James Mwololo Mbwika
It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr. James Mwololo Mbwika, who went to be with the Lord on 6th May 2021 after a short illness while working as the Chief of Party for ACDI-VOCA in Nigeria. James also served as a member of Makueni County Budget & Economic Forum. Before meeting his untimely death, Mr. Mbwika was in the process of being evacuated to Nairobi Hospital from Nigeria where he was undergoing treatment
He was a loving husband to Alice Mwololo of the National Treasury, and doting father to Ian Mbwika Mwololo, Kevin Machana Mwololo and Becky Nziva Mwololo
He was a devoted father to his family, full of love and compassion to his extended family, loyal to his friends and the workmates he spent his life with: all bearing witness of the diligent and humble life he lived.
He was the son of the Late Mbwika Ngolanie and the Late Mary Nziva Mbwika, and son-In law to the late Macharu Theuri and Milka Gathoni. A brother to the late Muunda, Anna Mbula, Regina Munaa.Tabitha Muinde and Francisca Kalekye Mbwika. A stepbrother to the late Mulemba Mbwika, Late Mbithi Mbwika, Late Mwanthi Mbwika, Late Samuel Mbwika, Kamimila Mbwika, late Kavuu Mbwika and Kamenwa Mbwika. He was brother-in-law to Patricia Wayua, Charity Macharia, Joyce Waringa, David Maina, Geoffrey Muriithi, James Ndiritu and Anne Nyawira.
A loyal cousin to Vincent Mutule, O’Brien Mutule, Felix Mutule, Nyamai Kavavu, Esther Munywoki, Nzilani Munywoki, Mutindi Malinda, Kyumwa Malinda, Benjamin Kyana Mutuku among others.
Uncle to Harrison Kimilu, Helena Mulemba, David Mulemba, Kilindi Mulemba, Damaris Mumbua, Kyalo Mulemba, Mbula Mulemba, Musembi Mulemba, Nduku Mulemba, Immaculate Ndunge, Joshua Kioko, Anthony Mbwika, Rebecca Mumbua, Jonah Mwendwa, Kyalo Makau, Leonard Nzive, James Makau, Dickson Mulemba, Joshua Kioko, Stephen Katei, Joshua Katei, Obed Munywoki, James Mark, Timothy Munywoki, Rachael Nzilani, Faith Muthini, Martha Nziva, Teresia Muthoki, Lucia Mbula, Rosemary Mbithe ,Juliet Nduku, Immaculate Ndunge, Damaris Mumbua, Mbula Mutunga, Harriet Ndumi, Mark Mbwika, Alex Muteti, Nduta, Millie, Macharia and Jumba among others.
Grandfather to Nick Mbwika, Killian Mbwika, Bridgit Musau among others.
Friends and relatives are meeting daily for prayers at his Langata home.
There will be a memorial service on Thursday May 20, 2021 at CITAM Church Karen at 11.00 am. He will be laid to rest on Friday May 21, 2021 at his Ivingoni Farm In Mtito Andel, Makueni County.
For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8130-39)
Forever Remembered, Forever Missed.
Sorry to learn of the demise of my old good friend who i worked with while in treasury in the Mid 80s to early 90s. We went to do masters together in Canada late 80s and last time i met him was in Makueni during the funeral of the father of My then PS in Planning Julius Muia currently PS treasury in 2019.
May the Almighty God keep his soul in eternal peace
My deepest condolences to the family. Death is so cruel! May his soul rest in peace
My deepest condolences and heart felt blessings to the immediate and extended Mbwika family.
My deepsest condlences to the bereaved family. May our good God comfort you during this difficult moment
Expressing my deepest condolences. Thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort.
Praying for comfort during this time to James family. My condolences
May Almighty God remain the refuge, strength and helper of the family. The transition is inevitable though painful to those left behind.
Sending my deepest sympathies to Alice and the rest of James’ family. He was a wonderful and trusted colleague and will be missed dearly. May you find peace in memories of James during this difficult time.