It is with acceptance of God’s will that the Mairura family announces the passing on of their patriarch Mzee Samson Okemwa Mairura of Nyansiongo Settlement Scheme on 21st January 2020 after a long illness bravely borne.

Son of the late Ibrahim Okemwa, the late Jeriah Kanika and Bathsheba Nyababe. Son in-law of the late Mzee Sing’ombe and the late Omong’ina Nyamasaku. Beloved husband of Mama Yucabeth Nyaboke. Cherished father of Emily Bosire (Utawala Secondary), the late George, Lynet (USA), Collins Somoni (Mombasa), Nelly (USA). Brother of Martha, Prof. Meshack Sagini (USA), Samwel Mairura (Moto), Monyangi, Otema, late David, Hezron, Mairura, Abaya, Mogaka, Linet among others. Brother in law of the late Machoka, the late Nyaosi, Orina, Nyantika, Maranga, Dr. Abunga, Ondieki among others. Nephew of Late Sani, Late Mokamba, Late Onsarigo, London, Pst Mairura, Tong’i, Obwaya, Seneti, Ombati,

Cousin of Late Nyangena, Mosiria, Mokambas, Somonis, Ombatis, Fred Mairura, Mairura Ongeri, Mairura Nyaito, among others. Grandfather of Brandon Bosire, Hellen Ombachi, Bradley Ombachi, Cade Ombachi, Abby Somoni,Ariana Kolie and Aiden Kolie. Father in law of Bob Bosire, George Ombachi and Emily.

Main fund raising will be on the 28 January, 2020 at his Nyansiongo home and Professional Center Nairobi.

The cortege leaves Nyangena hospital mortuary on the 30th Thursday 2020 for an overnight vigil and final resting and burial at his Nyansiongo home.

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

1914 – 2020

It is with profound sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Mama Robai Nabisino Makokha.

Daughter of Nakhanu Masibo and Saenyi Namunane. Wife of the late Zakayo Makokha. Mother of Delilah Wabuyele, Mary Malaba, the late Mariko Wanambisi, Aineah Kasembeli, Joshua Mauka, Diphas Siboe, David Barasa & Dorothy Muluka.

Mother- in- law of Joseph Wabuyele, the late Jesse Malaba, Leanne Kasembeli, Gladys Mauka, Inviolata Siboe, Esther Barasa & Barrack Muluka.

Grandmother of Matanda Wabuyele, Margaret Wekesa, Dr. Busolo Wabuyele, Reuben Malaba, Nalianya Malaba, Situma Malaba, Dr. Moses Kasembeli, Jane Katila, Babu Wekunda, Abraham Makokha, Amos Mauka, Siboe Mauka, Wekunda Mauka, Pauline Katila, Rosy Namasaka, Linet Katila,Ann Macharia, Paul Siboe, Dr Mark Siboe, Luke Siboe, Larry Siboe,Walter Makokha, Eugene Muluka,Dr Lorraine Muluka Mududa, Janet Kasembeli, Zadock Chilungu, Zadock Wanjala, Dr.Wekunda Kasembeli among other grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Aunt of Collins Masibo, George Waliaula, Joseph Wekunda, Elphas Wesangula, Justice Ruth Sitati, Eng. Malaba Keya, Nancy Barasa, Rose Butala, Sarah Nakiboli and Phoebe Wafula Nasiuma, the late Joseck Kasembeli, late Johnstone Sikhumwa, Prof. Simeon Chilungu, Erustus Namulala, Francis Sirengo, Stephen Right.

Burial will be on 29/01/2020 at Masaba village, Menu Sub Location, Namwela Location, Sirisia Sub County in Bungoma County.

2 Tim 4.7: I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, and I have kept the faith.

It is with profound sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that Dr. Bobby OVC- SHARE program-Mbita announces the death of their program officer Mama Cyprina Akeyo Abonyo which occurred on 10/01/2020 after a long battle with cancer.

Daughter of the Late Wilbrod Kiriga Genge and late Maria Ndiro of Tonga in Gwassi Suba South. Wife of the late Lazarus Abonyo, Co-wife of the Late Jacinta Abonyo and Rose Abonyo. Mother of June Abonyo-office of the president Mbita, Patrick Abonyo-Businessman Sindo, Anne Abonyo-CRS Nairobi, Neddy Abonyo-Kisumu County, Gabriel Abonyo-Jesuit Fathers Rome and Ibrahim Abonyo-IRDO Siaya. Sister of the late Agnes Oketch, late atricia Genge, Benedata Genge, the late Austine Genge, Rob-ert Genge, Patrick Ochira, Benadus lenge, Colleta Genge, Kadia Genge and Mary Adoyo. Daughter in law of late Aimo Minima and late Nerea Maira. Sister in law of late Ogutu Aimo, late Maritha Auma and Paul Abayo.

Mother in law of Denis Abuya Homabay Prisons, Collins Ogutu Action Aid Nairobi, Fredrick Owuor SERCO Dubai, Everlyne Kamaria Ngere High School and Helen Odemba-Ombo Nursing School Migori. Other in-laws are late Andrew Abuya, Linet Abuya, Late John Orondo, Late Margaret Owuato, Late Johnson Atieno, late DorcaAtieno, late Hezron Oloo Odemba and Yunia Adhiambo. Grandmother of Andrew Abuya of Belgium, Leonard Abuya -Nairobi, Christine Abuya — Moi University, Giovanni Tunucci Rapogi boys High School, Anita Ginara -Chemelil Academy, Mary Molent —Little Star, Condoleeza Mariano-St. Agnes, Marion Abonyo St. Agnes, Xavier _Carmen —St. Agnes, Martha Abonyo- St. Agnes and Peregrine Abonyo.

The cortege leaves Aga Khan Mortuary Kisumu on 30thJanuary 2020 by 8.30 am for a requiem mass at Mbita Parish at 11.00 am and thereafter another requiem mass at Sindo Parish at 3.00 pm. Then the body will be taken to her family home in Suba South, Kaksingri west Ward, in Kamasimbi Village of Homabay County for a night vigil.

Burial will take place at the same place on the 31st January 2020.

May her soul rest in Peace.

 

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Kogo Christine Jerugut Rotich (Bot Singoei).

Daughter of the Late Francis Arap Letting (Kapbukwo) and the Late Mary Letting (Bot Mamsa).Wife of the Late David Kipyego Rotich (Kapmaramba). Co-wife of the late Ruth Rotich (Bot Karonei). Mother of Isaac Kipruto Birech and Step mother of Lawrence Yego, Isaiah Chelulei, Joshua Yego, Samuel Rotich and Hosea Yego. Sister of the Late Mamsa (Kaptoriet), the Late Arap Musee and the Late David Sitienei (Arap Lilan). Mother-in-law of Ruth Yego, Salina Chelulei, Esther Yego, the Late Beatrice Yego. Priscilla Rotich and Peninah Yego. Grandmother of Irene, Chris & Viola, Remmy & Masha, Victor & Sheila, Ian, Daisy, Daniel, Norah, Collins, Jeremy, Patricia, Caleb,Allan, Beryl, Dinah, Joy, Daniella and Jake. Great Grandmother of Taimoon, Zoe, Azaria and Ella.

The fundraiser to offset medical bill and funeral expenses will be held today at her home Cheptiret from 2pm.

The cortege leaves Eldoret hospital Funeral home on Thursday 30th Jan 2020 at 10am to ACK St Luke’s Cheptiret Parish for a church service thereafter to her home Cheptiret for an overnight vigil. Funeral service and burial will be held on Friday 31st January 2020 at her farm Cheptiret Village, Kesses Sub County,  Uasin Gishu County from 9am.

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

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of John Gakuya Mureithi of Wichita-Kansas (U.S.A) which occurred on 17th of Jan, 2020 at Wesley Hospital (Kansas).

Son of Phyllis Mumbi and the late Francis Mureithi Kinyua. Step son of Pst. Tito Wandai. Brother of Michael Kinyua “Kish” and step brother of Wandai and Wakarima (Germany). Grandson of Lucy Wamiru Kinyua and the late Richard Kinyua Mathenge, Anne Wanjira Gakuya and late John Gakuya Wahome. Nephew of the late Charles Mathenge, Bernard Munyaga,Amos Mwangi, Esther Gathigia, Wahome Gakuya (Nbi), Mwai Gakuya (Msa), Evah Mbugua (UK), Steve Gakuya (Nbi), Racheal Harrison (Nku) and Nancy Maina (Nbi). Cousin of John Wahome (Msa), Anne Muthoni (Msa), Alex Mbugua (U.K), John Ndunyu (UK), Sylvia “bobo” (U.S.A), Shish (U.K), Jedida (Msa), Kate (Nbi), Lewis George (Nbi), Dannyjoe (NKU), Johnfavor Kareko (NKU), Munene andTevin Wahome (Nbi) among others.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at their home in Mwariki B-Nakuru, Kokeb Restaurant Nakuru at 5.30 pm and at All Saints Cathedral (Nbi) from5.00 pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves P.N.N Ngari-Nakuru on Friday 7th Feb, 2020 at 9.00am for funeral service and burial at the Nakuru South Cemetery.

God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you remain forever. Rest in peace ‘Sir John’.