It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Esther Chepkosgei, a dedicated employee of the State Department of Lands and Physical Planning which occurred on 9th April 2026 while undergoing treatment at Nairobi West Hospital.

Esther was the beloved wife of the late Henry Kirui, a loving mother of Daisy Chelang’at, Collins Ng’etich, and Dennis Kibet, and a darling grandmother of Rashid Ndirangu and Abdallah Kiprotich.

She was a cherished daughter of the late Joseph Langat and Mary Langat, and a lovely daughter-in-law of Zeddy Chesimet.

She was a dear sister of Margaret, Emily, the late Stella, Michael, Duncan, and Victor. Stepsister of Sarah, late Alice, Lucio, Joyce, Rosaline, Alfred, and Gladys.

She was a sister-in-law of Lily, Philemon, Daniel, Joan, Joyce, Lincoln, Betty, Marion and Judy.

She will be remembered as a devoted family member and friend whose kindness, strength, and warmth touched the lives of many.

The cortege leaves Montezuma on 23rd for an overnight vigil and burial will take place on 24th April 2026 at ChemalukVillage, Kapkembu Location, Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County. Chepkosgei.

“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”— Job 1:21

Rest in eternal peace, Esther

1962 – 2026

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Management announces the untimely demise of Mr. Wilson Galana Malibe following a tragic accident in Lamu after a wall collapsed on him on 9th April 2026 and he succumbed to the injuries at King Fahad Hospital, Lamu. He was an employee of Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) stationed at Lamu County.

He was a son of Galana Marko Malibe and Leana Hasera Galana.

He was a husband of the late Jane Mukeabwoya Gafo, Beatrice Tabu Nzai and Belinda Habona Robert. He was father of the late Hasera Malibe, Heston Galana Malibe, the late Bubu Malibe, Joseph Galana Malibe., Erick Bubu Malibe and grandfather of Liam Malibe Erick.

He was also a brother of Sara Maneno Galana, the late Bubu Galana, Janet Makosa Galana, the late Esther Hagayana Galana, Peris Habwoya Galana, Caroline Haluwa Galana and Sarnwel Hiribae Galana.

The cortege leaves Mpeketoni Funeral home on 24th April 2026 to his homestead in Kipini and thereafter, the burial will take place on Saturday 25th April 2026 at his home in Kipini village in Tana River County.

Friends and family are meeting at his home in Kipini daily at 4.30 p.m.

He will be dearly missed by his family, relatives, colleagues and friends.

“Rest in peace Wilson”

DoB: 1954 – DoD: April 2026

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Elder Charles Ongogu Masea of Enamba Central SDA Church. He passed away on 8th April 2026 after a short illness.

He served his community with dedication as Chairman of Gakero Farmers Co-operative Society, Nyagenke Primary School and Gakero Boarding Primary School. He also held the position of Treasurer at Nyagenke Secondary School and on the boards of many other institutions.

He was the beloved husband of Mary Rabera Ongogu and loving father of Gladys Ongogu (Nairobi), Joses Ongogu (Kitengela), Sarah Ongogu (Kisii), Isaiah Ongogu (USA), Dennis Ongogu (Mombasa) and Danford Ongogu (Nyamira).

A cherished grandfather and great-grandfather, he was father-in-law of Wakiii Nyabena, Hyline, Patrick, Vane, Marianne and Ezna.

He was brother of the late Peter Masea, the late James Otieno, Joash Masea and Alice Biyaki.

The cortege will leave Kisii Referral Hospital Funeral Home on Thursday, 23rd April 2026 at 11:00 a.m. for the funeral mass and burial on Friday, 24th April 2026 at Bomachoge Chache, Misesi Sub-location, Nyagenke Village.

“When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: Death has been swallowed up in victory.”‘ — 1 Corinthians 15:54

The late Ezibeta Kageha Amusavi died on 8th April 2026 at her matrimonial home (Senende).

She was a daughter of the late Absalom Andefa and Femina !mall of Ingaka Village, Itegero Sub Location, Sabatia (Vihiga County).

Wife of late William Amusavi Mudaida. Mother of Pamela, Rogers, Boniface, Maureen, Jackline, Sharon and the late Nelly.

Sister in law of late Hezron, Jotham, Shem, David,Wellington, Evans Chimiywi, Ruth, Rebecca, Ezinaffar, Jessica, Gladys, the late Joram, the late Joseph, the late Esinas, the late Daniel and late Herman.

Sister of Charles, Javan, Francis, Jackson, Kelvin, Wallace, David Andefwa and the late Feda.

A grandmother of Brayson, Doreen, Shantel, Vannel, Valyne, Viola, Davine, Abbygael, Valencia, Aquince, Charity, Kate and Elwin.

A mother-in-law of Wycliffe Ajevi, Victor Indiazi, Hassan Muganda, Juliet Musiega, Florence Aligula and Lydia Ajanga.

The cortege will leave Friends Jumuiya Hospital Kaimosi Mortuary on 23rd April 2026. Burial will be on 25th April 2026 at her matrimonial home at Senende village.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.

From: the Family of the late William Amusavi Mudaida

It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Esther Njeri Njoroge which occurred on Wednesday 15th April, 2026 after a short illness.

Daughter of the late Ernest Njoroge Gachie and the late Maria Muthoni. She was a sister of William Gachie of Ngong (Transgen) and sister-in-law of Rachel Gachie (Ngong).

She was an aunt of Mary Gachie (Laikipia University), Lilian Gachie (LifeCare Hospitals), Angela Gachie (St. Nicholas School), Stephen Gachie (Epsilon Capital) and Esther Gachie (Epsilon Capital). She was also a grandmother of John Kimotho and Jedidiah Mwihaki.

Family and friends are meeting daily from 5.00 p.m. for prayers and funeral arrangements at Utalii village along Thika road and at the brother’s residence in Ngong.

Burial will be at Ngurweini Village, Kandara sub-county, Murang’a County on Friday, 24th April, 2026. The cortege will leave Montezuma Kabati at 9.00 a.m. for requiem mass at Githigi Secondary School and thereafter burial at the neighbouring family home.

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

Psalm 23;The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not lack.

Sunrise: 7th July 1968 — Sunset: 18th April 2026

It is with deep sorrow and profound loss that we announce the passing on of Francis Kiogora Mutunga Deputy Director for Immigration Services (DDIS) at State Department For Immigration and Citizen Services, Embu Region which occurred on 18th April 2026 at Aghakan Hospital Nairobi after a short illness.

He was the beloved son of the late Laban Mutunga and Susan Mutunga and step son of the late Jeniffer Laban.

Husband of Fatma Badaso Mohammed. He was father of the late Ian Muguna, Sheila Karimi,Aisha Karwitha, Sophia Muthoni, Leila Makena,Alexius Kajuju, Christine Mwendwa and Nikita Kendi.

He was a cherished Brother of Florence Marangu, Carol Thuranira, the late Francis Mburugu, Joyce Kathurima, the late Julius Mutunga, Samuel Mbaabu, Joseph Murerwa, Martin Murira, Doris Laban, the late Morris Laban, Doreen Murithi, Lydiah Ntinyari and Daniel Mutethia.

He was a dear uncle of the late Irene, the late Kinoti, Mwenda and Mutuma Marangu, Christine, Kimathi, Mugambi, Alex and Bundi Thuranira, the late Koome, Murithi and Murangiri Mburugu, Chris and Michael Mithiri, Gatwiri and Kiriinya Mbaabu, Munene, Kinyua and Kinanu Murerwa, Kajuju and Mworia, Naito, Gakii and Gitonga Murira, Muriuki, Priestam, Prudence and Bradon Murithi, Muthomi, Makandi and Muriki Kirimi, Mutwiri, Makena and Wanjiku Mutethia. He was a cousin to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at the family home in Kithoka, Meru County for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Cool breeze funeral home in Meru on Friday 24th of April 2026 at 9:00 am for a funeral service and burial at the family home in Kithoka, Meru.

In God’s care you rest, in our hearts you live forever.

Sunrise: 26th October 1995 — Sunset: 1st February 2026

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely demise of our beloved Edna Mmbali Ombakho, a talented Graphic Designer who was pursuing her Master’s degree in Digital Marketing at York St John University, London Campus, which occurred on 1st February 2026 in Wraysbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom.

She was the beloved daughter of Dr George Anthony Ombakho and Beatrice Musilivi Shitambasi and loving sister of Jesse Ombakho, Dr Elsie Ombakho, Florah Ombakho, and Mercy Ombakho.

Edna was a maternal granddaughter of Loise Mmbali and the late Gideon Shitambasi of Shamiloli Village, Mukulusu sub-Location, Murhanda Location, Shinyalu sub-County, Kakamega County and paternal granddaughter of the late Michael Odero Oyeyo and the late Flora Masakhwe Odero, of Randago Village, Bukhakalire sub-Location, Marachi Central Location, Butula sub-County, Busia County.

The late Edna was a niece of CPA Eliud Oyeyo (USA), Redempta Madiro, CPA Mary Ingunyi Odongo (MCA, Busia County), Hillary Wafubwa, Hellen Sirima, Late Ignatius Matsotso and CPA Vivian Lukoba.

Similarly, Edna was a lovely niece of Velma Ayuma, Aggrey Muteshi, Patrick, Ronald, Samuel, Michael, Late Everline, Roseline, Ramona and Laura Shitambasi, and a cousin to many.

There will be a Memorial Service at the Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home Chapel, Raila Odinga Way, Nairobi, on Wednesday, 22nd April, 2026 at 10 am.

The cortege will leave the Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home for Kitale on Friday, 24th April 2026, with interment to take place at the family home in Toro Farm, Kitale on Saturday 25th April 2026, after a funeral service at the neighbouring Willterm Memorial ACK School.

In God’s hands you rest in our hearts you live forever You will be dearly missed by family, relatives, and friends.

May God Rest Her Soul in Eternal Peace

Sunrise : 31st December 1953 – Sunset: 30th March 2026

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely passing of Mzee Joshua Seroney Serem on 30th March 2026 of Kaptigen Village, Tenges Ward, Baringo County after a short illness bravely borne.

He was the beloved son of the late Edward Cheserem Cheruiyot and Magdalene Tarkok and MariaTeriki. Son in-law of Andrew Kipyator Chepkeitany, late Anna Kimoi, late Nancy and Emily Chepkeitany.

Loving husband of Rosemary Seroney. Beloved father of Abraham Cheluget (Equity Bank), Amos Kipchirchir (Co-op Bank), Caroline Jepkoech (Rafiki M.F Bank) and Esther Jebichi (Mara Lifesciences).

Brother of the late Ruth, late Julia,Alice, Jonah, Peter, Kenneth, Rosemary, Boaz, Michael, Simon, Kipkoech, Weldon, Mercelineand Kiprono.

Father in-law of Juddy, Mercy and Elijah. Grandfather of Claire, Abel, Ivan, Annabel and Ian.

Family, relatives, and friends are meeting daily at his home in Kaptigen Village, Tenges Ward, Baringo county starting from 2:00 pm to plan for the burial arrangements.

The funeral service and burial will take place on Friday, 10th April 2026, at his Kaptigen home in Tenges Ward, Baringo County.

Rest in Eternal Peace, Mzee Joshua Seroney Serem.

The Board of management, staff of Shadel International Schools together with the family regrets to announce the sudden death of Teresia Nyawira Maina. Head of Primary Shadel International School.

Daughter of Maina Karuri and Hellen Wangechi Maina. Sister of John Karuri, Mercy Wangari, Peninah Nyawira, Mary Wakini, Cecilia Wanjiku, Veronica Wambui, Martin Gatere, Alice Wanjiru, Jane Muthoni, Udita Njeri, and John Maina, and the late Titus Mugweru, Peter Weru, and Sammy Mbogo.

Mother of Cynthia Wambui, Tiffany Wangechi, and Nigel Maina.

Funeral Mass: Friday, 10th April 2026, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Baricho Catholic Church. Burial follows at her father’s home Mbogoini, Baricho, Kirinyaga County.

Your legacy of kindness and dedication will forever remain in our hearts.

We regret to announce the passing of Major (Rtd) Charles Edward Masaki Orango, formerly of the Kenya Air Force, which occurred on 31st March 2026.

He was the son of the late Nemwel Orango Mongare and the late Ebisiba Ariri of Ogango village; also, son of the late Bina, Banchiri, the late Kenanda, the late Esther, and Makarita.

Husband of Margaret Masaki; father of Stephen Masaki (ODPP), Rachel Bosibori, and Peter Masaki (KTDA); Father-in-law of Isaac Nyamora Mabururu; and grandfather of Courtney, Robin, Zuri, Carl, and Crystal.

Korera of the late Henry Mabururu Gesembe and Aska Mabururu of Nyagesenda.

Son in law of the late Jameson Nyarangi and Yunuke Nyarangi of Kenyamware village.

He was brother of Bundi Orango, the late Nyaboke Kerama, David Mongare, the late Mary Orango, Florence Nyabira, Joyce Nyasuguta, the late Kennedy, Shadrack Onduko, Pamela Orango, Azael, Ontiria, Ezekiel, Henry, and Omwoyo, among others.

He was brother-in-law of Joyce Bundi, Isaiah Kerama, Joyce Moraa, Mary Bochere, Stephen Nyabira, late Pamela, late Meshack Omwenga, Daniel Nyarangi, late Elijah Nyarangi, Helen Juma, Alice Kibagendi, Jane Menyuri, Florence Mosoti, late Don Nyabuti, Beatrice Edward Masaki Orango Ogembo, and Lynet Ondeyo, among others.

He was uncle of Dickson, Abigail, Georgina, Robert, Dr. Onyimbo Kerama, Damaris, Linet, Susan, Nesbitt, Abiud, Peris, Dickson, Christopher, Danson, Duke, Peter, the Nyarangi family, and many others.

He was nephew of CJ Emeritus Maraga; the late Nyamawa Mwencha; the late Bosire, the late Ishmael, the late Nyangaka, Judy, Philip, Gesora, the late Tengeya, the late Ongwae, the late Nyakoe, the late Gwako, and the late Onsongo.

He was a cousin of the Mwenchas of Tinga, the Onsongos, the Bosires, the Tengeyas, the Gwakos, the Nyagakas, the lshmaels, and others.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Ogango for prayers and burial arrangements.

The burial is scheduled for 17th April 2026 at Ogango Village, Nyamira.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

For financial support: MPESA number 0797 112 124. The fundraiser will be held on 14th April 2026 at the professional centre Nairobi.

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

Sunrise: 1934 – Sunset: 31.03.2026

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mwalimu Joseph Mokaya Ogeto of Motembe Village, Kemera location, Nyamira County.

Son of the late Zotel Ogeto and the late Ann Kerubo. Brother of Lucia, the late Agnes, and Sebastian.

Husband of Wilkister and the late Salome. Father of Charles & Isabela, Athanas & Anne, Lawrence & Karen, Festus & Yunes, Alfred & Jane, Patrick & Margaret, Lillian & the late Pius, Petronilla & Dennis, Charity & Adelbert, Lydia & David, Cleophas & Lillian, Lisper, Clive & Olive, Lenah, and Claver.

Cousin of Edward, Benjamin, Ayoti, Nyaemo, the late Christopher, Mathias,Tamoge, and Mochere. Korera of Kamau, Mekubo, Oburi, Ongoto, Nyamira, Momanyi, Odoyo, the late Bichage, Nyarecha, Kaburi, Mangera, and Sosi.

Brother In-law of Matoke, Prisca, Ongeri, Consilata, and the late Masese and Aroni.

Esemo of Migosi, the late Orenge, and Nyatang’i.

Uncle of Thomas, Raphael, Erick, Anderea, and David, among others.

Grandfather of Herbert. Samantha, Fr.Wenceslaus among many others. Great-grandfather of Chris, Brian among many others.

The cortege leaves Christa Marianne Hospital Mortuary on Thursday, 9th April 2026, for a night vigil at his home. Burial will take place on Friday, 10th April 2026, at his home in Motembe Village.

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

Sunrise: 24/2/1979 – Sunset: 11/3/2026

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Charles Ochieng Oliloof Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology which occurred on 11th March, 2026 after a short illness at Avenue Hospital, Kisumu.

Charles was the beloved son of Thomas Olilo Oswala and Christabel Amolo Olilo of Gem Kanyikwaya Onyinyore Village, Siaya County.

He was a devoted husband of Emily Anyango and a loving father of Warren Ebbo (Butere Boys), Reeny Achieng (Friends Kaimosi Girls) and Mercy Casidy (St John Mashiakalo School).

Grandson of the late Mzee Amos Oswala and the late Doris Akuku of Gem Kanyikwaya.

He was a dear brother of George Oswala, Janet Akinyi, Judith Oluoch, Evelyne Atieno, Jecinta Sam, Eunice Anyango, Marceline Achieng, Kennedy, Richard, Allan, Joshua, Felix, Irene, Ruth, Dons, Monica, Brenda and Tonny.

Brother-in-law of Sharon Makori, George Nyandare, Kennedy Odhiambo, Mark Owino, Hesbon Ayore, the late Booker Oluoch, Michael Olango, Samuel Oduor, Clerkson Olocho, and Simon Odhiambo, among others.

He was a son-in-law of Mama Rose Nyandare and the late Edward Nyandare of East Kagan, Homabay County.

He was a cherished nephew of Christopher Ondire Oswala, Scholastica Ondire, Maurice Orege Oswala, and Rose Orege both of Gem Kanyikwaya, as well as Meshack Okello of Serve Kakelo. Kisumu County.

The cortege will depart from Kakamega Funeral Parlour on 10th April, 2026 at 8 am for a requiem mass at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. The procession will then proceed to his rural home in South Gem, Onyinyore Village, Siaya County, for an overnight vigil .Interment will take place on 11th April, 2026.

“Charles, you have fought a good fight; you have finished the race and kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mzee Clement Nderitu Maina, beloved husband, devoted father, grandfather, who entered into eternal rest on 2nd April 2026, aged 74 years.

Son of the late Mr. Maina Kagonye and the late Mrs. EvaWamuyu.

Loving and devoted husband of Florence Wanjiku Nderitu. Beloved father of Eva Wamuyu,Alexa Nderitu, Martin Maina and Alice Wanjiru. Cherished grandfather of Joy Maina, Ian Maina, Kristian Nderitu and Zoe Wanjiku, who brought immeasurable joy to his heart.

Dear brother of Leah Muthoni, Lydia Muringo and Gladys Gathigia. Loving brother of the late Zachariah Ngatia, Priscilla Muthoni (the late), Martha Wambui (the late), Jesse Muringo (the late), David Ndegwa (the late), John Ngunyi (the late), Zachary Ngatia (the late), Loyce Mumbi (the late) and James Kamau (the late).

He is deeply mourned by the entire Nderitu family, friends and all whose lives he touched. A man of deep and unwavering faith, Mzee Clement lived his life firmly anchored in God’s word, drawing strength and peace from Scripture – particularly Psalm 23, Matthew 1 1:28-30 and Isaiah 26:3-4. He was a pillar of his family, a gentle soul, and a man whose love and presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Funeral Arrangements are as follows:

The cortege departs Cheregany Hospital Mortuary, Kitale on Friday, 10th April 2026 at 8:00 am. A funeral service will be held at Quaker Hill Academy, Mokoiywet at 10:00 am, conducted by PCEA Church. Thereafter, the burial will take place at his home in Mokoiywet, Trans Nzoia, Kitale.

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want” — Psalm 23:1

In God’s hands you rest; in our hearts you live forever. Rest in perfect peace, Baba.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the demise of our beloved Dorcas Wambui Wambu which occurred on 3/4/2026 following a grisly road accident in Kikopey along the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway. Until her demise, she was working at the Government Reception Office, State Department for Internal Security and National Administration.

Dorcas was daughter of Bedan Wambu and Beth Wangui Wambu.

She was wife of Francis Murage, mother of Christopher Murage and Regina Wanja.

She was sister of Lucy Wanjiru, Lydia Wanjiru, Margaret Wanjiku, Nancy Wanjiru and Jane Wangari.

Family and friends are meeting daily at their residence at Mburu Gichua in Pipeline. Nakuru and at her parents’ home in Thayu Farm, Bahati.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home, Nakuru, on Saturday, 11th April 2026. Burial will take place on the same day at Leshau Pondo Ndiiri in Nyandarua near Aberdare Teachers’ Training College.

If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.