Stephen Mburu Kihuga

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God s will that we announce the passing of Stephen Mburu Kihuga of Stewalights Hardware Kenai.

Husband of Alice Wairimu Mburu formerly of Kags Trading Ltd. Father of Evelyne Wanjiku and Alvan Kihuga of Kiaguthu Boys High School.

Son of Reuben Kihuga and the late Virginia Njeri. Son in-law of Hannah Wanjiku and the late Joseph Gakumo.

Brother of Mwangi, VVanjiru, Ndungu, Wambui and Wairimu.

Funeral arrangements are ongoing daily at their home in Section 2, Thika and Gathuri, Sabasaba.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home Kabati, Wednesday, 02/07/25 at 7.00am followed by funeral ceremony at the family home in Gathuri, Sabasaba – Muranga County.

John 14:1-3 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. , You believe in God; believe in also me. In my father’s house are many rooms…. I am going there to prepare a place for you.”

May His Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

Joseph N. Wainaina Kamau (Funjo Babanginda)

It is with profound sadness and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Joseph Wainaina Kamau. Formerly an officer in Ministry of Education.

Husband of Faith Wanjiku, father of Phyllis Nieri, Alice Nyambura, Nelson Kamau, and Rhodah Muthoni.

He was the son of the late Nelson Kamau Makara and the late Priscilla Nginda Kamau. Brother of the late Rhoda Muthoni, Milka Wairimu low (UK), Peter Makara, Joseph Ngure, Ruth Waithira Mutahi (Steiga Refrigeration), Hiram Mwangi, Jane Wambui, and Grace Wanjiru.

Grandfather of Kevin, Phyllis, Bravin, Dalvin, Angel and Prince.

He was a beloved uncle, cousin, and grandfather to many.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home on Thursday, 3 rd July 2025 at 8:00 AM to his Kahethu home, Githima Sub-location, Kigumo Location, Muranga County for burial ceremony.

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

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

Nicole Manyasa Buyela

7th December 2000 – 11th May 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden demise of Nicole Manyasa Buyela on the 11th of May, 2025, in Olympia,Washington State, USA.

She was the beloved daughter of James Nyongesa Buyela and Beatrice Ngina Mulu and a sister of Marlon Baraza and Sandra Nzembi

Granddaughter of Margaret Wakasa Buyela, the late Mulu Muling’a and the late Tabitha Nzeinbis

Niece of Simiyu, the late Benard, Zipporah, George. Wekulo, Zaituni, Zena, Noel, Elizabeth, Rebbecca, Lornah, Connie, Bramuel, Edward. Anthony. Daniel, Kennedy, Judy, Carol, among others.

Cousin of Leon, Rihanna, Victoria, Eric, Sylvia, Joan, Kelvin, Valerie, Brian, Elsie, Eddie, Clara, Rahim, Rahma, Nadia, Sharon, Diana, O’Neill, Kevin, among others.

Auntie of Nate.

There will be a memorial service on Thursday, 3rd July 2025, at CITAM Valley Road Church, Nairobi, froll) 10:00 a.m.

The cortege will leave the Lee Funeral Home on Friday 4th July, at 8.00 a.m. The funeral service and burial will take place on Saturday, 5th July 2025, at the family home in Nasianda Village, Likuyani Sub County, Soy, Kakamega County.

“Our God is in heaven; He does whatever pleases Him” – Psalms 115-3

PC Gilbert Makori Bwambura Mokaya

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of PC Gilbert Makori Bwambura Mokaya of Kinangop Police Station through a tragic road accident at Chuma area North Kinangop on 15th June 2025.

Son of Bwambura Mokaya Omboto and the late Birita Obonyo Mokaya.

Husband of Stella Bonareri Nyamweya, father of Brian (Glee hotel, Nbi), Ephy (Excellence school) and Wayne (Hospital Hill High School).

Brother of Ester, Billiah, Onyando (Army) RTD, Milkah, Rudiah, Dorica Bosibori Mokaya (USA), Josephine (DCI HQRS), Obegi (Ogembo police), Anunda (DCI Kisii), Mogaka (Mombasa police), Kwamboka and others.

Brother in law of Joshua (USA), Beatrice (Kalro Kisii), Lilian (Nyamagwa Sec), Alice (Teleposta) & Everlyne. Uncle of Zipporah, Emmah (Nakuru Police), Naftali (Kitale Polytechnic), Dr Doreen (Canada), Kevin, Fridah Obonyo Mongare (USA), Birita, Brian, Bravih and others.

Funeral arrangements are ongoing.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home, Nbi on 3rd July 2025 for Kisii County for a night vigil. He will be laid to rest on 4th July 2025 at his home in Bongonta Village, lkorongo, Masaba South Sub-county.

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

Ambassador Boaz Kidiga Mbaya, CBS, MBS

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Ambassador Boaz Kidiga Mbaya, CBS, MBS, which occurred on Sunday, 22nd June 2025, at his home in Gaigedi. Amb.

Mbaya was the beloved husband of Florence Janika Mbaya, devoted father of Felix Kidiga, Fidel Mwaki, and Della Jahonga, doting grandfather of Nathan Kidiga Mwaki and Dash Robbins Mularna, dear son of the late Joram Kidiga and Dorika Kaluhi, earnest brother of Javan Navade (deceased), Ayiga Kidiga (deceased), Caleb Anzigale, EzinafaVigehi (deceased) and Grace lrninza (deceased) and supportive father-in-law to Mabel Tum.

He served Kenya with distinction in various capacities in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including as Permanent Secretary, Ambassador, and High Commissioner in multiple international postings. At the time of his passing, he was also the Executive Director of the Centre for Policy Analysis (CEPA), and a patron on Gaigedi Primary and Secondary School

Friends and family are meeting daily at his home in Gaigedi for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The first service will be held on Friday, 4th July at his home in Gaigedi.

The burial service will be held on Saturday, 5t’h July at Gaigedi Primary and Secondary School with internment at his home in Gaigedi from 9.00am.

Psalm 23:1-4 (NIV) “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing… Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.”

Vincent Peter Mutunga

Sunrise: 1972 — Sunset: 22nd June, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Vincent Peter Mutunga, which occurred on 22nd June, 2025 while undergoing treatment at Coptic Hospital, Nairobi. Vincent was working with NIS, Kitui County. Vincent was born in 1972 in Nguluuni Village, Kitui County (Central).

He was the fourth-born child of the late Mutunga Masthe and Kamana Mutunga.

A loving husband of Penina Peter and a devoted father of Brian, Glory and Emmanuel Peter.

He was a beloved brother of the late Patrick Mulwa, David, Ann, Kimanzi, Rebecca, Kyalo, Mwanzia, Dominie and Kalunde.

Brother-in-law of Mbotela, Robert and Musyoka.

A cherished uncle of many, including Mutunga David, Mwendwa Mula, Mutunga Patrick, Mutunga Mbotela, Mutunga Dominic, Emmanuel Mwanzia, Caleb, Claudia, and many others.

Vincent began his education at St. Pauls Unyaa Primary School, and later joined St. Charles Lwanga Secondary School. He was enlisted at the Kenya Police College, where he began his dedicated service as a police officer. He later transferred to the Ministry of Interior, where he served until his demise.

The cortege will leave Umash Funeral Home, Nairobi on Saturday 5th July, 2025. The funeral service and burial will be held on the same day at his home in Syongila-Kaveta, Kitui County.

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

John Maina Gachanja

Sunrise: 22/12/1966 — Sunset: 22/06/2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Maina Gachanja of Kiaumbui (PIAI) in Kirinyaga County, which occurred on Sunday 22/06/2025 through a tragic road accident. Gachanja was working with NIS, Kiambu County.

Son of the late Jiperson Gachanja and the late Susan Njoki Gachanja.

Husband of Anne Nyambura, father of Susan Njoki and Lewis Gachanja, brother of Christopher Mwangi Gachanja, Mary Mugure, the late Anne Wanjiku, the late Milka Wairimu and Jane Muthoni.

Son-in-law of the late John Maina Macharia and Florence Wanjiru Maina.

Brother-in-law of Priscilla Nduta, Simon Macharia, Joseph Mari Wangari and Joyce. He was an uncle to many and he will be deeply missed.

Meetings and prayers are going on at his home in Kiaumbui (PIAI) daily.

He will be laid to rest on Wednesday 217/2025 at his home.

Forever in our hearts.

 

Patrick Musyimi Ngui

01/01/1950 – 23/06/2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death Mr. Patrick Musyimi Ngui.

He was husband of Regina Beth Ngui (Formerly of Murphey Chemicals).

Son of the late Simon Ngui and the late Anna Mbula.

He was the beloved father of Esther Mbula Kahiro, Bernard Ngui, the late Alex Kioko and Justina Kanini. A dotting grandfather of Kevin Maina, Cynthia Wangui, Manuela Regina and Janelle Regina.

Patrick was brother of the late Marita Valusi, Regina Mbaika, Justina Mwendwa (formerly of UN), Assumpta Kavindu, John Bosco Mutua, Sr. Maria Ngui (Sisters of Mercy) and Alphonce Mutuku.

Brother-in-law of Sammy Valusi, Moses Mwendwa (CEZAM & ASSOCIATES), the late Paul Mutangili and Fulgence Lemnge.

Father-in-law of Alec Kahiro and Eddah Awuor. Uncle of Dominic Mwendwajanet Mbula, Mutindi Valusi (Businesswoman, Matuu), the late Diana Mutangili, Joseph Lemnge, Charles Mwanika among others.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta Memorial Funeral Home (KU Teaching & Referral Hospital) on Thursday 3rd July 2025 at 8.00am for burial at his home in Kyeleni Village, Kianzavi sub-location, Matungulu Location in Machakos County.

Patrick, you fought a good fight; you have finished the race and you have kept the Faith (2nd Timothy 4: 7).

 

Caren Wanjiku Gachanja

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Caren Wanjiku Gachanja.

Wife of Peter Gachanja Mutuura,(former principal Kagio secondary), mother to Janet Waithira and Samuel Mutuura, mother in law to Nick Kirigwi son of Charles Njuguna and Jane Njuguna of mununga village and a grandmother to Reina Njeri.

Daughter to the late Arthur Mbugua Wangai and Margaret Nguhi Mbugua, was daughter in law to the late Samuel Mutuura Thinguri and the late Tabitha Waithira.

Sister to Esther Wambui, Leah Njeri, Sarah Wanjiru, Fracia Wanjiru Jane Wanjiku, Millicent Nyaguthii and Lydia Muthoni.

Sister in law to Kibe, Oyuu, Kabura, Thinguri, Wangari, Wanjiru, Wamoro, Njeri the late Jack, the late John and Wanjiku. She was an auntie to many nieces and nephews and a grandmother to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily from Spm at Senate hotel Juja, her home village Gatundu karatu and at Thogoto near Seventh day Adventist.

The body is lying at KU referral. Burial will be held on Wednesday 2nd July at Gatundu Karatu.

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

May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Stephen Kaliunga

Sunrise: 1st June, 1984 — Sunset 18th June, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Rev. Stephen Muriithi Kaliunga after a courageously fought illness. Until his untimely demise, he was working at Chai Sacco Society Ltd. Stephen hailed from Kiolo village, Kinyanka sub-location, Kanthiari Location, Igembe south sub-county, Meru County.

He was the son of James Kaliunga and Salome Nkirina.

Beloved husband of Purity Kathomi. He was father of Blessy Kiende, Denis Muthomi, Pretty Mwende, Precious Kendi and Phoebe Gachui.

He was brother of Charity Karel, Judy Makena, Martin Muthuri,Timothy Koome, Mercy Kinya, Ireen Mukiri, Doreen Kananu, Jackline Gatwiri and Wilikister Murugi.

He was uncle of Kaingongi, Munene, Kanana, Phinius, Enimah, Kenziah, Dyiana, Peace, Cephus, Sharon, Nehema, Oscar, Immanuel, Maxwel, Nicolus, Phenieli, Queen and Arnani.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University mortuary on Monday, 30th June, 2025, for a funeral service to be held at ltumbi Primary school on Tuesday, 1st July, 2025 starting from 10:00 am.