With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing on of Mrs. Janet Gatere, Principal of Nturumenti Secondary School, which occurred on 23rd November 2025 while she was receiving treatment at Nairobi West Hospital.
She was the adored daughter of the late Joseph Kiruthu Karuku and Rahab Wanjiku Kiruthu.
Beloved wife of Mr. Stephen Mwangi Gatere of Jomo Kenyatta Boys Secondary School. Mother of Rachael, Rahab, Rose, Peninah and Samuel. Doting grandmother of Ryan.
Sister of Peninah Wandia, Joseph Karuku,Agries Wangu, Elizabeth Njeri, Nancy Wanjira, Lucy Nyambura, Samuel Mwangil Stephen Kimondo and Mary Wangui.
She was the sister in law of Joseph Ndumia, Peter Gatere(Pega tours),Teresia Mumbi, Sarah Mukami, Jane Mu o, John Maina, Linus Njuguna, Gitau CGS Naivasha, Macharia (Waku ventures Naivasha) and many others.
She was a loved aunt to her nephews/nieces and a loyal friend to many.
Relatives,friends and colleagues are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at her home in Lakeview Estate, Naivasha from 4:00pm, and for committee meetings at Pyramid Hotel, Naivasha.
The cortege will leave Umash Funeral Home, Nakuru, on 2nd December 2025 for a funeral service at All Saints ACK Magomano Church, Subukia Valley. Burial will take place at her matrimonial home in Miloleni Farm.
Rest in Eternal Peace, Mrs. Janet Gatere
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7