Geoffrey Muriithi Murage

Sunrise: 6th July 1955 – Sunset: 26th October 2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Geoffrey Muriithi Murage, who peacefully rested after a short illness on 26th October 2025.

Beloved son of the late Jefither Murage and the late Grace Wamutira.

Beloved husband of Pauline Wambui Muriithi. Beloved father of Caroline Wanjiku and Martin Murage.

Brother and brother-in-law to many.

Son-in-law to the late Andrew Thendu and the late Salome Njeri.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and burial arrangements at the family residence—Komarock Phase 3A House 316 from 6 pm onwards, concurrently with others at Kiamuruga, Kerugoya.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Homes on 6th November 2025 at 7:00am for a funeral mass at Kiamuruga Catholic Church Kerugoya at 11.00am. He will later be laid to rest at his home, Kiamuruga. Kerugoya, Kirinyaga. County.

We loved you, but God loved you more. Rest in Eternal Peace.

 

Martha Nyatoro Ndungu

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Martha Nyatoro Ndungu of Kiganjo Estate Thika on Sunday 26th October 2025 at Kenyatta Teaching and Referral Hospital. Until her demise she was a staff of County Government of Muranga Department of Agriculture Livestock Gatanga Subcounty.

She is the daughter of the late Harrisson Ndungu Kinandu and late Grace Wanjiru Ndungu.

Mother of Grace Wanliru (St Dominic Primary School Kasarani) and Irene Wairimu (Thika). Mother in love of Frederick Mwangi {County Government of Kiambu, Agriculture & Livestock Department Gatundu North}. Grandmother of Precious, Aurelia and Gianna among others.

Cherished-in-law of Stephen Muthami and Lucy Wanjiku.

Beloved Sister of Irene Kingori (Kinangop), Anne Kinyaniui (Muranga}. Elder Duncan Gichuki (Maiella Naivasha), Ruthu-Josphine Nyaguthii (Brookside / Chaka), Cyrus Maina, Esther Wangui, Anne Wangari, Peris Njoki, John Kariuki and Eunice Wakarima. Cousin and aunt to many.

Family and friends are meeting for prayers and funeral arrangements at PCEA Makongeni Church Thika and at her Kiganjo Residence everyday at 7.00pm.

The cortege leaves Jamii Hospital Karatina Funeral Home on Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 8.00am. Funeral Service will be held starting from 11.00am at Mountain Star Academy Zaina Village, Ndathi Sublocation, Kabaru Location, Nyeri County. Thereafter Burial rites will be conducted at her farm adjacent to the school.

Rev 21:4 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.

 

Richard Njake Gatua

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of our beloved brother Richard Njake Gatua, which occurred on October 14th, 2025.

Born on November 17th 1973 in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, he was the son of Njake Gatua Thinwa and Naomi Wanjiku (of Turbo, Eldoret).

He was a devoted husband of Esther Njake (Muigo) and a loving father of Faith Wanjiku, Joy Wambui, and Joel Gatua (of Dallas, USA).

He was a brother of Paul Maina, Ruth Wamboi, the late Wilson Njenga, Francis Moshoi, Mary Wanjiru, Dorcas Wangui, and Charles Waweru.

Richard was a son-in-law of Margaret Gathogo (of Githunguri, kiambu) and a brother-in-law of Mary Maina and Pastor Lawrence Maina, Francis Gathogo, James Ngariu, Mary Wanjiku, Teresiah Nyambura, and George Mururi. He was a nephew, cousin, uncle, and a friend to many.

The burial service and interment will be held on Saturday, November 1st, 2025 at Rolling Oaks Cemetery, Texas (USA).

In God’s arms, forever in our hearts.

John 11:25 -“I am the resurrection and the life.The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.”

Levi Elijah Gachanja

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Levi Elijah Gachanja of Passenga, Olkalau, Nyandarua County, on 29th October 2025 at UltraCare Hospital, Nyahururu.

He was the beloved husband of Florence Njambi and loving father of Leah Nyambugi & Dr, John Muraguri, Sophia Nyambura, Elijah Gachanja & Grace Muthoni, Titus Mwangi & Sarah Wangui, Josiah Wanjohi & Catherine Wambui, Apufia Njeri, grandfather and great grandfather to many.

The cortege leaves Pope Benedict the XVI Funeral Home, Nyahururu on Tuesday, 4th November 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

The funeral service will be held at his home in Passenga from 10:00 a.m.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Passenga and at All Saints Cathedral on Thursday 30th and 31st October 2025 from 5:30pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

Matthew 5:5 — Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

 

Stephen Kamugu Kimanga

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Stephen Kamugu Kimanga formerly of National Treasury attached to DCI headquarters.

He was son of the late Daniel Kimanga and Jane Nyambura Kimanga. He was brother of Evalyne Nduta and Leah Magiri.

He was loving husband of Maurine Wangari. Father of Nathan Kimanga, Ethan Jabali, Kaiden Malik.

Brother-in-law of Peter Maruri, Bedan Gitonga, Catherine Wambui, Mary Wangui.

Son-in-law of Ruth Wanjiku Mwaura.

Uncle of Kevin Gitonga, Rodney Ngigi, Mitchelle Mukuhi, Janice Nyambura and Lazaar Kimanga.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his home in Kiambu Kiamumbi, at his mother’s home in Nasra Estate and Homeland Thika Road for prayers and burial preparations.

There will be a Memorial Service on Sunday 2/11/2025 at PCEA St Andrews Church – Nyerere road_ at 2.30pm.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral (By-pass) on Wednesday, 5/11/2025 at 7.00am to Maguguni in Kilimambogo, Thika East,Thika Garrisa Highway where he will be laid to rest on the same day.

 

Agnes Njoki Kirera

Sunrise: 1921 -Sunset: 26th October 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of our mother, grandmother, great grandmother, our Matriarch Agnes Njoki Kirera of Iganjo Sub Location, Kamahuha Location, Murang’a County who passed away on 26th October 2025.

Daughter of the late Macharia wa Gacaci and Edith Wamaitha.

She was the loving wife of the late Danson Kirera Muri and co-wife of the late Racheal Wairimu and the late Monica Njoki. Mother of Elishiba Njeri (USA), the late Washington Mburu, Peris Wanjiku, the late George Murigi, Rosemary Njembi, the late Edward Muchoki, the late Robert Mburu, Cpt. Newton Wanyoike, Millicent Wanjiru, the late Lucy Njeri, the late Wamaitha (one), Faith Mothe, John Muiruri, Albert Kirera, Gilbert Muchoki (UK), Judy Faith Wanjiku, Gerald Wainaina, Terry Njembi, Mercy Waithira, Margaret Wamaitha and Esther Wanjiru. She leaves behind many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at her family home in Igikiro village, lganjo sub-location, Karnahuha.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home-Kabati on Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 at 8:00AM for a funeral service at ACK St. Thomas Kawaharura Parish rounds Kamahuha location at 11:00AM and thereafter she will be laid to rest at her home.

 She fought the good fight, she finished the race, she kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7).

Mami, Cucu, Mait0 Rest in Eternal Peace

 

Mary Wambui Ngugi

 Sunrise: 30th June 1962 – Sunset: 26th October 2025

It is with deep sorrow and in humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of Mary Wambui Ngugi on Sunday, 26 October 2025 at MP Shah Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Mary was the beloved wife of the late David Kamau Thiong’o; devoted mother of Maureen Gakenia Kamau and Herman Thiong’o Kamau; a doting grandmother of Kwame Musumba; and mother-in-law of Margaret Wangui Wakanyi.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Julius Ngugi and the late Beth Wanjiku Ngugi. The first-born among her siblings, she was a sister to: the late John Ndiva (brother): the late Thomas Kamau (brother); Julia Wanjiru (sister): Peter Kariuki (brother); Margaret Nyarnbura (sister); Charles Wainaina (brother); Josphat Njoroge (brother); and Patrick Nyoike (brother).

She was a sister-in-law to many, a cousin to many, an aunt to many, and a dear friend to many.

She faithfully served as a nurse at Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital until her retirement.

A Requiem Mass will be held on Friday, 31st October 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Varsity Ville—Kamakis (Eastern Bypass).

The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home, Kabati on Tuesday, 4th November 2025 at 7:00 .m. Funeral Service and Burial will take place thereafter at her home in Kiambuthia Village, Kiru Location , Mathioya, Murang’a County.

Perpetual light shine upon her, O Lord. May her soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.

 

 

Wanjiku Makena

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing on of Wanjiku Makena wa Ndirangu and Kathini, which occurred on 24th October 2025.

She was the beloved daughter of Major (Rtd.) Ndirangu Wahome and the late Josephine Kathini Ndirangu.

Loving niece of Francis Gichuhi and Njeri Gichuhi, Nelson King’ori and Nancy Gichuhi, the late Erick Mbuthia and the late Joseph Kariuki, Margaret Owino, Ruth Kussauer, Mbithi and Katheke, among others.

Cherished cousin of Ngigi, the late Wanjiku, Wanini, Wahome, lrungu, Javan, Jefferson, Powel, Wanjiku, Mark, Kioko,Annette, Jane, Mueni, Chichi, Mutanu, Mutheu and Stephie, among many others.

She was the treasured granddaughter of the late William Wahome and Doris Wanjiku, and the late Mr. and Mrs. David Mutunga Silla, as well as the great-granddaughter of Mariam Gachambi Ndirangu.

Following a brief service and viewing, the cortege will leave the Kenyatta University Funeral Home at 7:30am on Thursday 30th October for the memorial service and burial at the family’s home in Nduiga Kiandu, Nyeri.

Wanjiku was deeply loved and will be fondly remembered for her warmth, laughter, and the joy she brought into the lives of all who knew her.

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit”— Psalm 34:18

 

Dr. Semu Sinagabula Musoke

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Dr. Semu Sinagabula Musoke, on 26 October 2025 at the Nairobi Hospital.

Dr. Musoke was the beloved husband of Helen Musoke, loving father of Lewis Musoke and Nancy Musoke-Smith, father-in-law of Chandula Seneviratne-Musoke and Jevone Smith, and grandfather of Ayinza Musoke.

He was the son of Yafesi K Musoke (late) and Naomi Musoke (late). Brother of Rebecca Nyiira, Margaret Kalule-Sabiti (late), Noah Nsubuga, Sarah Musoke (late), Norah Nalwoga (late), and Sam Kikonyogo (late).

Son-in-law of Mr.Wycliffe Kiggundu Kato and Mrs. Reste Namayanja Kato (late) Brother-in-law of Margaret Kato (late), John Kato (late), Edith Yoti, David Kato, Vicky Kato,William Kato (late), Fred Kato and Godfrey Kato.

Dr. Musoke was loved and respected by many as a wonderful uncle, father figure, friend, colleague, mentor and renowned medical professional in Eastern Africa.

Details for the memorial services and the funeral will follow.

*Please send your MPESA contributions to REBECCA KATUMBA on +254 (717) 535 317*

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

Mr. David Kariuki Thuku

1957 – 2025

With deep sorrow, yet in humble submission to God’s perfect will, we announce the passing of Mr. David Kariuki Thuku, who went to be with the Lord on Friday, 24th October 2025, following a long and brave battle with Illness.

David joined Daystar University on 5th September 1994 and faithfully served in various capacities for 31 years. He held the positions of Associate Dean and Dean of Students Affairs for 21 years, demonstrating exceptional leadership, dedication, and compassion. In February 2015, he was re-deployed to serve as a Senior Lecturer in the School of Mission and Theology, a role he held with equal commitment until his demise. David’s unwavering service and care for both students and colleagues have left an indelible mark on the Daystar community. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and worked with him.

He was also a Church Elder at P C.E.A. Bahati Martyrs’ Parish, where he faithfully served God and the congregation for many years.

He was the beloved husband of Mrs. Irene Wangui Thuku and cherished son of the late Mr. Joseph Thuku and the late Mrs. Susan Wangari Thuku and a loving brother of Ndirangu, Muthoni and Late Maigua, Mwangi and Jane, Late Margaret and Kariuki, Wanjiku and Gichamba, Christine and Karnali, Njen and Ndirangu, Thogori.

Son-in-law of Mr. George Wairi Wachira and Mrs. Phoebe Wairimu Wairi. Brother-in-law of The late Mr. Maina, Mr and Mrs. Mwangi, Mr. and Mrs Mbora, Mr. and Mrs. Mukundi and Mr. and Mrs. Murage. He was a cousin, uncle and grandfather to many.

A Memorial Service will he held on Wednesday, 29th October, at PCEA Bahati Church, Nairobi starting at 3.00 p.m.

The Burial Service will take place on Friday, 31st October, at PCEA Muruguru Church, Nyeri, starting at 10:00 a m , followed by interment at his family home in Muruguru.

Prayer meetings are being held daily at the PCEA Bahati old Church from 6.00 pm.

David will be fondly remembered for his unwavering faith, humility and deep commitment to his family, students, church and community.

For those who wish to support the family during this difficult time contributions towards a be-fitting send-off may be sent to:0758 560 567 — Simon Waeri.

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

May his soul rest in eternal peace