Sunrise: 1948 – Sunset: 2019

It’s with deep sorrow that Biashara Sacco Society Ltd and Kaniarus’ family wish to announce the sudden death of Mr. David Maina Kaniaru (Brother Dave) which occurred on 21st May 2019 after short illness. He was a director and founder member of Biashara Sacco Society Ltd. He hails from Gaturuturu Village, Mahiga Location, Othaya Sub-county in Nyeri County.

Son of the late Jesee Kaniaru and the late Ruth Wanjiru. Husband of the late Jane Wanjiku and Anne Mwihaki. Father of Jesee Mwangi, Evan Wamumwe, the late Daniel Mathenge, Peter Githui, Susan Wanjiru, Priscah Wangechi and Jesee Mwangi Junior. He had many grandchildren. Brother of the late Wilson Wambugu, the late John Gikonyo, Titus Gitahi, the late Hiram Muchiri and Elijah Guama. Brother-in-law of Joseph Maina, Paul Bari, John Wanjohi, Moses Mwangi, Annah Nyambura, Jedidah Wambui and Elizabeth Muthoni. Son-in-law of Isaac Ngunjiri.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at Silent Hotel Othaya Town, his home at Gaturuturu and Leshau Gwa Kungu starting 5.00pm.

The cortege leaves Nyeri funeral home (Outspan) on Tuesday 28th May, 2019 at 8:00am thereafter, the funeral service will be held at his home in Nyahururu, Gwa-Kungu village, Nyakinyua area at 11:00am.

We loved you so much Brother Dave, but God loved you more. Rest in Peace.

 24th March 1970 – 21st May 2019

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Catherine Wanjiku Karungu (Barclays Bank).

Beloved wife of Prof. David Karungu Wang’ombe (Strathmore University). Mother of Joan Murugi Karungu and Rita Wairimu Karungu. She lived at Guango Estate Muchatha, Kiambu and comes from Kigongo Village, Gaturi Ward, Muranga.

Loving daughter of the Late Gerishon Kamau Mbogo and Deborah Wairimu Kamau. Daughter in Love to the Late Justus Wangombe Karungu and Charity Murugi Wangombe. Sister of Mary Wairimu Kamau and David Kamau, Elizabeth Wangui Mbiri (Twin Sister) and Josphat Mbiri, Magdalene Wangechi Muriithi and Francis Muriithi, Francis Mwangi Kamau, the Late Joseph Karungu and Eunice Karungu, Samson Kahiro and Florence Wambui Kahiro, Patrick Moturi, Martin Mwai and Caroline Mwai, Abigael Waruguru, James Kikuga, Stanley Gitau and Henry Kiragu.

Aunt to Dr Pauline Wairimu Mbiri, Regina Wariara Kamau, Bakitta Huini Mbiri, Lawrence Gecaga Muriithi, Sylvie Wairimu Mwangi, Lorraine Nyambura Muriithi, Deborah Wairimu Kamau, Michael Main& Muriithi, Deborah Wairimu Muriithi, and many more. Niece to Hannah Muturi, Prof Ngotho Kariuki, late Kaara Macharia, Rewel Ngahu, Jane Nyambura and many more. She was cousin of many.

The cortege will leave Montezuma funeral home, Mbagathi road, Nairobi on Thursday 30th May 2019 at 8.00am.

Funeral Church service will be held at Apostles of Jesus Catholic Shrine, Langata at 11.00am and thereafter the late Catherine Wanjiku Karungu will be laid to rest at Langata Cemetery, Nairobi.

Meetings are being held every day at All Saints Cathedral starting 5.30pm.

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

Rest in Peace.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mrs. Albina Mbae (Materi Girls Center) that occurred on 17-05-19 at MP Shah hospital. This is after a long and brave fight against cancer from 2009.

Wife of Mr. Sebastian Mbae (Materi Girls Center), daughter of the late Sebastian Bundi and Bierina Mukwaiti. Mother of Edwin Mbae, Liza Mbae, the late Mutwiri Mbae, Frida Mbae and Dora Mbae. Mother in law of the late Nzau Kalulu, Nancy Murimi and Mawira Mundi. Grandmother of Betty Murimi, Kathure Murimi, Mwenda Murimi, Keisha Alba, Sean Kenzo and Hailey Nkatha. Sister of Basil (Mbuni) Asunta, Rose, Igoki, Karirni, Gitonga, the late Micheni and Kawira. Sister in-law of the Mbogos.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on Monday 3rd June, 2019 at 5.30 am for a funeral service to be presided over by Rt. Rev. Bishop Salesius Mugambi of the Catholic Diocese of Meru at Magundu Parish starting from 10.30am, and burial thereafter at Nkururu village, Mitheru location-Chuka.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Norwich Building from 5 pm – 8pm.

We shall have a fundraiser on 27th May 2019 at the same venue starting from 5.00pm. Total amount for the hospital bill and funeral expenses is 4.5 million. Contributions can be sent to: Bank: CBA Paybill no: 880100 Account: 7823120011.

Your light will always shine, never to be forgotten. Loved by many and a woman of true faith.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mrs Teresa Wothaya Marichu.

Daughter of the late Charles Kago and late Mary Gakui. Wife of the late Washington Marichu Kigoi. Mother of Ann Wanjiru & Samuel King’ori, Mary Muthoni & Felix Njigua, Miriam Wangechi & Mwangi Wahome, Joseph Wachira & Mary Nyawira, Charles Kago & Lucy Nyawira, Robert Githinji, John Kamangu & Lucy Muthoni. Sister, grandmother and an aunt to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her home in Muthuaini Village and at Norwich union, 4th Floor, Room 14 on 23rd May 2019 from 6.00pm.

The cortege leaves Outspan Funeral Home, on Saturday 25th May, 2019 at 9:00am. Funeral Service will be held at Muthuaini AIPCA Church at 10.30 am and thereafter, she will be laid to rest at her home in Muthuaini Village.

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

We regret to announce the death of Selina Lengewa Simiyu.

Daughter of Mzee Lengongoliani and late Maria Ngewa of Maralal, Samburu county. Daughter in-law of Mzee Francis Malilo sudi and late Norah and Susan Malilo.

Wife of Fred Simiyu of Mateka, Bungoma County. Sister in-law of Chrispinus, Lucy, Mary, Rose, Pauline, Hellen, Celestine, Otunga, Sara among others. Sister of Hassan, Osman and Rhoda. Mother of Jamilla, Kelvin, Sudi, Victor, Martha, Walter, John, Laura and Sandra. Aunt of Hafsa Naserian of Samburu and Allan Fwamba of Bungoma county.

Burial will take place on Friday 24/5/2019 at her Mateka home.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. Tim 4;7