Beloved Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Patriarch, Uncle, Shemeji, University Lecturer, Lover of Learning, Scientist, Pioneering Engineer, Long-Serving United Nations Official, Art Connoisseur, Music Aficionado, Mentor, Gentleman and Friend.

With broken hearts and unwavering faith, we announce the death of our Baba, Dr. Shem Arungu Olende. Wuod Lukio Olende and Priscilla Alando mose nindo of Kusa, Nyakach. Owadgi the Nyindodos and Olendes. Or to the Ombakas and Malits, and Nyawana to many.

Baba is survived by his adoring wife Rose, and children: Ken, Stephen, Conrad, Achieng’, Sharon, Olende Jr., and grandson: Asa Arungu.

We are tremendously grateful for your prayers, visits, calls, messages and contributions during this tragic time. God bless you, we appreciate your support.

We will hold a private, family burial for Baba and have a memorial service to celebrate his life at a later date.

It is with great sorrow that the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi wishes to announce the passing on to glory of their beloved Archbishop Emeritus, His Grace Raphael Simon Ndingi Mwana a’ Nzeki, which occurred on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Mater Hospital.

Archbishop Ndingi was born on December 25, 1931 at Myanyani Sub location, Mwala location, Machakos County as the last born to the late Mzee Joseph Nzeki Ngila and Mama Maria Muthoki Nzeki. His siblings were: Paul Muli Nzeki, Veronica Kavenge Kioko, Ann Muluu Mulile, Teresia Katunge Nthuli, Ndeto Nzeki, Kamulo Nzeki, Philip Mwania Nzeki (alive) and Mutisya Nzeki. Brother in law to: Wayua, Mutila Muli, Kioko Mwalimu, Nthuli Ing’eti, Mulile Mutiso among others. Cousin to: Musyoka Kieti, Muema Ndolo, Kavii Kilavu, Mueni Kamami, Kathoki,Yula,Anthony Nzonzi, among others.

Uncle to: Mbai Muli, Musyoki Muli, Michael Mutua, Anthony Kitheka, Dominic Kioko, Simon Kioko (USA), Raphael Kanyele, Joseph Nzeki, Nthikwa Muli, Chritine Ndinda, Margaret Mwikali, Paulina Mboka, Koki,Mukonyo among others. He was a grandfather to: Sr. Kavesa Muithya, Marylnn Mumbua, Emmanuel Mwando, Christopher Mbuvi, Petronila Munyiva, Kyalo Mull, Emmanuel Mbithi, Angel Mutheu, Ann Mueni, Margaret Katunge, Ann Muluu, Musivu, Raphael Nzonzi, Anthony Kanyele, Ngila Muli, Mutinda Mulile, Maria Muthoki, Raphel Ndingi among others. Great Grandfather to: Sebastian Kioko, Sr Carol Kyalo, Richard Ngila, Anna Mutila, among others. Great Great Grandfather to: Joachim Ndingi, Mbithe Mbithi,Wayua Kivuva, Robert Mutua, Muriithi Mutua among others. He was also a mentor and benefactor to many more.

He was ordained priest on January 1, 1961 in Kabaa Parish, Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi by the late J.J McCarthy then the Archbishop of Nairobi and later appointed Bishop of Machakos in May 29, 1969. 0n 30th January 1972, he was installed as the Bishop of Nakuru where he served until his appointment as the coadjutor Archbishop of Nairobi on 13th August 1996. On 21st June 1997, Bishop Ndingi succeeded Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga till his retirement on 6th October 2007. In 2019, Archbishop Emeritus Ndingi Mwana a’ Nzeki celebrated his Golden jubilee anniversary as a Bishop. Priests are requested to continue offering private Mass for the repose of his soul.

The funeral of the late Archbishop Emeritus Ndingi Mwana a’ Nzeki will be on Tuesday, 7th April 2020. The requiem Mass starts at 10.00am and thereafter he will be buried at the crypt in the Holy Family Minor Basilica. NB: The burial is by invite only

“In God’s hands may you rest, in our hearts you will live forever.”

Eternal rest grant to him Oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen

Sunrise : 13/03/1954 – Sunset: 28/03/2020

It is with a humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our beloved Father Samson Kilobi Weyusia which occurred on Saturday 28/03/2020 at Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu due to Cardiac arrest.

Beloved son of the late Samuel Mamai Kilobi and the late Agnes Nelima Makali of Bungoma. Husband of Pastor Beatrice Nasimiyu Weyusia. Father of the late Emmanuel Weyusia, Mary Kilobi Atwoli (KTN), Elizabeth Kilobi (Seychelles), James Weyusia, Daniel Weyusia, Ruth Kilobi and Deborah Kilobi of St. Paul’s University Limuru. Brother of Ruth Kunyu, the late Grace Nakhanu, the late James Makali, Judith Masinde, Charles Kilobi, Patrick Mamai – NYS, Rita Mamai Webi of S. Sudan, Everlyne Mamai – Kericho, Carol Naswa, Joseph Kilobi and the late Mwalimu Vincent Makali. Cousin of Dr. David Kapanga- Malindi, the late Mwalimu Jason Weloba, Edward Kapanga, John Kapanga, ldi Makali, the late Ken Machani, Judy Kilobi- Registra births and deaths, Wycliffe Songwa – UNHCR, Rev. Japheth Mayabilo – Retired Overseer Church of God – Bungoma, Fred Wakasiaka, John Siara, the late Rosebella, Caleb and Hon. Joash Walubengo Waman’goli.

Father in – law of COTU-K Sec. Gen. Hon. Dr. Francis Atwoli and Patrick Opiyo of Webuye District Hospital. Grandfather of Kyler, Lloyd, Jayvyn and Myles. Son in-law of the late James Kisilili and Selina Kisilili (Kitale). Brother in-law of Sister Jane Makali, the late Whycliffe Masinde Mkulima and the late Mzee Wellington Kunyu, Bernadette Mayabilo, Alice, Catherine, Joseph Kisilili, Dr. Florencia Kapanga-Malindi, Henry & Joseph – USA, John Wafula and Andrew Webi. Uncle of Many. Close Friend to Jared Olaka – Nile Hills and Pastor Joshua Hamisi PAG.

Burial will take place on Saturday 04/04/2020 at their Kabula home in Bungoma County.

Isaiah 26:19 -Those who belong to God shall Live again. Their bodies shall rise again! Those who dwell in the dust shall awake and sing for Joy! For God’s light of life shall fall like dew upon them.

We will miss you so much Papa. Forever in our Hearts. Rest in eternal glory Papa.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Samuel Mwangi Wainaina formerly of the Ministry of Agriculture Muranga, from Gathera Village, Maragua South In Murang’a County.

Son of the late Francis Wainaina Gichomba and the late Margaret Mwihaki Wainaina. Husband of Virginia Kabura Mwangi. Son-in-law of the late Gideon Mutura and the late Naomi Wambui Mutura. Father of Francis S. lrungu, Charles Njoroge, Joseph Mburu Chomba, Peter Gathuita, Erastus Gikuru KOFC, James Nganga, John Mungai, David Macharia and Martin Kariuki. Father-in-law of Margaret Irungu, the late Rosemary Njoroge, Cecilia Mburu, Margaret Gathuita, Mary Gikuru, Ann Nganga, Eunice Mungai, Rachel Macharia and Jane Kariuki. Grand father and great grand father of many. Brother of Joseph Mburu, Paul Njoroge, Stephen Nganga and Julius Mungai. Brother in law of Samuel Mwangi Mutura.

Burial date will be on Friday 3 April 2020 at his farm in Gathera Village. Burial arrangements are in progress. However, due to the current government directive on COVID 19, burial will be attended by close family members only. We seek your understanding due to the prevailing circumstances.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home along Nairobi / Muranga Road near Kabati Town on Friday 3 April 2020 at 8.00 am for burial at home starting at 10.00 am.

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

With a lot of humility and gratitude the family of the late Vincent Mbaye Ochoro give glory to God Almighty for the life well lived of Mama Francisca Ojow Mbaye till resting on 22/03/2020.

Loving mother of Florence Awuoche (Nya Kodindo), Capt. George Mbaye, Tom Mbaye (Juba South Sudan) Ann Ombaka, William Mbaye, Hon Mary Ascon, Late Advocate John Mbaye, Maurice Mbaye and Peter Mbaye (Deputy Principal Ruaraka High School). Sister of the late Joel, Rosabella, Alice and Paul Kongango of Alego Seje. Mother-in-law of Millicent, Pamela, Diana, Alseba, Cheryl, Robert Awuoche, Simeon Ombaka, Josiah Mbori (Ascon). Grandmother, great grandmother and great great mother of many.

The burial will be on 4th of April 2020 at her home in Nango village Central Sakwa, Bondo subcounty.

“Mama, we love you and we will continue your legacy. Rest in peace nyar Seje!”