Joseph Nelson Nyakambi

It is with sadness but humble acceptance of God’s will, that we announce the passing of Joseph Nelson Nyakambi at their home in Syokimau after a short illness.

Nelson was the beloved son of Enosh Ongosi and Josephine Helena. Beloved brother of Milkah Moraa and Irene Rabera. Brother-in-law of Derrick Koome.

Grandson of Herbert Akuma and Mutunga Love.

Friends and relatives are meeting at their Nairobi residence in Syokimau Quarry road, and at Gionseri, Nyamache Sub-county Kisii County.

There will be a requiem mass on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at St. Veronica Catholic Church Syokimau at 6.00pm and at St. Jude Catholic Church Donholm on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 5.00pm.

The cortege will leave Mater Misericordia hospital mortuary on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 7.00am for Nyamache. The burial will take place on Friday 23rd January 2026 at their village in Gionseri.

It is God who gives and God who takes away.

Eternal rest grant unto Joseph Nelson Oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him, may Joseph Nelson rest in Peace. Amen.

Lucy Wanjiru Njuguna

It is with profound sadness that we announce the gassing on of Mrs Lucy Wanjiru Njuguna, wife of Mr lohn Njuguna Gatacha and a Member of Saint Anna and Joakim.

She was the daughter of the late Simon Wainaina Karwinu and Rebecca Njoki. She was sister of the late Joseph Karwinu, Scholastica Waithira, and Samuel Wambiriu. She was stepsister of Paul Mburu, Joseph Kibugi, Peter Wambiriu, and Hanna Wambui.

She was mother of Margaret Wanjiku Gitonga, Virginia Njeri Kibue. Agnes Wairimu Njonjo, Samuel Gatacha, Francis Wainaina, the late Bernard Kariku, Fidelis Waithira Waithaka and Catherine Nduta Wagoki.

She was sister-in-law of Priscillah Wairimu Kihiu, Charles Kamau, the late Patricia Nduta Ndichu, and others in the larger Gatacha Kimani family.

She was mother-in-law of the late Paul Gitonga Muchemi, Joseph Kibue Thaiya, Peter Njonjo Kibera, Hanna Nyokabi Gatacha, Scotia Mukami Wainaina,Winnie Njeri Kariku, Francis Waithaka ‘Babu, and Anthony Wagoki Njenga. She was grandmother to 21 grandchildren and great-grandmother to Nyla.

She was aunt to Fr. Emmanuel Ngugi and Long John, among others.

Funeral meetings are being held at the family residence in Kimunyu Sub-location, Gatundu South. The cortege leaves KU Referral KUTRH on Thursday, 22/01 /2026 at 8:00 a.m. Mass will be held at Kimunyu Football Grounds from 11:00 a.m. Thereafter, interment will take place at the family residence in Thiririka, Kimunyu.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Councillor Emeritus Peter Mwangi Kabui

Sunrise: 10th February 1943 – Sunset: 13th January, 2026

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that the Kabui family announce the demise of Councillor Emeritus Peter Mwangi Kabui (Tashi) of Tuthu Village, Rwathia Location, Kangema Sub-county, Muranga County. Formerly of Keni Office Supplies, Kihoto Investments and Founding Chairman of BATCOM (Kenya) PLC.

Son of the late Kabui wa Noru and the late Wanjiku wa Michuki. Brother of the late VVanjiku, the late Wairimu and the late Michuki.

Husband of Ruth Nyambura Mwangi. Father of Juliet Wanjiku Kabul, Grace Wambui Kabui, Ben Njuguna Kabui, David & Lucy Ndichu and Joyce Nyokabi Kabul.

He was a much loved Brother in-law of the late Benson & the late Lorna Mbatia, Beatrice Wairimu, Stanley & Damaris Makena, Daniel Mugetha Gateru, the late Jane Wangari Mutiso, John & Esther Thaiya, Nancy Wanjiru Gateru and Julius & Esther Karogo. Cousin and uncle of many.

Grandfather of Renee, Faizah and Mshindi, and great grandfather of Ness.

The body is lying at Kenyatta Memorial Funeral Home (Kahawa West). Family and Friends are meeting for funeral arrangements every evening from 6.00PM at Holy Family Basilica and his Madaraka home.

Requiem Mass will be at Holy Family Basilica on Monday 19th January 2026 from 2:00PM.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta Memorial Funeral Home (Kahawa West.) on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 7:00AM for a funeral mass at Tuthu Catholic Mission Church from 10:00AM with burial taking place the same day at his Tuthu home, Kangema.

Job 1:21 “The Lord gave and the Lord hath token away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” 

 

John Kagunya Muchiri

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of our dear Dad John Kagunya Muchiri after a short illness.

Husband of the late Naomi Wanjiru Kagunya. Father of Jane Wambui, the late Margaret Njeri, Simon Muchiri, the late Stephen Muturi, Hannah Njoroge, the late Michael Chege, Mary Nyambura, Esther Kudu, Joseph Kamau, the late James Mungai, Peter Mburu & Michael Njane. Father in-law of Hellen Nyambere, the late Herman Gathoga, George Boro, Kudu Koku, Esther Njeri and Miriam Mburu. Grandfather of many grandchildren, great grandfather and great-great grandfather of many.

Family and friends are meeting daily from 4.00pm in his home at Kamburu Village, Lari Sub-county, Kiambu County.

He will be laid to rest on Thursday 22nd January 2026. The funeral procession will leave Mukoe Funeral home Githunguri at 9.00am. The burial will take Place at his home in Kamburu Village, Lari Sub-county, Kiambu County.

Fare thee well dad

Zaweria Wangui Murage

It is with profound sadness and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mama Zaweria Wangui Murage of Flamingo Phase II, Nakuru East Sub-County following a long illness bravely borne.

Daughter of the Late Kamondo Muhia and the late Wanjeri Kamwana of Gacharage, Mathioya Constituency, Murang’a County. \Wife of Ephantus Murage and together they were blessed with six children: The late Catherine and Paul Ogaja, Edward Mathenge and Diana Nzule, Dr. Patriciah Murage and Moses Kiguru, Stephen Murage, Grace Murage and Andrew Munene.

Sister of the late Jane Wairimu Mwaura, the late Margaret Njoki, the late Julia Wanjiru Karriondo, the late Michael Muhia, Lawrence Mama and Stephen Githaiga Kamondo.

She was a doting grandmother of Vincent, Wayne & Emanuel and aunt of many.

Committee meetings are being held daily at the Nakuru Athletics Club (NAC) starting 6:00p.m.

There will be a requiem mass at her home on Tuesday 20th January, 2026 starting at 5.30p.m. The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home – Nakuru at 9a.m. on Wednesday 21st January, 2026 for funeral mass at St. Daniel Comboni Catholic Church – Hekima, Nakuru. The burial will follow thereafter at Kaburini, Kiungururia (behind Ofa Petrol Station, opposite Shinners High School, Nakuru).

Fare thee well, till we meet again

Mrs. Rachel Nyasi Makoko Kimbio (Ranya)

Sunrise 13.01.1957 – Sunset 13.01.2026

It is with deep sadness and the humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Mrs. Rachel Nyasi Makoko Kimbio (Ranya), which occurred on 13.01.2026 at Kenyatta National Hospital. She retired from Postal Corporation of Kenya in 2012, where she had worked for 35 years.

She was the wife of Mr. Juda Makoko Mwadime Kimbio, daughter of Mrs. Janet Manena Mwajala Mwachoo and the late Mr. Hubert Mwanjala Mwachoo. Daughter-in-law of the late Theophile Mwadime Kimbio and the late Teresita Chari Mwadime Kimbio of shimba hills.

A devoted mother of Chari Mwadime & Kihu Karumba, the late Manena Mwadime (Manesh) and Shali Grace Mwadime.

Grandmother of Sere Kirid, Lukundo Ranya,Waweru Mutua, Yuddah Mutua. Hen Kihu, Weza Kihu and Enzi Kihu.

Sibling of Margaret Chao Kimwele, the late Grace Wakesho Macharia, the late Mary Wawuda Mutua, Deborah Wacheghu Nyambu, Samuel Mwachoo Mwaniala, Elizabeth Wavua Mwanjala and Rebecca Wambugha Mwaniala

She was a sister-in-law of Muema Kimwele, the late Peter Macharia, Anthony Mutua, Godfrey Nyambu, Florence Mwicigi,Christme & the late Paul Kisochi, Joseph & Rachel Mwachanya, Stella Kimbio, Alphonse & Roselyne Mwandighi, Rosemary & Bongosa Mcharo, the late Shete Kimbio & the his wives the late Maria, Riziki and Emona Kimbio, Mwamadi & jackline Mwadime, Juliet & jarnin Ngalula, Seraphine & Lawrence Mwashumbi, Dominica & Job Bushebi, Peter Mwadime, Dorothy Mwadime & the late Melvin, the late Mwashuma Kimbio and many others.

She was a grandchild of the late Cannon Stephen Kiteto & the late Mrs Grace Wakesho Kiteto and the late Mr. & Mrs. Mwachoo She was a niece, cousin, aunty, grandmother and friend of many.

Friends and family will meet at All Saints Cathedral on Monday 19.01 2026 from 5.00pm-8.00pm.

The memorial service will be held on Tuesday 20 01.2026 at Citam Valley Road from 2 00pm -4.00pm and the funeral will be in lkanga, Voi on 23.01.2026 at 9.00am

Peter Wanyangi Wanjihia

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing on of Peter Wanyangi Wanjihia.

He was son of the late James Wanyangi and the late Jane Wambui (Wambuku) wa Njihia.

He was husband of Tabitha Wanjiru Wanyangi. Father of John Muchiri, Jane Wambui, Zipporah Wangui, James Kungu (James Wong), Alice Wanyangi, Samuel Kamau, Naomi Wangari, Moses Wanyoike.

The late departed peacefully on 9th January 2026 after a long illness.

Burial arrangements are being held at his home Karugo Village Kagwe Lari Sub-location Kiambu County and Thika Road Quiver HQ next to Alcapone from 5.00 pm daily.

The body will be removed from KU Referral Home on 16th January 2026 for burial rites at his home Karugo Village Kagwe Lari Sub-county the same day.

 

Richard Nyamongo Onchimbo

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing on of Richard Nyamongo Onchimbo from Mokomoni.

He was a son of the late Mzee Judson Onchimbo and the late mama Agnes Nyanchama.

He was a husband of Catherine Kerubo. Father of Brian Amenya, Purity Kemunto and Trevan Ogero.

He was a brother of Elizabeth Moraa, Kennedy Onchimbo, Pamela Monyangi,the late Evans Ogero and Joseph Kinyosi.

Friends and family are meeting daily at their homes in Eldoret and Mokomoni from 5:00pm to 6:00pm with committee meetings being conducted daily. Prayers are being conducted daily and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital on 15th January 2026 at 12:00pm to the home at Mokoni Borabu Nyamira County. He will be laid to rest on 16th January 2026.

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

 

Eric Ajiyenza Khamasi

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Eric Ajiyenza Khamasi, formerly of Liquid Telecom, who went to be with the Lord on the morning of 7th January 2026.

Eric was the cherished son of the late Simon Khamasi and Beatrice Khamasi.

He was the beloved husband of Veronicah Gachoki and a devoted father of Michelle ljeleha.

He was a loving brother of Edwin Khamasi, Beverly Khamasi, and Gavin Khamasi; son-in-law of the Gachoki family; brother-in-law of Fatuma; and uncle of Imani, Zuri, Maya, and many others.

He was a treasured member of both the Khamasi and Khaminwa families. family and friends are gathering daily at Southlands Estate, Langata, and at All Saints Cathedral on designated days for prayers and support. A funds drive will be held on Friday, 16th January 2026, at All Saints Cathedral starting from 5:00 PM, to assist with funeral arrangements.

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Emily Chepkurui Chongoti

Sunrise: 19th January, 1971 — Sunset: 11th January, 2026

It is With humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Emily Chepkurui Chongoti, which occurred at the Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi, on 11th January 2026.

Emily was the daughter of the late Mr. Musa Kipkemoi Chongoti and Sarah Chemutai Chongoti of Kipkelion, Kericho County. She was sister of the late Damaris Kibilo, Susan Ng’eny, Cecilia Leting, Joseph Chongoti, the late James, George Chongoti, the late Stanley. Steve Chongoti, Ann Chongoti, Betty Kirui, Janet Cheruiyot, Benard Chongoti, Evaline Cheptoo, Geoffrey Kiprono, Peter Kimutai, Michelle Chongoti and Winne Colasha. She was an Aunty of many nieces and nephews.

The late Emily was sister in-law of the late Hon. Kipng’eno Ng’eny, the late Hon. Joseph Leting, the late Kibilo, the late Salome, Christina, Linah, Lizzie Chongoti, Richard Kirui, Erick Cheruyot, Joan, Joel Langat, Mercy, Janet and Nicholas Colasha Rono.

The funeral service and burial will be on held on Tuesday 20th January 2026, at her home in Kipkelion, Kericho County, starting from I 0_00 am.