John Thoya Maitha

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr. John Thoya Maitha on 5th June, 2025. He was a member of academic staff at the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) in the Institute of Maritime and Seafaring Studies.

He was blessed with four children: Emmanuel Karisa, Elizabeth Ndawa, Rachel Ndawa Mapenzi and Angela Anzazi Karembo.

John is mourned by his mother Mama Rachel Ndawa Maitha, and his siblings: Christine Dama (Serena Hotel), James Maneno, Davis Thoya (USA),Adv. Joan Mwaka (High Court of Kenya), Dennis Maitha (Construction), James Maitha (Australia), Jane Karisa (Kenya Coast National Polytechnic), Doris Mwaka (Germany), Juney Karisa (Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy & Sports), Byrum Mwaka (MSC Cruises), Benta Karisa (Kenya School of Law), and Bessie Mose.

Family, friends, and loved ones are gathering daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at the family residence in Majaoni, Bamburi (Kwa Maitha), starting at 4:00 PM every evening.

On Friday 20th June, 2025 the body of the late John Thoya Karisa will leave Pandya Memorial Hospital at 8.30.a.m to Technical University of Mombasa for prayers and viewing. Thereafter, the body will be transported to the CRC Mtopanga Methodist Church for a Requiem Mass in his honour. In the afternoon a football tournament will be hosted, a tribute to his enduring passion for the sport and his role in mentoring youth through football. An overnight vigil will follow at his family home in Majaoni, Bamburi (Kwa Maitha), offering time for remembrance, prayer, and reflection.

On Saturday 21st June 2025, the cortege will proceed to the family home in Mzambarauni, Mtwapa (Opposite Greenwood Resort), where a final Requiem Mass will be celebrated, followed by the interment.

As we honour his life, may these moments bring comfort, unity, and healing to all who knew and loved him.