It is with humble acceptance that we announce the demise on Sunday 4th October of Francis Njagi Mvungu, formerly of Barclays Bank of Kenya.

Francis was the loving son of the late Nazario Mvungu and the late Hannah Njeri, Rukira Embu County. He was husband of Purity Muthoni Njagi (State Dept. for Housing Nairobi). Father of Caroline Njeri Karanja (Aventus), Rita Wakina (USA), Angela Njoki (Microsoft) and Mark Timothy Mwenda. Father in Law of Anthony Karanja Kabiru (Mastercard Foundation). Grandfather of Jabali Kiama Karanja. Brother of the late Silvanus Njiru, C.P. Nyaga, the late Leonard Njeru, John Mwaniki, Patrick Njue, Jacinta Njoki, Jane Ngari, Margaret Muriuki, Mary Mvungu and Teresia Maringa. Son-in-law of the late Alexandar Mwenje Kang’ethe and Naomi Mwenje of Kianjokoma Embu. Uncle, Nephew, Cousin, Brother in Law and Friend to many.

Meetings are going on in the Rukira family home every day starting from 3.00 pm. Meetings will also be held at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi on Wednesday 14th,Thursday 15th and Friday 16th October 2020, starting from 5.30 pm.

The cortege leaves Tenri Funeral Home, Embu County on Wednesday 21st October 2020 at 10.00 for funeral service and burial at the Rukira family home.

It is with deep sorrow and the humble acceptance of God’s will that we sadly announce the death of our beloved Emmanuel Patrick Kimani Gitau (Gichumbu) of Kahawa Wendani and Kiamwangi Gatundu South which occurred on Friday 2nd October, 2020 at Kahawa Wendani.

Husband of the late Teresa Wanjiku Gitau. Son of the late Geoffrey Gitau Ndai (Gichumbu) and the late Mary Njoki Gichumbu. Step son of the late Margaret Gichumbu. Son-in-law of the late Solomon Kahohi and the late Hannah Kahohi. Father of Mary Ndegwa (MA, USA), Dr. Anne Kimani (PA, USA), Christine Kimani (PA, USA), Joan Kimani, and Fidelis Kimani both of Kahawa. Grandfather of Mitchelle Ndegwa, Jean Ndegwa, Jeremy Ndegwa, Ruthie Njagi, Kimani Kangethe, Ashley Wanjiku, Nicholas Kimani, Sofia Njoki, Jamaal Mohammed, Ismail Mohammed, Halima Mohammed, and Leyla Mohammed.

Brother of Elizabeth Wamaitha Kamau, the late Peter Ndai Gichumbu, and Fidelis Muthoni Kamau. Step-brother of Wambui Kamau, Wamaitha Kimani, Mwende Gachoka, Wangui Njoroge, Wanjiru Njoroge, Ndai Gichumbu, Ng’ang’a Gichumbu and Mary Wairimu. Brother-in-law of Muthama Kahohi, Mary Kahohi, Sarah Muthama, Kahengeri Kahohi, Muthoni Kahohi, Mugure Ng’ang’a, the late Wahito Kahohi, Njigi Kahohi, and Ng’ang’a Kahohi.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily from 5:30pm at their Kahawa Wendani home for prayers and burial arrangements.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta Memorial Funeral Home (KU Referral Hospital) at 7.00am on Thursday, 15th October 2020 for Requiem Mass at St, Joseph Catholic Church, Kahawa Sukari at 9.00am and thereafter for burial at the family farm in Kiamwangi, Gatundu South.

“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in truth” 3 John 1:4

Sunrise: 19.01.1947 – Sunset: 09.10.2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s Will that we announce the passing on of Dickson Jomo Kebatta of Mtwapa Mombasa on 9.10.2020 after a short illness.

He was the son of the late Geoffrey Ng’ang’a Kibata and the late Virginia Mugure Ng’ang’a.

He was husband to Doris Schaule. Father to Trace Mugure Jomo, Ian Ng’ang’a Jomo, Andrew Kebatta and Tracy Kebatta.

He was brother to the late Gilbert Kibata and Damaris Kibata, Grace Njoki and Harry Gakuya, Clement Karo and Alice Muthoni, Rose Wambui Kebatta, Abram Gichanga and Wanjira Wairegi.

The cortege leaves Jocham Hospital Mortuary, Mombasa on Thursday 15.10.20 at 9: 1 5am for cremation at the Hindu crematorium at 10.00am.

It is with deep shock that we announce the sudden demise of Anna Kathambi Maitho on 11/10/20.

Wife of Anthony Kimiti. Mother of Jonathan Kimiti and Ethan Mutia. Daughter of Benjamin Mutia and the late Susan Nkirote of Kiolo Village, Kinyanka sub-location, Kanthiari Location, Maua-lgembe South, Meru. Daughter in-law of Agnes Waruguru & Charles Kimiti Maitho of Gathare Village, Gaikuyu sub-location, Magutu Location, Karatina, Nyeri.

Sister of Franklin Muriithi, Linda Kinya & Fredrick Kithinji. Step-sister of Kagai and Doreen. Sister in-law of Rose Nyawira, Eunnah Wangu, Anne Kabugo and Hellene Wanjiru, Winfred Kinya, Josephat Kerema and Carlin Gatwiri. Living aunt of Joy, Charles, Angel, Bilha, Jay, Kanana, Faith, Mwenda, Suzie, Kwamboka & Marie-Sue. Grandmother of Nathalie Nyawira Kimiti. Niece of the larger M’Mutia’s, M’Mbwiria’s Maitho Gathangira’s and the Matu’s and cousin to many.

A memorial service in celebration of Annah’s Life will be held on Tuesday October 20, 2020 at 2pm at the PCEA Bahati Matyrs Church, Nairobi. Burial date to be advised. Social Distancing measures will be adhered to including wearing of masks.

Due to the current Covid 19 pandemic, physical meetings have been shelved.

For further enquiries and mobile money contributions, please use Mpesa Paybill no. 531 304; Account name Annah Kathambi or to 0725415045 & 0110000344.

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of Tedly Ogola, the Karachuonyo Constituency ODM Party Chairman, that occurred on 16/09/2020 at Mariakani Cottage Hospital.

Son to Samwel (Amisi) Ogola and Millicent Aoko Ogola of Kogweno West Oriang. Husband to Lynette Ogwang and loving father to Joy Ogola, Favour Ogola, Brian Ogola, Ryan Ogola, Neville Ogola and Margaret Ogola. Nephew to Joshua Ogola, the late Charles, Elly and Moses Mboya, Kilin, Maurice, Alvas Onguru, Moses Ongus, Abeka Bondo, Vitalis Ochieng. His aunties are Trufena, Zilpa, Esther, Grace, Elizabeth, Atieno, Olivia, Tabitha and Dorcas. Step mothers are Herine, Julia, Anjeline and Hellen. Grand son to the late Ogola Onguru and Pesila Ongere, Mboya Onguru and Penina Onguru, Samson Onguru and Pheligona Onguru, Boas Ongus and Darlin Ongus and late Margaret Ongus, late Pastor Thadayo Nyabwa and Dorothia Mwai, Agumbi Oduya, Nyaidho Oduya and others.

Son-in-law to the late Jacob Omwa and Alice Atieno Omwa of Kogweno West Lwala Village Central Karachuonyo. Step son in-law to Salim Ogwang, Erastus Okul, Harizon Adede and the late Moses Ogwang and Barrack Okul, Samuel Ojwang and Esther Soti. Uncle to Steve, Olivia, the late Melvin Oketch, Truphena, Valeria, Seth, Wendy, Tonny, Clara, lsby, Marsh. Brother in-law to Margaret Oketch, Enos Okello, Nixon Odhiambo, Lydia, Brilliant, Phenny Ogwang (NSSF), Winny, Aede, Nancy Ogal, Dorothy, Carol, Damaris Okul, Achieng Tindi, Grivine, David, Reagan Ogwang (Viva Global Ltd) Eddy, Oscar, Dennis Ojwang and Hon. Ken Okul.

His uncles are Clement Owino, the late George Oduya, Mika Mitoko, Seth Obado, Sammy, Eluid Agumbi and others, Brother to Eng. Sam Bonifas Oketch (Mabati Rolling Mills Ltd), Florence Achieng and Brenda Atieno. Step brother to Elvis Ogola, Carol, Allen, Larry, Lorraine, Bryan, Leon,Wendy, Catherine, Beatrice, Hezron, Humphrey Abok, Mareene, Tom Amollo, Agure, Job and others.

Family and friends meeting daily in his house at Utawala Estate Nairobi and his home Kogweno West Oriang, Central Karachuonyo Ward.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Funeral Home Nairobi on 15/10/2020 at 9:00am for burial on 16/10/2020 at his home in Kogweno West Oriang Central Karachuonyo, Homa Bay County. Burial service will be led by Got-Mwanda SDA Church in hand with PEFA Spring Field Church Nairobi under Pastor Bonface Mutinda and Mwei.