Obituaries

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Richard Mochama Chweya

10/10/1962 – 15/0912019

The Chweya family regrets to announce the death and funeral of Richard Mochama Chweya (former Manager Kenya Revenue Authority – KRA).

Son of the late Elder Laban Chweya and the late Hellen Nyamoita Chweya. Brother of Jonathan Matoke Chweya (Retired Head Teacher Metamaywa Pri School and First CDF Chairman Nyaribari Masaba), Elder Yabesh Okemwa Chweya (Nicotents), Rudia Nyangau, Grace Kiage, Martha Mauko, Joyce Mose, Alice Chweya, Alfred Matoya Chweya (Homa-bay County), the late Truphosa Daniel and Josca Kennedy. Husband of Jennifer Chelangat Mochama. Son-in-law of Azariah Bor and Alice Bor. Father of Fridah Kwamboka Yegon (USA), Maureen Omenyo (Deakin University, Australia), Laban Chweya (UoN). Father-in-law of Eden Sang Yegon. Brother-in-law of the late Jane Matoke, Agnes Okemwa, Esther Matoya. Matrimonial Brother-in-law of Kipkemoi Kirui, Nancy Kirui, Bornes Koech, Pastor Cleophas Kirui, Collins Kirui, Robert Kirui, Evaline Cherotich.

Uncle of Hon. Dr. Laban Chweya (Aspirant M.P. Nyaribari Masaba), Cyprian Ombati (Lecturer University of Kabianga and UASU National Trustee) George Matara (Lecturer Kisii University), Lilian Kerubo, Eric Kegoya, Dr. Bob Chweya, Laban Machooka Chweya (SCLP Samaj School Nairobi), Ruth Chweya (Lecturer Kisii University) Valerie Moraa, Beverly Kwamboka, June Rabera, Lorna Kerubo, Lewis Laban, Laban Mocha, Job Chweya, Naomi, Vera Kwamboka, Moses. Korera to Jackson Sang and Florence Sang.

Fundraising to offset Hospital bill and funeral expenses will be held at his home on Wednesday 25th September, 2019. Donations can be sent by Mpesa to 0706830629.

The cortege will leave Hema Hospital, Kisii on Friday 27th to his home Nyanturago and funeral will take place on Sunday 29th September, 2019 at Nyanturago Green Stadium, Nyamasibi, Nyaribari Masaba, Kisii County.

 

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Prof. Ellis Mbaka Njoka

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Prof. Ellis Mbaka Njoka of KEMU University, Meru.

For prayers and funeral arrangements, friends and relatives are meeting weekdays daily in Nairobi at St. Andrews Church from 5.00-7.30 pm, in Meru at KEMU University, Meru Town Campus from 5.30 pm, at Legacy Hotel 1st FIr, Chuka Town from 5.00 p.m and at his farm at Kabigani Village, lkuu Chuka daily from 4.00p.m.

For contributions, please use paybill # 701981 and Telephone # 0717389841.

Funeral is set for 28/09/2019 at his Kabigani village farm, Ikuu, Tharaka Nithi County.

Isaiah 57: 2 Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death.

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Philip Nduva Mutua

1942 – 2019

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the demise of Philip Nduva Mutua.

Son of the late Mutua Mulwa and the late Mwose Mutua. Beloved husband of Jacinta Philip. Son-in-law of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Ndambuki. Father of Francis Mutilangi, Thomas Ndambuki, Ambrose Kathae, Joseph Mulwa, Elizabeth Syekonyo, Boniface Mulei, Patrick Musyoki and Caesar Wambua. Brother of the late Nthenya Mutua, the late Katiku Mutua and Muthusi Mutua. Brother-in-law of Musyoki Ndambuki, Wambua Ndambuki, Cecilia Muthoka, Ndavi Ndambuki and Kamene Ndambuki.

Father in law of Caroline Karimi the late Esperanza Igoki, Colletta Kaimuri, Hellen Karambu and Purity Wambui. Grand Father of Moses Mutilangi, Grace Mwende, Zawadi Mwikali, Prisca Mueni, Immaculate Nkatha, Michelle Mwende, Rachael Nduku, Shem Munene, Shon Mwenda and Philip Masaku. Cousin and Uncle of many.

The cortege leaves Nanyuki Level Five Hospital Mortuary at 8:00am on Saturday 21st September 2019 for burial the same day at the family home in Giaki Meru County.

In Gods arms you rest; in our hearts you remain forever.

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Nancy Jerono Kibowen

Sunrise: 12/06/2000 – Sunset: 14/09/2019

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Nancy Jerono Kibowen (Concord Girls High School, Eldoret), which occurred on 14th September 2019 after a long illness bravely borne.

Daughter of Mr. Joel Kibowen (Almasi Beverages) and Mrs. Jenniffer Kibowen (Koibarak School, Eldoret). Sister of Mercy Jepchumba Kibowen (UoN), Winnie Jerop Kibowen (Singore Girls High School), Calvin Kiptum (Queen of Angels, Eldoret). Granddaughter of the late Kibowen Cheserem and Elizabeth Kobilo Kibowen of Kapletingi Village, Elgeyo Marakwet County and Mr Johana Kipyego and Mrs Josphina Kipyego (Elgeyo Border, Uasin Gishu County). Niece of Kibowen Family-John, Daniel, Luka, lsaiya, Annah, Samuel, Jane, Moses and Milcah, among others. Aunt of Kipyego family-Gladys, Monicah, Caroline, Winnie, among others.

Cousin of Doreen Chepchirchir, James Bundotich, Jemutai, Benjamin Kiprotich, Jepkemboi, Barnabas Kiprotich, Abraham Kimutai, Charles Kipngetich, Maureen Jebiwott, Ednah Jeptoo, George Kiprono, Stephen Kibet, Timothy Kiplimo, Rodgers Kiplimo, Nickson Kipkurui, Kennedy Kibet, Collins Kiptanui, Sandra Jepngetich, Doreen Jerotich, Judith Jemutai, Lydia Jeruto, Andrew Kiptoo, Diana Jemutai, Simion Kipchumba, Abraham Kibet, Timothy Kipkorir, Amos Kipchirchir, Yvone Jemutai, Daisy Jepkemboi, Joy Jebet, Noel Kiprotich, David Kipchumba, Noelah Jeptoo, Collins Kimutai, Allan Kipkosgei, among others.

The cortege leaves Eldoret Hospital Funeral Home on Saturday 21st September, 2019 at 8.00am. Funeral Service and Burial will be held on the same day at her home, Kapletingi Village, Kapcheptek Sub-location, Nyaru Location, Elgeyo Marakwet County starting at 10.00am.

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

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Kenneth Okoth Onyango

The family, friends and associates are saddened to announce the untimely death of Mr. Kenneth Okoth Onyango, after sudden illness on Wednesday 11th September 2019 at St. John’s Hospital.

Son of Evelyn Okoth, the late Mama Agneter Adhiambo, and Step-Mother Grace Otieno. Ken leaves behind, his wife Catherine Muthethya, children Ivy Agneter Okoth, Neville Baraka Okoth and Kelsey Amara Okoth. Brother of Lester Omondi (Seychelles), Christine Atieno (St. Scholastica Uzima Hospital), the late Anyango, Eunice Akinyi, Gerson Ondu, Anna Aloo, Joan Awino; Step-brother of Fabian, Immaculate and Liz Onyango. Son-in-law of Jimmy and Rose M. Mwengei. Brother-in-Law of George Odipo, Herman Omondi; The Mbayia’s; Simon, Juddy, Julie, and Susan C. Nasimola; The Mwengei’s Mutisia, Sammy, trine Nzemba, Pauline Mwikali, and Rhoda Mutanu.

Grandson of the late Gerson and Eunice Ondu of Gem Uranga, and the late Samuel Okoth and Anna Aloo of Ukwala-Sikinga-Kondiek village. Uncles the late Richard, the late Apollo, Jeconiah, Samson and Tom of Gem. Uncle of Tressy, Pinkie, Leete, Lewis, Gheidam, Collins, Charles, Shaleen John, Collins, Shantel, Leon, Nephew of the late Sophia and Nelly, Jenniffer Odera, the late Eunike. Cousin of the late Judith, the late Awour, Edwina, Chrispine, Walter, Jacob, Peter, Argwings, Samuel, Charles Chloe, the late Samuel, Akinyi, Anna, Adhiambo and Awour.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Githurai Kimbo Progressive om 6.00pm onwards. Send your contributions via Mpesa to Christine on 0715-619963.

Funeral Service will be held at ACK Sikinga-Kondiek on Saturday 28th September, 2019 and thereafter burial at 2.00pm.

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Janet Otieno Shitote

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we inform you of the loss of our sister Janet Otieno Shitote which occurred on 8th September 2019.

Daughter of Bishop and Mrs. Otieno Ogutu of C.E.F Oyugis. Beloved wife of Benson Shitote (USA). Mother of Wiston and Christiana Shitote. Sister of Oloo Otieno – Kisumu, Jerusha Awiti Otieno — Cantex Continuing Centre USA, Awino Otieno Denis — lecturer Co-operative University Mombasa, Odymah Ogutu Otieno — ECO Bank Kisumu, Aoko Agola Otieno — Maitai Rimita & Co. Advocates Meru, Akinyi Otieno — Dolco Packaging Dallas USA, Anyango Otieno — Mirabella Homes Texas and Owino Ojuok Otieno — Texas Weslyan University. Sister-in-law of Immaculate Nduku — Kisumu, Shefine Ndinya — Nakuru, Michael Otieno — Texas, Dennis Odhiambo — Mombasa, Titus and Lucy —Texas. Daughter-in law of Mr. and Mrs. Wiston Shitote.

Burial will be held at Moore Bowen Road Funeral Home Arlington, TX 76016 on 21st September, 2019 co-currently there will be a Memorial Service in Oyugis C.E.F as from 10.00am to 1.00pm.

Isaiah 41:10 Not only will God give us peace, but He will also strengthen us.

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Francis Mundia Machiri

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of our beloved Dad Francis Mundia Machiri who peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday 15th September 2019 at Jamii Hospital, Karatina.

Son of the Late Machiri Kimaru and the Late Grace Wanjugu Machiri. Beloved husband of Charity Wangari Mundia. Father of Lydia Wamuyu, Edward Machiri, Grace Wanjiru, David Wandeto and James Wachira. Father-in-law of James Gataiga ,Tigist Taye, Christine Kinoti and Miriam Ndegwa.

Grandfather of Jackline Gataiga, Eva Gataiga, Lydia Machiri, Angel Machiri, Marcus Machiri, Frankline Mundia, Zaria Wandeto and Kendra Wachira.

Brother of the Late Wachira Machiri, the Late Munyua Machiri, the Late Nahashon Kanyugi, the Late Ributhi Machiri, Cyrus Njuki, Richard Mwai (Kagagi) and the Late Loise Waruguru. Brother-in-law of Esther Murigu, Francis Muraguri, James Njora, David Mwangi, Peter Kingau, Ephantus Muchangi and Leah Wangui. Cousin and an uncle of many.

The cortege leaves Jamii Hospital Mortuary on Monday 23rd September, 2019 at 9.00am for a funeral service and interment at his home in Kiaritha-ini village Karatina, Mathira Sub-County, Nyeri County

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

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Dr. Kibe Muigai

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the sudden death of Dr. Kibe Muigai of UN Habitat that occurred on the 16th of September 2019.

Son of Zachariah Muigai of Equatorial Builders and Virginia Wambui Muigai. Brother of the Late Mary Njoki, George Muigai, Margret Wanjiku Sane, David Nduati, Winnie Muigai. Uncle of Priscilla Wambui, Phylis Wambui, Donald Muigai, Ruth Wangari, Florence Njoki, Joan Ruby Wambui, Aminton Sane, Joan Wambui and Patricia Wanjiru. A grandfather of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting at Nairobi Club on Friday the 20th of September and Monday the 23rd of September at 5.30 to 6.45pm. Contribution are sent through Mpesa paybill 995609 Account: Your Telephone Number.

The cortege will leave K.U. funeral home on 25th of September at 8am . Burial will take place at Mangu/Kirae Gatundu North.

May the Lord rest his soul in eternal peace.

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Caroline Wangari Gicheru

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Caroline Wangari Gicheru which occurred on 16th September 2019.

Wife of the late George Gicheru Njuguna. Daughter of the late Johanna Kamonjo and the late Gathoni Kamonjo. Mother of Njuguna, Wanjiru, Mwangi, Muthee, Gathoni (Australia), the late Wahome, the late Wachira and Juliet Wanjiku. Mother in law of Muraguri, Elizabeth, Wangui, Teresa, Mwangi, Muchiri, Wangechi and Wambui. Step-mother of Njuguna, Muthoni, Wanjiru, the late Wanjiku, the late Wanjohi, Wamuyu, Regina, the late Muthee, Wamai and Nyambura.

Sister of Wangari, Gaita, Margaret, Wangui and Muturi, Thuku, Muthoni among many others. Sister-in-law of the late Wanjiku, the late Muthee, the late Wachira, the late Nduru, Ngima, Nderitu and the late Wangari. The late Caroline Wangari is loved and will be missed by her siblings, children, In laws, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

Friends and family are meeting daily at her Chieni home and at Abbey Hotel opposite Malindi Dishes at 6.00 pm daily.

The cortege leaves KU funeral home at 7.30am on Tuesday 24th September 2019 and thereafter prayers and burial will be held at her home in Chieni, Mathira west at 11.00 am.

We loved you mum but God loves you more. Rest in eternal peace

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Euginia Judith Adhiambo Musiga

Born: 18/10/1996 – Died: 12/9/2019

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of our beloved Euginia Judith Adhiambo Musiga. She was a fourth year student at Maseno University Faculty of Education (Mathematics/ Biology).

Daughter of the late Janet Achieng Mutiga. AIso daughter of Christine Musiga (Senior Principal Karabondi Girls). Sister of Teddy, Don and Ian. Niece of the Late John Musiga, Anne Musiga, Joe Musiga, Daniel Musiga, Anne Akida, Rhoda, Caren, Diana, Winnie, Bernard, Ludia, Elizabeth, Margaret, Judith, Beatrice, James, Lilian, Betty, Lydia, Catherine, Jacky, Gladys, Mercy & Yuanita. Cousin of Natasha, Adrian, Stephanie & many others. Granddaughter of the late Kefa & Judith Musiga and the larger Musiga family. She was also granddaughter of the Adinya family of Gem Malanga & Odhiambo-Muga family of Gem Ndere.

Family and friends are meeting daily at the family homes at PernbeTatu Estate Hse No 365 and Kisian home, Kisumu. There shall be a fundraiser at Professional Center Nairobi & also at St. Stephens Cathedral Kisumu on Monday 23rd September. 2019 at 5.30pm.

The cortege leaves Avenue Hospital Mortuary on Friday 27th September, 2019 at 9am. A requiem service shall be held at ACK Emmanuel Church, Shauri-Moyo parish from 10.00am-12.00pm. Thereafter the cortege shall proceed to the family home at Kisian for a brief stop-over & viewing of the body.

Subsequently at 3pm, the cortege shall be transported to Mudhiero village, Yiro location, Ugunja Constituency, Siaya County for an overnight vigil. Burial shall be held at the same place on Saturday 28th September 2019.