JescaAonga Namarome Khaemba

Sunrise: 4/ 04/ 1974 – Sunset: 11/06/2025 

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the untimely death of JescaAonga Namarome Khaemba which occurred on 11 June 2025 after a short illness. Until her demise, she was working as a Principal Supply Chain Management Officer at the National Treasury, State Department for Economic Planning.

Jesca was the beloved daughter of Mr. Charles Khaemba and Mrs. Rose Nanyama Khaemba, and the daughter-in-law of the late Mzee Sylvanus Okang’o and Mama Josephine Okang’o. She was a step-daughter of Roseline and Pasilisa.

She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Sebastian Wandera, and together they were blessed with six children namely; Givan, Faith, Isaac, Miriam, Joshua, and James. She was a doting grandmother of Ryan and Joy as well as a foster mother of Zerulo, Faris and the entire Lutta’s family.

She was a loving sister of Catherine, a Christine, Evans, Jacky, Ann, Knight, Lydia, Silvya, Edwin, Dennis, and Valentine, among others. She was a sister-in-law of Esnas, Peris, Edna, Rebbecca, Bruno,Wechuli,Wyckliff, Nicole, Fred,Virginia, among others. She was a cousin, aunt, niece, colleague, and a friend to many.

Jesca touched many lives through her sincere love, kindness, generosity, and her- strong faith in God that remained unwavering until death.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her residence in Chokaa, Nairobi, for prayers.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on Thursday, 26th June 2025, for a night vigil at her home in Chokaa. The final journey will begin on Friday, 27th June 2025, leading to the burial ceremony on Saturday, 28th June, 2025 at her marital home in Mirere Village, Matungu Sub-County, Mumias, Kakamega County.

Jesca fought a good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. 2nd Timothy 4:7

Zain Jaxon Osundwa

Our dear Zain Jaxon Osundwa passed on May 1, 2025, in Houston, USA. Zain was a radiant light whose artistic spirit and creativity -inspired many.

Zain was the much-loved son of Diedre and Oscar Osundwa and the charming, kind, and creative brother of Anya Aseka and Jennah Marie.

Grandson of Canon Teresa & the late Jackson Osundwa and Paula Stephania & Richard Steed.

Nephew of Lynette Injette & TJ °chola, Kathy & Vincent Muoki, Ashil(a & Steven Skeele, Roselyn & Sam Ingutia, June & Solomon Osundwa, Nancy & Ken Waldrup, Liz & Collins Osundwa, Stephania 8ic Broderick White, Than & Stephan Steed.

Cousin of Lisa & Allan Dungani, Zana, Deltra & Allan Muoki, Angela, Anita, Amy, Owala, Eugene, Nicole, Avery, Natalie, Tess, Ihabi, Luyali, Ivy, Jazmin, Jabari, Kirabo, Anna, Sophie, Emma, isaigha and Rbrhiana. Uncle of Alana, Grayson, Lexi, Tatum, Arnari, Charlie, Elam, Aya, and Ethan.

Zain Jaxon will be brought home to Kenya to be laid to rest. A memorial service in his honour will be held on Saturday, June 28th, 2025 at 9:00am at the family’s Lubinu home in Mumias East, Kakarnega County.

‘As my great-grandma used ‘to say. ‘Keep on keeping on!” Zain Jaxon Osundwa

Mark 9:23: Everything is possible for the one who believes

Mary Nyambura Mukuria

Born: 1-4-1943 — Died: 16-6-2025

We regret to announce the passing to glory of Mary Nyambura Mukuria of Ihindu Sub Location Naivasha Nakuru County, formerly of Ngarariga Limuru Kiambu County, on 16/06/2025.

She was a wife of the late Mukuria Kamanja, formerly a businessman at Limuru Town. She was a loving mother of Patrick Kamau Mukuria of Boston Massachusetts USA, Christopher Kamanja Mukuria, Susan Wanjiku Mukuria, the late Lucy Wanjiru Mukuria, Irene Nyokabi Nganga and Peter Macharia Mukuria all of Naivasha Nakuru County.

She was a co-wife of the late Elizabeth Mukuhi Mukuria and Grace Wanjiru Mukuria.

She was a step mother of Anthony Kamanja Mukuria, the late Wanjiku Mwika, Peter Kamanja Mukuria, Wanja, Gakuru and Macharia Mukuria.

Sister of the late Njoroge of Kihingo Limuru, Nyakaro of Mutaita, Rebecca of Kangemi, Wanjiku of Ihindu, Njeri Of Mutaita and Kibucho from Kihingo Limuru.

In-law of Peter Karongo Boro, of Tharuni Limuru and John Mwangi from Njambini. Mother in law of Jane Wanjiku Kamau of Boston USA and Joseph Mwangi of Njabini.

Grandmother of Martin Kamau, Mary Kamau (Diana), Margaret Kamau (Eva) all of Boston (USA), Njeri (MIA) and Mukuria (Limuru), Nyambura, Muthoni, Wanjiru, Chege, Ng’onyo, Mukuria, Nyokabi, Nyambura Gaciru, Kimani Gaciru, Mukuria Gaciru and Njuguna. Great grandmother to many.

People are meeting daily at home Ihindu Naivasha at 4.00pm for funeral arrangements.

The cortege will leave Uphome Funeral Home Uplands on Thursday 26th June 2025 at 8.00am. Funeral service and burial will be at her home Ihindu Naivasha Nakuru County same day.

IN GOD’S ARMS YOU REST AND IN OUR HEARTS YOU LIVE FOREVER.

Herina Achieng Ouma-Lwunza

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s, will that we announce the passing on of Herina Achieng Ouma-Lwunza of Omayya and Nkuubi Co. Advocates, which occurred on June 12,2025 at the Kenyatta National Hospital, after a three-month long battle with chronic illness.

She was the beloved wife of Nixon Lwunza Musavwa of Trans-Nzoia county, Kimason Village.

Daughter of Simeon Ouma and the late Sylvia Opiyo of Gem, Nyawara. Sister of Beatrice Atieno (Seme), the late Kristine Ouma and Mickey Ouma.

Daughter-in-law of the late Jamin Musavwa and Mama Abigael Musavwa. Sister-in-law of the late Kennedy Keverenge Musavwa and Irene Chebusiri Ouma.

Aunty of Irene Olenyo, Lavender, Fidel, Ivy, Hannah and Hazel. Cousin/aunty to the Oliks, the Digollos, the Marenyas, the Osongis, the Ogunas, amongst others.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Umoia I , L142 and at Lower Kabete for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves the KNH Farewell Home on Friday, June 27, 2025 for Kitale, Mois Bridge, for burial on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Revelation 14:13 – blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on.They will rest from their labour, for their deeds will follow them.

Rest in peace, Nyakwar Obumba

Samuel Thuku Kariithi

Sunrise: 1971 — Sunset: 2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of Cod’s will that we announce the passing of Samuel Thuku Kariithi of Kahiga Village, Gatunguru Sublocation; Njumbi Location, Muranga County which occurred on 19th of June 2025 after a long illness.

Samuel was beloved son of the late John Kariithi Gichuku and Susan Wangari.

He was husband of Elizabeth Wanjiku. Father of Dennis Kariithi, Faith Wangari and Ellena Wanjiru.

He was brother of Stephen Gichuku, Jane Njoki, Samson VVagachira, Simon Waiyaki, the late James Wangoru, the late Sarah Nyambura, Isaac Kamau, late Julius Waweru, Esther Wambui and the late Stanley Ndaiga. He was cousin and Uncle of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his Kenyatta road home and their rural home in Kahiga, also at Ambassador and black & white Hotels on Tuesday 24th June 2025 and Thursday 26th June 2025 for funeral and burial arrangements.

The cortege leaves KU Funeral Home along Thika road on Friday 27th June 2025 at 7.00 am. Funeral service will be held at their farm in Kahiga Village at 11.00am and burial at the same place.

Job 1:21 “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.”

Mwalimu Francis Ongoto

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the demise of Mwalimu Francis Ongoto after a long illness which occurred on Monday 16th June, 2025.

Husband of Anna Ongoto & Isabela Ongoto. Father of the late Edwin Maisiba, Syprose Moraa (USA) Innocent Ongoto, Celestine Kemunto, the late Stella Bosibori, Felister Kemuma, Judith Kerubo, Benta Kwamboka, Elder Eric Ongoto(Swissport Kenya Ltd JKIA), Walter Ongoto, Jared Ongoto, and Ruth Kwamboka.

Son of the late Conelius Nyangau & the late Yosabia Boisabi. Son-in-law of the late John Moseti & the late Paustina Moseti, the late Atandi & the late Nyaboke Atandi.

Brother of the late Zachary Nyakeri, Barnabas Achachi & Teresa Moraa. Brother-in-law of the late Elizabeth Nyakeri, the late Moraa, & Dorcas.

Nephew of Omariba, Abuya, among others. Cousin of James, Mbera, the late Achari, among others. In-law of Moseti & Atandi, among others.

Grandfather of Noreen, Nyabochoa (USA), Edwin, Drina, Emanuel, Kwamboka (USA), Dennistan, Abigael, Waren,Michelle among others.

Father-in-law of the late Priscilla, Vincent (USA), Jane Masongo, Browny, John, Ronald (SA), Michael, Caroline, and Mr. Mwita among others.

Korera of the late Johana & Hellen, James & Jemima, the late Getate & Gesire, the late Jefta & Jemima, the late Francis & Norah,Thomas & Teresa, Mr & Mrs Rianga, Mr & Mrs Mangare, Mr & Mrs Jacob among others.

Friends and family are meeting daily at his home in Irianyi village, Bogeka sub-location, Mogusi location.

The main fundraising will be on 24/06/25 at his home.

The cortege leaves ChristaMarriane Hospital Mortuary on Thursday 26/06/25. Funeral service will be conducted from 8.30 am on Friday 27/06/25 at St Peters Soko Primary School, along Kisii-Kisumu Road, thereafter, burial at his home-lrianyi.

 

Alice Carolyn Amboi Boge “Mathe”

Sunrise: 28/08/1950 — Sunset: 20/06/2025

We announce the promotion to glory of Mrs Alice Carolyn Amboi Boge Alias “MATHE”.

Daughter of the late William Keverenge Kaisha and the late Elsheba Kadenge Kahongeri. Daughter in-law of the late Mbulude Madendeyi and Jeridah Kangaha

Wife of Mr Samson Boge Boyi Mbulude. Mother of Fred, Wedgett, Borneight, Octoborn, Pretoid, Godwills and Nikole. Mother in-law of Rose, Emily, Karen,Winfrida and Diana.

She was sister of Dorcas, the late Risper, Keverenge and the late Imari.

Sister in-law of the late Junyi, Javan, the late Ruth, the late Sarah, Keziah and Florence.

Grandmother of Nigel, Chloe, Kendra, Euodia, Amboi, Mugamangi, Mulusa, Alymer, Octoioy, Bokisia, Voorosky, Penzi, Janelle and Jeddah.

She was aunt of Malalu, Emily, Chcpkoech, Kadenge, Rhoda, Emali, Khatete and many others.

The cortege leaves Avenue mortuary Kisumu on Wednesday 25th June 2025. She will be laid to rest at her home in Engombe village, Muhanda Sub-location,Vihiga county on Thursday, 26th June 2025.

Funeral arrangements are being held at Buruburu Phase 3, Maungu court, Mumias Road from 5.00 pm.

Contact 0721781890 for directions.

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

Harrison Mulwa Nzioki

Sunrise: 1944 – Sunset: 12th June, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will, that we announce the death of Harrison Mulwa Nzioki (Formerly of Inter-Continental Hotel) of Kiatine Village, Matinyani Sub County, Kitui County, who rested on the 12th of June 2025.

He was son of the late Nzioki Ngiti and the late Lucia Kitonyi Nzioki.

Beloved husband of the late Esther Nzambi Mulwa. Cherished father of Mike Nzioki, Monica Nditi (Australia), Aquillah Mukeli (Traqdaly Enterprises), Gladys Syombua, Jonathan Kalua (EPZA, Athi River) and Irene Katilo. Father-in-law of Agnes Nzioki, Julius Kiema (Australia), Eng. David Kilonzo (NCR), Peter Syuki and Elizabeth Kalua.

Brother of the late Phillip, Jeremiah Nzilu, late Isaac Munyasya, John Phillip, Peninnah Avia and Hellen Mwikali.

Brother in-law of Mary Munyasya, Jacinta John, Rodha Nzilu, Maluki Musya & Sammy Mwova.

Cherished grandfather of Collins, Phillip, John, Anita (Australia), Diana (Australia), Trevor (Australia), Lynne (UoN), Rooney, Simon, Benton, Joseph, Harrison, Whitney, Monica and Laureen. Great grandfather of Herbert, Harlan and Elijah (Australia).

Uncle of Elizabeth, Lucy, Mulatya, Nditi, Kitonyi, Nzioki, Musya, Nzioka, Ngami, Nyerere, among others.

Cousin of Francis, Johnson, Edward, William, Syokau, Robert, the late Mutua, among others.

Family, friends and church community are meeting daily at his home in Kiatine village and WhatsApp group in Nairobi for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Tribute Funeral Home, Syongila, Kitui on 28th June 2025 at 0830am. The burial service will be held at Matinyani DEB Primary School grounds from 1030am followed by burial at his home, Kiatine Village.

Contributions are made to Till Number (Buy Goods) 3669266 (David Kyalo)

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

Your legacy of love, strength and service lives on in all of us.

Loise Nyakaheti Muriuki

With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of Loise Nyakaheti Muriuki.

Wife of late Jeremiah Muriuki (Koinangu).

Daughter of the late Kamuchau Mathanjuki and Virginia Kagure wa Kamuchau. Step daughter of the late Njeri wa Kamuchau.

She was a sister of the late Isabel Njuku Maina, the late Gitui, the late Kigaga and the late Nderitu.

Step sister of Esther Wandi, James Ndirangu, the late Samuel Kahariri, Charity Nyaguthii, Nelson Migwi and Harrison Muriuki.

She was a mother of julietWarribui Macharia, Patrick Wanjohl, Naphtaly Wachira, Rosalind Kagure, Mary Wanjiru, Catherine Nyawira, Josphine Watare and Kenneth Muchoki and the late Gathogo and the late Diana Wanjiku.

Mother in-law of Jenerica Njeri, Peris Gathogo, Henry Ndege, Stephen Kariuki, Esther NILtuta and the late Julius Macharia, the late Sarah Wanjiru and the late John Kimani. She was a grandmother and great grandmother to many children.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her home in Rititi Village Ngandu Location Mathira West Constituency.

The cortege will leave Jamii Hospital in Karatina at 9.00 am 26/6/25 then proceed to her home for service and burial from 11.00 am.

 

Mwalimu Shem Jonyo Odera

DoB: 25-12-1938 – DoD: 15-06-2025

We regret to announce the passing on of Mwalimu Shem Jonyo Odera of Kasdula, Central Sakwa, Awendo Sub-county – Migori, on 15th June 2025.

He was son of the late Meshack Odera and Mama Marsela Odera.

He was husband of the late Mama Yucabett Jonyo. Father of Nay Osoro, Dorothy Odero, Dr. Bonn Jonyo, Benter Ogutu, Ezra Jonyo, Prof. Fred Jonyo and the late James Jonyo. Father-in-law of the late Barnabas Osoro, Albert Odero, Amb. Benson Ogutu, Dr. Dorothy Jonyo, Beryl Odondi, and Jackline Onguka.

Grandfather of Aired, Queen, Nick, Sharon, Dr. Laura, Dr. Claire, Michael, Sandra, Austin, Elvis, Ray, Jeff, Ted, Esther, Faith, Dr. Jessey and Janny. He is survived by many great-grandchildren.

Brother of the late Yunita Owino, the late Phares Odera, the late Christabel Okul, the late Naman, the late Charles, the late Dr. Solomon, the late Nelson, Lameck,Timothy, Ezra, Benjamin and Robert amongst others.

Son-in-law of the late Mzee John Njoga and Mama Nerea Njoga. Brother-in-law of Silfano Owino, Mrs. Susan Odera, the late Barrack Okul, Gereta, Doris, Mary, Jerusha, Anne, Silpa, Eunice, the late Mr. & Mrs. Calleb Abayo, the late Filida, the late Mr. & Mrs. Onura, Esther Gome, Rose, the late Dan Ojijo, Samuel, Solomon, Benjamin, Erastus, the late Susan Ouma, among others.

In-law of the late Silpa Umba, the late Leo Odero, the late Benjamin Ogutu and Mama Edwina, the late Chief Albert & Grace Owuor, Mr. Wasonga and Salome Onguka.

Uncle of Carren, Dan, Grace, Michael, Boline, Karlmax,Valerie,Winnie, Chris, Edward, Tom, Ken, Leah among others.

The body is at Ombo Mission Hospital Mortuary. The burial will be on 27th June 2025 at Kasdula Sub-Location near Got Central SDA Church, Central Sakwa, Awendo – Migori County.

Rest in Peace Mwalimu.