Diana Wamaitha Mbugua

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Diana Wamaitha Mbugua, which occurred on 29th November 2025.

Diana was the loving daughter of the late Jane Wanjiku Mbugua and Geoffrey Mbugua Thaiku; and sister of the late Douglas Gatonga and David Thaiku. She was a daughter-in-law of Joseph Kiragu Chege and Esther Njeri, and sister-in-law of Lynn, Clare and Gabu.

She was the devoted wife of Dennis Chege and a doting mother of Baby Janelle Njeri Chege.

Diana faithfully served her country at the Office of the Deputy President as an Assistant Secretary.

She was a granddaughter of the late David Thaiku and Grace Wamaitha, and the late James Kanyari Gitau and Margaret WairimuKanyari, Margaret Wanjiru Chege and the late Bethwel Chege.

Diana was a dear niece; of Isaac Gatonga, James Kuria, Francis’ Mwangi, Charles Mau, Elijah Gatiba, Daniel Nyoro, Rosalind VVamaitha,Winnie Wanjiku, Nancy Kabura, Eunice Wangari, Ann Wambui, Michael Mugo, Ruth Wathiru, Naomi Nduta among others.

She was a loving cousin of Fiona, Sandra, Ian, Angela, Vanessa, Sammy, Joe, Edna, Grace, Wairimu, and Ryan, and an aunt of Anic, Monica, and Risper.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at All Saints’ Cathedral, Nairobi, from 500 PM.

The cortege will leave KUTRRH Funeral Home on Tuesday, 9th December 2025, for the funeral service and burial at her family home in Rwegetha Village, Gatanga Sub-County, Murang’a County.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4