Obituaries

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Paul Maina Ndambia

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Paul Maina Ndambia. Son of the late Mwenda Wandaka and the late Mariam Muthoni.

Loving husband of the late Grace Wanjiru Maina. Father of Joseph Mwenda (Surveyor, Thika), the late Jane Muthoni, the late John Muchina, Esther Wangari (Ruiru), Joyce Waiyego (Public Health, Githunguri), Simon Kuria (KDF), the late Ann Wambui, Naomi Njeri (NRB) and Lt Col Peter Gatheru Maina(KDF). Brother of the late Peris Waiyego Kamau, the late Virginia Wambui Marigi and Samuel Kuria Mwenda. Great great grandfather, great grandfather and grandfather of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his Farm in Kigoro Village from 5pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral home on Friday 6th March 2020 at 8am for funeral service and burial at his Farm in Kigoro Village, Kigoro Location, Gatanga, Murang’a near Njunu Tea factory on the same day.

“In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you remain forever.”

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Mzee Nelson Gitenya Nyaberi “Omogusii”

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Mzee Nelson Gitenya Nyaberi “Omogusii” of Gesore Village, Nyamira Township, Nyamira County.

Loving husband of Mama Sibia Kemuma Gitenya. Son of the late Nyaberi Getakwa and the late Mama Gechemba Nyaberi. Nephew of the late Mzee Maiko and Getakwa. Brother of Ariaga, Daniel, Momanyi, Soteri, Gechemba, Misiara, Gitenya, Soteri (all late). Cousin of Nyairo, Cherosia, Ratandi, Gladys (all late). Brother in-law of the late Ochengo, the late Achoki, Nyachiro, the late Changamu, Onyancha, Paulo, Benard, Norah, and Callen. Father of Margaret Mamboleo, Susan Makori, Peter Nyaberi, Meshack Raini, Joash Mongare, Gladys Obong’o, John Morara, Linet Alachu, Hudson Kebaso and Irene Marita.

Father in-law of Stephen Mamboleo, Charles Makori, Eunice Raini, Esther Mong’are, Kennedy Mokaya, Pauline Morara, Stephen Alachu, Gitenya Judith Nyakara, Julius Marita. Korera of the late Richard Ongwae, the late Milcah Nyangany’i, the late Raphael Atita Mikai, the late Kemunto Mikai, James Mwai, Janet Mwai, the late Wilson Wabomba, Margaret Nyongesa, Samwel Onchomba, Pacificah Kemunto, Naftali Obong’o, Priscilla Moraa, the late Lawrence Yokomoi, Mon icah Yokomoi, Isaac Openda, Nyaboke Openda the late Benson Marita and Annah Marita.

Grandfather of James Mamboleo, Zipporah Mambo, the late Silas Mamboleo, Everline Kwamboka, David Mamboleo, Dalvin Oyaro, Harun Mamboleo, Pauline Harun, Eric Makori, Emily Boyani, Pius Makori, Dennis Makori, Segrana Obey, Frank Makori, Mercy Makori, Evelyn Bisieri, Edwin Achoki, Chief Momanyi, Kevin Ariaga, Cynthia Boundi, Sharon Bisieri, Fredrick Ochengo, David Ocharo , Mauline Mongare, Sarah Boundi, Brian Ariaga, Joseph Michael, Zipporah Mongare, Florence Gekone,Anna Kwamboka, Joshua Nyambaso, Abigael Mokeira, Joseph, Nyakundi, Cynthia Boundi, Rita Moige , Job Ochengo, Dancun Athanas, Nicole Amanda, Shamim Boundi, Brian Marita, Keith Ochengo and many others.

Great-grandfather of Wayne Ongwae, Lily Manoti, Mikelle Kayla, Drake Ongwae, Louis Gitenya, Kale Brighton, Lola Manoti, Asa Harun, Moses Harun, Andrew Achoki, Margaret Kemunto, Jackline Bochaberi, Neville Marcus ,Aria, and Luna. A friend and an inspiration to many.

The cortege leaves Bw’Omboga on Thursday 5th March 2020 for an overnight vigil at his Gesore Home followed by a memorial service and burial at his farm the following day 6th March 2020.

Psalms 1:33

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Michael Maina Matu

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing away of Mr Michael Matu. Michael was a keen businessman and director of many companies.

Son of Hon. E. Matu Wamae EBS and Mrs. Joyce Gathoni Wamae. Father of Stephanie Matu, Andrew Matu and Maya Wanjiru.

Brother to Patrick Wamae and Alyce Wachera, the late Stephen Muhuri, James Mwangi and Winrose Wanjiru; and uncle to Michelle Wamae ,Gregory Matu, Matu Jeffrey, Zoe Mumbi and Farah Gathoni.

Michael was a dear friend of many.

Friends and family are meeting daily until Friday at 6pm at Ngong Hills Hotel.

A memorial service will be held at on Thursday 12th March at St Austin’s Catholic Church Lavington, 12 Noon.

May His Soul Rest in God’s Eternal Glory.

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Mary Wanja Gatoi

With acceptance of God’s grace, we announce the death of our Mother Mrs. Mary Wanja Gatoi of Karinga Village, Rwabura location, Gatundu South, Kiambu County, which occurred on the Monday 24th Feb 2020.

Wife of the late James Gatoi Karanja. Daughter of the late Philip Muigai and the late Maritha Wangari. Mother of John Karanja, Gabriel Muigai, Peter Gakuo, Joseph Maina, Philomena Nyambura, Felista Wangari, Raphael Ndugu, Susan Wambui, the late David Njenga and Henry Kihara. Sister of the late Loise Gitau, the late Rahab Wanjiru, the late Lilian Waithi Kiarie, the late Ziporara Nyakairu and Anne Mugure Kamau. Grandmother and great grandmother of many.

Family and friends are meeting at home in Karinga village (3pm), Sagas Hotel Thika Rd (6pm) and at his son’s home in Thome Estate (6pm) for prayers and funeral preparations.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home (Thika Rd) on Friday, March 6th, 2020, at 8:00 am. Funeral mass will be at Karinga Catholic Church at 11:00am followed by the burial at her home in Karinga Village.

God gave and has taken away. Praise be His Name. Amen.

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Mama Miriam Dete Nyamuthe

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

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Joel Kaura M’Ibiiri

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joel Kaura M’Ibiiri which occurred on I st March, 2020.

Loving husband of Josphine Mukomunene (Deceased) and later of Florence Kagwiria. Son of the late Samwuel M’Ibiri and Rebbecca Muchuri of Naari. Son-in-law of Evangeline Maingi and Mr & Mrs Julia Thuranira. Loving father of Martin Kimaita (UNOPS Sierre Leone), Timothy Guantai (Simba Cement) and Mercy Karimi. Father-in-law of Makandi Kimaita, Doreen Guantai and Macharia Kago. Grandfather of Nene, Kimathi, Ryan, Kago, Nkatha & Liam. Brother of James, the late Kamundi, the late Muthamia, the late Mwari, the late Mukomeru, the late Mangati and the late Zipporah. Brother-in-law of Salome, Janet, Nyoroka, Mr & Mrs Nteere, Mr & Mrs Ndegwa, Ms. Gladys. Uncle of Jediel, Frank, Ken, Joseph, Kirimi, Abed amongst others.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Norwich Union Kimathi Street (Nairobi), and Muruguma (Naari).

He will be laid to rest on Friday 6th March, 2020 in Meru County, Imenti North Naari Muruguma Village. The cortege will leave Kiirua Mission Hospital on Friday 6th March, 2020 at 10.00 a.m. for Church Service at Muruguma Methodist Church and thereafter to his home in Muruguma Village, Naari to lay his body to rest.

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

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Jane Birgen (Mama Jepkorir)

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.

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Eng. Brian Johnson Ayiera

21st May 1992 – 27th February 2020

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Brian Johnson Ayiera (formerly of H Young & Co E.A) that happened on 27/02/2020 after a short battle with stomach cancer.

Son of Mzee Jabez Ayiera and the late Clarice Anyango Wenje. Step son of Matilda Ayiera. Grandson of the late Walter Ayiera and Elizabeth Atieno, Margaret Ogal among others. Brother of Walter, Nicholas, Elizabeth, Mildred and Euralia Nephew of Rose A.Oduk, Fred Ayiera, George Ayiera, Dinah Ayiera and Evans Ayiera among others. Cousin of Victor, Larry, Adelyn Achieng, Felix, Mark, Perry, Tabby, Sarah, Vera, Claudio, Myra and others. Brother in law of Tina Ochola Arunga, Paul among others. Uncle of Chan, Zaki, Alvez, Nadia, Zarya and friend to many.

The memorial service will be held at ICC International Christian Center along Mombasa Road is on Wednesday 11th March 2020, from 9.45am.

Daily meetings are held in Akiba Estate South B house No. 59.The main Harambee will be held on Thursday 5th March 2020 at The All Saints Cathedral from 5.00 p.m.

The cortege leaves Montezuma funeral home on Thursday 12th March 2020. Burial will be on Friday 13th March at his father’s home in Ranen Village, Awendo Constituency, Migori County.

Fare thee well Engineer. You have fought the good fight.

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Dr. William Ngoyawu Mnene

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

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Albert Opiyo

Albert Opiyo was born on 28th September 2007. He peacefully rested on 24th February 2020 while undergoing treatment at Getrude’s Children’s Hospital Muthaiga Nairobi.

Son of Collins Maurice and Elizabeth Resa Amachar. Nephew of Tabitha Halima, Rebecca Beverlyne, Meshack Kiligori, Dancun Omunyin, Susan Ipalei, and Sarah Mutonyi. A great grandchild of Jacob Oruko Ajaa (deceased), ,Daniel Wabuke, grandchild of Absolom Mwibanda (DCI Headquarters), Patrick Idewa (Rtrd. DCI officer), Francis Omunyin (Deceased), Pharnice Esther Nyongesa, Rosemary Kuraru (Police Headquarters), Jacinta Peters Mueni, Selina Opiyo, Nicholas Wanzala, Simon lkisai Omunyin, Nicholas Wanzala, and Erneyo Wanjala Ongoro.

Friends and Familly members will meet on Wednesday 4th March 2020 at 1700 hours at Garden Square Nairobi for a fundraiser.

Burial will take place on 7th of March 2020 at Koteko sub-location, Kocholia Location, Teso North Sub-County, Busia county.

John 11:25,”Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life, he that believe that in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live”