June 1, 1946 – April 8, 2024

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the very sudden demise of our beloved Dickson Mogoi Mottanya Nyakondo, husband of Priscilla Rebeccah Onkware Mottanya and father of Charles Nyandusi of Moi University and Grace Nyaboke Nyandusi of Rurigi School.

He was the grandfather of Jemimah Kemunto, George Collins Orwaru, Martha Mokeira, Gloria Rebecca and Marvel Moraa Nyandusi. He was the great grandfather of Kingsley Harry Orwaru.

He was the son of the late Nyakondo Matoke and Jemimah Nyakondo and son-in-law of late David and Martha Onkware. He was a brother of Jameson Mabeya, Mary Nyabeta, Nelia Moraa,Agnes Mokeira, Ronah Gesare and late Kennedy Nyakondo.

Nephew of Abner Onchuru, Daniel Matoke, Moraa among many others.

He-was Korera of James and Elmelda Nyandieka. A brother-in-law of BB Mangera, Norah Mogute, Pauline Nyamweya, Isaac Newton, Dianah Rochine, Alice Oyioka, Janet Kerubo, Kennedy Onkware, Mary Yungo, Alice Mabeya, late Isaiah Mose, late Nyangau Machora, Samwel Mokaya, Isaac Mageto and Teresa Kennedy.

Uncle of the Mabeyas; George; the Nyangaus; the Mokayas; the Isaac Magetos; the Matokes; Dr. Mary Mogute; the Nyamweyas; the Rochines; the Isaac Newton’s; the Magetos; the Oyiokas; Stanley; the Oyoris; the Yungo’s; the Charles Monyonchos, the Mathew Ongechis; and a ‘dad’ of many. .

Cousin of the Gichanas, Moogis, Onchurus, Matokes, Orinas, Makoris, Motanyas, Kegoros, Kaosas, Mosomis, Onyanchas, Mabeyas Achokas, and Mauyas among others.

The cortege will depart from Kinara Mortuary, Nyamira on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 12noon for a service at Nyamira Central SDA Church followed by a night vigil at his home.

The funeral service will be held in Nyamira Primary School grounds on Monday, April 22 from 9.00am followed by burial at his Nyairicha home in Nyamira town.

“So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy” John 16:22.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of John Obong’o Mbeche, a retired teacher which occurred on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at TopHill Hospital in Eldoret.

Son of the late Samuel Mbeche and the late Pascalia Abong’o of Ugwe, Kabonyo Kanyagwal Ward, Nyando Constituency.

Husband of Judith Auma (Kandaria Primary School, Kadibo Sub County). Father of Maureen, Cecilia (St Vincent Hospital, Koru), Cecil (Nation Media Group), Don (Siaya Institute of Technology), Kevin (Sango Buru Secondary), Derrick, Dolphine and Paul (Form Four student, Gendia High School).

Son-in-law of Paul Aloo and Jane Aloo of Nyakach Kadiang’a, Nyakach Sub County.

Brother of Joyce Akinyi, the late Wilson Masara, the late Lawi Obul, Peres Jaoko, the late Rose Atieno, Ramanus Okoth, and the late Silpa Anyango.
Uncle of Benter, Samuel, Otieno, Milka, Sarah, Achieng, Austin, Wycliffe, Chloy, Maureen, Pauline, Jared, George, Atieno, Otuso, Elsa, Ochieng, Okoth, Boss, Jacky and Akoth.

He was father-in-law of Kennedy Odhiambo, Erickson Achelwa, and Beryl Akeyo.

Brother-in-law of late Akumu Ragwari, Jaoko Otieno, Grishon, Tabitha, Elijah, Ben, the late Jemimah, and Ochieng.

Other in-laws are Hellen Akeyo, Syprina Akeyo, Joseph Bolo, and George Obuolo of Kobala -location,Wang’chieng ward, Karachuonyo Sub County.

Other in-laws Gilbert Tsindoli, the late Alice Ayuma, Frida Ngoya, Felestus Okwisa and Sarah Christine.

He was a doting and loving grandfather of Princeton, Havy, Gennelle (Aisha), and Tiffany (Tifu).

Relatives and friends are meeting at his home in Ugwe, Central Bwanda Location, Nyando Constituency daily for fundraising and funeral arrangements. cortege leaves Star Annex Mortuary in Kisumu on Thursday, April 18 2024 for an night stay at his home.

The burial will take place on Friday, April 19 2024 in Ugwe, Kabonyo Kanyagwal, Nyando Constituency.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing on of our beloved Father Stephen Macharia Chege on 15th April 2024.

Son of the late James Chege and the late Michelle Wambui of Kangema Muranga County.

Husband of Jane Wairimu Macharia.

Father of Michelle Wambui, Caroline Nyathira, James and Sylvia Chege and Elizabeth Nyambura.

Brother of the late Joseph Githinji, Elizabeth Nyambura, Catherine Muthoni, the late Susan Njoki, the late John Maina, Mary Wanjiru, Daniel Kabiru, Sophia Wangeci, the late Peter Mwangi, Zachary Mwangi and the late Pauline Waruguru.

Grandfather of Quincy, Tamira, Abigail, Kayla and Stephanie.

He was an in-law of the Ndorongo family, a cousin and an uncle of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his home in Muthaiga North from 6.00pm.

A requiem mass to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, 19th April 2024 at St Gabriels Catholic Church, Thome at 6:30pm.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Referral Hospital Mortuary (Northern Bypass) at 7.00am on Tuesday, 23 April 2024 for a funeral mass at Saint Stephens Church, Watuha in Kangema, Muranga County, Thereafter the burial will be at his farm in Watuha.

Is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of Michael Kipkorir Rotich of (Kapkenda Family,Laikipia West) which occurred at Reale Hospital Eldoret on 10th April, 2024.

He was beloved last born son of the late Bartilol Cherus Sitoi and the late Targok Tamining Bartilol.

He was beloved husband of Damaris Chesang Kimaiyo and dotting father of Joan Chepchumba, Felix Kiplimo, Sheila
Cheptoo, Kevin Kiprono, Abigael Chepkoech and Joy Chepkemoi. Grandfather of Ivy Chebet.

He was brother of Saulo, Grace, Hannah, Sammy, John, Joseph, David, Teresa, Kipkenda Adv. & Joel among others.

He was son-in-law of both the late Kosut Arap Maiyo and Esther Cheptarus Maiyo.

He was brother in-law of Elija, the late Paul, Pauline, the late Ann, Thomas Salome, Abraham, Everlyn, Hellen, Sister Eunice and the late Nancy, Samson, the late Singoei, Catherine, Christine, Hellen, Esther, Agnes and Clement.

He was cherished Uncle, Cousin, Nephew and Friend of many.

Funeral arrangements are ongoing at home in Laikipia West and Nairobi.

The funeral service and burial arrangements will take place on 19th April, 2024 at home in Lorian-Rumuriti Laikipia West.

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

May God rest his soul in internal peace.

It is with profound sorrow and sadness that we announce the death of Mr. Wycliffe Apili Nambwaya Were, Formerly of Kenya Airforce and Kisumu polytechnic, son of the late mzee Joseph Were Sikoyo and Mama Agnetta Shieunda
Were. Step-son of Mama Emily Monga Were.

Husband of Halima Tune Elima and Agripinah Masitsa. Father of the late Evelyn Tsisiche, the late Simon Ifire, Barnabas Khwale of USA, Livingstone Temesi, Vincent Kombo, the late Gerishom Induswe, Benson Ifire and Lillian
Tsisiche.

Grandfather of Daniel Onchiri, David Amambia, Robin Kombo, Allan Were Kombo, Annabel Stephanie Kombo and Prince Ethan Wanga Kombo.

Brother of Elizabeth Tsisiche Shisia, Wilfred Sikoyo, the late Beneah Ifire, James Munyendo, Josephine Were  Olunga, Justus Masoso, the late John Nanzala, Benedict Wasiche, Agness Kyumbu, Dishon Shikuku, Tabitha Makari,
Stanley Okwako, Rose Onjoro, Samuel Juma, Milliah Osore, Festus Anzetse and Elder Okutoyi.

Brother-in-Law of the late Ernest Imboba, Mpinda Kazule, Michael Imboba, Antony Lukwa, Calistus Imboba and Joseph Imboba, the late Edwin Osundwa, Ramadhan Olunga, Catherine Sikoyo, Gladys Ifire, among others.

Cousin of Jonai, Donald, David, John, Haggai, Henry, Patrick, Livingstone, Zadekiah, Everlyn , Temesi, Fr. Boniface lfire, among others.

Uncle of Judith Mang’wana of USA, Jackline Masai of UK, Jeretinah Holder of USA, Gerald Mang’wana of UK, Juliet Shisia, Joseph Shisia, Stanley Munyendo, Cynthia Tsisiche, Deborah Munyendo, Brian Joseph Were, Dr Nancy
Olunga, Eleen Olunga Elizabeth Olunga, Joseph Wasiche among many others.

The cortege leaves St Mary’s Mission Hospital Mumias on the 19th April 2024, funeral and burial on the 20th April 2024, at his home in Lubinu Sub-Location, Mumias East, Kakamega County.

REVELATION 21:4 HE WILL WIPE OUT EVERY TEAR FROM THEIR EYES AND DEATH WILL BE NO MORE.