Janet Wakilo Mwawasi

Sunrise: 5th July 1945 – Sunset: 28th December 2025

With deep sadness we announce the death of Sister Janet Wakilo Mwawasi that occurred on 28th December 2025. She was ACK pioneer female Chaplain serving from 1968 to 2005 in various ACK Churches within Nairobi; Mombasa & in several stations in the subcounties of Taita -Taveta County. Janet served as Instructor at Church Army Headquarters.

She was daughter of the late Wilmot Mwawasi and Dorothy Walegwa of Mgange Kinyasi; sister of Josephat Mkala (late), Evanson Mwandanda, Claude Mshila, Richard Mwaambi (late), Dickson Mshamba, Basil Lewela, Gertrude Mghoi & Lucy Wall.

Sister-in-law of jesicah Mkamburi, Olive Kitawa,Alice Ndisha(late), Mary Mnyamari, Lucy Wanyika, Florence Onyonka, Catherine Kambe(late), Grace Makanda & Charles Tonui. She was cousin, auntie, grandmother and friend to many.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday 14th January 2026, at 10.00 a.m., at Saint Faith Church Migadini Mombasa.

The funeral Church Service will be held at ACK lyale Christ Church Mdundonyi, Werugha, Taita, on Friday 16th January 2026, at 10.00 a.m., followed by a private btJrial service at her family home at Kinyasi.

Donations and financial support can be made via Sister Janet Wakilo Mwawasi Funeral Fund Paybill No. 8063133 (Account no. YOUR NAME).

Pastor Joyce Mmbone Sagwa Inyagwa

It is with great sorrow, yet with acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden passing on of Pastor Joyce Mmbone Sagwa lnyagwa who went to be with the Lord on 20th December, 2025 after a short illness.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Jotham Nyadenya lnyagwa and Mama Respah lnyagwa of Mahanga Village, Vihiga County.

Loving wife of the late Nicholas Sagwa Limanye and caring mother of Maria Shally and Jonathan Sagwa, daughter in-law of the late Hestone Limanye and Shosho Stella Vulifa Limanye, sister of Benard, Charles, Patrick, Henry, Alex, Florence, Rose and Arthur (Inyagwa’s).

Sister in-law of David, late Alex, Andrew, Henry, Jared, Eric, James, Violet, Albert, Naomi, Margaret, Roselyn, Marlene, Viva, Joseph and Isaac; Auntie of Albert, Everlyn, Nyadenya, Anyenda, Joseph, Jimmy, Petrina, Caroline, Natalie, Harris, Ethan, Renee, Betty, Dave, Dan, George, Stecy, Malaika,Worjlow and others.

The remains of the late Pastor Joyce Mmbone lnyagwa lies at Itando Funeral Home in Vihiga County.

The cortege leaves the Morgue on Thursday, 8th January 2026 for a short service at her residence in XDC Nyoritis Kitale. It leaves Kitale on the same day for overnight vigils and burial at her matrimonial home in Hamuyundi Maragoli,Vihiga County on Saturday the 10th of January, 2026.

“You have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, you have kept the faith.”

May the name of the Lord be praised.

 

Mrs. Eva Wamuyu Waite

16th April 1938 – 31st December 2025 

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing on of Eva Wamuyu Waite on 31 12.2025.

Daughter of the late Stanley Wamai Muriu and Mary Wanjiku Wamai.

Wife of the late Nicodemus Waite Muraguri.

Sister of the late Eliud Muriu, the late Solomon Maina, Stephen Weru, Washington Kabue, the late Peter Muriu, Purity Wamuyu. Grace Wambui, Rose Wangari, Samuel Gathecha, Miriam Mumbi, and Jack Mugambi.

Sister-in-law of the late Anna Wambui Muriu, the late Virginia Gathoni, Grace Weru, the late Naftali Chege, the late lrenaeus Gathiru, the late Deodata Wanjiku, John Ngunia, Pierina Njoki Njuguna, Agnes Njeri Njoroge, Fabius Muchiri, the late Edith Wanjira, Seraphine Kariuki and the late Julia Ayuko,

Mother of Annie Wangui, Eric & Marilyn Muraguri, late Thomas Wamai, Irene Wanjiku, Susan Muthoni and Robertson Chege.

The cortege will be leave Umash Funeral Home at 6.30 am on Friday 9/112026 and head to Kamuyu PCEA Church, Nyeri County for the burial service starting to at 10.00 am.

God gave you to us, and to Him you now return. 

 

Mama Catherine Nyaboke Borura

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mama Catherine Nyaboke Borura, wife to the late Borura. Akara of Nyaronde South Village, Matutu Location. Borabu Sub-County, Nyamira County.

She was daughter of the late Ogeto Sitemba and Floca Nyamogori. She was step-daughter of Moyare.

She was a loving mother of the late Samson Nyambati Akara (who passed away on I 8/12/2025). Jepson Ogeto, Stella Okernwa, the late John Onyonka, the late George Morang’a, the late Esther Moraa, Vincent Kaunda and Winfrida Saringi.

She was co-wife of the late Mong’ina, the late Marinda, Moraa and the late Milka.

She was mother-in-law of Joan, Joseph Okemwa, Ruth, Salome, Lilian. the late Tom Ogeto, Carol, Nyabeta, Rose among others.

She was sister of Nyareso, the late Kemuma, the late Sr. Mogiti, the late Onkoba, the late Ombongi, Rosa, Ogeto, Ruth among others.

She was aunty of Kabas, Onkobas, Ombongis. Nyandikas, Ogetos among others.

Niece of the late Maranga, the late Mageto among others.

She was Kamati of Keremensia, the late Karen, the late jemima, Margaret, Robina. Korera of the late Muzungyo (Mt. Egon), the late Nyaberi, the late Ondogo, the late Onchiri, the late Mayaye, and the late Ogeto (Raitigo) among others.

She was step-mother of Okara, John, Rebecca, the Matongos, Tom, the late Sibota, Birundu, Onchomba among others.

She was grandmother of Flora, Kernunto, Winnie, Cindy, Anthony, Edricah, Edward Ogeto, Maureen, Sam, Caxton, Jesse, Dr. Okemwa, Innocent, Catherine Okemwa, Edward Onyonka, Ron Martin, Catherine Morang’a, Christine, Moraa Morang’a, Dan Ogeto, Sophie, Bradley, Moraa, DJ Bunney, Jill, Sammy Osinde, Derrick Daniel, Charles Borura among others. Great-grandmother to I I grandchildren.

Fund-raising meetings will be held on Tuesday; 6/1/2026 at Nairobi and Nyaronde.

The bodies of the late Mama Catherine Nyaboke and her late first-born son, Arch. Samson Nyambati Akara, will leave Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH) on Thursday, 8/1/2026. Burial will take place on Friday 9/1/2026 at her Nyaronde South Village home, Nyamira County.

 

Hudson Leonard Ogega (Leo)

Sunrise: 15th September 1991 – Sunset: 29th December 2025 

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that the families of Ogega Ntabo and Karisa Ruwah announce the untimely demise of Hudson Leonard Ogega (Leo), the CEO of Highlands Sentry Limited. Known for his kindness, warmth, compassion, generous heart and a source of comfort, love, and strength to those around him.

Son of Mr. Henry Ogega Ntabo and Mrs. Alice Nyaboke Ogega. Son-in-law of Lay Canon CPA Douglas Karisa Ruwah and Mrs Francisca Idza Chonga.

Beloved husband of Phelister Ruwah-Ogega, and a devoted father of Thkeisha Nyanchera, Jahzara ldza, and Tyler Gift.

Brother of Antony Onseno, Paul Oimeke and Lacneck Ongeri.

Brother in-law of Ruth Wanjiku, Keddy Vaati, Dennis Deche & Victoria Ruwah, Emmanuel Mutsune & Serah Ruwah, Diana Ruwah, Richman Ruwah, Leon Omondi & Kapendezo Ruwah. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews and a dependable friend to many.

Family, relatives, and friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at his residence, Best Homes Apartments, Syokimau Nairobi and at the family home in Kisii.

A prayer service will be held on 7th January 2026 at Montezuma Funeral Home Chapel, Nairobi, at 6:00a.m., after which the cortege will proceed to Kisii for the funeral service and burial on Thursday 8th January 2026, at the family home in Nyamache Sub County, Masige East, Location Turwa, Sub Location Bogesaka Bokinibanto Kionyo Village.

Mpesa contributions can be sent to +25471406467 Lucas Barongo

Psalms 48:14 “For this God is our God for ever and ever, he will be our guide even to the end.”

Samuel Waithaka Mwangi

We are saddened to announce the death of Samuel Waithaka Mwangi of Kambaa, Lari, Kiambu County which occurred on 1st January 2026.

Devoted husband of Phyllis Wanjiru Waithaka. Loving father of Joseph Mwangi, George Wahagi, Patrick Irungu, Irene Wambui, Lorna Njeri, Grace Nyambura, David Kamau, Hosea Ruthi, Esther Wanjuhi and the late Erastus Kimani. He was a grandfather and uncle of many.

In-law of the late George Mwangi and the late Ruth Wambui Mwangi. Son of the late Joseph Mwangi Njau and the late Lorna Njeri Njau.

Brother of the late Grace Nyambura Gachugu, the late Erastus Kimani Njau, Nancy Wanjiku Mwangi, David Kamau Njau and Washington Mwangi Njau.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Kambaa, Lari for prayers and burial preparations starting from 3:00PM.

The cortege leaves Uplands Funeral Home (Uphome) on Thursday 8th January 2026 at 9.30 AM. Funeral service shall be held at ACK St. Barnabas Church Kambaa starting at 11:00 AM. Thereafter his body will be laid to rest at his home in Kambaa, Lari.

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

Eunice Wangui Chege Kiarie

It is with great sorrow and acceptance ofGod’s will that we announce the passing on of Eunice Wangui Chege Kiarie of Gachoire, Githongo, Lari Constituency, Kiambu County, formerly of Postal Cooperation, City Square, on 1St January, 2026.

She was daughter of the late Mark Kariuki and the late Phoebe Wanja.

She was the loving wife of Steve Chege Kiarie and a mother of Alexander Kiarie, Michael Kariuki, Anthony Ngigi and mother-in-law of Valentine Njeri, Margaret Kariuki and Vanessa Wangui.

She was a daughter in-law of the late Hiram Kiarie and Beth Njeri (Nyagaki).

She was caring sister of Esther Kariuki, the late John Gachanga Kariuki, Benson Kariuki, Mary Watare Kariuki and Johnson Gichanga Kariuki and a wonderful grandmother of Tyron Chege, Antwaan Chege, Euna Wangui and an auntie to many.

Daily meetings are being held daily at the family home at Njiru (Ola Petro Station) Upendo Court.

The burial will be held on Thursday 8th January 2026 at Gachoire, Githongo, Gatamaiyu Location, Lari Constituency Kiambu County. The cortege leaves KU Referral Home Kahawa West at 7.00am.

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

PHILIP MWANGI NDUATI

Sunrise: 1938 – Sunset: 2026

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that the family of the late PHILIP MWANGI NDUATI announces his passing on the 2″d January 2026 while undergoing treatment at South B Hospital.

Philip was the beloved husband of the late Grace Konyo Mwangi and they were blessed with twelve (12) children; the late Christine Njeri,Annmary Muthoni, Pitty Waithera, Sarah Mumbi, Simon Nduati, Jeddidah Nyambura, the late Ian Kibanya, Sally Wanjiku MaLivo, the late Naomi Waiyego, Moses Mbatia, the late Zipporah Nyaguthie, and Benjamin Mwangi. Twenty one (21) grandchildrenArny Grace, the late Winnie, Philip, Angela, Stacy, Philip (PK), Stephen Martin, Joy, Stephany, Nicole, Stanley, Mbatia, Grace, David, Shat line, Hadassah, Letisha, Mariah, John, and Laura.Arid three (3) great-grandchildren; Gloria, Nyambura, and Chloe.

Born in August 1938, he was the firstborn son of the late Norman Nduati and the late Damaris Njeri, and elder brother of the late Beth Waithera, the late Hezron Mbatia, the late Elisha Irungu Nduati, the late Beatrice Nyambura and the late Zakayo Ngirnei.

Philip was a trained Sales and Marketing professional, having worked with East Africa Industries (now Unilever), Pelican, Phillmans Engineering and Mather & Platt (Mather Platt Kenya), and was also a respected businessman. A committed Christian, his ministry began at PCEA Bahati, and he faithfully served as an elder at PCEA St. Andrews Church until his demise.

Prayers and fellowship are being held daily at PCEA St.Andrews Church from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

A memorial service will be held at PCEA St.Andrews Church, Main Sanctuary on Wednesday, 7th January 2026, from 10:00 a.m. The cortege leaves KUTRRH Funeral Home on Friday, 9th January 2026, at 7:00 a.m. for a funeral service and burial at his home in Kangema, Kiamara (lyego) Village, Murang’a County.

“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.” (Revelation 14:13)

Lieutenant Colonel Martin Kamau Mburu

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the untimely demise o Lieutenant Colonel Martin Kamau Mburu of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), from Kigumo Constituency, Muranga County.

He was a cherished son of the late Cvprian Mburu and Eunice Njoki; Loving and dedicated husband of Mary Karimi and father of Jediel Njagi, Emmanuel Murimi, Mark Mwaura and Tamar Njoki.

Beloved brother of Wanjiku, Julius, the Late Patrick, Njambi, the Late Mwaura, the Late Nyanjui, Mary, Waithera, Wanyoike and Gitau.

Son-ln-Law of the Late Stephen Njeru and the Late MonicaWanja. He was a cousin, nephew, and uncle of many.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and burial preparations at his house in Moi Air Base – Eastleigh.

The Requiem Mass will be held at Roman Catholic Church, Moi Air Base on 6th January 2026 from 1000hrs.

The cortege will leave Mashujaa Funeral Home, Defence Forces Memorial Hospital on Wednesday 7th January 2026 for a funeral service on the same day at Mugumoini Primary  School. Interment will be held at his home in Kahiti Village, Githembe Sub-Location, Murang’a County.

We will forever cherish the memories you left us. May the good Lord rest your soul in eternal peace.

 

Daniel Kiilu Makau

It is with profound sorrow that the family of Daniel Kiilu Makau announces his promotion to glory. He rested on Wednesday, 24th December, after a sudden cardiac distress.

Daniel Kiilu was the loving husband of Rose Kamene Kiilu, the father of Kevin Makau and Martin Wambua, and a proud grandfather of Reuel, Jane, Micah and Lemuel. Father-in-law of Linda Mutuku and Pauline Mwende.

He was the son of the late Peter Makau Kaswii and the late Beatrice Kamene Makau, and son-in-law of Josiah Mull Wambua and Naomi Mutheu Wambua.

He was the brother of Seth Mutua, Simon Mutuku, Timothy Munyao, Mary- lkandi, Esther Mueni, the late Martha, Ruth Muema, Joyce Makau, the late Isaac Kaswii, Solomon Mutheke, Samuel Muthusi, Jacob Musyoka, and Catherine Mbithe.

Brother-in-law of the late David Mutua, the late Jane Mutuku, Phylis Munyao, the late Major lkandi, Joseph Mwanzau, the late Philip Muema, Philip Musembi, Mary Wambua, Janet Weru, Michael Nthenge, and Happy Koki.

He was an Uncle of Jennifer, Margaret, Joseph, Nancy, Sarah, Antony, Millicent, Evalyne, Eric, Edwin, the late Esther, Evelyn, the late Maingi, Benjamin, Julius, Eunice, Jeff, Evelyn, John, Sammy, Grace, David, Daniel, Catherine, Annabell, Faith, Diana, George, Eunice, Ken, Victor, Ruth, Brian, Richard, Dorris, Phylis, Joseph, Benjamin, Nancy, Julius, Mercy, Mark and Ruth Mary.

Friends and family are meeting for prayer and burial preparations at the Makau family residence in Masavoni Village, Mutituni Ward, Machakos.

Contributions to offset the burial expenses may be sent to MPESA Paybill Number 4814137, Account:Your Name/Group.

The cortege will leave Montezuma & Monalisa Funeral’ Home, Machakos at 9.00 a.m. on Friday, 9th Kanuary 2026, and he will be laid to rest on the same day at the Makau family residence in Masavoni Village, Mutituni Ward, Machakos County.

In God’s arms you rest, and in our hearts you forever remain.