Francis Wambua Ndambuki

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Francis Wambua Ndambuki.

Husband of the late Gladys Mutio, Katoloni, Machakos.

He was the 2nd born child of the late Mr and Mrs David Ndambuki.

He was father of Mbithi, Kyalo and Mbinya. He was father in-law of Marlene (late) and Annette.

He was brother of Loko (late), Leonard, Benard, Peter and Patricia. He was step-brother of Raphael and Phillip.

He was grand-father of Henry, Faith, Kemuel, Talia and Eleanor.

He will be laid to rest on the 27th June 2025 at Ithembeni Village, Mbaani sub-location, Masii, Machakos County. The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home, Machakos at 9:00AM on the 27th June 2025.

May God rest his soul in eternal peace.

Mzee Joel Kiptanui Chelashaw

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely passing on of Mzee Joel Kiptanui Chelashaw, of Kapngetuny Location in Ainabkol Settlement Scheme, which occurred on IS’ June, 2025 following an illness bravely borne.

Loving husband of the late Rhodah Chelashaw.

Son of the late Alexander Chebii Chelashaw and Gogo Hannah Chebii of Kapng’etuny Location. Brother of the late Peter Chelashaw, Richard Ngetich, Hellen Kibire, Henry Ngetich, Emmy Koech and Caroline Sirma.

Son-in-law of the late Mr and Mrs Kiprotich arap Chebit of Kimamet village, Kamwosor Location. Brother-in-law of Peninah Chelashaw, the late Samson Kibire, Tecla Ngetich, Emmy Ngetich, Samwel Koech, Moses Sirma and Eunice Koletit, William Chebii, the late Nelson Chebii, the late Stephen Chebii, Samuel Chebii, Zakayo Rotich, Henry Chebii and Haron Chebii.

Loving Father of the late Gladys Munge, Bethuel Chelashaw (Elmara Tea), Joram Chelashaw (Ministry of Health), Dominic Chelashaw (Ericsson), Allan Chelashaw (USA), Duncan Chelashaw (KRA) Anthony Chelashaw (Dimension Data) and Cynthia Chelashaw (St. Gregory Naiberi Secondary School). Father-in-law of Julius Munge, Beatrice, Belinda, Ruth,Wilfrida, Ruth and Mary. He was blessed with 24 grandchildren. A loving uncle to many.

Funeral arrangements are ongoing at his home Kapngetuny, Ainabkoi.

The cortege leaves Eldoret Hospital Mortuary on Friday 27th June, 2025 at 1:00prn for interment at his home in Kapngetuny, Ainabkoi Settlement Scheme, Uasin Gishu County on Saturday 28th June 2025.

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

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

Barbara Aoko Mkok

4th June 1987 – 19th June 2025

It is with profound sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely demise of Ms. Barbara Aoko Mkok wife to Jacob Rajula Ochanda following complications after child delivery at Kenyatta National Hospital on 19th June,2025.

Barbara was the daughter of Shadrack Otieno Mkok and the late Judith Atieno Mkok, as well as daughter-in-law of Mr. Moses Latimo Ochanda and Mrs. Linda Ochanda.

Mother of Lindiwe Kwe Mkok (Somalia), Bethwel Arnold Mkok, Rose Osiyo Mkok, Jesse Michael Mkok (Canada) and Christine Aloo Mkok (United Kingdom).
and Arnold Ochanda.

Aunt of Adeshina, Jeremy, Adeola, Ella Amanda Adesire, Chela Arianna, Clive
Andrew, Shadrack, Judith Angelina, Leila and Jesse Michael.

Barbara is survived by many Uncles and Aunts including the late Augustina, Henry, Peter, Ben, Margret, Cloy, and Kisa. Cousin of Billy, Christine, Mitchelle, Nelson, Edward and many others.

A fundraising meeting will be held at the All Saints Cathedral on Tuesday, 1st July 2025. Your presence and support will be greatly appreciated.

A memorial service will be held at Karura Community Chapel on Thursday, 3rd July 2025 starting 11.00 a.m.

The Burial Service will be held on Friday, 4th July 2025 at ACK St.Matthew’s, Simeru in Rangala Sublocation, Central Ugenya, Ugunja, Siaya County
Simeru starting at 2.00pm. Thereafter she will be laid to rest on Saturday, 5th July 2025 at Gondho Village, Simeru..

Contributions to support funeral arrangements can be made to M-PESA Buy
Goods Till No.3700064-SallyWamango Mkok.

Marvin Ndung’u Njuguna

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of our beloved Marvin Ndung’u Njuguna, on the 20th of June 2025.

He was the son of Wilfred Njuguna Ndung’u and the late Joyce Ngii Ndambuki.
Step brother of Ashley and Olivia U.

Son-in-law of Solomon and Fridah Maina.

Grandson of the late Wilson Ndambuki Kasimbi and Esther Wilson Kasimbi, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Harun Ndung’u.

He was the beloved husband of Joan Nyambura Maina of Safaricom and father of Marlee Ngii Ndung’u.

Nephew of uncles:Tom,Tony, Kala Ambrose, among others and of aunties:the late Rose,the late Goretti,the late Mueni and Ndunge, Passy, Jane, Agnes USA, Pauline,
Shiko, Syokau,among others.

Cousin of Irene, Grace, Njoki, Waruguru, Lenah, Celestine, Ken,among others.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Club Baretta, Nairobi West,from 5:00 p.m.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta Memorial Funeral Home on the 28th of June
2025 at 7:30 a.m. He will be laid to rest in Mukurwe, Gatundu North.

The Lord gave us Marvin,the Lord has taken him away. May the name of the Lord be praised.

Greg Wabwire Akide

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Greg Wabwire Akide on Saturday 14th June 2025, at Gifted Hands Hospital, Busia.

He was the beloved husband of Happiness C. Waithera and devoted father of Billy Akide, Mark Akide and Eva Akide.

Son of the late Blasius Wabwire Akide and the late Christine Ayoti Wabwire.

Brother of the late Vincet Wabwire Akide, Cyprian Wabwire Nyerere Akide, SC. Ken Akide, Molly Wabwire, Irene Patricia Wabwire (Laiser Hill Academy), Festus Hillary Wabwire Akide and the late Jeff Akide.

Uncle of many including, Georgina Wabwire (Adv.), Kevin Akide, Doctor Ann Cindy Akide, Angela Akide, Blasius Wabwire, Isaac Wabwire and Lordrick Gift. Cousin, nephew and friend of countless others. Grandfather of many including Greg Melan Wabwire and Ethan Akide.

Son in-law of the late David Muriithi and the late Cecilia Maimu Muriithi from Kiambu, Gatundu.

Greg will be fondly remembered for his warm heart and unwavering faith, generosity, mentorship and love for family and friends.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at his home in Matayos, Busia Kenya.

The cortege leaves St. Francis funeral home (Busia) on Friday 27th June 2025 at 10.00 am. A funeral service will be held on Saturday 28th June 2025 at Lwanya Primary School grounds from 10.00 am.

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

Charles Ngugi Kariuki (Thenya)

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing to glory of Charles Ngugi Kariuki (Thenya).

He was a loving husband of Alice Wangechi Ngugi and Virginia Nyawira Ngugi. Caring father of Miriam Wangui, Moses Maina, Godfrey Mutiga, Joseph Mwangi, Mercy Muthoni, John Kuria, Ruth Wanjiku, Samuel Gichuki, David Muchiri, Julia Nyawira, Mirriam Wangui, Mosses Maina, Ernest Thuita, Margaret Wothaya, Josephine Muthoni and James Mwangi.

He was a father-in-law, brother, uncle, and grandfather to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in 01 Joro Orok West, Nyandarua County.

He will be laid to rest tomorrow Friday 27, June, 2025 at his home in Bahati Village, 01 Joro Orok West.

“We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord,”2 Corinthians 5:8

 

Grace Frasia Wairimu Njau

It is with great sadness and acceptance of God’s will,that we announce the passing of Grace Frasia Wairimu Njau on 2st June 2025 after a short illness bravely borne.

Grace Wairimu Njau was the wife of the late Samuel Njau Njama,and daughter of the late Ndung’u Githiomi and the late Wangechi Ndung’u.

She was the last born among her departed siblings Nduta, Wanjiru, Kanuthu, Ng’ang’a, Nono, Wangari, and Wakaba.

She was the cherished mother of Mary and Tom Gathanga, Ruth and Pappius Thuku, Zechariah Ndungu, Martha Njeri Njama, Peter and Jane Njama, David and Mumbi Muriuki, Josephine Wanjiku Njama, John Richard and Nzilani Ng’ang’a
and Kenneth Kang’ara Njau.

She was also a loving auntie, grandmother and great grandmother to many.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Collins Kipng’eno Lang’at

Sunrise: 17th May, 1997 – Sunset: 17th June, 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Collins Kipng’eno Lang’at, who was born on 17th May, 1997 in Aisaik Village, Bomet Central Constituency.

He was the firstborn son of Mr. Kenneth Mutai and Mrs. Caroline Mutai. Brother of Brenda Chepng’eno, Everlyne Chepkirui (Kaku) and Ryan Kiprop Lang’at.

Collins was a grandson of George Rugut, Alice Rugut and Leah Rugut. Nephew of Caroline, Charles, the late Walter, Catherine, Gertrude, Edwin, Bernard (Mulo), Grace, Jonathan, Jonah, Erick, Anna, Nelly and Stephen.

He was also a grandson of the late Senior Chief Chebongoror, the late Elizabeth Chebongoror and the late Esther Chebongoror of Kabungut village.

He was nephew of the late Sarah, Jonathan Hellion, Ruth, the late Emily, Jane, Richard, the late Betty, the late Alice, the late Janeth, Cosmas, Nancy, David, Wesley, Caroline, Kenneth, Rose, Beatrice and the late Joina.

Until his demise, Collins served as a dedicated employee of the Parliamentary Service Commission. He will be remembered for his diligence and respect for others.

The cortege leaves Tenwek Hospital Mortuary on Friday 27 June, 2025 for short funeral Constituency, Bomet County, service and burial same day at home Aisaik Village, Singonwet Sub-Location, Bomet CentralConstituency, Bomet County.

John Kimani H. Mwangi

With profound sadness and humble acceptance of Gods will, we announce the passing on of John Kimani H. Mwangi alias Mzee John Toria of Huruma Estate Nairobi.

Son of the late Hezekiah Mwangi and the late Hannah Njeri Mwangi.

Husband of the late Mary Waithira Kimani and Regina Wanjiku Kimani. Father of Peter Mwangi, Daniel Macharia, Hannah Njeri Muthui. the late Jane Muthon’ Githaiga, Evalynn Kimani of Pz Cussons EA Ltd, Lydia Kimani of Sawela lodges, Peter-Mwangi (Kanch), Eric Wainaina and Chris Njuguna.

Father in-law of the late Rtd. Peter Muthui Kariuki, Eunice Mwangi, Alexander Githaiga, Erick Kimani of (New Ganju wholesellers) and Peter Mwai Mainz) of (Span Fabricators).

Brother of Evalynn Waniiru, Francis Njuguna and Lydia Wairimu.

Grandfather of Kelvin Muthui (Muthokinju), Laureen Gathoni Eseriani hotels), Elizabeth Kimani (Nokras hotels), Njeri Mwai (Canada), Catherine Wairimu, Adam, Dennis, Mary Nelly Waithera, Ken Adonia, Ryan, Ramsey, Jayderi, Monica, Sarah. Frida, Liam John, Delphine, Regina. Great Grandfather to many.

The cortege leaves St. Benedict funeral home Nyahururu on Monday 30th June, 2025 at 8.00am for funeral mass at his home in Leshan Nyahururu from 9.00am

There will be a requiem mass and fundraiser to support the burial preparations at St. Lucia Catholic church – Joska on Friday 27th June 2025 at 11.30am.

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

 

Mama Christine Lupalo Rapando

Sunrise: 15th January 1949 — Sunset: 15th June 2025

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mama Christine Lupalo Rapando which occurred on 15th June 2025.

Daughter of the late Mzee Stanley Opemi and the late Jessica Nabwoba Opemi. Step daughter of the late Winfred Opemi, late Mellanie Opemi, lateViginia Opemi, Marcellina. Opemi and Mbanda Opemi. Daughter-in-law of the late Cosmas Tabuche and late Anne Auma.

Lovely wife of Pascal Tauke Rapando and co-wife of late Monica Aloo, late Philis Aburili and Rita Amakobe. Mother of Anjellah Nakodair Thomas Aloo, Wilkister Narotso, Henrietta Akhori, late Sakwa, Faustinus Nyokonyo, tosirrias Odhiambo and Brother Jude-Thaddeus Rapando and a Step-Mother of Josephine, Marceline, Patrick, Matthew, Peter, David, late Lydia, late Claire, Joan, Richard, Rich, Philip, Wilbroda, James and Hellen. Mother-in-law of Jackson Ongeri, John Sindani, Harrison Kyalo, late Ekasiba, Boniface, Everline, Amina, Getrude, Caroline, Sarah, Praxides, Mediatrix, Ascar, Gladys, Jackline, Elinah, Everline Owasi, Mwanapili.

Sister of late Titus, late Livingstone, Judith, late Fridah, George, David, Praxides, Philis, late Harrison, Benjamin, Willys among others.

Sister In-Law of late Sabina, late Laura, Emanuel, late Adikinyi, late Moses,Atsieno, late Achieng, Nicholas, Sophy, Elizabeth, Anyango, Okinyo, Alphonse, Patrick, Herbert, Francis, David, Daniel, Hon. John, late Everline, Susan, Rose, Beatrice among others.

Grandmother of over 60 grandchildren including Mildred, Kerubo, Moraa, Mutinda, Faith, Cosmas, Jessica, Mbinda, Martha, Nancy, Anna, Christine, Tabuche, Deogracious, Bilton,Atiende, Lewis, Eunice, Reagan, Rose, Denis, Delah, Kibet, Haggai, Robert, Antony, Narotso,Amini, Rodgers,Wesley, jillian,Tracy, Daniel, Immaculate, Nabwoba, Magdaline among others.

Great-grandmother of Pascal, Rossette, Foustine, Japhet, Abigael, Seth, Michelle, Sage, Kyle, Imar, Asad, Claire, Jayden, Monica, Merceline among others,

The cortege leaves St. Francis Funeral Home, on 26th June, 2025, for requiem mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church Segero.

Burial will be held n 27th June, 2025 at Segero C, village, Nambale Township ward, Nambale Sub- County, Busia County.

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

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