Obituaries

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Peter Chege Wiagwe

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Sunrise 1972 – Sunset 16/12/2019

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Peter Chege Wiagwe (Wa Hannah) of Mugumo Estate KBU througha tragic road accident along Outering RD on 17th Dec 19.

Husband of Mary Wanjiku Chege, Father of Stephen Ranji, Hannah Waigwe and Justin Mark Maina.

Brother of Mwangi (Mutungu), James Kimani, Florence Wanjiru, Mary Kibura, Susan Wambui and Jane Wanja.

Brother in-law of Ranji’s Family from Ndumberi Kiambu.

Uncle of many.

The cortege will Leave Kenyatta Memorial Funeral Home along Northern bypass in Kamae on Monday 23rd Dec 2019 for a funeral service at ACK St. Peter’s Kiu River and later burial at his residence in Mugumo Estate Kiambu County.

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Patrick Oduor Sewe

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With great thanksgiving and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the departure of Mr Patnck Oduor Sewe which occurred on 12th December 2019.

Brother of Idda Oyunga, Anna Jura, Susan Owino and the late Andrew Opiyo. Husband of the Elizabeth Ong’are and Judith Aluoch. Father of Millicent, Celine, Sylvester, Josephine, Bernard, Chrisphine, Beatrice, Victoryne and Wycliffe. Father-in-law of the Stella. Grandfather to Branice, Bradley, Brice, Gaston, Davin and others.

The Cortege leaves Star Hospital Mortuary on Friday 20th December 2019 for a requiem mass at Rangala Catholic Parish.

The burial ceremony will be on 21st December at his home in Rangala Village, Ugunja Subcounty in Siaya.

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

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Mzee Joseph Wanyoike

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden promotion to glory of Mzee Joseph Wanyoike.

Devoted husband of Teresiah Wanjiru. Loving father of Njoroge, Wambui, Mumbi, Mbugua, Wangui,Wanjiku, Mbogo, Nyoro and Thiong’o. Brother of the late Mbogo, the late Wainaina, Wangui, the late Thiong’o, the late Mwangi, the late Wangui and Waweru.

Grandfather and great grandfather of many.

The funeral service will be held on Monday 23rd December 2019 at the family home, Flyover, Naivasha near Viewpoint.

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

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Mama Yobensia Kemunto Ombaba  

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Sunrise 1932- Sunset 2019

We regret to announce the death of Mama Yobensia Kemunto Ombaba.

Daughter of the late Onchiri and the late Kwamboka Anyega. Wife of late Ombaba Mokoro, co-wife of late Amerita Moraa. Mother of Kerebi, Milka, Mogotu, Jane, Makana, Mwango, Barongo, Robina, Orina and Agnes. Step mother of Osano, Bwonda, late Munga, Alfred Ombaba (former Acp) Prof Mosongo (USA), Mwango (USA), late Kerebi, Gekonge and others. Sister of Gekombe, late Mwango, Morangi, Mokeira, Robina Onyambu, Ongwae Nyangau, Gekombe and others. Cousin of Ongwae and others niece of Omwenga and others.

Sister in law of late Amima, Okindo, Osano, late Nyambeki. late Nyakerario, late Bonareri, Mosinya, late Kemunto. Esther, Gechemba, Tabithajoyce Gesage, Siro Bichage and others. Grandmother of Mokoro, Samwel, Timothy, Dr Mogaka, Dr Lucy Phenny, Obed, Lydia,Lillian, Mary, Anthony, Ombaba, Beatrice Mokoro, Sabina Onchiri Omori Nyariki, Antony Alfred, Kirera, Caroline, Sabina Mokoro and many others.

Korera of late Kea, Ondieki, Nyabando, Getabu, Monari, Moturi, Nyameino. Mother in law of Kombo, late Omwenga, Ondemu Samwel Nyamamba(Mombasa), Justus Monari. Momanyi, Onganga, Teresia Nyatichi, Esther Pheny Gesare and others. Aunt of Mosioma Ongera, Oliver, Tom Ombaba , Nyangwechi, Biria and others.

The main fundraising will be on 24th December 2019 at Portsview Hotel Chaani in Changamwe from 2:00pm. Contributions to be sent to the treasurer Naftal Omwoyo 0722154071.

The body leaves Mombasa Jocham hospital on 25th December 2019 for burial on 27th December 2019 at her home at Keroka village, Kisii county.

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Mama Truphena Kemunto Nyaundi Kinyosi

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Sunrise 1959 – Sunset 15 December, 2019

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the promotion to glory of Mama Truphena Kemunto Nyaundi Kinyosi of Tonga village, West Mugirango constituency Nyamira County.

Wife of Mr. Derrick Nyamwaro Kinyosi (former teacher). Loving mother of Emilly Moraa, Wycliffe Nyaundi and Zablon- Nyaundi. Mother in-law of Judith Onchera. Grandmother of °Edwin Kinyosi, Adrian Ongera and Aiden-Craig Mogere. Loving daughter of the late Meshack Kombo and Jemimah Kebute of Song’onga village, Kebirigo. Daughter in-law of late Mogere Nyamwaro and and the late Ann Nyaboke. Korera of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Onchera of Botabori location, South Mugirango.

The cortege will leave Nyamira Nursing and Maternity Home (Kinara Hospital) on 22nd December 2019 at 1200hrs for service and burial at her home in Tonga village on 23rd December 2019.

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Mama Emma Ingasian Malema

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Layleader Mama Emma Ingasian Malema.

Wife of the Late George Manywanda Malema. Daughter of David Chore and Bilha Mwanisa. Mother of Phanice Menge, Kwendo Malema, Martha Khendi, Rose Mwanzi (Chief Principal Kwisero Girls), Mical, Late Kennedy Malema, Grace,Tom and Clara Chitwa. Sister of late Esther Kazimili, Rose Ombala, late Reuben Kiyingu, Rhoda Omutsani, late Samuel Maheli, late Agnetta Bulimo, Meshack, Lugalia, Karen Obesi, Mezo and Chivadika.

Sister In-law of the Omidos, Mulayas, Osiekos, John Ongayi and Jaffred Ougayi and the Itemires. Grandmother of Pamella Menge, Hezekia Vidija, Johnstone Chabuga, Alfred Mwanzu, Sylvia Khendi, Nimrod Khendi, Ryan Khendi, Hudson Mwanzi, Carol Atema, Sherry Mwanzi, Late Benson Ochembe, Lloyd Mwanzi, Nice Amimo, Prudence, Kennedy, George Junior, Viola Adisa, Alvin Kaduki. Great Granny of many.

The cortege leaves Kaimosi Funeral Home on 19/12/2019. Requiem service will be held at Ematsuli Church of God.

Burial will be on 21/12/2019 at her home Emmukunzi, makunda, Emuhaya Sub-County.

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Joseph Mukwe Mateba (Msanii)

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Appreciation

Sunrise: 1936 – Sunset: 10:06:2019

We, the family of Joseph Mukwe Mateba wish to most sincerely convey our deepest and heartfelt appreciation to institutions, colleagues, relatives, friends, neighbours and Kenyans of goodwill for their overwhelming love, prayers, condolences, material and financial support during the celebration of the life of Msanii. The support that we received was humbling, amazing and this enabled us to remain strong during those trying moments.

Our special appreciation goes to the State Department for Interior and Citizen Services and Kakamega County General, Teaching and Referral Hospital for their understanding and immeasurable support. We extend our acknowledgement to the invaluable medical support received from all chose who worked tirelessly in various hospitals to give Msanii the best medical treatment and care during the entire period of his sickness. Special gratitude to Dr. Githaiga, Dr. Mohammed Munyendo, Dr. Steve Biko, Dr. Daniel Alusula, Dr. Eric Anyira, Dr. Dismus Akenga, Dr. Kennedy Masika, Dr. Aimable, Dr. Michael Chitayi, Dr. Collins Makana, Mr. Moses Arthur Khasimwa, Mr. Peter Shitoshe, Mr. Robert Bateta and Mr. Daniel Mateba.

We are grateful to the Hon. Members of the National Assembly and Members of County Assembly who supported and found time to personally condole with us. Our sincere thanks to Harvest Land Ministries led by His Lordship Bishop Dr. William Ouma and Bishop Abraham Omanyo, Overseer Sylvester Masakhwe of Mahola Harvest Miracle Church, Pastor Noah Kweyu of Eshiasuna Pefa Church,Apostles David Kweyu and Sammy Opingo, Pastors Collins Ayiro and Meshack Nyamita. We are indebted to the Nairobi Committee co-chaired by Dr. Benson Mapesa and Kennedy Echesa and Mahola Committee led by Chrispinus Dindi and Gerald Mateba.

We are equally indebted to Silver and Diamond Investment Society, Khaunga Empowerment Group, St. Mary’s Mission Hospital Mortuary, Delights Funeral Directors Bungoma, Mahola Mixed Secondary School, St. Peters Khaunga Secondary School, St. Mathews Mung’ang’a Secondary School, Mahola Primary School and all the Sound System, Videography and Catering Teams. Special thanks go to the many who created time and joined us to pay their final respects to Mzee at Mahola. As a family we will be greatly indebted.

Msanii, you were the cornerstone of the family and your immense love to us will be forever cherished. As a patriarch, your wisdom, counsel, humour and sweet memories remain fresh in our minds. It is not easy to accept the outcome but with the promise of eternal life, we are hopeful of meeting again in future. May the Good Lord grant you entrance to the Golden Gates of Heaven. You will eternally be missed by Mama Melisa Akumu Kumbe Mukwe, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, in-laws, uncles, aunties, cousins, nephews, nieces, friends and neighbours.

2 Corinthians 5:8 “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord”

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Jonathan Okoth Wasiar

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 28/05/1941 – 13/12/2019

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will, that we announce the untimely, demise of Jonathan Okoth Wasiar on 13th December 2019 after a long illness bravely borne.

Son of Jason Wasiar Oloo(d) & Agnes Oluho(d). Beloved husband of Anne Tsisiche Okoth. Son-in-law of Wycliffe Omucheni(d) & Floice Andati. Father of Meshack Wasiar, Ruth Anyango, Samuel Onyango, Flora Achieng,Wycliffe Omucheni and Joshua Oloo. Grandfather of Andre, Rodney,Yanni, Jason, Ezekiel and Rieko. Brother of Joshua Oloo(d), Priscilla Apondi, Grace Ng’ong’a, Gideon Oyule and Miriam Onyango. Brother in law of Zeruiya Oloo(d), Hannington Obuya(d), Joseph Ng’ong’a(d), Eunice Oyule, Elly Onyango(d), Habil(d) & Sella Amuhoyi, Walter(d) & Alice Manyasa, Alfred & Janet Lubanga, Abuid(d) & Jane Matendechere. Francis & Prisca Welle, David & Timinah Omweno, Harrison(d) & Evelyne Ngala. Father-in-law of Margaret Josiah, Chris Nyakora and Hellen Mulonga. Uncle of the Oloos, Obuyas, Ng’ong’as, Oyules, Onyangos, Amuhoyis, Manyasas, Lubangas, Matendecheres, Welles, Omwenos and Ngalas. Cousin and friend of many.

Family and Friends continue to meet daily at his home in Musanda. A virtual fundraiser will be held on Friday 20th December 2019 from 3 – 6 pm. Contributions can be sent to MPESA paybill JONATHAN WASIAR FUNERAL FUND business number 316746 account (name of sender).

The cortege leaves St. Mary’s Hospital Mortuary, Mumias on Friday 27th December 2019 for a memorial service at St. Paul’s ACK Church Musanda and thereafter proceed to his home for an overnight stay.

The burial will be held on Saturday 28th December 2019 at his home in Usiu village, Musanda, Kakamega County.

Dad, you were a pillar of hope and an inspiration to many. Forever in our hearts. Blessed are they who die in the Lord.

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James Gathuita Ng’ang’a – Gathoronja

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1928-17th Dec 2019

It’s with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of James Gathuita Ng’ang’a – Gathoronja on 17th December 2019.

Son of the late Ng’ang’a Kamanja and the late Wanjiku Ng’ang’a. Beloved Husband of Grace Waithera Gathuita. Brother of the late Beth Njeri and the late Kelly Wanjiru. Father of Francis Kamau Gathuita (Formerly of KenGen), Lucy Wangeci, Esther Therero, Betha Njeri, Jane Wambui and Hannah Wanjiru. Father in law to Jacinta Waitherero, Muiruri, Njoroge, Macharia and Mihindo. Grandfather and great grandfather to many.

Family and friends are meeting from 6pm at Bluesprings Hotel Thika Road Nairobi and at his home in Kiiriangoro Village, Mutunguru Sub-location, Kirere location, Kigumo subcounty, Murang’a County.

The cortege leaves Montenzuma Monalisa Funeral Home-Thika Road Branch Kabati on Tuesday 24th December 2019 at 8.00 am for funeral and burial service at his home in Kiiriangoro as from 10.00am.

May His Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

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James Gatanyu Mungai (Ithe wa Mungai)

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Mr James Gatanyu Mungai (Ithe wa Mungai) which occurred on 10th of December 2019.

Son of the late Raymond Mungai Gatanyu and the late Rosemary Wambui Mungai. Loving husband of Mary Njeri Gatanyu. Beloved father of Charles Mungai Gatanyu (London Dagenham), George Kiarie Gatanyu (Coventry UK), Alex Gitau Gatanyu (Kiambaa) and Rose Wambui Gatanyu (Hemingways Collection Karen Nairobi).

Father-in-law of Ann Mugure (London Dagenham), Triza Wanjiku (Coventry UK), Sarafina Wambui (Kiambaa) and Kenneth Karanja (Embakasi). Grandfather of John Muritu Karanja, Jessica Njeri Kiarie, Jasmine Wairimu Kiarie, Dennis Mucari Gitau, Joanne Wanjiku Karanja and James Gatanyu Gitau.

Brother of John Gitau, Mary Wanjiku Ngugi, Grace Nyambura Mburu (Gathaithi) Stanley Ngugi, Hannah Nyakio Kamunge, Wilfred Kinyanjui, Samuel Muigai, Margaret Wanja Gitau and the late Serah Njoki Kamau. Stepson of Priscilla Mwihaki. Step brother of Sarah Waithira Kamumu, Peter Gatanyu, Leah Nyambura (Leshau Nyahururu), David Karanja, Martha Wamaitha, David Kimani and the late Ngugi, Njeri and Wanja.

Stepbrother of Emmanuel Njenga, David Kagia, Stanley Ngugi (Son Dudu) Gatanyu and the late Serah Gathoni Saipei of lsinya Kajiado.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in kiambaa village near Senior Chief Koinange High School Kiambu County for prayers and burial preparations from 5pm.

The cortege leaves Nazareth funeral home on Monday 23rd December at 9.00am for a church service at ACK St John’s Church Kiambaa and thereafter burial at his farm at Kimuga Village Kiambaa Sublocation Kiambu County.

“In God’s heart you rest, in our hearts you remain forever”