1914-2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we, the family of Mbugua Kahacho, announce the passing of our matriarch, Regina Njeri Mbugua, on the 15th of April, 2020.

Regina Njeri was the daughter of the late Wairima Muriba and Njoki Wairima. She was the first wife of the late Josephat Mbugua Kahacho and co-wife of the late Mary Njeri Mbugua. Her siblings were the late Gathoni Gachuki, Wairimu Wamiti and Kimotho Wairima. She was mother of the late Raphael Kahacho, the late Stephen Wairima, Mrs. Mary Wamaitha Ngigi, Dr. Augusta Njoki Abate, Anthony Njoroge, Magdalene Wanjiku Wamae, the late Gabriel Kimotho, and the late John Bosco Muiruri. She was mother-in-law of Kevina Wanjiku Kahacho, Pauline Wairima, Joseph Ngigi, Prof. Aggrey Lemi Abate, Pascalina Njeri Njoroge, and Raphael Wamae.

Regina was grandmother of George Mbugua, Dennis Nguyal, Regina Njeri, Robert Wairima, Elizabeth Nyangabi, and Susan Wairimu; Martin Mbugua, Bernard Kahacho, Christopher Kamau,Victorla Njeri, Florence Waringa, Boniface Njoroge and Victor Kareru; John Bosco Mungai,Anthony Mbugua, Margaret Wanjiru, Regina Njeri, and George Wamburu; Patrick Abate, Likia Abate, Njeri Abate, and Josephine Abate; the late Martin Mbugua, Ndekere Njoroge, Catherine Njeri, Douglas Mbugua,Victoria Njeri, Pauline Mweru and Martin Mbugua; Irene Wamae, Regina Njeri, Anne Wanjiru, and Felista Wamaitha. She was also blessed with 61 great-grandchildren.

The cortege will leave Avenue Hospital Mortuary for her final resting place on the family farm in Kawira, Thika West, Kiambu County on Tuesday the 21st of April, 2020.

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

1933 – 9th April 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our mother Mrs Virginia Wambui Ikinu.

Wife to the late Peter Ikinu Mburu and daughter of the late Elijah Wambugu Chege and the late Edith Nduta Wambugu. Sister of Ruth Mweru, the Late Chege Wambugu, the Late John Wambugu, the late Joshua Mugo, the late Amos Maina, the late Samson Wanyoike and the late Mary Mumbi. Sister in law of the late Wanjiku Karong’oi, the late Sifira Muhwanga, the late Mwangi Migwi, the late Ruth Wangari and the late Hannah Njeri Matu.

Mother of the late Irene Waithera Gakumo, the late Samuel Mwangi Ikinu, Josephat Maina Ikinu, Agnes Wanjiru Mwangi (USA), Pastor Dorcas Rigathi (House of Grace Church), Oscar Wambugu lkinu (Tangaza Pesa), Evangelist Simon Chege lkinu and the late Nyambura lkinu. Mother-in-law of the late Gakumo Mwangi, Nancy Muthoni Maina, Hon Rigathi Gachagua, Evans Mwangi (USA), Nancy Wambui, Benedette Medi Mwangi and Milka Wamaitha.

Grandmother of Allen Mwangi Gakumo, Virginia Wambui Ngugi, Patrick Ikinu Maina, Kamau Maina, Teddy Ikinu Mwangi and Lindsey Fochtman Ikinu, Nyambura Mwangi, Prince Mwangi, Keith ii(11Rigathi, Kevin Rigathi, Ikinu Wambugu, Wambui Mwangi, Wambui Chege and Violet Chege.

Great grandmother of lmani Wanjiru, Maina Kamau, Kibugi Kamau, Muthoni Kamau, Wambui Kamau, Carter Mburu, Parker Mburu and Aaliyah Mburu.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home on Friday, 24th April, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. for burial at her home in Ndunyu Chege, Kariara Ward, Gatanga Constituency in Murang’a County.

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

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mwalimu Mark Chogo Ligaga at the Nairobi Hospital ICU on 15/4/ 2020 following complications arising from multiple strokes.

Mark taught many as the principal of WECO, Kabete Technical School, Chavakali High School, Mangu High School, and Jamhuri High School. He was a member of the Likuyani District Education Board and an active member of the Friends Church Lugari Yearly Meeting. He was a humorous but authoritative man who shaped characters of many serving the nation in many spheres. A great historian, a memorable teacher and yet a continuous student of life. Mark won the respect of the intelligent, was fearless yet compassionate and demonstrated great strength and leadership, even in the most challenging circumstances. His motto in life was “Second To None”

Mark was the Son of Lt. Jonah Ligaga and Lt. Phoebe ldaya. Loving Husband of Priscilla Kamonya. Brother of Teresa Munangwe, Lt. Priscilla Alusa, Lt. Rose Anaya, Phineas Muhinji & Ruth Chahenza. Father of Nancy Waichanguru, Jillian Omindo, Lt. Anne Vutagwa, Maria Shipiri, Paul Ligaga, Steve Ligaga, Juliet Ligaga & Cynthia Chepkwony. Father-in-law of Elijah Waichanguru, Philip Omindo, Alex Shipiri, Evelyn Matoke, Florence Nandwa & Raymond Chepkwony. A doting grandfather to many.

Mark will be laid to rest at his home in Nangili, Likuyani Subcounty with close family in attendance. Arrangements are underway at Jacaranda Brook Nairobi.

Contributions to offset the Nairobi Hospital Bill may be sent via Mpesa Paybill 805806 Account Name sender’s name. The family may be reached on 0729-110555.

1926 – 15th April 2020

It is with great sadness but acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our beloved Patriarch James Mutua Mutiso on the 15th of April 2020.

Beloved husband of the Late Priscilla Mulia Mutua and Salome Nduku Mutua. Son of the Late Mutiso Kivati and Loise Kaluu Mutiso. Loving Father of Mbithi Munyambu (Simba) & Agnes, Ruth Malinda, Josiah & Agnes Mutua, Grace Mukei, Elizabeth and Philip Mutua, Alice & Mutinda Kavoi, Patrick Wathome, Late Kitheka, Late Susana, Lucy & Sila, Anthony & Ida Nzavi, Flora Wanza, Musenya, Catherine Mumbua, Ndunge.

Beloved Grandfather of Mutisya & Mutyeuvyu Simba, Nyamasyo & Lazaro Kasyoki, Mutiso, & Anna Josiah, Loise & Ndinda Maingi, Chris Maithya, Maria Mbeneka, Ndunge, Mutinda, Kasee, Junior, Immaculate and many others. Great Grandfather of Stevie, Nia, and others and great great grandfather of many.

The late James will be laid to rest on 18th April 2020 at his home in Kyamue Village – Kakuswi Makueni County.

 For me to live is Christ, For me to die is gain. Philipians 1:21