and Clarke. Uncle of Many.

The body is lying at JOORAH Mortuary. The cortege leaves the Mortuary on Friday, 13/11/2020 for his home. Burial is on 14th November, 2020 at his home in Lutego Village kumba Sub-Location, Central Maragoli Location, Vihiga County.

You have fought a good fight and finished the race.