Obituaries

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James Wachira Waikwa

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 23/9/1944 – 24/2/2020

It is with deep sorrow we announce the demise of James Wachira Waikwa on the 24th February 2020.

Son of the late Obadiah Waikwa Muchiri and the late Grace Wangechi of Kiruga Village, Othaya. Husband of the late Margaret Wangare.

Father of Mwangi and Wangechi, Harry and Judy, Wanjiku,Winnie, Saleh and Waikwa. Grandfather of many. Brother of the late Bedan Muchiri, the late Lina Wanjiku Wambugu, Samuel Kinya, Lucy Muthoni Kimondo, Loise Wanjiku Kibaba, the late Theresa Muthoni Wanyoike, Lucy Wambui, Charles Wambugu, Capt (Rtd.) Eutychus Muchiri, William Nyaga, Stephen Wachira, Elizabeth Wairimu Maina and Winnie Nungari Gikonyo.

Friends and Family are meeting at the family home, Harambee Estate, House no. HD2, daily from 6 pm and at Saint Andrew’s Church on 26th and 27th of February from 6 pm.

The burial ceremony will take place this Friday, 28th February at Langata Cemetery.

May the Lord rest his soul in eternal peace

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Inspector Kenneth Kirwa Kemei

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Sunrise 08/09/1987 – Sunset 17/02/2020  

We regret to announce the sudden death of Inspector Kenneth Kirwa Kemei of Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Based at DCI Headquarters, Nairobi, which occurred on Monday 17/2/2020 through a tragic road accident at Gilgil along Nairobi-Nakuru Highway.

Son of Stephen K. Chepsiror and Elizabeth Chepsiror of Tulon Village, Emgwen Constituency, Nandi County. Husband of Juliana Jepchirchir Kemei (Teacher, Soba Secondary School,Tinderet). Father of Edlynn Jemutai Kemei of Aga Khan Nursery School, Eldoret and Ailynn Jerop Kernel. Brother of Isaiah, John, Monica, Evelyne and Pamela. Son-in-law of Jonathan Biwott and Dorcas Biwott of Kapchepsir in Nandi County. Brother-in-law of Lucy, Edwin, Elitan, Kelvin, Brigid, and Cynthia. Cousin of many.

Family and Friends are meeting daily at DCI Headquarters, Nairobi and at his father’s home at Tulon.

The cortege leaves Eldoret Hospital Mortuary on Thursday 27th February,2020.

Funeral service and burial will be held on Friday 28/2/2020 at his farm in Mlango Eldoret, Kapseret Constituency near Eldoret Airport from 9.00am.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever.

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Hannah Wairimu Mwangi (Wakinyanjui)

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our beloved mother Hannah Wairimu Mwangi (Wakinyanjui) which occurred on Friday 21st February 2020 after a short illness.

Loving wife of the late Samuel Mwangi Kinyanjui (Kaniaru). Daughter of the late Mwangi Kuria and the late Wambui Mwangi. Sister of the late Martha Wanjiku Kang’ethe, the late Daniel Kuria, Michael Mugo, the late Paul Ndirangu, Virginiah Njeri and Samuel Kariuki. Mother of Susan Njeri, Joseph Kinyanjui, Sabina Wambui, Martha Wanjiku, Sarah Gathoni, Peter Maina, Virginiah Njeri and Lucy Wairimu.

Friends and family are meeting daily at Blue Springs Hote (Thika Road) as from 5 p.m.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home (Thika Road) on Friday 28th February 2020 at 9.00 a.m. for her Hanna home in Karinga Village, Kinyona Sub-Location, Kigumo Division in Muranga County where it will be laid to rest.

You have fought a good fight, you have finished the race, you have kept the faith. 2nd Timothy 4:7 

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Grace Njeri Gatere

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1940 – 22/2/2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Grace Njeri Gatere on 22/02/2020 after a short illness.

Daughter of the late Zakayo Kabiru and Zipporah Waitherero. Loving wife of David Gatere of Buruburu Phase I. Mother of Agnes VVambui (TSC), Elizabeth Waitherero (Kenya Railways), Michael Murimi (Keroche), Joyce Nyambura (Nairobi River Primary), the late George Kabiru and Edwin Njoroge (Electricals). Sister of the late Samson Karingi, the late Timothy Gitau, and the late Titus Mbuthia. She was blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her home in Buruburu Phase I, 123 big numbers and at Tumaini house 5th Floor.

There will be a memorial service on Wednesday 26/02/2020 at ACK St. James Church Buruburu from 3pm.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta Memorial Mortuary (KU Referral hospital) on Friday 28/02/2020 at 7.30 am for the funeral service at ACK St. Stephens Thengeini Church, and burial at her home in Mutuango village, Muranga County.

Dance with the angels.

“For me to live is Christ and to die is gain” Philipians 1:21 NIV  

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Gladys Wangeci Mwangi

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Glady’s wangeci Mwangi of Mombasa. Wife to James Mwangi (Muthokia).

The only daughter of the late Edward Kinyua Karugu and Mercy Wamuyu Karaya. Niece to James Muriuki, Patrick Muchoki, Button Mugo, Aunties Eunice Nyawira, Ann Ngima, late Jane Gathoni, Sheromith Wambere, Charity Wangari, Sheromith Wanjiru, Purity Wangui. Sister in law of Jasan Mbugua, Charles Macharia. Uncles; Ben Muthokia, Mbugua Muthokia,Joseph Mugi, Aunties; Ruth Nduta and Tabitha Wanjiru.

She met her death on 18/02/2020 after being shot by thugs on her way home. She was a business lady at Mackon market Mombasa.

Family and friends are meeting at 6pm at Precious Joint hotel, Mombasa and at Rabi Villa hotel Ngara Nairobi.

The cortege leaves JM Memorial hospital mortuary Ol Kalou on Friday 28/02/2020 at 8am and thereafter burial at the same day at Munyeki village, Ol Kalou sub county.

“In God’s hands you rest, In our hearts you live forever, Amen.”  

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Esther Wangari Njuguna (Mama Kamau)

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We humbly announce the death of Mama Esther Wangari Njuguna (Mama Kamau) of lgwamiti – Nyahururu Laikipia County.

Daughter of the late Joram Njuguna and the late Rebecca Njeri. Mother of John Kamau of Real Care Properties, Joram Njuguna of Capital Care Properties and Rebecca Njeri of Nyahururu. Sister of Hannah Njoki Njuguna, John Muigai Njuguna, Elikanah Wanjihia Njuguna, the late Stephen Ngeru Njuguna, Simon Muoria Njuguna and Monicah Wanjiku Njuguna.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Water buck Hotel Nakuru from 5.00 p.m. daily for prayers and burial arrangements.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home – Nakuru on Friday 28th February 2020 at 8.00 a.m. The funeral service will be held at her-home in lgwamiti Settlement Scheme Nyahururu starting from 10.30 a.m. and burial thereafter at the same location.

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

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Elder Mrs Esther Wanjiru Kibicho

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It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Esther Kibicho after a short illness bravely borne.

She was the wife of the Late Rev. Prof. Samuel G. Kibicho. Mother of Nyambura Kibicho. Daughter of the late Peter Gitei & Leah Wangui, sister of the late Francis & Margaret Ndung’u, and the late Eliud & Mary Gitumbi among others. Daughter in law of the late Elijah and Tabitha Kibicho. Sister in law of the late Stephen and Esther Kibui, Papias and Isabella Mathenge, Joram and. Watetu Theuri, the late Joshua and Gladys Gikaru, Helina and the late Joel Njoroge. She was Aunty, Cucu and Maitu A friend of many.

Prayer meetings are being held daily at PCEA Muteero Church Karen from 6pm. Memorial Service will be on Sunday, 1st March 2020, at PCEA Muteero from 3pm.

The cortege will leave Montezuma along Mbagathi Road at 8am on Tuesday 3rd March 2020, for a Funeral Service at PCEA Muteero at 10am followed by burial at her home in Muteero, Karen

Contributions towards offsetting the hospital bill and funeral expenses can be sent to PayBill No. 736245 Account: Esther Kibicho.

Then l heard a voice from heaven saying to me, ‘Write: ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on “Yes, says the Spirit, ‘that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them – Revelation 14:13 NKJV  

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Eng. Kiambi Murithi

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 23 December 1986 — 20 February 2020

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic death of Eng. Kiambi Murithi in a traffic accident along Maua – Meru road in the early hours of 20th February 2020.

He was the well-loved son of Elder Eng. John Murithi, Director – Jomo Kenyatta Foundation and Judith Murithi of Maxfuel Supplies. Kiambi was husband of Florence Murithi. He was son-in-law of Eng. Dennis and Mary Okeyo of Oyugis. Brother of Mwenda Murithi and May Murithi. Grandchild of the late Elder Jediel Chabari and Phyllis Karimi of Ruthumbi village in Kithangari location, and the late Francis Mugira and Bridget Karimi of Kionyo market. He was beloved nephew of many.

Family and friends are meeting at San Valencia on Monday 24 February, 2020 and at St. Andrews P.C.E.A church on Tuesday 25 February, 2020 starting from 5:00pm.

Kiambi shall be laid to rest on Thursday 27 February 2020. The cortege leaves Meru County level 5 hospital at 8am.The funeral service shall be held at Kariene P.C.E.A church in Kithangari at 10am. Interment shall follow at the family home in Ruthumbi village, Kithangari sublocation in Meru county.

“Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his saints,” Psalms 116:15  

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Elijah James Waichigo (E-Jay)

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It is with profound sadness and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of our beloved Elijah James Waichigo (E-Jay) former student KIST & employee of Conann communication Ltd. Which occurred on 20/02/2020 through a road accident.

Son of the late Mary Wanjiru Elijah and Foster son of Gideon Meenye &Phoebe Meenye. Brother of Verah Meenye (USA), Gerald Meenye (Canada), George Mutwiri (MRT), Eric Waichigo & Ruth Wangui. Nephew of Julius & Wacera Mureithi, Anna Gathoni, Joseph and Lucy Kang’ethe. Uncle of Austin, Leon, Ethan, Neema, Wangari, Kayden & Jayden. Cousin of Eddie & Kui, James & Shiko, Patrick & Njeri, Bonny, Waichigo, Kui, Dennis, Lee & Shiru.

Family & friends are meeting today at Mr & Mrs Meenye’s Residence ridgeways Springs Kiambu Road Starting at 6:00pm.

The cortege leaves Outspan Hospital Mortuary on Friday 28/02/2020 at 9:00Am for funeral service and Burial at their home Thandie Village near Giakanja in Nyeri County.

In God’s Hands you Rest in our hearts you live forever  

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Diana Emily Mumelo Masafu

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We announce the passing to, Glory of our beloved Diana Emily Mumelo Masafu at the Kenyatta National Hospital after a short illness.

Wife of the Late Peter Rodgers Mumelo Masafu, a mother of Morgan, Brenda, Belinda and Angela Masafu. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Fredrick Akali Mucheni of Ebuchero Ebulali, Khwisero sub-county, Kakamega County. Sister of Mariah, Judith, Jael, Rachael, Ruth, Dan, Grace, Alice, Ann, Marleen, George, Sammy, Julia and Chichi. Daughter-in-law of the late mzee Apili Masafu Wambulwa and the late Mama Tebula Nekoye. Sister in-law of Mzee William Wanyonyi, Deina Nambafu, the late Sarah Kuloba, the late Aineah Wafula, Rebeccah Karani, Jamin Toywa, Jimmy Masafu, Joseph Kusimba, Erastus Simwelo Masafu, Mary Wamwayi, David Mabonga, among others.

Beloved auntie of Rtd Head teacher Fred Masafu, Mumelo Masafu HE. Amb. George Masafu (DRC), Eng Henry Mwasame, Barrister Cyprian Wekesa, Jane Okutoyi, Fridah Wamanga, Juliana, Eng Sarah Wepukhulu, Kennedy Wakoli, Edward, Barnaba, Leonard Masafu Bramwel, Michael, David, Carol, Alice, Solomon among many others. Doting grandmother of Jadyn, Jeff, Becky, Jeremy, Blaise, Josue and Espoer.

The cortege leaves KNH on Thursday 27th February, 2020 at 8:am for a requiem mass to be held at Winnners Chapel, Adams.

Burial will be held on Saturday 29th February at her Lutonyi home, Kibingei, Kimilili Bungoma county.