JOSEPH KANG’ETHE NG’ANG’A (JOSWIN ACADEMY)

22nd August 1941 – 19th June 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing on of our beloved Patriarch Joseph Kang’ethe Ng’ang’a – Chairman, JOSWIN Academy, Nakuru formerly of The Ministry of Lands) on 19th June 2025.

He was the son of the late Mr. Leonard Ng’ang’a Kabitu & the late Mrs. Patricia Nyambura Ng`ang`a of Karia Village, Ikinu Sub-location, Kiambu County.

He was the loving husband of Mrs. Winnie Ng’endo Kang’ethe (JOSWIN Academy – Nakuru). Devoted father of Michael Ng’ang’a (Taraji House), Alex Kamau (Mwakimugi Campsite), Captain Eric Mbugua (Kenya Airways), Caroline Maina ( ICEA LION) and William Muiruri (JOSWIN Academy).

Father in love of Janet Mumbi, Naomi Waithira, Maria Nyamai, Engineer Maina Githinji and Eunice Wanjiku.

Doting Grandfather of Ng’endo Big, Kang, Brianna, Jamick, Jeremy, Beth, Moses, Barvin, KK, Mikey, Oliver, Jabali, Johari, Morris, Kui, Ng’endo, Kabii, Githinji, Ashley, Ng’endo & Joseph, amongst others. He was the great grandfather of Wanja, Malik, Nyambura, Wangari and JamesKing amongst others.

Brother of the late George Mbugua (lkinu), the late Teresia Njambi (Karia), the late Rose Wangari (Karatu – Gatundu), the late Pauline Wangui (Kirigiti), the late Fredrick Gachii (Karia), Professor John Kinyuru (Karen), Benedict Njagwi (Eastleigh), the late Edward Mwaura (Karia), Goretti Wanjiru (Tigoni) and Rose Nduta (Langata).

Brother-in-law of the late Margaret Wanjiru Gitau, William Muiruri John Kabugi, Irene Waithira Kimani, Lydia Wangari, the late Rosebell Wambui Kimani, Stanley Thuo, Annbell Njeri Gachia, James Kiarie and Jane Gathoni Gachui.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Maili Sita (JOSWIN), Nakuru at 3PM daily and at the All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24 June at 5PM for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Unlash Funeral Home Nakuru on Friday 27th June 2025 at 8AM. The funeral service will take place at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Kiamaina, Nakuru at 10am. He will be interred at his home thereafter.

We do not say goodbye – we give thanks. For a life poured out with Pose, For a man whose days were full, whose hands were faithful, whose heart was known and loved.