July 1923 – February 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mama Miriam Dete Nyamuthe of Awasi God of the Universe Church that occurred on February 27, 2020 at the Lake Hospital Kisumu.

Wife of the late Angelus, Nyamuthe Ng’idi of Koguta, Awasi. Sister in law to Samson Oyoo, the late Aloo Ng’idi, the late Akello Ng’idi and the late Ouko Ng’idi among others. Daughter of the late Isaac Nyamuok and Sarah Apunda. Sister to Maritha Okombo, Paulina Otieno, the late Jacob Adhanja, the late Shadrack Okongo and the late Benjamin Ochola Nyamuok. Mother of Bishop Mark Anjenjo of God of the Universe Church, Pastor Silas Owitty, Susan Ober, Debora Anyango, Enock Otyeno, the late Martha Auma, Phoebe Akumu and Dr.Timothy Oketch of TIMCON. Mother in law of Pamella Anjenjo, Rose Owitty, Bishop John Ober, Betty Otyeno, and Dr. Consolata Oketch. Grandmother to 40 children including Faith Adhiambo, Bob, Jack and Oliver Anjejo, Rosemary Nyamoki, Faith Ogunyo, Ken Otyeno, Mary Akinyi, Linda Braunig, Wycliffe Sande, Brenda Otieno, Ruth Oketch among others. Great-grandmother to 57 children and great-great grandmother to one.

Prayers and meetings are being held every evening at her home in Awasi, Kisumu County.

There will be a Memorial Service at the Awasi GUC Church to celebrate her life on Friday March 13, 2020 starting at 11:00 am.

The cortege will leave the Otho Mortuary the same day at 3:00pm for a night vigil and prayers at her home. The funeral will take place at her home on Saturday March 14, 2020 from 10:00am.

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

We humbly accept the will of God and announce the passing on to Glory of Jane Birgen (Mama Jepkorir) of Kamelilo, Eldama Ravine.

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kipkosgei Kimwa of Saos, Eldama Ravine. Wife of the retired Snr. Chief Jonah Birgen and Co-wife of the late Jane Birgen. Mother of Catherine (KMTC), Zachary (DAMATEK), Felix (Melilo /Australia), Joyline (Maasai Mara University), Maureene (KERRA HQS), Rogers (Embakasi Police). Step mother of Priscilla, the late Monica, Gladys, James, Bethwel, Caleb and Lenny. Sister of John, Julia, David Erick, Salina, the late James, Grace, Haron and Rose. Grandmother of Jeruto, Kemboi, Boyo, Mitchelle, Kimu, Lisa among others. Loving Great grandmother of Stephanie. Mother-in-law of Birir, Dr. Maureen, Washika, Agnes, Patrick and Purity.

Burial arrangements are going on daily at her home at Kamelilo, Eldama Ravine and Eldoret (Elgon View – Zachary Home).There will be a fund raising at Sirikwa Hotel Eldoret and their home Eldama Ravine from 5pm on Wednesday 4th March 2020.

The cortege leaves Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret at 7am on 6th March 2020 for a funeral service and burial on the same day from 10am at their Kamelilo home, Eldama Ravine, Koibatek, Baringo County.

You fought a good fight, finished the race and kept the faith (2 Tim 4:7).

Fare thee well till we meet again.

6/6/1955 – 20/2/2020

The Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization’s (KALRO) Board of Management and the entire staff join the family, relatives and friends in mourning Dr. William Mnene who passed away on 20th February 2020 after a long illness bravely borne.

Until his death, Dr. Mnene was the Director, KALRO —Arid and Rangelands Research Institute, Kiboko. In him the KALRO fraternity has lost a dear friend and colleague. We shall greatly miss him and we pray that during this trying moment God gives the family, friends and relatives strength and courage.

The cortege leaves St. Joseph’s Mortuary on Thursday, 5th March 2020 at 10.00 a.m. for burial on 6th March 2020 at his Kimala Home, Taveta County.

May the Good Lord rest Williams’ soul in eternal peace

The Sisters of St. Joseph of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa announce the death of Sr. Hildegard Mbando on 27th February 2020, after a short illness.

Sr. Hildegard Mbando was born in 1938 at Kilimanjaro — Moshi, Tanzania. Daughter of the late Alois Mkira Mbando and Magdalena Kilapalio.

The cortege leaves St. Joseph Shelter of Hope Hospital – Voi on Wednesday 4th March 2020 for a vigil at Bura Mother House Chapel. Requiem Mass will be held on Thursday 5th March 2020 at 10.00 am at Bura Motherhouse, followed by burial at the Sisters’ Cemetery in Bura, Taita.

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy.”(Mt. 5:7)

 Sunrise 28th May 1980 – Sunset 18th February 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Ms. Margaret Wanjiku Karuma (Shiko) of Voyage Safaris, on Tuesday 18th February 2020.

Beloved daughter of John Karuma and Rose Wanjiru. Doting mother to Zahra Umuhire and Leilani Wanjiku. Sister to John Waweru, Rose Mugure, Valentine Ngoki and Jessy Mantua. Auntie, cousin and friend to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers at their Woodley home. A prayer service will be held on Wednesday, 4th March 2020 at Woodley Estate, Langiri Rd, from 6pm.

The cortege will leave Chiromo Funeral Parlour on Friday, 6th March 2020 at 7:30am. Funeral service will be held at Good Shepherd Church, Ngong Rd, from 10am.Thereafter, the interment will be at Lang’ata Cemetery.

For donations and contributions, kindly use Mpesa paybill 891300, account 38408.

Your prayers and support are highly appreciated.