December 1959 — October 2025
It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Nancy Gatumbo, which occurred on Monday, 13th October 2025, after a brave fight with a blood disorder and complications arising from her diagnosis.
She was the beloved wife of James Gatumbo Gitonga, and a dedicated mother of Noureen Thogori, Beatrice Gatumbo and Sarah Powell. Mother-in-law of Greg Ngundo and Kevin Powell. Doting grandmother of Grace Ngundo, Avon Powell, Nancy Ngundo, and Jasmine Powell.
She was the cherished daughter of the late Erastus Githu and the late Beatrice Nyaruiru. Daughter-in-law of the late Titus Gitonga and the late Veronica Thogori.
Loving sister of Muigai Githu, Dr. Dickson Githu, Henry Githu, Esther Njoki, Margaret Gaceri, the late Elizabeth Waweru, Lucy Kiragu, the late Sarah Nyambura and the late George Githu.
Sister-in-law of John Wambugu, Sarah Nyokabi, Peter Nderitu, Priscilla Rindi, Magdaline Wanjiru, Charles Warui, Virginia Wangui, Ruth Githu, Germana Mugo, the late Lucy Muniu, the late George Waweru, the late Julius Kiragu, the late Castrol Wainaina, and Salome Gachuki. She was a caring aunt, and friend to many.
Meetings to plan and share updates are being held daily from 5:30 p.m. In Nanyuki at Emess Hotel and in Nairobi at All Saints Cathedral, Room No. 8•
The cortege will leave the Mwai Kibaki Funeral Home on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, for a funeral service and interment at the Gitonga Family Home in Witima, Othaya.
Donations made to help the family give our beloved Mama Noureen a dignified and heartfelt send-off are deeply appreciated. Contributions can be made directly to Noureen — 0720858322, or through Pepeo, Africa.
We thank you for walking with us through this journey of love and remembrance. Though gone from our sight, her love will guide us always.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants.” (Psalm 116:15)