Rosalind Muthoni Waithaka

Appreciation

Sunrise: 21st March 1959 – Sunset: 11th July 2025 

We, the family of the late Rosalind Muthoni Waithaka would like to convey our sincere gratitude for the overwhelming support extended to us following her demise on 11th July 2025.

Special thanks to the following persons/ groups for their extraordinary support: • All our family, friends and colleagues for your prayers, words of encouragement and financial support. • PCEA Ongata Rongai Church, led by Reverend David Gikonyo • Funeral organising committees in Nairobi and Muranga. • Dr. Kinoti Ndege & Dr Waweru Munyi. • AVA Nursing Care. • Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home on Mbagathi Road.

As it may not be possible to reach each one of you directly, please accept our sincere gratitude for your incredible support during this period. Your expression of sympathy has been of great comfort to us. May God bless you all.

“Rejoice with them that do rejoice and weep with them that weep. Amen” • Romans 12:15

 

Esther Wambui Gikonyo

APPRECIATION

Sunrise: 1920 – Sunset: 9th July, 2025

We, the family of the late Esther Wambui Gikonyo, wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our relatives, friends and well-wishers for the overwhelming support, prayers, messages of condolence, and presence during our time of grief.
Your comforting words, visits, phone calls, and generous contributions gave us strength and helped ease the burden of our loss.

We are grateful to Rev. Fr. Nicholas Kiboi – Father in charge Mary Mother of Graces Catholic Parish Marmanet, and the community at large, Rev Fr. John Githinji – Father in charge Regina Caeli Parish Karen/ Nairobi, and Dr. John K. Githinji of St. Monica Hospital Ol Jabet, who over the years readily attended to Maitil whenever the need arose.

While it is not possible to thank each one of you individually, please accept our sincere appreciation. May God bless you abundantly and reward you for your kindness.

With deep gratitude, The Gikonyo Kambo Family

 

Mama Priscah Kwamboka Nyakoe (Osiri)

Appreciation

Born: 1929 – Rested: 2025

We, the family of Priscah Kwamboka Nyakoe (Osiri), who was laid to rest on 18th July 2025 at her home in Keginga Village, Nyamira County, wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the friends, family, colleagues, and compassionate souls who supported us during this time of loss, following the resting of our cherished and beloved Mama Priscah.

To the Mwamasaki family, our relatives, and friends, Keginga community, religious leaders, church congregations, and choirs (Pr Jackline ‘Nyasani, Pr Joshua Murimi and Pr Moses Dayan deserves special mention), funeral committees and all service providers, medical staff and caregivers (Dr Mongare Onsomu and Nakuru Specialist Hospital deserves special mention), colleagues and employers (The KTDA, TSC and Ministry of Health fraternities deserves a special mention) and to everyone who sent condolences, offered financial support, or showed love in any way: We extend our deepest appreciation for your unwavering support, comforting words, thoughtfulness and presence during that difficult time.Your love, prayers, and acts of kindness were a great source of strength which provided solace and helped ease our burden and remind us of the strong bonds that united us all as we bid farewell to our dear mother. In closing, we want to express our deepest appreciation to each and every one of you who has played a part, big or small, in honouring the memory of our beloved mother, Priscah Kwamboka Nyakoe. Your love, support, and presence have been a source of comfort and strength as we grieve her loss and celebrate her life.

To God be the glory and honour.

Samuel 7:12 NIV —”..Thus far the LORD has helped us”

 

 

 

 

Mwalimu Robert Onyango Obori

Appreciation

We, the family of the late Mwalimu Robert Onyango Obori, sincerely thank you for helping us bury our dad peacefully on 19/7/2025.

We particularly thank Rev/Fr/Dr. William Fryda, Founder and CEO of St. Mary’s and St. Joseph Rift Valley Hospitals, and the hospital staff and Nursing students, for treating Mwalimu as one of their own until his final journey. Thank you Seth and Rose Manera, Principal Francis Muthiri, Francis Wambugu, Dr. Collins & Elizabeth Malalu, Dr. Boniface Mutiso, Ruth Kamau, Mercy Nyambura, Christine Baraza, Silas Odhiambo, Peter Mwaniki, Kamau Miringu,Alex Mambo, John Ndegwa, Elijah Mwangi, Collins Mbinda, Priscah Kamau, and Julia Ekhuya, for coming home. We thank CITAM Nakuru leaders who came led by Beris Odak, Pst. Abel Moriasi,Timothy Rimu, Steve Kibiro, together with the CITAM Nakuru Gilgil Safari-Group members led by Josphine Mbaya, Ruth Ondieki, David Chege, Jane Karanja, and Dr. Nicholas & May Auma.Your presence at home spoke more than words. We thank the Principal Mr. Richard Kenduiywo, and staff of Cheptenye Boys High School and KUPPET Kericho branch; the Principal of Kajiado East TVC Dr. Josyline Nkonge, D/Principal Academics, Mr.Wesley Mosigisi, Mr. Joshua Koyiet and the entire KETVC staff, the Head of Institution Kibos Special School for the blind Madam Carolyne Templer and the entire staff, for coming home.Thank you Parkinson’s Support Group Kenya for coming, donating a wheelchair, and supporting our mom who has advanced Parkinson’s disease.

We thank the medical colleagues who came, including Dr. Loice Sitienei, Prof. Samson Ndege, Dr. Justus Nondi, Dr. Nicodemus Odundo, Dr. Nixon Omulimi, Dr. Dan Ndiwa, Dr. Phillip Owiti, Dr. Hellen Ondeng’, Dr. Godfrey& Agatha Maronga, Dr. Alex Makau, Dr. Steve Musyoka, Dr. Oliver Kiaye, and Dr. Phillip Owino. Thank you Dr. Liz Khisa and the 2003 Moi University Med School Alumni group.

We appreciate Mwalimu’s siblings led by Mr. Samuel Odima, Elizabeth Ojwang and Pst. Mary Arodi, the in-laws from Kamgan (led by Cpt.Aduong’o), JoKabienge, JoKano, JoNyamira, JoGem, and JoKendu. Thank you so much for coming.

We appreciate the generosity of Mwalimu’s and his family’s friends, associates and colleagues, especially Soko Alumni group, Dr. Job Mogire (USA), Rev. Habil Ogolla, the Maronga family, the Auma family, Ondulo Marunda family led by Prof. Bernard Otieno Aduda, the Akeyo family, Kogola Clan led by Bernard Ochola; his maternal cousins from Kajimbo led by Samuel Odero and Raphael Owaka; paternal cousins led by Caleb Odede, Fred Abong’o, Amos Ocholla, Seth Ondulo; Mwalimu’s elderly friends including Johnson Osumba and Elly Otieno; his nephews led by Kenneth Obori, JokaManga; Nyikwa Obori led by Albert Owino, Michael Owako, Seth Ogutu, Lilly Ojwang, Edwin Odima, Daniel Ogutu, Dr. Kenneth Odhiambo, Julie, Dan, Norma, Eve, Maureen, Pat, Joe, Maryanne, Nelly, Frank, Nahashon, Emily, Winny, Jackie Arodi, Tom, Peres, Betty. Amon, Dorothy, Janet, Job, Rosemary, and others. Mama Lilly-Jane’s long term friends including Mrs. Mary Kaluo, Mrs. Phoebe Abonyo, among others, for being physically present for mama.

Thank you Fr. Charles Ouma of St. Christina Kogola Catholic Church, Fr. Paul Ojore of St. Boniface Aluor Catholic Church, Holy Trinity Catholic Church Sondu, Pst. Sylvester Agwambo of Soko AIC, and Rev. Collins Muema, Snr Pastor of CITAM Nakuru.

We thank Snr. Chief Alloys Juma and A/Chief Walter Oguche, Pap Onditi OCS Mr. Bernard Tuei for security, Pst, Kevin Jaoko and Falcon Catering Services for your excellent services, and the delegation from Kisumu Governor’s office led by Carolyne Agwanda.

We thank all the families, friends, colleagues and associates of Mwalimu and his family both within Kenya and abroad (South Africa, USA, Canada, UK, Nigeria, Namibia, and Botswana) for making his burial successful and memorable.You came in your hundreds and hundreds! God bless you!

Mrs. Lilly-Jane Onyango, Anthony Job & Christine Onyango, Dr. Vonwicks C. & Sharon Onyango, Maxson & Tabitha Omondi, Jefferson & Emily Okeyo, and Carolyne Akinyi & Fredrick Otieno.

Francis Mbiyu Nguru

Appreciation

26th November 1916 – 28th June 2025

We, the family of the late Francis Mbiyu Nguru, celebrate and honour his remarkable 108-year journey. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, whose life was marked by wisdom, strength, and enduring love.

As we laid him to rest on Er July 2025, we were deeply moved by the overwhelming support shown through prayers, visits, messages, calls, contributions, and presence from friends, family, and community near and far.

Special thanks to the doctors at Halisi Family Hospital, Kitengela, his caregivers Henry and Richard, and the clergy and church communities of St. Stephen Ndumbuini, St. Mary’s Kabete, A.C.K. St. Polycarp Pangani, A.C.K. Salama Church Thika and BSF Ruai and Kitengela. To our dear friends from The Mbuzi Group (Mombasa), Dusk and Dawn (Nairobi), NABC (Nakuru),and to the organizing committees in Kitengela and Ndumbuini, your love and support meant the world to us. May God bless you abundantly for walking with us during this time.

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” — Psalm 91:1

 

 

Dinah Kerubo Nyakweba

Appreciation

Sunrise: 27/12/1973 – Sunset: 92/06/2025

We, the family of the late Dinah Kerubo Nyakweba from Mosocho, Kitutu Central, Kisii County wish to express our heartfelt appreciation and deep gratitude to all who stood with us during the most difficult time following her untimely demise.

The late Dinah was beloved wife to Kennedy Nyakweba, Deputy Headteacher Mariba Comprehensive School, Kisii. She was mother to Zachary Nyakweba, Faith Moraa and Ruth Nyaboke.

To our extended family, friends, colleagues, neighbours. and well-wishers your prayers, kind words of encouragement, visits, financial support and presence brought us immense comfort and strength during our period of grief.

Special thanks to the funeral organizing committee for your tireless effort in ensuring a dignified and befitting farewell for our beloved mother.

We are especially grateful to Rubi SDA Church, where Mum faithfully fellowshipped, for the spiritual nourishment she received throughout her life and for the honorable send-off you gave her.

We extend sincere appreciation to the doctors and management of Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital for the compassionate care and dedication you showed to Mum during her time in hospital.Your efforts did not go unnoticed.

To her brothers-in-law: David, James, Lawrence, George, Ronald, John, Moses, Jeremiah, Omwando, Zakayo, Joseph, Evans, Naftali, Joshua, and Silas we thank you deeply. To her sisters-in-law Dorcah, Queen, Gladys, Grace, Catherine, Beatrice, Esther, Zipporah, Everlyn, Marcella, and Mary Moraa your love and support will forever remain etched in our hearts. Our-special gratitude also goes to her nephews and nieces.We also sincerely thank her parents, Nelson Kebira and Abigael Kemunto, for the love and foundation they gave her.

Our appreciation goes to the following groups and institutions who stood with us: Mosocho Lady Teachers, Kisii Special School Teachers, Mosocho Welfare Teachers, Getembe Zone Teachers, Bogeka PAG staff members and subordinate staff, Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), Teachers Service Commission representatives, Riotoigo Boda Boda Stage Members, Bogetagonka Welfare, Nyanchwa Teachers Welfare, Nation Media Group, Pastors, elders, and church members from various churches and districts especially Pastor Ferdinand Nyakundi and Pastor Nyagaka.

While it is not possible to mention each person individually, please accept this message as a token of our sincere appreciation for the overwhelming love and support we received. You walked with us then, and may you continue to walk this journey with us.

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

 

Mama Agneta Atieno Sumba

Appreciation

We, the family of the late mama Agneta Atieno Sumba wish to express our sincere appreciation and deep gratitude to all who stood with us during the most difficult time of our said mother’s death. We say thank you to the funeral organizing committee and all who supported us morally and financially. Your unwavering support, kind words of encouragement, visits and prayers brought us comfort.

To the Maseno West ACK church fraternity led by Bishop John Mark Hating Godia, Hono ACK Parish led by Rev. Ombago and Uyoma ACK Church, we lack words to appreciate you enough. Rev. Margaret Odhiambo and Ngiya ACK Parish and choir, Cannon Robai Ayuma Abutika of St.Veronica ACK South B, you are most appreciated for giving our mother a more than de.,,erving send off and for having uplifted her spiritually all along.To the ACK mothers union fraternity, Rev. Dorothy Ochieng of Nyamira ACK Parish, Bondo and Rev. Francis Otworo of Kisumu, thank you all for taking time off your schedules to ensure you gave “mama” a more than deserving send off.

Special acknowledgment and gratitude to all doctors and nurses at Aga Khan Hospital. Nairobi and Kisumu for doing all that was humanly possible and for having taken good care of “mama” during her admission in hospital.

We appreciate the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Rah Amolo Odinga and Mama Ida Odinga for condoling with us and for offering kind words of encouragement. Wealso, in a special way wish to appreciate the governor of Siaya County HE. James Orengo, the Senator for Siaya County, Hon Oburu Odinga, the cabinet Minister for Energy Hon. Opiyo Wandayi, the M.P for Alego/Usonga Constituency, Hon. Sam Atandi, the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Interior and National Administration, Hon. Raymond Omolo, Kisumu County Women Rep. Hon. Ruth Adhiambo Odinga, the M.P for Ugenya Constituency, Hon. David Ochieng, the ODM party secretariat, the Hon. Speaker, Siaya County Assembly, Hon. George Okode, the Hon. MCAs and the entire Siaya County Assembly for being more than dependable morally and financially throughout the funeral period,.

Most sincere appreciation and thanks to the Yinda family, the larger Nyamodi family, the larger KaRagot and Koracha families, Pamela Aoko Oganga. Christine Oraro & Company Advocates, Justices Joseph Karanja and Charles Mbogo, Bombay University alumni, the Rophine Field Group of Schools led by Mr. Bonface Owiti and to everyone who supported us morally and financially.

While we may not be able to thank everyone individually, kindly accept this acknowledgment as a token of our sincere appreciation to all who walked and continue walking this journey with us. Your support has been more than overwhelming.

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

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Margaret Njoki Karanja

In Loving Memory

The Karanja Karungu family humbly acknowledges the first anniversary of the
passing of our beloved matriarch, Margaret Njoki Karanja, who was called home on July 8, 2024.

Affectionately known as Maitu, Cucu, Maitu-Mukuru, Sister, Muiru, Friend and Teacher. Margaret lived a full and joyous 75 years, intentionally impacting countless lives. While our lives will never be the same without our Mum and Cucu, we have been sustained by the unwavering love and comfort of the Lord.
We are eternally grateful for her intentional and prayerful life, the invaluable lessons she taught both inside and outside the classroom and her tireless intercession.

Her profound love for Christ continues to be the foundation that binds us. The life lessons she shared, the values she instilled and the immense love and generosity she so deeply expressed are a cherished gift we are passing down to her grandchildren.

We have truly experienced God’s abundance over the past year and remain steadfast in our faith.

The family extends gratitude for the continued support, prayers, home visits, calls, messages and kind gestures received over the past year and beyond.

As He continues to comfort us, may the Lord God Almighty cause his face to shine upon everyone who fondly remembers Nyina wa Karungu. May he answer you whenever you call upon His name.

With gratitude,love and blessings,

Karungu, Wagema & Ngina, Pastor Wamaitha Wamz and our children

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Dr. J.B. Wanjui

In Loving Memory 

One Year On

As we mark the first anniversary of the passing of our beloved Dr J.B. Wanjui on July 2nd, 2024, the family takes this moment to reflect with deep gratitude on a life well-lived and the enduring Legacy he Left behind.

We remain profoundly thankful to the many friends, colleagues, and well-wishers who walked with us through every stage – from his final days to his Layinc to rest, and throughout this past year. Your unwavering support, kinc. words, and acts of remembrance have brought our family comfort and strength in immeasurable ways.

Dr. Wanjui was a visionary leader, mentor, and devoted family man whose influence continues to resonate across generations. While we miss him deeply, we find solace in the values he livec by and the example he set.

“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” – Pericles
With heartfelt appreciation,

The Family of Dr. J.B. Wanjui

July 2nd, 2025

Mzee Charles Ngugi Kariuki (Thenya)

Appreciation

We, the family of Mzee Charles Ngugi Kariuki (Thenya), wish to express our heartfelt gratitude for the prayers, support and comforting messages we received during his sendoff.

Special thanks goes to Nation Media Group for the overwhelming support. We highly appreciate Kapi Limited, The organizing committee led by Ibrahirn Kiratu, Mwireri Women Self Help Group led by Chair-lady Suzanna Wanjiru, Glorious Church led by Pastor Simon Mutuota, Event MC Original Gitonga, extended family members, neighbors and all friends of the family for their massive support. May the good Lord bless you all abundantly.

Romans 14:7-8 “For none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself. For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s”