We regret to announce the death of Esther Millicent Nandi; mother of Rodrigues, Raysakin and Henrique.

The last born daughter of the late Rufinus Ogutu Nandi and the late mama Dorina Nandi. Sister of Margaret Mulongo, Janepher Omusula, the late Prisca Wafubwa, Christine Mukolwe, Mary Malela, Doris Muchesia, Cecilia Kollum, Patricia Munayi (USA) Rosemary Wafula (DPP), Marcella Nandi (MMUST), Catherine Natembeya and Lucy Olunga (Britam). Her brothers included Prof Jack, John, Steve, Charles, Dismas, Adrianos, Patrick and James Nandi (USA). Sister-in-law of Benard Mulongo, Flab& Omusula, the late George Wafubwa, Hezbon Malela, the late Wycliffe Mukolwe, Jackson Muchesia, Alfise Kollum, Dr Simon Munayi, John Wafula, Hadson Natembeya, Tom Olunga, Clara Bulili, the late Jacquiline Kikechi, Prof Valeria Palapala, Elika Violette, Emily, Susan, Hellen and Teresa.Aunty of Geoffrey, Selina,Andrew, Franco, David, Eugene, Kelvin, Esther (the Netherlands), Velma (USA), Vicky (Canada), Milla (USA), Purity (Canada), Tamasha, and James Junior (USA) among others.

The burial ceremony will be held on Saturday August, 7, at her father’s home in Nabing’eng’e village, Tongaren Sub-County, Bungoma County.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.  

1924 – 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our beloved former Councilor, Benson Nyakundi Samoita of Taracha Village, Kisii County.

Son of the late Samoita Mbaka and the late Nyamusi Nyang’wara. Husband of the late Ebisiba, the late Bathsheba, Joyce and Mary.

Beloved brother of Mbaka, Nyang’wara, Michira, Omwando, Binsari, Machoka, Kerubo, Mokong’u, Nyaboigo (all deceased) and Bonareri.

Beloved father of Joshua, Teresa, Eunice, Kefa (NIS, Central), Kennedy (Ouru Superstores) Evans (Min, of Energy), Beatrice, Jane, Naphtal (Bunduz, Nairobi), Daniel, Ondora, Dennis (NPS, Railways), Hebsiba, Agnes (KCB, Busia), Christopher, James, Dinnah, Richard, Benard, Samuel and Robert all of Texas, USA the late Elizabeth, Eunice, Ruth, Teresa and Risper. Beloved uncle of the Mbaka’s, Nyang’wara’s, Michira’s, Omwando’s, Mogaka’s, Mokongu’s, Jeremiah Samba (Advocate, Kitale), Ben Mogaka (Kisii), and Jeremiah Matagaro (Chairman State Corporations).

Beloved father in law of Joyce, Loice, Elizabeth, Josephine, Ann, Jackline, Milka, Everline, Hellen, Dinnah, Mellen, Emily, and Christine, the late Tabitha, Monda, Jared, John, Dr. Omori, Gad and Maina, the late Samuel Ombati, Ongwae and Mobisa. Beloved in-law of the late Tuntera, Matoke, Noah, Eliakim, Misati, Onsongo, Mogaka and Samba. Ekorera of the late Obutu, Omosa, Ombati, Kinanga, Onyiego, Kumenda, Bichanga, Nyamwaya, Nyabika, Onwong’a, Ogeto, Mogire, Gichana, Ondieki, Moreka, Bundi, Ogata, Ombongi and Mbunya.

He was blessed with over 91 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren.

The cortege leaves HEMA hospital mortuary on Thursday, 12.03.2020. Burial will be on Friday, 13.03.2020 at his home in Taracha village, Birongo Ward, Kisii County.

….and thou shall go to thy father’s in peace; thou shall be buried in a good old age. (Gen 15:15)

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Atieno Ngare Adis on 19th February 2020.

Son of the late Georgeus Ngare and the late Cathorina Odero. Loving husband of Anjelina Akumu. Son in law of the late Gradus Amisi and the late mama Pelista Ochola of Kabuoch location. Loving dad of Gradus Oluoch (Godrej) and Charity, the late Jennipher, the late Pamella, Sheik Karume and Mariam, the late Kennedy, the late Gladys, Everlyne Achieng, Patrick Okello and Florence Aoko (Kodonge). Brother of Owuor, the late Norbert Oloo and the late Siprina and Esther Oloo, Magdalina Odula, Eunice Adoyo, and the late Mary Ayieko. Nyawana of Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Mutai of Kericho, Mr and Mrs Joseph Gogo of Karachuonyo among others. Uncle of Mary, Jane, Teresa, Raphael, Elisha, Juma, the late Okech, Mornica,Atis, Onyango and Cathorina. Loving grandfather and great grandfather of many.

The cortege will leave Rosewood Funeral Home (Rongo) on Thursday 12th March 2020 at 1P.M. for a Requiem Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Rakwaro Catholic Church.

The burial will take place on Friday 13th March 2020 at his home Nyaoke (Kabeti) Village, North Kanyajuok Sub-location, South Kamagambo location, Rongo district, Migori county.

Nind gi kwe ‘Chunga Akili’

It is with profound grief and deep sorrow that we announce the untimely death of our beloved son Christopher Maseu Muthoka of Kenya Alliance Insurance Company on 29th February 2020.

Son of Jefferson Mutia and Grace Mutindi Mutia and step son of Alice Mbatha Mutia. Brother of Jonathan Musyoka, Christine Ndunge, Lydia Katheu, Gloria Mwende and Victor Mutia. Grandson of Late Samuel Mutia Ngwava, Loice Mutia, Late Paul Mandi and Lydia Paul. Nephew of Jonathan Mutia, Onesmas Musyoki, Margaret Mutia, David Munyao, Eunice Mwongeli, Milka Mutia, Herman Kyalo, Hemmieny Minoo, Elizabeth Mbaika, Andrew Ndambuki, Dr. Dave Muthama, Sheila Matheka Muasya and John Mandi. Brother-in-law of Berry Mboya and Uncle of Daisy Mboya. Cousin of Muli Kyalo, Paul Mutangili, Julie Matheka, Nduku Nzyima among many others.

Family and relatives will meet at Garden Square on Monday 9th March 2020 and have a fundraiser on Wednesday 11th March 2020. Contribution can be made to Paul Mutangili on 0720802611.

Maseu will be laid to rest on Saturday 14th March 2020.The cortege leaves Machakos funeral home at 6.30a.m for the funeral service and Burial at the family home in Katingani village, Emali location, Makueni county.

In God’s hands you now rest Maseu, in our hearts you remain forever.

It is with humble acceptance we announce the passing on of Mr Samuel Mathews Obaga Onyiego (formerly of KALRO), which occurred on February 23, 2020 at Mwamotoka Village, Mogusi sub-location, Bogeka Location, Kisii County.

Son of the late Bernard Onyiego and the late Juliana Kemuma. Loving husband of Josephine Obaga. Brother of Christopher Ongoto, Zachary Obuba, James Makori,Agnes Kerubo, Patrick Morema, and John Anyuga. Cousin of Maurice Abuya, Joseph Matieka, Lawrence Mogere, Francis Matieka, Innocent Onyiego, Isaiah Nyameuna, the Obangi, the Nyambati, the Omayo, the Nyambasora, the Maiko, the lates (Samuel Keari  Anyega, Monchari, Nyaboke,Andicha, Kebwaro, Josephine and Aska Moraa).

Uncle of the Ongotos, Obubas, Makoris, Akengas, Moremas, Anyugas, Anyegas, Abuyas, Matiekas, Onyiegos among others. Nephew of Mr & Mrs Peter Nyambasora, Mr & Mrs Lawrence Maiko, the late Ntabo among others. Son-in-law of the late Sylvester Otachi and the late Imelda Nyomenda. Brother-in-law of Concepta Moraa, Samwel Omwenga, Walter Kimang’a, Calista Nyaboke, Joseph Ndemo, Hellen Moige and others. Grandfather of Victor, Belinda, George, Teddy, Shyline, Talia, Ramon, Rita, Faith, Tony, Mathew and Scarlet.

The cortege leaves Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH) Funeral Home on March 5, 2020 at 2.00pm for an overnight vigil at his home. Burial will take place at lrianyi village on Friday, March 6, 2020.