It is with deep sorrow we announce the promotion to glory of Lucy Ruguru, Corps Sergeant-Major, Salvation Army, Gitare Corps.

Daughter of the late Kareko and the late Susan Mbeere. Daughter-in-law of late Majors Fredrick and Elisheba Nyaga. Wife of Mwalimu (rtd) Ashington lshban Nyaga of Gitare, Village, Runyenjes Sub-County, Embu County. Mother of Muturi, Fred, Betty, Susan, the late Gordon, Sophie and Capt. Flora. Mother-in-law of Beth, Feator, Dickson, Fabian and Ibrahim. Sister of Judith, the late Justus, the late Judy, the late Rufina and the late Florah. Sister-in-law of Sophie, Naomi, Bramwel, Margret, the late Sammy, Comm (rtd) Henry, Stanley, Benjamin, Nelly, Flora, Daniel and John. Grandmother of 17 children and great grandmother of 3.

Burial will take place on Monday 13th April, 2020 at Gitare Village, Runyenjes, Embu County.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, and I have kept the faith: 2 Tim.4:7-8.

Fly with the Angels dear mum

We announce with deep sorrow the passing of our beloved mother Jane Akomo Onyango on 6th April 2020.

Daughter of the late Paul Okanda and Elizabeth Awuor Okanda. Devoted wife of the late Bonaventure Onyango. Co wife of Mary Onyango. Sister of Nicholas Otieno, Grace Otieno, Cecilia Onyango, the late Thomas Okanda, the late Cornell Okanda, Esther Ochuodho and Catherine Odinga.

Loving mother of Pauline Okanda, George Onyango, Alois Onyango, Joan Wetende, Rev. Fr. Duncan Onyango and Herenia Onyango. Beloved grandmother of Tessie, Bonaventure, Isaac, Grace, Neema, Mathew, Abigail, Mercy, Liam, Joshua, Trevor, Clyde, Mya, Noelle and Norrin. Stepmother of Bob Oyile, Lorine Akinyi, Jane Otieno the late Paul Otieno, Jacinta Onyango, George Odhiambo, Sammy Onyango and Charles Kibuye. Mother-in-law of Mercy Wachira Onyango, Faith Mwendwa Oyile, Washington Nyakoi and Ishmael Wetende. Daughter-in-law of the late Marcellus Oyile and the late Florida Apuoyo. Sister in law of the late Herenia Omoro, the late Adams Nyabera, the late Pius Ogola, the late Peter Agutu, and Mary Adhiambo.

Mama will be laid to rest at her home in Ahono Village, East Gem Location, Siaya County on 16th April 2020, at a ceremony to be attended by immediate family members only. This will be followed later by a farewell ceremony with full funeral status when the current situation changes and appropriate arrangements are in place. We will not have gatherings for prayers and funeral arrangements in line with the current government guidelines, however tributes and messages can be conveyed through the what’s App group. We humbly but fervently REQUEST you all to keep praying and supporting us at this difficult time. The family would be grateful for your kind financial support through Mpesa number 0714153915

Proverbs 31:30 … a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.  

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr. Antony Mwikya Kwoko, which occurred 8th/04/2020.

Son of the late James Kwoko Mwaniki and Jossy Martha Kwoko. Loving husband of Caroline Mukai Mwikya (USAID). Father of Jay Kwoko and Leslie Katheu. Brother of Betty Wamuo (Tanzania), Irene Koli (Thika TTI), Juliet Mueni (Delmonte Sec), Gladys Kanyaa (Nairobi City County Assembly) and Kelly Maithya (CDF Mwingi West). Son-in-law of the late Julius Mwema and Beatrice Mutuse. Brother-in-law of Eng. Dickson (EABL), David (NHIF), Charles Antony Mwikya (Signature Cont), Alfred, Rev Joyfred, Sylvester, Pst. Felix, Stephen, Teresiah Kwoko (Kakululo Sec), Judith, Jacinta and Janestar. Uncle of Evelyn, Ronn, Austin, Edna, Melanie, Meldine, Maya, Jemo among others.

The cortege leaves Mbaku Funeral Home in Matuu on 14th/04/2020 at 8am for burial at his Home in Thokoa Village, Mwingi West Sub-county, Kitui County.

Precious in the sight of Lord is the death of his Saints (Psalms 116:15).

Tonny, Rest in the Arms of the Lord. Our souls say “It is well with my Soul, we shall meet you Again!

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Carolyne Khabayi Okang’a after a long illness bravely borne.

Beloved daughter of the Late Edward Okang’a Makotsi and Rev. Ettah Okang’a of Buyemi Village, Isulu Location, Ikolomani Sub County, Kakamega County. Doting mother of Lindsey Muhonja Isiaho, Elton Magotsi Isiaho and Elvis Musungu Isiaho. Sister of Tom Makotsi, Naomi Magotsi, Michael Magotsi, the Late Vincent Lusule Okang’a, Douglas Pinto Magotsi, Lucy Barasa, Andrew Atika, James Attika, Davis Musangi and Loreen Muhando. Sister in-law of Joyce, Emma, Jane, Eunice, Thomas, Melody, Angeline, Benta and Frank. Cousin of the Ndusis, Magotsis, Anjimbis, Carolyne Khabayi Abasas among others. Aunt to many.

Burial will take place on her farm in Kiungani Scheme, Kitale, Mazuri Village on Saturday, 11th April, 2020. In line with the government directive on burials, we will lay Carol to rest in a private ceremony attended by family only. A public memorial service to celebrate her life is planned for at a later date when the government lifts its current guidance.

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

27/1/1940 – 24/3/2020

We celebrate, with thanksgiving, the life of our beloved Samuel Ngugi Njoroge of Ridgeways Estate, Nairobi who went to be the Lord on 24th March 2020 while undergoing treatment at M.P. Shah Hospital, Nairobi.

Son of Rewel Njoroge and Beth Wangui. Husband of Damaris Ngendo Ngugi, father of the late Catherine Wangui, the late Jane Wambui, the late Grace Njeri, Irene Wairimu, Edwin Njoroge and Christine Wanjiru. Father-in-law of Margret Mwihaki, John Muchiri and Fred Kiritu. Grandfather of Winnie and Peter, Lewis, Hans, Shawn, Ramesh, Mitchele, Kimberly, Tatyana, Ethan and Tamara, great grandfather of Karl. Brother of Grace, Joel, Rachel, James, Wanjiru, Kamande and Harry.

He was laid to rest on the 26th March 2020 at a private family ceremony in Gatanga due to the current Corona (Could 19) situation.

A memorial service will be held to celebrate his life at a later date.

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have remained faithful.