Obituaries

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Rhoda Ogake Siika

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Rhoda Ogake Siika, the late Stephen Siika Iteba of Keumbu township

Daughter of the late Amboga Ongori and the late Asenath Gesare Magare. Mother of the late Margaret & Bichanga, Kerosi & Anne, the late Julia, Kennedy Siika & Anna, Michira & Risper, Joyce & Rang’ondi, Ruth & Omwoyo, Rebecca & Nabiswa, Lameck & Carol, Benjamin. Sister of the late Elizabeth, Magare, Eunice, Rebecca, Olphah, Miriam, Caleb, Beatrice, Elijah, the late Samuel, Joyce, Peter. Esther, Ontita, Geoffrey and Benson. Sister-In-law of Onturu, Omeru, Onchangu, Kemuma, Masese, Grace (all late), Semi, Nyagucha, Dr. Monda, Onchoke, Biriah, Pricilla, Abel, Mellen., Zipporah, Jeriah and Damaris among others. (Koren a) of Kioga. Osoro, Mariombe, Maranga (all late), Miyogo, Morome, Jackson, and Veronica. She is survived by many grandchildren including Lazarus, Dr. Hellen and Samuel, Jonah, Diana,Winnie, Cliff, Paul among others.

Meetings are being held at Garden Square every evening from 5.30PM. The main fundraising will be on Tuesday 28th January 2020 at Nairobi Central SDA Church Old Sanctuary.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Mortuary on Thursday 30th January 2020.The burial wilI be on Friday 31st January 2020 at her home in Keumbu, Kisii County.

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Mzee M’Eringo M’Nabea

 1919 – 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mzee M’Eringo M’Nabea son of M’Nabea Mwikua and Ciothiribi M’Nabea which occurred on 16th January 2020.

Loving husband of Evangiline Kang’ondu and Peninah Kalintu. Father of Francis Nabea (Former Lecturer KISE), Grace Kaaniru, Kiringo M’Eringo (Principal Kajiunduthi Boys), Lucy Mwonjaru, Cyprian Kaburia (Gikumene Girls), Rev. Peter Kithure (Kenya Assembles of God church), Hon. Jeremiah Lenya (CECM-Lands Meru County), Dorcas Kinya (Business Lady-Isiolo), Simon Mbumbu, Rose Kagwiria (MCK Kithare Sec ), Joshua Mwiti (Business Man-Nairobi), James Mung’athia, Ezekiel Mithika (Business Man-Nairobi), Janet Makena (Business Lady-Maua), and the late Patrick Muriuki, Samuel Kainga (Musoni Sacco), Protusio Kailutha (Twarama Vision) and Henry Mutuma (Kirinyaga University).

Father-in-law of Mary Nabea, Kalawa Thirari, Tabitha Kiringo, Joseph Mutiria, Joyce Kaburia, Mary Kithure, Mary Lenya, Godfrey Kabira, Sabina Mbumbu, Mwenda Rugiri, Irene Mwiti, Kananu Mung’athia, Irene Mithika, Victor Munene and Eunice Kainga. Grandfather and great grandfather of many.

Family and friends are meeting at his Thinyaine home for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Meru Funeral Home on Wednesday 29th January 2020 at 8.00am for a funeral service at MCK Thinyaine Church and thereafter his body Will be laid to rest at his Thinyaine home at Koongo Keruri Village, Limbine Location Akithii ward, Tigania West , Meru County.

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

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Lawrence Kariuki Gitati

It is with humble acceptance and deep sorrow that we announce the passing on of Lawrence kariuki Gitati of Kiambaa Village, Kiambu County.

Son of the late Samuel Gitati Waweru and Mary Wanjiru Gitati of Mucenga Village, Githunguri subcounty. Husband to Fraciah Karindi. Father to Harriet Wanjiru, Shanice Nyambura and Lisa Njoki. Brother to John Waweru, Michael Ndung’u and George Pascal Kimani (UK). Son-in-law of Mr. & Mrs. James Mureithi Gicora of U.S.A. Brother-in-law to Mary Anne Ndung’u, Margaret Muceru (UK), Irene Nyambura, Julia Wanjugu, Joshua Gichora, Florence Wanjiru (USA), Faith Gibbs (USA), Joyce Wanjiru (USA) and Zack Mwangi (USA).

Family and friends are meeting daily at Kiambaa Gardens, Kiambaa sub-county and at Mucenga Village Githunguri sub county from 6pm.

The cortege leaves Mukoe funeral home Githunguri on Tuesday 28/01/2020 at 8.00am for a funeral mass at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Githioro Githunguri Sub-county at 11.00am, thereafter burial will take place at his family farm in Mucenga village.

In God’s Hands you peacefully rest, in our hearts you will live forever, for love is everlasting and so are your memories. Fare thee well

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Kenneth E. Kebaara

1929 – 2020

Celebration of the Life of a Free Spirit Kenneth E. Kebaara rested on Tuesday, 21 January 2020 following a stretch of failing health.

He was the beloved husband of Eunice and the father of Kellen, Christine, Wanja, Mugure, Kanyua and Kendi and the late Munene, Mary Gatonye, Kagendo and Mercy.

Kebaara was the first son of Senior Chief Wallace M’Mwoga and Ruth lgoki Wallace. Brother of the late Trizah Mwenda, the late Edith Mate and Professor Robert Murungi.

The funeral will take place on Friday, 31 January 2020 starting with the church service at 10 a.m. at PCEA Meru Town Church, followed by the burial ceremony at his home in Nkoune.

Prayers are being held every day at his home in Nkoune starting at 5 p.m.

We already miss you dearly, Dadi, but we know that you live in us.

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Gibson Njamura Kanyi

 22/11/1957 – 21/01/2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Gibson Njamura Kanyi on 21st January at his home in Kasarani after a long illness.

Beloved husband to Charity Wamuyu, loving father to Kenneth Kanyi and Michael Mugo. He was a son to the late Kanyi Mugo & Wamucii Kanyi and a son in-law to the late Bernard Wahome Muiru and Mary Chaki Wahome. A brother to Erastus Mwangi Kanyi, Grace Wanjiru Muriuki, Eunice Wamuyu Muriithi and Pauline Mumbi Ndung’u. A step brother to Veronica Gathiri, Agnes Wanjiku Muriithi, James Mwangi Kanyi and Jane Wanjugu Kanyi. He was an uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at Norwich Union building along Kimathi Street.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University funeral home on Thursday 30th January 2020 at 7.30am for a funeral service and burial at his home in Karatina, Kabiruini, Maria village.

God gave us Gibson Njamura Kanyi and He has taken him away. May He rest his soul in eternal peace.

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Eng. Peter Kipng’etich Bett

We regret to announce the death of Eng. Peter Bett of Tamcon Consulting Engineers which occurred on Sunday 19th January, 2020 at Tophill Brain and Spine Hospital, after a minor accident admission.

Son of the late Ambassador Theophilus Koske and Susan Koske of Kaptebengwet, Konoin in Bomet County and the son-in-law to the late Samuel Ngerechi and the late Rusi Ngerechi of Oriyet, Sigor in Bomet County. Dear husband to Regina Bett —TISSON (Kaptebengwet), loving father of Felicia (Strathmore University), Sharon (Tribe Hotel), Kiplele Barimen (Kabarak High School). Brother of the late Jimmy Kiplele Barimen Bett, Patrick Kipngeno Bett (Taboret Boys’ High School), Jenifer C. Mutai (Chepseon, Kericho) and Joyce C Koske (Kaptebengwet), brother-in-law of the late Joseph Mutai, Beatrice Bett (Moi Girls’ High School — Eldoret), Late William, Joel, Martha, Florence, Christine, Beatrice, Margaret, Millicent, Caren, Cherotich, among others. Uncle of Japheth, Stacy, Royce, Marlene, Lorna, Dennis, Linda (Memo), Duncan, Linda (Chepkirui), Nickly and Jimmy.

The body will be removed from Siloam Hospital Mortuary in Kericho Town on Tuesday 28th January at noon. The cortege will then proceed to the home at Kaptebengwet Village in Konoin of Bomet County. Burial will be held on Wednesday 29th January, 2020 at Kaptebengwet, Bomet County.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at home, in Bomet, funeral arrangements in Nairobi are being coordinated by Tamcon Consulting Engineers; Eng Haggai Tambo & Sarah Litondo.

We thank God for a life well lived.

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SACP Dr. Grace Anyango Odhiambo Phd. MBS

Sunrise 1962 – Sunset 12th January, 2020

It is with humble submission to God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of SACP Dr. Grace Anyango Odhiambo on Sunday the 12th of January, 2020 at the Nairobi Hospital. She was the Deputy Commandant, Prisons Staff Training College, Ruiru in the Kenya Prisons Service, State Department for Correctional Services, Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government.

Beloved wife of Mr. Tobias Odhiambo Okech, businessman in Kisumu. Loving mother of Joshua Milanya Odhiambo and Winnie Akinyi Odhiambo. She was the adored daughter of the late Joshua and Florence Milanya of Konyango-Jieri; Kendu Bay, Homa Bay County. Daughter-in-law of Pitalis and the late Teresia Okech of Ang’oga Village, South West Seme Location, Kisumu County. Sister of Nerea Apiyo, Tabitha Auma, Beatrice Aduda of Okanja Primary School, Benson Ogoma, Charles Milanya of Kodiaga Prison, the late Paul Milanya, Michael Milanya of Nairobi Primary School and Susan Milanya of Bank of Africa, Nairobi. Sister-in-law of the late Mary Achieng, Siprose Adundo, the late Clarice Otieno, Karen Otieno, Edward Otieno, Patrick Abuya, George Nyachar among others.

Family and friends meet daily at the family’s Woolley residence starting 5.00pm.

There will be a requiem mass at The Holy Family Basilica, from 1.00pm on Thursday 30th January 2020.

The cortege will leave Lee Funeral home at 10.00am for JKIA, to Kisumu International Airport on Friday 31st January, 2020. The burial will take place on Saturday 1st of February, 2020 at the family home in Ang’oga Village, South West Seme Location, Kisumu County.

May the Almighty God rest her soul in eternal peace

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Doris Nyakerario Bosire

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Doris Nyakerario Bosire, wife of Dr. Joshua Bosire Ongera who rested on 19th January 2020.

Mother of John & Joy Bosire. Daughter of Ezekiel Nyakundi Riechi & Teresa Morangi Nyakundi. Daughter-in-law of Wilson Ong’era Bosire & Joyce Monyangi Ong’era. Sister of Phanice, Shem, Ezra, Kwamboka. Sister-in-law of Ogeto. Beatrice, Omwenga, Onsongo. Gladys, Job, Esther & Robert.

Niece of Angwenyi, Joseph, Orina, Kibagendi, Mitiambos, Ndemos, Mokayas, Makworos, Marorias, Abugas, Asumas, Manuas, Oisaras, Nyambarigas, Nyaogas, Nyarangis, Mohamed Nyaoga Advocate, Assa Nyakundi (Advocate), Prof. Bitange Ndemo, Prof. Francis Ndemo, Dr. Salim Ndemo, Dr. Maangi Mitiambo, Makori Ogoti, Aturi Ogoti, Justus Monda, Haron Nyambariga, Julius Makworo, Stanley Nyakundi, Martha, Jerusa, Sarah, Naomi, Stella, Magret, Nyanganyi, Rael, Milka, Sophia, lsabellah, Moraa, Susana, Martha Omambia, Drusilla, Bochaberi, Yunuke, Bina, Janice, Nyansembe, Late Onsongo Bosire, Ondari, Late Peninah, Late Samuel, Samson, Nyanduko Bosire, Nyangate, Nyabonyi, Kibiego, Nyanyuki, Ong’ondi, Omoro, Mary, Rhoda, Teresa Bosire, Aberl Makworo.

Granddaughter of Nyarangi, Angwenyi, Nyanduko,Teresia, Mongina, Late Bosire Ong’era, Ong’ondi Magare, Cousin of Dorothy Orina, Silas Manwa, Japhet Mokaya, Cylus Bogonko, Nyabate Onsomu, Bob Onsongo, Hon. Chui Rasugu, Stanley Ndemo, Merab Gisiora, Ndemo Angwenyi, Mosoti Onsongo, Charles Nyakang’o, Anastacia Bosire, George Kegoro, Margaret Bosire.

The Main Harambee will be held on Wednesday 29th January 2020 at 680 Hotel Nairobi From 5p.m onwards. Contribution use Paybill Number 7019531 ,Account: Your Name.

Church Service will be held at Nairobi Central SDA Church (Maxwell) on Thursday 30th January 2020 from 11a.m — 1p.m.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home on Sunday 2nd February 2020 at 2pm to her home at Kiserian/ Olochonyori Village, thereafter proceed with burial on Monday 3rd February 2020.

Family & friends are meeting daily at Tumaini house 6th floor room 6B opposite Kencom House from 5 pm.

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Cpl. Nancy Wangeci Ndiritu

Death of Cpl. Nancy Wangeci Ndiritu which occurred on 20th January 2020 at Kenyatta Hospital after a long illness of Chieni village, Chieni location , Nyeri County.

Wife of the late Julius Wahome Gicheru. Mother to George Gicheru Wahome. Daughter of the late James Ndiritu and Charity Wamuyu Ndiritu. Sister to Esther Nyaguthii Kimaru, Mary Muthoni Waithaka, Mercy Wamucii Ndiritu, Florence Mugure Ndiritu (Kenya Police), the late Teresa Mumbi Ndiritu and Jesse Macharia Ndiritu (DCI Nyeri) . Sister in law to George Gicheru and Wangari Gicheru. Aunt to many.

Family and friends are meeting at Abbey hotel from 4pm for funeral arrangements. The cortege leaves K.U. Hospital mortuary on 29th January 2020 at 8.00am and thereafter burial will take place at her home Chieni village, Nyeri County.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”

Obituary Image of Catherine Gakii Muriithi

Catherine Gakii Muriithi

Sunrise: 13/08/1984 – Sunset: 22/01/2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Catherine Gakii Muriithi of KCB Bank Kenya Ltd — Ruiru Branch which occurred on 22nd January 2020.

Beloved daughter to Japheth Muriithi Mukindia and Priscilla Kanyiri Muriithi of Syokimau, Machakos County. She was a loving mother to Nino Brandon Mutethia Muriithi. Loving sister to Chris Kithinji Muriithi.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her father’s home in Syokimau, Machakos County from 6PM for funeral arrangement

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on Tuesday 28th January, 2020 at 7.00 AM followed by a burial service at St. Peters Methodist Church, Lang’ata. Thereafter, her body will be laid to rest at Lang’ata Cemetery.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you will remain forever. Fare thee well Catherine.