It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mr Maurice Kinyeki Gitari which occurred on 26th March 2017.
Son of the late Ibrahim Gitari and Janet Kambo. Beloved husband of the late Mrs Grace Wanjiku Kinyeki. Loving father of Ibrahim Gitari, Wendy Muthoni and Abraham Gitari. Cherished brother of Mr Anthony Warui Gitari. Brother in-law of Wangithi and Wambui. Son in-law of Mr & Mrs John Migwi. Loving uncle and mentor of many.
The cortege leaves Portreiz mortuary on 30th March 2017 at 2pm and taken to Chaani Chief’s camp and later leave to Kirinyaga county at I 600hrs. He will be laid to rest at the family farm in Sagana, Gakindu village, Kirinyaga county on 31st March 2017.

       You have run your race, rest in peace

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance that we announce the death of Andrew Soi, retired Commissioner of TSC and former Principal Tenwek High School which occurred on 24/3/2017 while undergoing treatment at Tenwek Hospital.
Son of the late Zakayo Komosi and Ruth Komosi. Step-son of Rusi Komosi and the late Leah Komosi. Loving husband of Martha Soi (Tenwek High School). Father of Judith (Pioneer University), Edith (KTDA), Jacklyne (G4S Hqs), the late Kiprop, the late Chepchirchir, Jared (Kabarak High Sch.) and Linet (Mary Hills). Father-in-law of Gibson Ngetich and Geoffrey Cheruiyot. Son-in-law of Jonathan Korir and Rael Korir. Grandfather of Gwen and J.ysen.
The cortege leaves Tenwek Hospital Mortuary on 31.3.2017 for memorial service at Kai? et AIC and burial at home Chebarema village, Bureti Sub-county, Kericho County on Saturday 1/4/2017.

   In God’s handsyou rest. In our hearts you live forever.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the demise of our Colleague – Ms. Esther Wariara Thiong’o of Harambee Sacco who passed away on Friday, 24th March 2017 following a tragic road accident on Nairobi – Nyeri Highway. She hailed from Kangemi,Thiong’o road (Thiboro).

Daughter of Simon Thiong’o Kamau and Regina Wanja Thiongo. Mother of Sylvia Wanja of Kenyatta University and Catherine Wanjira of Mugoiri Girls. She was sister of Stephen Kamau, Joseph Wainaina, Catherine Wanjira, the late Francis Mute, Anne Gathoni and David Ndung’u.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at her Father’s Residence – Thiong’o Road (NITD) from 6.00 p.m. for burial arrangements.

The Cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home on Friday, 31st March, 2017 at 9:00am for a funeral service at St. Michael Jikaze Catholic Church, Otiende, and thereafter proceed for burial at Lang’ata Cemetery at 12.00 noon.

It is with profound grief and sadness that we announce the death of Wilson Mbakaya Walumoli and Eddison Natembeya Nandoli who succumbed to gunshots from gangsters on a 19th March 2017 attack at Kayole. Wilson; Eddison; Son of late John Walumoli and Jones Walumoli. Son of the late Wycliffe Natembeya and Elizabeth Okema. Loving husband of Irene Nabwile and father of Brother of Bill, Allan, Nebart, Edgar, Milli-cent, Maryline, Blessed Briant Walumoli. Nephew of A rey, Justus, Paulyne, Mercy, Perus, Maureen, Milcah and Brenda. Andrico, senior chief Nandikove Bunyala East and Husband of Ruth. Father of Adeline, Banice, Cleverson Nancy Nato. Brother of Makokha, Francis, Okwisya, and Dalton. Uncle of Ian, Mitchelle, Shamila, Prudence, and Dan. Son-in-law of John Wabwoba and Phaustine Ian, Tiff, Kevin, Patience, Hope, Sasha, Faddy, Madeline, Wabwoba, brother-in-law of Winnie, Isaac and Nick. Prince, Ely, Abriana, Avril. Nephew of Aggrey, Wilson, Nancy, Doreen, Hanifa, Maggy, Rose and Dominic. The corteges leave Chiromo Funeral Home on Thursday 30th March 2017 at 7.00am for burial on 1st April 2017 in Navakholo village, Kakamega County and Mahanga village, Bungoma County respectively.

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

We announce the Promotion to Glory of Madam Sheila Nafula Wasige, of St. Anthony Boys High School, Kitale; daughter of the late Daktari Gilbert Makokha Sululu and Madam Helen Makokha, of Mukhweya Village, Bungoma. Madam Sheila was the Chief examiner, KCSE History Paper 2. Wife of Johnson Wasige kitui Aka Savimbi Assistant Livestock Production Officer – Endebes Sub-county of Halwenge, Kitale. Mother of Theophine (Einzcorp Kenya Ltd), the late Theophilus, Cedric (Advocate, the High Court of Kenya) and Valarie (Maseno University). Mother-in-law of Isaac Ochieng’ and Grandmother of Janelle and Johan. Daughter-in-law of the late Mwalimu John Kitui and mama Selina Kitui wa Rengecha Farm. Brother of Eric Makokha of Welread Initiative Consultants, Nairobi; Caro Lavu (Bungoma County Government), Keyna Odhiambo (teacher Bungoma High School), Joseph Makokha (Simset Agencies, Nairobi), Pamela Odiero (Meditrust Medicare, Mombasa), Raymond Makokha and Calistus Makokha (Mukhweya), Lawrence Kagwa (England), and Alma Amanya (Mombasa). Step sister of Fidelina, Lilly Makokha among others. Sister-in-law of Margaret (rt. teacher), Fred (Endebess Sub-County Hospital), Cliff (Rengecha), Sween (Kisii), Pauline (Dubai), James (Rengecha), Monica, Maryann and Sarah. Cousin of Moses Munoko, Celestine Barasa,- Wilfred Munoko, Dennis Kuchio, Fiona Asonga, Prof. Kwena (Moi University),Victor Masibayi, Frank Saenyi, Diana Namboko (Sulwe FM), among others. The cortege leaves Eldoret Hospital Mortuary today, Thursday 30/03/2017, to Kitale Cathedral for a equiem mass at 2:00 p.m. and thereafter to her home in Halwenge. Burial will be on Saturday 1/04/ 017 at 10:00 a.m. at her home, Halwenge.
    Lord, God, rest Sheila’s soul in eternal bliss.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to Glory of Mrs. Helen Mrunde Kighowa which occured on 27th March 2017 after a short illness bravely borne. Beloved wife of the late Harun Kighowa. Daughter of the late Wisdom and Roselyn Mkonu. Loving mother of Elizabeth Irungu, Roselyne Kadeghe, Grace Nsenga, Wisdom Kighowa, and Vallery Netto. Mother-in-Law of Moses Muchiri, Zacharia Kadeghe, Evereste Nsenga, Natacha Nduwimana, and Bob Netto. Sister of the late Margaret, Catherine and Ferdinand; and Jedidah. Sister-in-Law of the late Valentina, Ethel, esmil, johana, Isaac, Meshack, and Mercy, Dorcas, & Vallery. Dotting Grandmother of Stacey, Jesse-Ryan, Marlin, Gift, Trevor, Jayson, Emmanuel, Sarah, Kestia and Josh. Family and Friends are meeting at the All Saints Cathedral from 5.00pm for Funeral arrangements. There will be a fundraising on Tuesday 04th April at the All Saints Cathedral from 5.00pm to off-set the Hospital Bill. The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home on Friday 7th at 7.00am for Mombasa. The funeral Service will be held at ACK St. Andrews Church, Soweto, Magongo, Mombasa County on Saturday, 08th April starting from 10am and hereafter burial at the Mbaraki cemetery.

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

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of our beloved mother Ann Kerubo Otwori.
Wife of Otwori Nyabeta, Kemera Location Nyamira County who passed on on 25/03/2017. Co wife of Rebecca Bonareri and Mary Kerubo. Mother of Morangi, Meroka, Esther, Grace, the late Henry, Hellena, the late Kerosi, Chief Mary Mayieka, Enock Otwori Ministry of Lands Nairobi among others. Aunty, Korera, Grandmother, Great grandmother of many. Mother in-law of Hon. Josephine Ombati MCA Kisii County, Caroline Shamola, Rael Bochere among others.
Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Garden Square for funeral arrangements .Mama will be laid to rest on Friday 31st March 2017 at Kemera ‘Location Nyamira County. Contributions can be channeled through 0722776113.

     “In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you remain forever…”

With a heavy heart but in total submission to the will of God, we write to tell the world that our darling sister Edna Shamala Okem is no more. She went to be with the Lord on the evening of Friday, 24th March 2017 at Nairobi Women’s Hospital.

Daughter of the late Jackton Shamala and Margaret Shamala. Loving wife of Uba Okem Idika. Mother of Junior lkechukwu ldika. Daughter-in-law of Uba and Florence Idika. Sister of Kennedy Shamala, Immaculate Shamala and Phanice Mulengwa. Sister-in-law of Alfred Mwangi, Beth Muthoni, Chakubuta Mulengwa, Uche Idika, Chioma Idika. Obinna Idika and Chikode Idika.Aunt of Barbara, Jackton (JJ), Abantu,Azanta, Nathaniel, Masoka, Kevin and Kibibi Eriyo. Niece of John Sitati, Ann Mokofu (USA), Eunice Mima, Steve Kabaka, the late Nyikuri, Mukaisi, Jecirose and Puti. Cousin of the Musiranyombes, Nyikurus, Litalis, Shivonas, Mukaisi, Mmasis, Mularis, Putis, Khevalis, Sitatis, Thomas, Mokufus, Miimas, Ogutus, Kabakas, Wayekos and the Muvombes.

Family and friends are meeting daily at their home in Nabro Apartments house number A2, Yaya Centre. The main fundraising to offset the funeral expenses will be held on Friday, 31st March 2017 at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi from 5pm. Contributions can be channelled using Paybill number 698111 Account name – Edna Shamala; or through Mpesa to Phanice Shamalla – 0720 -934-052.

The funeral service will be held on Sunday, 2nd April 2017 at Umash Funeral Home at 2pm. Burial will be held on Wednesday, 5th April 2017 at Lurambi farm — Kiungani, Nabiswa Ward, Kitale.

Edna, you were so vibrant. Full of life and love, a friend and confidant to many. Sleep on dear sister, wife, daughter.

Till we meet to part no more on the Lord’s day.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Douglas Jnr Kigo Kimemia on 22^nd March 2017.

Loving son of Douglas Kimemia Mukono and Jane Wanjiku Kimemia. Loving and supportive husband of Beatrice Nyaroita. Amazing dad of Alexis Wanjiru, Isaiah Njunge Kigo (Kababa) and Gabriel Mungai Kigo. Brother of Mukono and Faith, Waceke Nyanjiru Kimemia (USA) and Lincoln Kariuki Kimemia (USA). Loving son in law of Mr & Mrs Peter Unitt and Grace Wanjiru Unitt. Nephew of Dianah and Francis Macharia Kigo, John Kamau Mukono among others. Uncle of SupaDupa Chiku, Kimemia, Adede and Baraka.

Family and friends are meeting for prayers and burial arrangements at ACC&S Kawangware Church along Nyakinyua Road, Sandton Hotel, Taveta Road from 6pm daily. A memorial service will be held at ACC&S Kawangware Church, Nyakinyua Rd on Thursday 30^th March 2017 from 2pm-4pm.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home on 31^st March 2017 at 7am for burial service at the graveside – Kinyona Sub County, Murang’a County.

“In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever. Amen”

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Dorothy Rahab Atieno of Coptic Hospital Nairobi which occurred on 22nd March 2017.

Loving daughter of Reverend Sospeter Akech and Mrs Margaret Akech. Mother of Benjamin Otieno and Christabel Atieno. Sister of Oscar Omenda, Rachel Marceline and Jacqueline Adhiambo. Sister-in-law of Catherine Omange and Ndubuisi Robinson. Cousin, auntie and niece of many.

Family and friends are meeting for Prayers daily at Reverend Akech’s residence in Donholm Phase V from 6:30pm.There will be a fund raising on Sunday the 2nd of April at PEFA Church Doonholm from 3pm.

The cortege leaves Coptic Hospital Mortuary on Thursday the 6th of April 2017 for the Funeral service which will be held at Nairobi Baptist Church, Ngong’ Road.

Burial will take place on the same day at Lang’ata Cemetery.

You have fought a good fight, you finished the race. It is well.

2nd August 1940 – 28th March 2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Mr. Geoffrey Kang’oria Kinoti, EBS MBS – Retired Deputy Commissioner of Police (former PPO Nairobi Area and Commandant Kenya Police College) which occurred on 28th March 2017.

Son of the late Manyara Kang’oria and the late Grace Karuki. Beloved husband of Mrs. Florence Kajuju Kinoti. Father of Timothy Mwenda,Titus Muriuki, Pauline Makena, Purity Kanario and Patricia Karwitha. Father-in-law of Suzanne Kinoti, Georgina Kinoti and Alex Mutiso. He was grandfather of Tracey Nkirote, Stephanie Kathure, Tiffany Kinya, Gabrielle Kwamboka, Ethan Muthoka, Eli Mutethia and Amalya Kazuri. Brother of the late Zachary Kirimi, the late John Mbaya, Tabitha Mbijiwe, Fredrick Manyara (Kalro Embu), Gikunda Manyara, Japheth Mbaabu, James Mutwiri, Jane Mwari, Anne Gakii, David Mburugu and Kenneth Munene. Son-in-law of Joshua Kungania and the late Tabitha Kungunia. Brother-in-law of Loise Kathure, Judith Mbaya, Stanley Mbijiwe, Joyce Manyara, Mary Mbaabu, Harriet Mutwiri, Peter Mugwika, Daniel Muthee and Grace Mburugu. Also Moses Kungania, Naomi Kinyua, Judith Ntiriti, Lillian Nkuene, Catherine Nkatha, Samuel Mwenda, Douglas Murangiri and Charity Karoki.

Prayer meetings are being held at Lavington United Church from Thursday 30th March 2017 to Monday 3rd April 2017 from 5pm to 7pm daily.

Burial dates will be announced later.

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

We regret to announce the death of

We regret to announce the death of Mzee Gerald Okeyo Omurwa of Gesima Settlement Scheme, Rigoko, Nyansiongo.

Son of the late Alex Omurwa and the late Lucina Nyanchama. Brother of Prisca Mboga, Mary Nyachae, Salome Moraa.

Husband of the late Alexina Bosibori and the late Neliah Kemunto.

Father of Clare Omoke, Veronica Ratemo, Francis Omurwa, late Mary Kemunto, Pius Mosongo (RVR Rtd), Michael Mairura (KEFRI), Jane King’oina (Gusii Highlights), Margaret Mwanyiro (Treasury – Kilifi South), Rose Bonareri (Coast Polytechnic), the late Christopher Omurwa, Beatrice Gesare (Ong’icha Primary School), William Matoke, Jeremiah Mosioma (UoEm), Lydia Kwamboka, Mercellinus Mairura (Nyamira County), Vincent Ochangwa (Kenyoro Primary School). Brother in law of Ngige, Bosco Mboga, the late Nyachae, Nyachoti, Bethwel and Oguye.

Semo of the late Monene, Arasa, Riang’a, late Mokua among others. Father in law of Omoke, Ratemo, Gekonge, Mwanyiro (KP – Kilifi), Mong’are, Dr Arita (Kisii Level 6), Kipng’etich Maiyo, Kennedy Omwenga, Elizabeth, Mellen, Jane, Patricia, Grace, Doris, Dorcas & Diana. Korera of Christine & late Nyairo, the late Mr & Mrs Paul Omorenda, Jane & the late Maramba, Faustina & the late Geteri, the late Mr & Mrs Nyamweya, Mr & Mrs Banzi (Kaloleni), Penina & the late Mong’are, Mr & Mrs Alex Omwenga, Kwamboka & the late Omuko, Clementina and the late Nyatwang’a, Mr & Mrs Ongwenyi, Mr & Mrs Oenga, Monica and the late Ndubi, the late Mr & Mrs Ariemba.

Fundraising will be on 29^th March 2017 at his home – Rigoko. The cortege leaves Nyansiongo mortuary on 30^th March 2017 and mass at Nyansiongo Catholic Church and burial will on Friday 31^st March 2017 at his Rigoko home, Nyansiongo Settlement Scheme, Nyamira County.

of Gesima Settlement Scheme, Rigoko, Nyansiongo.

Son of the late Alex Omurwa and the late Lucina Nyanchama. Brother of Prisca Mboga, Mary Nyachae, Salome Moraa.

Husband of the late Alexina Bosibori and the late Neliah Kemunto.

Father of Clare Omoke, Veronica Ratemo, Francis Omurwa, late Mary Kemunto, Pius Mosongo (RVR Rtd), Michael Mairura (KEFRI), Jane King’oina (Gusii Highlights), Margaret Mwanyiro (Treasury – Kilifi South), Rose Bonareri (Coast Polytechnic), the late Christopher Omurwa, Beatrice Gesare (Ong’icha Primary School), William Matoke, Jeremiah Mosioma (UoEm), Lydia Kwamboka, Mercellinus Mairura (Nyamira County), Vincent Ochangwa (Kenyoro Primary School). Brother in law of Ngige, Bosco Mboga, the late Nyachae, Nyachoti, Bethwel and Oguye.

Semo of the late Monene, Arasa, Riang’a, late Mokua among others. Father in law of Omoke, Ratemo, Gekonge, Mwanyiro (KP – Kilifi), Mong’are, Dr Arita (Kisii Level 6), Kipng’etich Maiyo, Kennedy Omwenga, Elizabeth, Mellen, Jane, Patricia, Grace, Doris, Dorcas & Diana. Korera of Christine & late Nyairo, the late Mr & Mrs Paul Omorenda, Jane & the late Maramba, Faustina & the late Geteri, the late Mr & Mrs Nyamweya, Mr & Mrs Banzi (Kaloleni), Penina & the late Mong’are, Mr & Mrs Alex Omwenga, Kwamboka & the late Omuko, Clementina and the late Nyatwang’a, Mr & Mrs Ongwenyi, Mr & Mrs Oenga, Monica and the late Ndubi, the late Mr & Mrs Ariemba.

Fundraising will be on 29^th March 2017 at his home – Rigoko. The cortege leaves Nyansiongo mortuary on 30^th March 2017 and mass at Nyansiongo Catholic Church and burial will on Friday 31^st March 2017 at his Rigoko home, Nyansiongo Settlement Scheme, Nyamira County.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Hannah Waithira Mungai. Daughter of the late Kuria Kagiri and the late Wambui Ngururi. Sister of the late Jonah Kagiri, Ibrahim Ngururi, the late Njeri Nagi, the late Gathoni Munania, Anne Wanjiru Kinuthia, John Mwangi and Ruth Wangeci.

Wife of the late Bedan Mungai. Co-wife of the late Mariam Wanjiru. Mother of Phylis Wambui, Joel K Mungai (formerly of OUP), Naftali Mureithi (Kinangop), Patrick Mungai (Creative Publishers), Charles Maina (Gituru Secondary), Simon Kamau, David Ngururi, Peter Mwangi and John Mungai (KCC, Kiganjo).

Step-mother of Salome Njeri (Ol Kalou), James Mureithi (Ol Kalou), Noumi Wairimu, Daniel Njoroge and Sammy Mungai (Equity Bank, Industrial Area Nbi). Grandmother and great-grandmother of many.

Family and friends are meeting at the family home in Kigoro village, Gatanga sub-county, Murang’a County. The cortege leaves Bishop Okoye Funeral Home,Thika, on Friday 31/ 3 /20 17 at 8am, for burial at the family home in Kigoro village, Gatanga sub-county, Murang’a County.

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

1935 – 27/3/2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Peninah Warura Mwangi Gicho of Kiratina Village, Komothai Ward, Kiambu County on 27th March 2017.

Beloved wife of the Late Mwangi Gicho, Daughter of the late Gachura Mburi and the late Nyambura Gachura. Mother of Njoki, Nyambura, Gicho, Ngatha, Mburu, Mburi and Ngina. Mother in law of Thuo, Karanja, Ng’endo, Ndave and Kabura. Sister to Gachambi, late Waruiru, Wanjiku,Wachu, Pastor Mburi, Wanjiru, Kabochi, Kiaaea and Wanjeri. Grandmother of Wanjiku, Kiruthi,Warura, Mwangi, Njoroge, Mwangi, Njiraini, Mwangi, Warura, Mwangi, Warura, Ng’endo, Warura, Mwangi, Njeri and Njoki. Great Grandmother Mason. Friends and Family are meeting daily at her home in Komothai from 4pm.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Mortuary on Tuesday 4th April 2017 at 8am for a funeral service at 10am at P.C.E.A Komothai church, thereafter burial will take place at her home.

To a mother, grandmother and great grandmother, sister, friend and mentor. Even Though you are gone you will always be in our hearts: Revelation 2 1 :4 Farewell thee well.

We will love you always, Heaven awaits a great woman.

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of our mother Mrs. Annah Oballa, wife of the late Mzee Barnabas Oballa Nyalik of Kano Kolwa, Buoye Village, Kisumu County.

Daugther of the late Mzee Obiya & Lorna Obiya of Kisumo Nyahera. Mother of Symphrose Ouma formerly of Aga Khan University, Magdalene, the late Sela, Mary Onyango of Multi Media University, the late Charles, Tom Oballa, Maurice Oballa, Jane Ochungi KEFRI-Maseno, the late Ainda and Betty Odhiambo – Sinaga Primary School. Sister-in-law of the late Mzee Oselu Nyalik, Maurice Nyalik, Paul Waindi. Co-wife of Martline Waindi, Pesila, Lucy, Serfina, Margaret, among others. Mother-in-law of Prof Walter Oyugi-Calisto Onyango, Francis Ochung’-KEFRI Hqs, formerly of UoN, the late Andrea Odhiambo, Dr Lawrence Odhiambo — Hospice Kisumu, Elizabeth Obala, Jerusa and Rose. Aunt of Chief Collins Odera. Grandmother of Arch. Pascal & Josephine Obala, Michael, Paul, Salome, Loise Oyugi, Brian Oyugi, Ochieng Odhiambo – Kapenguria, Stano Olonde (The People Newspapers), Vincent Nyalik, Lillian (UK), Apondi (Co-op-Kisii), Omondi, Onyango, Achieng’Ochung’, Odhiambo Marenya, Ochieng Obala, Annah, Dominic Obala among others.

There will be fund raising on 30th March 2017 at All Saints Cathedral from 5 pm and another one on Saturday 1st April 2017 at the Professional Centre Nairobi from 2.00 pm.

For contibution through MPESA: 0722-958-872.

The cortege leaves Aga Khan Mortuary Kisumu for a requiem mass on 7th April 2017, at St. John XII Catholic Rabuor Parish. Funeral and burial service will be held at her home Buoye Village on 8th April 2017 from 9.00 am.