1953 – 11th October 2025
It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Dr. Franciscah Irangi Wamocho,which occurred on Saturday, 11th October 2025, after a short illness at MP Shah Hospital, Nairobi.
She was the daughter of the late Mzee Ernest Mugedo Irangi and the late Mama Kellen Lugaziva Irangi and a sister of the late Jemimah Irangi, the late Japson Irangi, Geoffrey Irangi, Flora irangi, and Jean lrangi.
Dr. Franciscah was the beloved wife of Prof. Leonard Samita Wamocho, and a devoted mother of Claire lrangi, Natto Wamocho, and Rhodrick Irangi. She was a cherished mother-in-law of Agufana Obed, Kenturah Ayuma, Ayako and Jackie Wayua. She was a doting grandmother of Kiki, Charlie, Kellen, Adisa, Baraka, Tuni, Amon, Razia, and Amira.
She was a loving auntie of Linda Ojiambo, Eng.Andrew & Gloria Irangi, Lydia & Paul Koro, Michelle Irangi, Mugedo Irangi, and Alvan Irangi. Martha, Dr. Tabitha, Gilbert, Dean, Lillian, Joan, Kenneth, Elisha, Andrew, Ruth, Catherine, the late Richard, Tom, Edward, Caroline, Jane among others.
A proud Guku of Kyran, Gabriel, Raphael, Dibaji, Mikko and Enzo.
Dr. Franciscah was a niece of the late Shem Irangi, the late Solomon Irangi, James Idagiza, the late Harun Irangi, Erica Chamwada, the late Elijah lrangi, Dorcus lrangi, Aziberta Onamu, Alice Busena, Esther Ndanyi and Simeon Mbwaya.
Beloved cousin of Ellah Okinda, Gilbert Irangi, Alphas Irangi, Janet Kavai, Zimbia, Flora Kavere, Isaac, Chamwada, Janice Irangi, Carol Irangi, Allen Irangi, Elsa Alfred Onamu, Dr Rose Onamu, Patrick Busena, Pauline Busena, Suzie Ndanyi (Deputy General Secretary NCCK), Edwin Ndanyi, Harisson Mbwaya and Judith Mbwaya among others.
She was also a sister-in-law of Elizabeth Irangi, Christopher Natto, Bud, Joseph, Hendry, the late Peter, Mr Kaburia, Rosemary, Eunice and Margaret.
Dr. Franciscah served as a Senior Lecturer at Kenyatta University in the Department of Early Childhood and Special Needs Education for over two decades. Her life was defined by faith, academic excellence, mentorship, and service to others.
Funeral Arrangements: A funeral service will be held on Friday, 31st October 2025, at CITAM Karen, starting at 11:00 AM.
The burial service will take place on Saturday, 1st November 2025, at the CITAM Kiserian Grounds, commencing at 9:00 AM followed by interment at her home in Kiserian.
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death, or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Revelation 21:4