With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing on of our beloved Family Patriarch, Tata Ndambuki Kivuvo Kyenze, of Mutiuku Village, Kyawango Location, Mwala Sub-County, Machakos County.

Tata was the son of the late Kivuvo Kyenze Ngili and the late Ngindo Kivuvo, and husband of the late Kamonthe Ndambuki and the late Sarah Kalunde Ndambuki.

Father of the late Kimondiu Ndambuki, Phyllis Ndunge (Nduki) Nzivo, Ruth Mbithe, Japheth and Beatrice Ndambuki (USA), Joseph and Faith Kilee, Julius and Janet Kyenze, Daniel and Anne Mualuko, Ann Mwikali, the late Jonathan Kimuli, Elizabeth Ndungwa and Patrick Musya.

Tata was grandfather of fourty-four grandchildren, including Rose Mwangangi, Stephen Mutunga, Joseph Kioko, Victor Kivuvo, Gloria Nduku, Damaris Musya, Brian Ndambuki, David Ndambuki, Claire Mualuko, Mercy Mwelu, Carol Kilee, Rony Ngili, Japheth Kithome among others. He was great-grandfather of thirty-four including Evelyne, Nancy, Eric, Purity, Emmanuel, Dennis, Zuri, Jonathan, Becca, Emsley and great-great-grandfather of thirteen.

He was brother of the following who are all deceased: Kamene, Muthike, Sarah Kaviti, Monicah Nziva, Ngyema and Joseph Kisila Kivuvo.

He was also cousin of Benjamin Mutunga Kiilu, the late Musau Kivuvo, Ngwani Kivuvo,Thomas Ndambuki Kiilu and also nephew, brother-in-law, and uncle of John Luusa, Col. (Rtd) David Kisila, Lt. Col. (Rtd) Jonathan Kisila, Agnes Kisila, James Kyula, Dr Benjamin Musau, and many beloved relatives.

The funeral service and burial will take place on Saturday, 28th June 2025 at 10:00 a.m. EAT at his home in Mutiuku Village, Kyawango Location, Mwala, Machakos County.

We thank God for Tata’s long and impactful life and for the legacy of faith, unity, and love he leaves behind.

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

 

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mwalimu (Rtd.) Jeremiah Okemwa Nyang’ara Kimori of Kineni Village, Bomachoge Chache, Kisii County, who rested on 5th June, 2025.

He was the son of Kirnori Okemwa (late) and Mama Yusabia Bitutu (late). Brother of Basweti (late), Makori (late), Assah (late), Hellen, Henry, Kenneth. Nyanduko, Pamela, Gideon (late), Josephine (late), Alice, and Marube.

Beloved husband of the late Mama Rebecca Buyaki Okemwa. He was a cherished father of Dr. Florence Mwango (USA), Elijah Mogonchi, Jane Moraa (formerly Kisii Mwalimu SACCO), Advocate Tom Nyangoto, Dr. Evelyne Boyani (USA), Dr. Leonida Kenyansa (USA), and Justin Ombiro.

Father in-law of Prof. Reuben Marwanga, Grace Kerama, Eucabeth Anyona, and Caleb Moitui. Korera of the late (Henry Marwanga, Kerama, Anyona, and Moitui).

Cherished grandfather of Loide, Rob, and Moraa-Bitutu (Florence’s Children); Brandon, Brenda, Edith, and Rebecca (Elijah’s children); Kevin, Angela and Dr. Brian Onyancha (Jane’s children); Winnie and Nyangara Junior (Tom’s children); Ken and Kayla (Evelyne’s children); Lance, Llyod and Levi (Leonida’s children), and Caylee, Carden, and Jeremy (Justin’s children). He had five great grandchildren Melissa,Tinashe, Randall, Zavi, and Zachary.

Mzee Jeremiah Nyang’ara Okemwa Kimori will be laid to rest at his home at Kineni Village, on Friday 27th, June 2025.

Corinthians 5:1: For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

 

15th February 1971 – 10th June 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Paul Mutuma Mathiu ofAquamart Properties.He rested on 10th June 2025.

Paul was the loving husband of Irene Kanana Muthuri and cherished father of Aquinas Kimathi Mutuma and Austin Murithi Mutuma.

Beloved son of Thomas Aquinas Mathiu and the Late Melania Wanja Mathiu. Son-in-law of Joshua Muthuri and Margaret Muthuri.

Brother of Pauline Olali,Fr.Peter Mutwiri and Patricia Mathiu.

Brother-inlaw of Prof. Tom Olali, Phineas Gitonga, Roy Mwenda and Justar Ntinyari.
Uncle of Bill, NoahWanja Olali, Munene, Claire, Myles, Tabby, Rachel, Wangu, Prudence,Victor, Denis, Becky, Baraka, Makena among others.

Nephew of Jacob M’lbaya, Anastia Mukunga, Geoffrey Mberia, Flora Kalingu, Martia Murungi, Lucia Tirindi, Susana Kaimuri, Rose Karimi, Eunice Njiru, George Gitonga and Elizabeth Karoki.

Cousin of Karambu, Kagwiria, Mwari, Kendi, Murithi, Kimathi, Mwenda, the late Muga, Marita, Mbaau, Kaimenti, Gitonga, Grace, Kananu, Susanna, Rosa, Kamenchu, Kinyua, Kayuyu, Kobia Thuranira
Gatwiri, John Paul, Edwin, Caro, Muguna, Ruth, Edwin, among others.

The cortege leaves Nairobi West Hospital Mortuary on 27th June 2025 for a requiem mass at Tigania in Meru County and the final resting place will be at their ancestral home in Muthara Location, Mailune Village.

Job 1:21 —The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.

 

It is with profound sadness and acceptance of God’s will that Ndumaka’s Family announces the demise of Mrs. Margaret Wangari Ndubura, which occurred on 13th June 2025 after battling long-term illness.

Daughter of the late Ibrahim Karwenji Kahiu and the late Hannah Wanjiru Karwenji.

Beloved Wife of Francis Ndubura Kanyara (Ndumaka).

Sister of the late Benson Kahiu, the late David Kuria, Joseph Maina (Wamanathe), Patrick Wanyoike (Naishi), Bishop Bernard Goko (Elburgon), Gabriel Maina (Dundori), Samuel Kinyanjui (Elburgon), Mary Wangari Waireri Turi, the late Benson Gitahi, Lydiah Waithera (Makutano), and Nancy Mbaire (Jakana -Eldama Ravine).

Mother of John Kanyara (3N-To Sacco), Peter Njenga, Anne Wanjiru (USA), the late Simon Mbatia, Sabina Njeri (UK), Ruth Wamita (Kinoo Diapers), Benson Wanyoike (County Government of Nyandarua), and Caroline Wairimu (Mwaniki Kevin & Associates Advocates).

Mother-in-law of Rosemary Wanjiku, Ken Njenga (USA), Abraham Njoroge (UK), Anthony Waruku (Kangemi), Beth Wangui (Jomo Kenyatta Boys High School), and Kevin Mwaniki (Mwaniki Kevin & Associates Advocates).

She was a grandmother of Ndu, Maggie, Shannel, Blessing, Stephen, Ethan, Elianna, Christine,Tiffanny, Melannie, Izzy, Brandon, Brianna, Javan, Jaya, Sena, Rosario, and Many more. She was a cousin, mentor, and friend to many.

Meetings are being held daily at Ndumaka’s Residence, Dundori Centre, Nakuru County.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home — Nakuru on 24th June 2025 at 8.30 a.m.The Burial Service will be held at the Family home in Mirangine, Nyandarua County.

2 Ecclesiastes 3:1: For everything there is a reason and a time for every purpose under heaven.

 

With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Elizabeth Kananu Muthuuri, on Friday, June 13th, 2025.

She was the cherished wife of the late Eliphelet M’Muthuuri Kameru of Kaaga Village, Meru, daughter in law of Mr & Mrs M’Njogu and sister in law of many.

The loving mother of Kevin Mwiti, Florence Mwarania, Joyce Kanyiri, Stella Kinoti, Mary Marete, Rose Makena, Onesmus Muriiki, Jotham Gaikumi, and Pamela Jones.

Mother-in-law of Beatrice Mwiti, the late Mbae Mwarania, the late Martin Kinoti, Mbogo Marete, Mary Muriiki, Eva Muthuuri, and David Jones.

Elizabeth was the Second born daughter of Daniel M’Ringera and Tabitha Kambura, and a dear sister of the late Stanley Kirema, Alice Ntibuka,the late Jason Kiambi, Julius Gikundi,James Kinoti, the late Esther Kathambi, and stepdaughter of Karambu Daniel. She was also a step-sister to many.

She was a proud grandmother and great-grandmother to many, whose lives she touched deeply with her kindness, wisdom, and unwavering Christian faith.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her residence in Kaaga, Meru, from 4:00 PM for funeral arrangements. On Friday, 27th June 2025, family and friends will gather at Cool Breeze Funeral Home Meru at 7:00 AM. The cortege will then depart at 9:00 AM for the funeral service and interment, at her Kaaga home.

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

Your legacy of Love, Strength, and Service lives on in all of us