With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for the grace of God, we announce the passing on of Captain Hillary Shirekule Litali. He served as the ADC to the Late CDF General Francis Ogolla, and sadly died with him in the ill-fated helicopter crash on 18 April 2024.

He was the beloved son of Dickson Macrae Litali and Evelyne Omeri Namutu.

Devoted Husband of Nancy Mutata, and Loving father of Nylah Litali.

He Leaves behind his brother, Willys Shehemi Litali.

Captain Hillary was a cherished son-in-law of Justus Mutata and Josephine Murata.

Uncle Dr. Jeff Mailu, Sammy Mutua, Aunt Dorcas and a brother-in-law of Major Mutua, Carol Mutata, Maj Loko, Faith Mutata, Nduku Mutata, Winnie Mutata and Joel Kamuti.

He was nephew of Stephen & Faith Opati, Grace Abucheli, Peter Chetiti, Phoebe Moyi, Thomas Litali, Agnes Shihemi, Phanice Shihemi Jackline Shihemi and Salome Omeri.

Cousin of Blanka Wanjiru Opati, Bravon Opati, Favour Opati, Blessing Opati, Ron Abucheli, Ann Chetiti and Mouren

Grandson of the Late WO1 James Shihemi Litali, the Late Moses Omumia, Fanuel Litali, Hezron Moyi Litali, the Late Reuben Litali, Isaac Litali, Jennifer, Liz, Peris and the Late Noel.

Funeral arrangements are currently underway at Danny’s Court South B Nairobi, Nakuru Shabab and their Ingotse home.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, 11 May 2024 in Ndalu Scheme,Tongaren Sub-County, near Kitale Town.

Captain Hillary Litali, you fought valiantly, you finished your race, and you held fast to faith. May you rest in eternal peace. (2ndTimothy 4:7)

 

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we the family of Nason kyuli Mbuvi announce the passing on of our family Matriarch Nason Kydli Mbuvi of Ikuuni Hotel Machakos Town. Which occurred on Friday 3rd May 2024. He was 92 years old.

Son of the late Mbuvi Ngui & the late Malinda Mbuvi.

Husband of the late Beatrice Kydli, Ruth Syomwai Kyali, & late Elizabeth Kalekye Kydli.

Dotting dad of Kimatu, Mary, Sarah, Malinda, Mutheu, the late Musyoka, Jogoo, Late Mukonyo, Faith, Kaluki of Norway, Juma of Ikuuni Hotel, Machakos, Late Nora, Mutuku, Wambua, Alex, Mbula, Mbinya & Mulei.

Father in law of Zipporah, Mirriam, the late Josephat Kakdli, Mwanzia Kawasya, Late Simon, Late Nzioki Mulei among others.

Brother of the late Mativo, Late Mutua, Kavithi & Late Kavulu

Cousin of the late Paul Mulinge, Late Musau Mwania, Late Kiamba Mwania, Late Jeremiah Mwania, Late Mbithi Mwania among others.

Uncle of Bahai Mutua, Chris Musau, Mwania Musau, Prof. Kiamba, Mutiso Mulinge, Mwania Mbithi, Pastor Mutuku Mualuko among others

Grandfather, great-grandfather, and great great grandfather of many

Friends and relatives will be meeting daily at Ikuuni Hotel Machakos starting Tuesday 7th May, 2024 from 5:30pm and at his home farm at Kilikue Kakenge, Kalawani, emale for funeral arrangements.

The Cortege leaves Machakos Funeral Home on Tuesday 14th May, 2024 for a funeral service and thereafter burial at his home farm at Kiliteu- Kakenge village, Kalawani, Mbooni West starting 10.00am

“Nau Kydali in God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you remain forever.”’ Amen.

With profound acceptance of God’s divine will, we, the family of the esteemed Dr. George Noah Amimo Apondo, deeply mourn his passing.

Born to the revered late Bishop Samuel Apondo and Mama Maslina Ooyi Apondo of Kajulu Kadero, Kianja, he departed from this world on the 26th of April 2024.

He was a beloved husband of Christine Awuor Apondo and Judith Apondi Apondo, a cherished father of David, Rose, Nevin, Eric, and Maslina.

In addition, he was a loving sibling of Benjamin, the late Joseph Shem, Barak Caleb, Denis, Joyce, Dina, Risper, the late Phoebe, Mercy, and Doris. His legacy extends as a grandfather of Christina Kerubo, Emilian Kayo, and Alma Chiwo.

Dr. George Apondo was a respected brother-in-law of the late Joseph Alwanda, Rev. Otieno Gogo, the late James, Erastus, Bernard, John, Fred, Martin, Prisca, Consolata, Merab, the late Lorna, Quinter, Wilkister Aura, Damaris Aura, Pamela, Alice, Canon Loice, Florence, and others.

His memory lives on through numerous nephews and nieces, including Benson Odhiambo Okelo, Malacki, Joakim, Rodgers, Lucy Judy, Phoebe, Philip, Bicko, Lucas, George,Alphine, and many more.

A Harambee will be held on Wednesday, the 8th of May 2024, commencing at 4:00 pm, at the ACK Cathedral Hall, Opposite Central Police Station, Nakuru. Another one on the same day at Hot dishes in Nairobi, Courtesy of Kajulu Nyabangu based in Nairobi.

Departure and Viewing of the Body will take place at Umash Funeral Home, Nakuru, on the 10th of May 2024, starting at 8:00 am. Subsequently, the cortege will depart for Kianja Kajulu Kadero at 10:00 am on the same day, making a brief stop-over at his residence in Olive Inn Kiamunyi, Nakuru.

Upon arrival in Kajulu, there will be prayers at 4:00 pm, followed by a night vigil on Friday, led by the Church of Peace in Africa, Kianja. The Funeral Service will be held at the residence of the late Bishop Apondo on the 11th of May 2024, beginning at 10:00 am.

Daktari, you embraced peace in life and have carried it into eternity. May the name of the Almighty be praised.

 

It is with profound sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Vincent Kipkinyor Kiay of Kaptei Village which occurred on 25th April 2024.

He was the dear husband of Martha Kiay. Father of Amon Kiay (Eldoret), Gladys Muchemi (Nairobi), Edah Kiay (Australia), Edward Kiay and Bethuel Kiay (Nairobi).

Father-in- law of Jacqueline Kiay, Joseph Muchemi and Laura Jemutai.

Grandfather of Michael (Australia), Kigen, Jasmine, Tracy, Melissa, Hayden, Kelly, Kirwa and Lexy.

He was son of the late Kiyai Marus and the late Mary Marus.

He was brother, uncle, mentor and a friend to Many.

The cortege leaves White Cresent Mourtuary in (Kapsabet on 7th May 2024 for a night vigil, the funeral will take place on 8th May 2024 at his home in Kaptei.

t is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mwalimu Joseph Manyengo Ambeyi `Leting’ following a massive cardiac arrest on the morning of 29th April 2024.

Son of the late Thomas Ambeyi and the late Cecilia Imbala.

Loving husband of Beatrice Manyengo. Father of Marlen Imbala, Kevin Ambeyi, Gillian Musiya, Jedlidah Manyengo, Linda Manyengo and Keegan Andole. Father-in-law of Geoffrey Munanga, Jonathan Oenga and Faith Waswa. Grandfather of Ryan, Victoria, Sophie,Tracey, Milan, Betty and Happiness.

Brother of the late Clara, Adriano, the late Darier, Julia, the late Francis, the late Lawrence, Rosemary, the late Gaithiio, Queen and Angelina.

Son-in-law of the late Wilson Andole and the late Zipporah. Brother in-law of Fred Kimani Andole, the late Janet, Margaret, Edith Anami, Shammala, Haggai, Everlyne, Esther, Khamasi, the late Simiyu, the late Mukabwa, among others.

There will be a church service and fundraising to offset funeral expenses on Tuesday, 7th May 2024 at his home.

The cortege leaves St. Elizabeth Mukumu Hospital Mortuary on Thursday, 9th May 2024 at 11.00 a.m. Burial will be at his home in Lwandeka, Bukhombwa village, lsukha Central ward, Shinyalu constituency, Kakamega, on Saturday 11th May, 2024.

May the Almighty Rest his soul in Eternal Peace.