It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear son and brother, Andrew Watakila, who was born on June 26th, 1966 and was called home on Sunday January 19th, 2020.

Son of the late Ayub Nakhisa Watakila and Robai Khamala Nakhisa. He was the brother of James Soita Watakila, Ruth Watakila (Jackson), Helen Watakila and Jackie Watakila. Uncle of Dafina Ngei and Jasmine Jackson and brother in law of Nero Jackson, of whom he is survived, together with a family of cousins, nieces and nephews who fiercely loved him — aunts, uncles and friends.

Andrew attended Karen “C” Primary School, Upper Hill Boys High School and Kangaru High School. He was a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University with a BS in Computer Science. He worked for Cone Mills for over 25 years with his last position being Computer Systems Manager.

Family and friends are meeting at the family home at House No. 15, Ngei Estate, Phase I, Langata for prayers from 6pm to 8pm daily.

A Service will be held at Saint Barnabas Anglican Church in Langata Nairobi, on Friday, February 1st, at 2.00pm following which Andrew will be laid to rest at his family home in Webuye on Monday, February 3rd 2020.

Jeremiah 31:3 The LORD hath appeared of Old unto me, saying, yea, I have loved thee with everlasting love: therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mr. Zacharia Nyaribo Ratemo, which occurred on the night of Thursday, 16th January 2020 on Thika-Garissa Road near Matuu Town. Until his demise, Mr. Nyaribo was a tutorial fellow in the School of Business, South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU), Kitui; Chapter Chairman, UASU; and a PhD student at the University of Nairobi.

Son of Isaac Ratemo and Annah Kerubo. Husband of Elsheba Mokeira and Catherine Mutei. Father of Godfrey Okari, Ashley Nyaboke, Tasha Mona, Nyaribo Junior and Ivanna Kerubo. Grandson of the late James Mira, Pauline Kemunto, the late Gabriel Ombuna and the late Maria Ombuna. Brother of Pastor Ferdinand lyamweya (SDA Church), James Onsoti (RBA, Nairobi),Violet Nyaboke (Eldoret), the late Victor Omae, Caroline Kemunto (Ngong sub-County Hospital), Doris Kwamboka (Kitale), Boniface Michieka (Garissa) and Gabriel Ombuna (TUM). Son-in-law of Meshack Kerongo, Mary Kerubo, James Mbusya and Maria James.

There will be a requiem service at the South Eastern Kenya University Main Campus in Kwa Vonza, Kitui on Tuesday, 28th January 2020 between 9.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. and a fundraising meeting the same day at Kitui Signal Hotel, Kalundu from 5.30 to 7.30 p.m. Those who may not make it to the Kitui fundraiser can direct their contributions through Annah 0727 081 322.

Friends, relatives and well-wishers outside Kitui will have a fundraising meeting at Professional Centre, Nairobi, on Tuesday 28 January 2020 from 5.00 p.m. Contributions can also be sent to M-Changa platform. Paybill No. 891300, Account Name: Ratemo.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of Susan Muthoni Kiande of APA Insurance Limited, after a hsort illness.

She was the daughter of John Kiande and the late Mary Wothaya of Igwamiti Scheme, Nyahururu sub county. Mother to Kennedy Maina of Nyahururu Boys High School and Brandon Muthee. Sister to Joseph Muthee, Margaret Wanjiru, Paul Wanjohi and Albert Gichuru. Sister-in-law to: Mary Muthee and Andrew Nyangate. Niece to Lucy, Nyatoro, Gichuru, Nderitu and Theuri. Aunt of Jinette, Damaris, Wambui, Blessing and many others.

The Cortege will leave St. Benedicts Funeral Home on Wednesday 29th January 2020 at 8.00a.m. The Funeral service will be held at her father’s home at Kigumo/Location, Igwamiti Scheme, in Nyahururu Sub-county from 11.00a.m

It is God who gave us Susan Muthoni and has taken her. May she rest in heavenly Glory. Amen

It is with deep sorrow and sadness that we announce the death of Rose Nduku Nyette, formerly of the US Embassy in Kenya through a tragic road accident on the 24th of January 2020 in Makindu on Mombasa road.

She is the daughter of the Late Thomas M. Kasango and Veronica N. Mutisya. Daughter in law of the late Bernard and late Loko Ntheketha.

Loving wife of Patrick M. Nyette, formerly of Central Bank of Kenya. Cherished mother of Charles Kimweli, Edward & Janet Nyette, Catherine Ndumi all of USA and Nick & Lucy Nyette. Sister of Jane & Wilson Nzii (Matuu), Joan & Late Major Juma, Elizabeth Kasango, Peter & Schola Kasango, Joseph & Irene Kasango, Stella & Albert Napier (Seychelles) & Mary Nzisa Kasango. She is the sister in law to John & late Grace Mutevu, Joseph K. (former)y OP) and Joan Nyette, Peter & Mary Mayavu, Damus & Ann Mbevi, the late Justina & Vincent Mailu, Benedicta & Joseph Mutithya, the late Pascal & Racheal Kitumu,the late Kitivi & Anastacia Ntheketha,the late Simon & Angelina Karnulu, Bernard and Late Maria Muema. Doting grandmother of Audrey Kimweli (Australia), Nia Mutanu Kimweli, Madison Nduku Nyette and Charlotte Ndinda Nyette all of USA.

A requiem mass will be held at the Holy Family Basilica on Monday, 3rd February, 2020 at 1.45 pm. Family and friends will thereafter meet at the St. Cecilia Meeting Hall at the same venue for the main fundraising to offset the funeral expenses at 5 pm.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday, 5th February, 2020 in Ngwata, Kibwezi, Makueni County.

1938 – 22.01.2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we the family of Peter Simon Munyua Wanjau announce his demise.

Son of the late Gabriel Wanjau and Beatrice Muthoni. Brother of Mumbi, Nyangari, Nyokabi and the late Mwangi. Husband of Jemimah Muthoni. Father of Jane Mundia, Patrick Wanjau, Anne Wanja and James Theuri. Father-in-law of Ephraim Mundia, Georgina Wanjau and Olive Theuri. Grandfather of Alfred, Brian, Linda, Yvonne, Cheryl, Stacey and Andy Munyua among many others. Great grandfather of Valentine, Benjamin, Owen, Ethan and Janice among many others.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Buruburu Phase I from 5.30pm.

The cortege will leave Umash funeral home on Thursday 30th January 2020, at 7.30 am. Funeral service will be at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Buruburu phase I at 9.30am. Thereafter burial at Langata Cemetery.

We thank God for a life well lived