Jane Wangeci Njage

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Jane Wangeci Njage which occurred on Friday 4th of December 2020 at Chogoria Hospital after a short illness. She lived in Chuka, Tharaka Nithi County, where she was an avid business lady and farmer.

She was the first born of the late Chief Hezron Mwai and the late Zelipha Warukira Mwai. Beloved sister to Rose Wangui Pinnock, the late retired Inspector Francis Wagura, Lydya Wanjugu Wahome, Lillian Wambui Nyutu and many other sisters and brothers. Wife to the late Councilor George Njage Ng’entu. Loving mother to Samuel Mwai, Catherine Wairimu Nyambane and Doris Wanja Njage of the USA. Sister-in-law to the late Pinnock, retired Inspector Felista Wangari Wagura, John Wahome, late retired Captain Nyutu and many others.

Mother-in-law to Shem Nyambane, the late Mercy Mwai and Tony Kimotho of the USA. Auntie to Hezron, Betty, Njoki, Ciku, Ken, Wangeci, Andrew, Mark, Richard, Yolanda, Irungu, Nyambura, the late Ngige and many other nieces and nephews. Grandmother to Moraa, Chris and David Nyambane, Pauline Mwai, Taiylor Keci, Antony Njage K., Irene and Kui Masaka, Jacky, Wambui, Quincy, Emmanuel, Shirlyne, Paisley, Marcella, Tommy, Alexandra, John, AJ and many other grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was our matriarch; a daughter, sister, wife, mother, auntie, grandmother, friend and a great family mobiliser.

Daily prayer meetings and funeral arrangements are being held at her home in Chuka and online on Zoom, following government social distancing regulations.

The cortege will leave PCEA Chogoria Hospital Mortuary on Monday 14th December 2020 at 10am, for Funeral service at P.C.E.A Karurini church, Chuka, Tharaka Nithi County at 11am. Thereafter the farewell will be at her home next to the church in Karurini.

“Mummy, you have always kept the family tied with love, laughter, care and affection. It was an honor to call you MUM. We trust the Almighty has given you eternal peace. Your place is in Heaven!”