Date of Birth: 1935 – Date of Passing: November 7, 2025
It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that We announce the passing of our beloved Emma Kanini Kitheka (Ngumuta), which occurred on November 7,2025, while undergoing treatment at Tumaini Hospital, Machakos.
Emma Kanini was the devoted wife of the late Phillip Kitheka Kilia and a cherished mother of Maria Muthoka, the late Pascalina Wayua, Petronilla Nduku, Agnes Muinde (Old Mutual), Dr. Schola Makau (KEBS), Rueben Musyoki (KEBS), Carolina Mumo and Lawrence Wambua (Businessman, Nairobi).
She was mother-in-law of the late Muthoka, late Muli, late Joel Wambua, Peter Nzavi, Josphine, and Joyce.
Emma Kanini was a loving grandmother of the late Mutua, Celestine, Benedetta, Itumbi, Kanini, Ndila, Ndinda, Mulwa, the late Rose, Wanza, Tony, Kyalo, Fidellis, Margy, the late Shadrack, Jacinta, Eric, Edwin, Ashley, Kevin, Victor, Stacy, Dennis, Mutheu, Syombua, Kitheka, Mutulu (Kawinzi), Muuo, and Israel. She was also a great-grandmother of many.
Meetings are currently taking place at her home in Kanduu Village, Mwala Sub-County, Machakos, as well as in Buruburu Estate Phase 2 and Sabaki Estate, Parkview Court, Nairobi.
Burial will take place on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Kivandini, Mwala Sub-County, Machakos County.
2nd Timothy 4:7 —”I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
We loved you dearly, Mum, but God loved you more. May you rest in eternal peace till we meet again beyond the rivers.