1942 – 29th January 2026

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Jaduong Jason Meshack Oyugi Mwanda. Retired employee of the Ministry of Lands and Public Works. He died peacefully in his sleep on 29th January 2026 at his home in Nyang’oma, Kogelo Siaya County.

Son of the late Mwanda Ouna and the late Madgalene Ajwang. Brother of the late Robert Oluoch, late Gilbert Ouna, late Julius Ojwang’, late Francis Ochola, late Joseph Odhiambo, Mary Adhiambo & Stephen Oluoch.

Beloved husband to Paschalia Oyugi & Lillian Adhiambo both of Sakwa Bondo, Siaya County. Father of Caroline, Brenda, Lilian, Florine, Francis, the late Yvonne, Calvin,Wycliffe, Ken, Janet & Collins. Grandfather of Aganze, Duane, Jayson, Adrian, Crispus, Dylan, Jasmine, Cliff, Azelea, Ezra, Kyla, Kogen, Wagama and Akech, Marlene, Malia, Milan, Meave, Jayson, Joseph, Meryl, Felix, Stephanie, Greg, Leila, Elizabeth & Cindy. Great grandfather of Josiah.

Father-in-law of Dishon Kimonge, Eluid Opondo, Stephen Mbai, Victoria Kisoryo, Victoria Simiyu.

Uncle of the Oluochs, Ounas, Ojwangs, Ocholas, Odhiambos (Tisa), Odhiambos (Mary), Oluochs (Asara), & the Abondos.

Son-in-law of the late Benedict Abondo & the late Herenia Akech. Brother-in-law of Vincent, Florence, late Maurice, Christine, Clementine, Charles, Francisca, late Beatrice, Philip, Margaret, Nelly and Rose, the late Victoria, Eunice, Angelica, the late Margaret, Felisita, the late Mary, Tina. Karen, Jennifer, Christine, & William.

Celebration of life, meeting and condoling with the family at All Saints Cathedral on Thursday, 5th February 2026 at 5.30pm.

Cortege is leaving Bama Mortuary for a memorial service at his home in Nyang’oma Kogelo at 2.00pm on 13th February 2026. Burial Service is on 14th  February 2026 at his home in Nyang’oma Kogelo from 10.00am.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing on of Peter Rugu Njoroge.

Beloved son of the late Billy Timothy Njoroge Rugu and Violet Wanjiku Njoroge. Son in-law of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mwaura, brother of the late Nancy Mwihaki Njoroge, Sophie Wairimu Muchuchu (USA) and Joseph Karanja (Rongai).

Loving husband of Wambui Rugu. Doting father of Violet Wanjiku Nderitu, Billy Timothy Njoroge Rugu and Valens Mwaura Rugu. Father-in-law of Allan Nderitu Wachira.

In-law of Wachira Nderitu and the late Hazel Wachira.

Loving grandfather of Myra Nderitu.

Brother in-law of Dr. S. Muchuchu and Elizabeth Wanjiru. Cousin and uncle to many.

Fundraising will take place on Thursday 5/2/26.

Burial will take place on Saturday 7/2/26 at their family Umoja farm in Kitale.

In our memories forever.

It is with deep sorrow and regret that we announce the passing on of Evangeline Bosibori Kebati, a nurse at Raganga Health Center in Bogusero Ward, Kitutu Chache South Sub-County which, occurred on Monday 26th January 2026 through a tragic road accident.

Daughter of Cleophas Kebati (Land Surveyor) and Teresa Moraa (Retired Teacher). Daughter-in-law of Zaccheus Mugoya (Auditor) and Salome Moraa (Retired Nurse).

Wife of Fredrick Malicalius Orwaru Mugoya (Nurse). Mother of Basil Abuga Orwaru and Birnstan Maonda Orwaru (Imperial Premier School, Mosocho).

Sister of Tobias (The National Treasury), Rages (Kish County Assembly). Dennis (Kisii County Government, Lands).

Granddaughter of the late Zachary Ondieki, Martha Nyakerario, the late Alphonc.e Maonda and the late Berina Maonda.

Niece of the late Mose, Jacob, Mary, Joseph, Priscilla, Beatrice, Momanyi, the late Alfred, Mokeira, the late Nyamechu, the late Matthew, the late Aloice, the late Doel, the late Ogonyo, Samuel, Phillip and Clement.

Sister-in-law ofVio$et Bosibori, George, Rosie, Caesar, Patrick, Kemunto, Margaret, Joseph, Anna and Mokeira.

Aunty of Bridget, Bradley, Benedict, Brevin and Ethan. A cousin and friend to many.

The cortege leaves KTRH Funeral Home at 10.00a.m on Thursday, 5th February 2026. She will be laid to rest on Friday, 6th February 2026 at her home Nyabondo Village in Mosocho, Kitutu Chache South Sub-County.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Christopher Kamau Marianjugu which occurred on January 28, 2026.

Husband of Martha Wambui Kamau.

Son of the late Solomon Marianjugu and the late Mariam Wachuka. Brother of the late Simeon Gathenya, the late Moses Wanjohi, John Wachira, Lucy Muthoni and Grace Wanjiru.

Father of Leanne Nyawira, Esther Wanjiku, Mary Wacuka, Ruth Muthoni, Grace Wanjiru, Mary Wachuka and Solomon Marianjugu. Father-in-law of George Ndegwa, Benson Kamau, Vincent Githu Kabi, John Wageni, Joseph Wagura and Lucy Waithira. Uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather of many.

The cortege will leave Engineer County Hospital on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 9:00 am to be followed by a funeral service and burial in Mikaro Village, North Kinangop, Nyandarua County.

Christopher, you fought a good fight and finished the race. May the name of the Lord be praised.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr.Wilson Njuguna Ndiu (ndiuri) which occurred on 28th January 2026.

He was beloved husband of the late Mary Njura Njuguna. He was father of Josiah Kariuki & Mary Gathoni, Nancy Karim’ & Dr. Fredrick Kamunde, Elias Mbogo, Peter Mwaniki and Susan Kathure.

Son of the late Njuguna Wawangai and the late Jemimah Mukami. Brother of the late Mbogo Ngariuri, Samuel Nyaga, the late Julius Mwaniki, Benjamin Nthiga, David Njeru, the late Norman Njiru (Mboroti), the late Kanini Nthambiri, Pascal Ngerwe, the late Gladys Wamiti, the late Edith Ndwiga, the late Phil’s Weveti and Faith Wanjira.

Son-in-law of the late Danson Kamwega and the late Eunice Ruguru. Brother-in-law of the late Mwaniki Kamwega, Silas Njiru, Phinias Gichovi, the late Moses Murir,hi, Daniel Ndwiga, Kellen Muthoni, Josphine Warue and Tabitha Kina. Uncle and grandfather to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily from 4 00pm for prayers and funeral arrangement at his home in Ndiuri village.

The cortege will leave Gakwegori Funeral Home on Friday 6th February 2026 at 9.00am, followed by funeral service at St. Pauls ACK Cathedral Embu and there after interment at his home in Ndiuri Village. Kirigi sub-location, Embu West sub-county, Embu County.

“…Well done, Good and Faithful! servant…”Matt. 25:21

17th March 1945 — 29th January 2026

Mike Eldon passed peacefully on January 29th, at home in Nairobi, Kenya.

Son of late Bruno and Gaby Eldon and sister to Ruth Eldon. Mike was the loving husband of Evelyn Mungai, proud father of Dan and Amy, and stepfather of Eric and Wacuka, and daughter-in-law Molly. He was grandfather to Jack, Daniel and Arabella, and Karungari, Githuku, Noni and great grandfather to Prince and Luke and uncle to many.

A graduate of University College London and London Business School’s Sloan Fellows Program, Mike was the former Managing Director of International Computers, Ltd., Wang, and IBM in Kenya. In 1993, Mike founded the DEPOT, the Dan Eldon Place of Tomorrow, to commemorate his son, Dan, artist and Reuters photojournalist killed in Somalia in 1993, whose life and values continue to inspire young changemakers around the world. Using the DEPOT as his base, Mike consulted with companies across Africa, including organizing executive leadership training seminars, and peace-building retreats across cultural divides, often behind the scenes. Mike was proud of his 50-year involvement with the Rotary Club.

He was chairman of Occidental Insurance and an independent director of Davis and Shirtliff, co-founder of the Institute for Responsible Leadership, adjunct faculty member at Strathmore Business School, and former chairman of the Council for KCA University. He served as chairman of the Council of the Kenya Institute of Management, where he was a Fellow of the Institute. Since 2007, he has been writing a column for Business Daily.

We wish to announce the demise of Mwalimu Francis Njeru Kirii Principal St. Mary’s Karumandi Secondary School, Kirinyaga. He hails from Thumaita East, Gichugu Kirinyaga.

Son of late John Kirii and justa Wamarwa.

Husband of Grace Njoki. He was loving father of Lina Nyawira, Susan Wairimu and Claire Nyakio.

Brother of Esther, Sammy, Wairimu, Mathenge, Lucy, Kariuki,Murigu, Mwaniki, late Speranza and late Kaboro.

He was grandfather of Mark and Leo.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers & burial preparation at his home in Mwea Wang’uru from 5:00 pm and at Mwaganjo Hotel Mwea from 7:00 p.m.

The cortege leaves Karira Mission Hospital Mortuary, Mwea on Tuesday the 3rd February, 2026 for the funeral service at Alamano Catholic Church, Waneuru at 11:30 am. Burial will follow thereafter at Thumaita Village family home, Gichugu.

“God giveth and God taketh, All glory to Him”

Sunrise: 1916 – Sunset: 15th January 2026

It’s in acceptance of God’s will, that we announce the sudden passing on of Mama Milkah Moraa Mamboleo of Bonyankama Village, Nyagancha Sub-Location, Sameta Sub County.

Daughter of the late Kiroch, and the late Kemunto Mogere.

Wife of the late Nahason Mamboleo. Mother of late Kirochi, Late Abraham, Hannah Kemunto, Peris Nyamusi, Mary Mokeira, the late Lusaria Kamanda, the late Yusaria Biyaki, Joseph Moenga, Yunuke Kerubo, the late Morang’a, Kennedy Nyabuto, Rodah Nyanchama, Samson Nyaberi, the late Moindi, the late Evans Moturi (Principal and former Chair, Public Service Board Kisii County), late Yusaria Biyaki, late Ruth.

Sister of the late Ondwari, late Nyakeyo, late Mosomi, late Orenge, Mokobi and Nyanchama.

Daughter-in-law of the late Mogoba Nyabwari and the late Agnes Bitutu. Sister-in-law of late Kemuma, Nyaboke. Nyansiaboka, late Ntabo, Joyce, Kerubo and Teresa Nyaboke.

Mother-in-law of late Rael Moenga, Mary, Jane, Sarah, Mwango (Principal Isena Girls), late Dorcas, Amos, Jane, late Samuel, Joyce, Rael, Mellen, Sarah, Enock. Joshua, Zachary, Callen, Lilian, Pauline and Judy.

Grand mom of Paul Okari (USA) Joshua Okari (USA), Obiri, Lilian, Nyaboke, Mellen (USA) Morara, Osoro, Kefa Moenga, Shadrack (USA) Bitutu, Esther Ruth, Huldah, Lameck, Eng. Nancy(China) Volelian, Bethwei, Late Duncan Nyanaro, Eng Dorothy, Dr. Davin, Divinah, Obed, Karasi, Kerubo, Ongondi, Osoro, Job Omwoyo (Teacher Kebirigo Boys), Shankland (Sagwe Advocates) Evans (Business Executive, Nation), Alice. Eunice (USA), Hyline (Turkey), Sabera, Kerandi, Deborah, Lydia, Paustine (USA), Eng. Job Makori among others.

The cortege leaves Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital on 29th January 2026 for overnight vigil at her home. Burial will take place at Bonyankama Village, Nyagancha Sub-Locitiot ltibo Location, Sameta Sub County, Kisii County.

2 Timothy 4:7 – I have fought a good fight, I have finished [my] course, I have kept the faith

Sunrise: 25-12-1939 – Sunset: 25-01-2026

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Grace Wanjiku Kanyeki on 25th January 2026. She was daughter of the late Mzee David Kanyeki and the late Margaret Wangui Kanyeki.

Loving mother of David Kanyeki and the late Susan Kanyeki; late Catherine Wangui and Charles Wanjohi; late Karen Wangechi; late Hon. Dick Wathika and Asenath Wathika; late Evans Njogu; and Esther Njeri. Doting grandmother of Joshua, Wanjiku, Caleb,Wangari, Bonnie, Chiku, Kassim, Linda, Harriet, late Kanyeki, Maina and Reene. Great grandmother to many.

Cherished sister of late Wathika, late Githure, Wakarima, Wangui, Dr. Gatukui, late Wambura, Gachuhi, late Njukia, late Waigumo and Gakuya.

Relatives and friends are meeting at All Saints Cathedral on Wednesday 28th, Thursday 29th and Friday 30th January for prayers and funeral arrangements from 5.30pm.

The cortege leaves Lee funeral Home on Tuesday, February 3rd 2026 at 7.00am for the burial ceremony to be held at Kaharo Village, Gikondi, Mukurwe-ini, Nyeri County.

2 Timothy 4:7:I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce to you the death of John Mungai Mata a retired lecturer at Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) which occurred on 23rd January 2026 after a long illness.

He was a husband of the late Mary Wairimu Mungai, a loving father of Salome Muthoni Mungai (St. Paul’s University), Grace Wanjiku Mungai (ACK Bishop Kariuki Academy), Martin Mata Mungai & Elizabeth Mata (USA) and Hope Wanjiru Mungai (USA). Devoted grandfather of Peter Kiruri, Ian Kuria, Ivy Wairimu, John Hue Mungai and Matthew Mungai (USA).

He was a brother of Antony Gitagia, Peter Gitagia, late George Kimani, the late Lucy Wanjiru, Simon Kamau, Anthony Ndu’ngu, the late James Ngige, the late Cecilia Nduta and Mary Nyambura (Qatar) and uncle to many.

Prayers and funeral arrangements are been held at his home in Gathunguri, Muthure village, Gitaru Ward, Kabete Constituency, Kiambu County everyday from 4pm.

Burial ceremony will be held on 31st January 2026 at St Ann’s Muthure Catholic Church from and proceed to gravesite thereafter at his home in Gathunguri village.

Born: 1/04/1995 – Died: 23/01/2026

With deep sorrow, the Bishop, Priests, Religious, Family and the entire Christian faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Kitui announce the death of Rev. Deacon Dennis Benard Maithya, who died on 23/01/2026 through a tragic road accident along Mwingi — Nguni road.

He was born in Kasyala Parish, the third-born son of Boniface Maithya Kisungi and Cecilia Muia Maithya. He was a brother of John Martin, Patrick Kyalo, Pauline Mwikali and Ann Mutheu.

He was ordained a Deacon on 8/12/2025. Until his demise, he was serving at St. Patrick’s Parish, Nguni.

The cortege will leave Tribute Funeral Home—Syongila on 2/02/2026 for the funeral Mass at St. Patrick’s Parish, Mutune at 10.00am, followed by the burial rites and interment at Mutune Diocesan Cemetery.

Vigil Masses will be held on 1/2/2026 at SPM at the Kitui Cathedral, Museve, Kauma (Kasyala Parish), Nguni, Mutune and Nguutani Parishes.

“Blessed are those who die in the Lord… they will rest from their labour, for their deeds follow them” (Revelation 14:13).

Requiescat in pace

1953 – 2026

We regret to announce the death of Dr. Jesca Kharono Kola, which occurred on Sunday 18th January 2026.

She was the loving wife of Rev. Canon David Owala Kola, and mother of Janice, Agnes, Moses, Emmanuel, Steven and Peter. Grandmother of Clyde, Fredrick, Kwe, Hera, David, Daniel, Mylei, Kaylie, Jayden, Jasmine, Jordan and Jupiter.

Daughter of the late Nicholas Festus Masera and the late Elsie Khaintsa Masera. Sister of the late Phoebe Kharunda, Florence Mutonyi, the late Joy Wenyisa, the late Sam Mataki, the late Sarah Nekesa, Fred Kibeti, and the late Rebecca Nalubooka.

Sister-in-law of the late Prisca Gumba, Meresia Opiyo Okach, Habakkuk Obugo Kola, the late Ezekiel Otieno Kola, Damaris Adoyo Amolo, the late Amon Okoyo, the late George Samwel Odhiambo, the late Benta Obugo-Kola, Caroline Kola and Pamela Obugo-Kola.

Aunt of the late Rael Anyango, the late Onesmus Onam, Anne Achieng, Lilian, Susan, Mark, George, Dorcas, Hannah, Noel, Maxwell, Dickens, Mary, Alex, Mary Okatch, Pauline, Deborah, Isaac, Steve Musimbi and others.

Daughter in law of the late Agnes Awuor Kola and the late JKola Okuma.

Mother in love of Salma, Immaculate, Beryl, Mercy and Irene.

A requiem service will be held at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Kisumu on Friday, 30th January, 2026 followed by the burial on Saturday 31st January 2026 in Kalek Village, Lower Kombewa Sub-location, Seme Sub-county of Kisumu County.

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”2 Tim. 4:7

Sunrise -01.01.1943 – Sunset -18.01.2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Rosebella Kosgei (Gogo Kapkendelo), who passed away on Sunday, 18th January 2026, after a long illness bravely borne.

She was the daughter of the late Abraham Kiptoo Chesorom and Elizabeth Soti Chesorom.

The loving wife of Kipkosgei Arap Sang (Kendelo) of Chepkanga.

She was a cherished sister of John Kiptoo (Kamokono), the late Michael Kipserem (Kimore Village), the late Richard (Tambach), Flora Chumo (Kaplogoi), the late Lily Cheruiyot (Kaptuli), and Philip Kiptoo (Tambach).

A devoted mother of William Kiplimo, Josephine Cheptoo, Teresia Tunoi, Lucia Juma, Julia Namanda, Sheila Cheruto, Stephen Kipkogei, Gladys Cherono, and Martin Kipchirchir. A mother-in-law of Christine Limo, Francis Tunoi, PS/Dr. Juma Mukhwana, Dr. Augustine Namanda, Arnold Knauf, and Carolyn Chumba. She was blessed with 25 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, with whom she shared many joyful moments.

Funeral committee meetings are ongoing in Chepkanga and Nairobi.

The cortege will leave Eldoret Hospital Mortuary on Thursday, 29th January 2026 at 12.00 noon, followed by a requiem mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Chepkanga, at 2.00 p.m. Funeral mass and burial will take place on Friday, 30th January 2026, at her home in Lelit Farm, Chepkanga.

Forever loved. Forever remembered. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Sunrise: 08 Oct. 1930 — Sunset: 12 Jan. 2026

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that the Agwa family announces the passing of Mzee Samson Agwa Odidi, which occurred on 12th January, 2026, at Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu.

Mzee Agwa was the son of William Harun Odidi and Mama Sara Ayiengo of Kanjira, Kamwania sub-location, Rachuonyo sub-county. He was the beloved brother of the late Shem Goga, the late Lucia Obinga, the late Reuben Opon, the late Nicodemo Were Odidi and the late Ishmael Achieng.

Husband of Canon Olivia Agwa and the late Mama Fatuma Agwa, and loving father of the late Binns Agwa, Kenneth Agwa, Dorothy Agwa-Otieno, George Oduor Agwa, the late Grace Dina Olali, Henry Hussein Agwa, William Odidi Agwa (Mzee), Ishmael Agwa (Tano), Sarah Agwa (Sakina) and the late Musa Agwa.

He was brother-in-law of the late Adet Okwatta, the late Rosalie Odhiambo, the late Prof.Amos Odenyo, late Luc Obuong, late Robert Okwatta, Prof. Victor Odenyo, Olga Onyango, Booker Odenyo, late Dan Odenyo all of Got Regea Gem Yala, and in-law of the late Hawo Godana,Yusuf Godana, Rukia Godana, Omar Godana, Kabale, Jarso Godana – all of lsiolo – late Dinah Opon, late Edith Goga, late Joyce Atiang Goga, Elizabeth Goga, late Maritha Obinga, the late Rosa Were and Janet Ow.

He was the cherished father-in-law of the late Lillian Nyosawa, Rachel Agwa, Cosmas Tony Otieno Oreng, Rose Murage, the late John Olali, Eva Awinda, Lydia Owiti, Fred Monroe and Kame Galgalo.

Nephew of the late Ada Gal and the late Turphosa Amok Cousin of the late Mariko Ogunde, the late Joseph Ariwi, the late Nicodemo Were Ogunde, the kite Rispa Ogunde, the late Elizabeth Ogunde, the late Roda Ogunde, the late Osano Amol, the late Maritha Amol and Ludia Adongo Ochino.

Mzee Agwa was co-parent in-law (Nyawana) with the late Daudi and WC Juliana Duda Arum, late James and late Rose Orondo, late Jairo and late Consolata Oreng, Charles and Cecilia Murage, late Zedekia and late Meresia Olali, late Mr Christopher Awinda and Mrs Awinda, Mr and Mrs Elijah Owiti, Mr Ado Guyo and Guyo Galgalo.

He was the beloved grandfather of many, including Olivia (Mamji), Sammy, William (Ochido), Maureen, Perry, Biko, Victor, Cameron. Malaika, Sonny, Olga. Victoria, Kennedy, Sasha, Nigel, Myra. Tyrell, George, Arnold, Olivia (Mamie), Lynda, Jemtti, Stella Footes, Bent, Godana, Miguel, Tevin, Bradley,William Jr, Allan, Sammy Jr and Samson Agwa. He was also the doting great-grandfather of Terry, Archie, Pesh, Binns Archie, Wendy, Lilian, Trevor, Sylvia, Meyonne, Blessing, Cole, Shawn, Olivia Robinson, Gladys, Gabby, Katelle,Vita, Genevieve and Fatuma. He was also blessed to see his great-great-grandchild Tiger.

The cortege will leave the Aga Khan Hospital Morgue in Kisumu on Thursday 29th January, 2026. The burial service will take place on Friday 30th January 2026 at his ancestral home in Kanjira, Karachuonyo, Homa Bay County. Burial to be conducted under the leadership of the ACK St. Andrews Ogenya Parish.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Samuel Maina Njuguna of Maina Njuguna & Associates Advocates. He hails from Kibiku A Ngong.

Son of the late Mr & Mrs Patrick Njuguna of Kibiku A Ngong.

Husband of Mary Wambui Maina. Father of Ivy Mercy Nini of Maina Njuguna & Associates, Patrick Njuguna Maina of Strathmore University and Ryan Karuria Maina.

Brother of the late Njoroge & Tabitha, the late Sarah and the late Peter, the late Lucy & Elijah, the late Monica & Kamau and Njogu. Son in-law of the late Hesborn Karuria Mariko and Wanjira Karuria of Mutira, Kirinyaga.

Brother in law of the late Nancy, John Mark, Richard, Lucy, David & Zacharia Karuria. He was an uncle and cousin of many.

Funeral arrangements are being held at his Kerarapon home daily from 4pm and also on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi at 5pm.

Contributions to defray hospital and burial expenses can be channeled to Paybill 400200 A/c 350523 (Ivy Mercy Nini).

The cortege will leave Montenzuma Funeral Home, Mbagathi on Friday 30th January 1/ 2026 at 7am.The funeral service will be held at ACK Emmanuel Church Ngong at 10am followed by burial at the family home in Kibiku A Ngong.