Obituaries

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Rtd. Elder Jane Nyokabi Eliud

1933 – 24/7/2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we  announce the passing on of Rtd. Elder Jane Nyokabi Eliud of Naka Estate, Nakuru County.

Beloved wife of Eliud Mihunyo Njoroge. Daughter of late Senior Chief Kogi Munyingi and Wanjira Kogi. Sister of late Lydia Muthoni and Monica Mumbi. Mother of Elder Eustace Njoroge-Lanet PCEA, Joseph Munene of Kalalu Building Contractors ltd, Samuel Muchemi, Charity Gichia,William Munyingi and Nancy Mwaura all of Nakuru County. Grandmother of Robert, Pauline, Roseline, Anthony, Benson, Justus, Rachael, Judy, Beatrice, Eliud, Jane, Mercy, Mihunyo, Joe, Purity, Njogo, Nyambura, Eliud Munyingi, Kinyanjui, Wangare, Antony Munyingi, Kimemia, Eliud Mwaura, Sarah and Blessing. Great grandmother of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at her homein Section 58, Naka Estate for prayers and funeral arrangements from 5.00pm. The cortege leaves PNN Funeral Home at Mediheal Nakuru on Tuesday 1st August 2017 at 8.00 am for funeral service at PCEA Lanet-Free Area and later proceeds for burial at Ng’ondu Farm (Green Valley), Njoro, opposite Njoro Canning Factory.

You were strong till the end. In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you will remain forever.

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Isaac NamulataWanjala

It’s with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Dr. Isaac Namulata Wanjala a vitreo-retinal consultant surgeon at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Eldoret on 16th July 2017 at Memorial Hospital Eldoret.

Husband of Dr. Joan Tenge Wanjala ofWareng High School. Son of Mzee Richard Wanjala Saaii and late Joyce Nanyama Wanjala. Father of Anderson Saisi Wanjala, Isaac Omolo Wanjala, Angel Reachel Wanjala and Princess Joyce Wanjala. Brother of Masasibi, Timothy, Wycliffe,  Alice,Phylis, Beatrice, and the late George Cheng’asia. Cousin and Nephew of Masasabis’ of Butunde/Sirisia and Salsas’ of Sirisia/Uganda.Brother in-law of the Tenges’.

The cortege leaves MTRH Farewell home on Wednesday 26th to his Kimumu/ Hawaii home for a service and a night vigil, then to Sirisia his ancestral home on Thursday 27th and finally to his final resting home Mabanga Bungoma on Thursday evening. Funeral service and Burial will take place at his home Mabanga on Saturday 29th July 2017.

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Dr. Danson Peter Lumumba Esese

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden demise of Dr. Danson Peter Lumumba Esese of Kenyatta University (Department of History, Archeology and Political Studies)

Son of the late Erastus Gwayumba and the late Rhoda Khalibwa. He was beloved husband to Pamela Kaziga Esese. He was a loving father to the late Emmanuel  Esese, Lucy Kase, Lucy Esese, Cynthia Juma, Valentine Marian Waiter Esese, Daryl Esese and Esese.

He was a son in law to the late Nicholas Museywa and Agnetta Museywa. Brother to Gladys, Washington, Abigail, Rose, Sarah, Geoffrey, Jimmy, Simson, Benson, Jackson and Robinson. Uncle to Sheila, Faith, Robert, Joy and others. He had 3 grandchildren.

A requiem mass will be held on Thursday, 27th July 2017 at Kenyatta University Protestant Chapel starting 8.00AM. Burial will be held at his home in Kilimani village, Turbo on Saturday 29th July 2017 starting at 9.00AM.

In God’s Hands you Peacefully Rest, In Our Hearts You Remain Forever.  

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Dorcas Kwamboka Muchiri

It is with humble acceptance that we announce the promotion to Glory of our dear sister Dorcas Kwamboka Muchiri formerly of Elimu Sacco on the 18 July 2017 at the Coptic Hospital Nairobi.

Wife of Joseph Muchiri. Mother of Kevin Ochonga, Margaret Moraa, David Mureithi, Brian Muchiri, and Jacob Muchiri. Daughter of Patroba Omwanza and Jane Nyanchama of Koitogos Farm Kitale, Daughter-in-law of the late James Njeri and Mary Njoki. Sister-in-law of Sabina Kuthi, Justus Gichobi Virginia Wangarwe and Mathew Ndambiri, Sister of Judith Mirembe, Eng Martin Omaiyo, Nickolas Mamboleo, William Mujumbe and Timothy Omwanza. Cousin of Mr Orina Momanyi,Anne Nyangai, Florence Momamyi, Joyce Onyambu, Irene Momanyi Teresa Momanyi, Brian Kebwaro, Omenge, Edith Osoro, Grace Ogamba, Zephania Ogamba, Eric Abuga Willy Abuga Nyanduko,Wilson Ochonga. Niece of Zablon Abuga, Rebecca Kebwaro, Trusula Kemunto, Joseph Omege. Aunty of Afro Nyangai Julie Nyangai, Betty Wadai, Leon Dave and Lewis Nyarecha among others.

Funeral Arrangements are taking place at t Upper hill and her home in Rongai. A main Fundraising will be held on Thursday 7 July at The Holy Family Basilica 5:00 pm Contributions can be sent via Mpesa pay bill #855349 account name Dorcas. The Funeral service and final resting place will take place 29th July at her home in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County.

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Beth Njeri Kiruthi

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Beth Njeri Kiruthi.

Daughter of the late Jackson Kiruthi Njiiri and Margaret Nyathira Kiruthi of Kinyona Village. Step daughter of the late Jane Wanjiku. Mother of Margaret Nyathira. Sister of Jamlick Njiiri, Peter Njiiri (Misterseed) UK, Peter Njaria, the late Evanson Mwaura, Paul Thuo, Joseph Gichiri Oljororok, Beth Njeri Mwangi, the late James Mwangi, Esther Njoki Kamanu (UK), Anne Nyambura Mwathi (USA). Faith Waithira Nduati, Nicholas Mwarangu, Richard Ndumbi, Samuel Mwaura Kiruthi, Rose Waithira Kahiu, Frederick Rukungu, Charles Gichiri. Mother-in-law of Kevin Kariuki Ireri, Thika and Auntie of many.

Relatives and friends are meeting daily at Blue Springs Hotel,Thika Road from 6pm to 8pm; also in Juja town and Kinyona, Karandi. The cortege leaves Kenyatta University (KU) mortuary at 8am on Wednesday 2nd August 2017 for burial service at 10am in Kinyona (Karandi Village), Kigumo in Muranga County.

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Bernadette Wangari Gathumu

It is with great sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our dear mother Bernadette Wangari Gathumu, which occurred at the M P Shah hospital.

Loving wife of Mwalimu John Gathumu Kibugi. Mother the late Margaret Wairimu, Josephine Wanja, Mary Nyokabi, Ignatius Wanjihia, Pius Kibugi, Anne Nduta and Xavier Wanjihia. Mother-in-law of Shahid, Lucy and Priscilla. Sister of the late Alice Nduta Mwangi, the late Reuben Njau, the late Mary Nyambura Kahara, Laura Wangui Gicheha and Emily Wambui. Sister-in-law of Anthony Kago, Veronica Nyokabi, Stephen Ngugi, the late Joseph Mariga and Raphael Kibugi. Grandmother of the late George, Christine, Diana, Kevin, Edwin,Yazmine and Mark. Aunt many.

Relatives and friends are meeting daily at her home in Kairi. Those in Nairobi are meeting at Sagret hotel Milimani (Simba room) starting at 6 p.m. to help raise money to offset the hospital bill of 1.5 M. The main harambee will be in her residence in Kairi village, Gatundu North on Saturday 29th July2017 starting at 1p.m. The cortege leaves M.P Shah Hospital on Thursday 3rd August 2017 at 8.00 a.m. for funeral service t St. Stephen Catholic church and burial at her home Kairi.

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

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Alice Nyokabi Mwangi

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of Mrs Alice Nyokabi Mwangi on 23rd July, 2017.

Daughter of the late Clement Ndahi and the late Racheal Mukami. Beloved wife of the late Hiram Mwangi Mathenge. Loving mother of LtCol. (Rtd) Samuel M. Mwangi, Charles Ndahi, Catherine Wanjiru, Racheal Muthoni (Canada), Margaret Kararaho, Mary (Triniland Auto), Peter Mwangi, the late Francis Muthui, Paul Maina, Agnes Mshindi and Lilian Gituchu. Step-mother of many. Sister of Muthui, the late Waigwa, the late Gichangi, o Wanjiku, Lilian, Mumbi, the late Kimenyi. Mother-in-law of Alice Mathenge, Susan Ndahi, Charles Mulinge, Joseph Kararaho, Maigua (Triniland Auto), Hellen Nderitu, Monicah Maim, Robert Mshindi and Francis Gituchu. Grandmother and great-grandmother of many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her home in Ndaragwa Central Ward, Nyandarua County and Kima Hotel Ambala Road Nairobi.

The cortege leaves Nyahururu Hospital Mortuary on Saturday 29/7/2017 at 8.00am for funeral service and burial at her home Plot 15 Ndaragwa Scheme from 10.00am.

Obituary Image of Agatha Nahulo Osidiana-Noballa

Agatha Nahulo Osidiana-Noballa

19/4/74 a 19/7/17

The Chairperson, Board of Management, Director and members of staff, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), regret to announce the death of Agatha Nahulo Osidiana-Noballa, who passed away on 19th July 2017 after a short illness. Until her death, Agatha Nahulo Osidiana-Noballa was an employee of Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in Nairobi.

She was a wife of George Noballa (presumed deceased) and a beloved daughter of Mr David Osidiana and Mrs. Elizabeth Osidiana of Namisi Village, Samia, Busia County. Daughter in-law of the late Mr. Gerald Noballa and Late Mrs. Dorcas Noballa of Namasumbi Village, Samia Busia County. Mother of Michelle Mariamu Noballa, the late Lisa Tabu and Paul Olando jr. Beloved sister of Lucas, Edna, Denis, Michael and Abigael Osidiana. Niece of Wanjalas, Malilis, Ndongis and others. Sister in-law of Sarah and Kathy. Aunt of Niana, Tamela, Cohn, Eli, Arusha and David Jr. Sister-in-law of the late Nelly, the late Emily, Late Margaret, Benjamin, Steve, Lydia, Edwin and Fred Noballa.

The body is lying at Umash Funeral Home. Friends and relatives are meeting daily at KEMRI Headquarters Staff Quarters, House No. 5, Nairobi, from 5.00pm. A fundraising will be held on Tuesday, 1st August, 2017, at the Training Centre at KEMRI Headquarters from 5.00 pm and a funeral service at CITAM Church, Valiey Road on Wednesday, 2nd August 2017 at 2.00pm.The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home on Friday, 4th,August, 2017 at 8.00 am to her home in Namasumbi Village Samia District Busia County for a funeral service at her home followed by the burial on Saturday, 5th August, 2017.

We will always remember her charming kind heart, warmth, diligence, meticulous nature and loving personality. We give thanks to God for her life, the great love she showed as a wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many.

2 Timothy 4:7, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race and I have remained faithful”. Rest in eternal peace, till we meet again.

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Hon. Nahashon Kanyi Waithaka

20/09/1936- 19/07/2017

It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden death of Hon. Nahashon Kanyi Waithaka, son of the late Wamuyu and Waithaka Wanyeki.

Brother of Rahab Wataro and the late Wambui. Wachuka, Kingori, Kabara Ngima, Muturi,Wangui and Waititu. Husband of Agnes Gathoni and Ann Nyambura. Father of the late Andrew Mwangi, Wamuyu Mahinda, the late Jimmy Gathiga, Waguthi Mahugu, Alex Waithaka, Abel Gichuru, Godfrey Kingori and Dennis Ndiagoro. Father-in-law of Rose Nyawira, Geoffrey Mahinda, Jane Gathiga, Rita Waithaka, Kebbah Johson and Joan Kingori. Grandfather of Ian and Eva Kanyi, Gathoni Mwangi, Njambi, Gathoni and Joe Mahinda, Maureen and Andrew Gathiga, Nyaguthi and Mahugu Maina, Tyra and Alex Waithaka, Isaiah, Malaika,Alex, Nash and Amani Gichuru. Great Grandfather of Raysean, Olive and Kena.

Family and friends are meeting for prayers and funeral arrangements at his rural home Gititu, Nyeri County at 4pm, Karen residence and at All Saints Cathedral cafeteria every evening from 6pm.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

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Mrs Teriki Chemas

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mrs Teriki Chemas of Kiptoim Village, Baringo County on 17th July 2017 at Alexandria Cancer Centre, Nakuru.

Daughter of the late Kiprop Chepkurgat and the late Kabon Kiprop of Kiptuno, Baringo County. Wife of Kimeto Chebon Chemas of Kiptoim Village, Baringo County.  Co-wife of the late Rosa Teriki Chemas. Sister of the late Kiptanui Kiprop, the late Kipkoech Kiprop, the late Teriki Chepsongol, Teriki Chepkurui and Teriki Changwony. Mother of James, John, Lilian, Dina, Anestine and Susan. Step-mum of Edward, Margaret, Sylus, Priscilla, Robert, Irene and Zakayo. Mother-in-law of Anne, Rehema, Susan, the late Ndirangu, Keben, Isaac, Lucia, Julline, Kipkoech and Jeniffer. Grand-mother and great grand-mother of many.

Fundraising for hospital and funeral expenses will be held on Thursday 27th July 2017 at Corner House, 5th floor, Maridge Holdings Ltd at 5.00 pm. Funeral service and burial will be held on Saturday 29th July 2017 at her Kiptoim home in Baringo County at 10.00 am.