Mama Catherine Chepng’etich Bett

Sunrise:1948 — Sunset: 21/11/2025

We regret to announce the passing on of Mama Catherine Chepng’etich Bert of Chomisia Village, Kombe Location, Kaptel/Kamoiywo Ward in Nandi County.

Daughter of the late Joseph Matingwony arap Tembur and Bornes Tembur. Sister of the late Martha Cheptoo Sang and David Matingwony.

She was the beloved wife of Pst. Daniel Kiprotich Bert (Rtd.Teacher) Mother of Dr Edwin Rotich (UOE), Kenneth Rotich (KTDA), Weldon Rottch (Kaiboi NP), Charles Roticti (Laisamis TTI), the late Everlyne Mutal, Nicholas Rotich (Sosiot), Beatrice Sett (Kihara Secondary School), Justus Rotich (Safaricom PLC), the late Wesley Rotich, and Carolyne Too (MTRH).

Mother-in-law of Nelly Rotich, Mercy Routh. keel Rotich, Lily Rotich, Jonathan Mutai, Abtgael Rotich,Abraham Nieru, Martha Rotich, and Bernard Too.

Grandmother of Emmanuel, Elly, Edith, Ethan, Ian, Ivy, Amy, Heidy, Reece, Ryan, Hans, Allan, Morgan, Faith, Stephannie, joy, Ryan, Adriel_ Antonia, Lance, Ray, Alair, Ellaine, Arnaris, Israel and ltzaak; great grandmother of Maya.

Family, neighbours, and friends are meeting daily at their home, Chomisla at 4.00pm for funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Kapsabet Samaritan Home for their home at Chomisia on 1st December 2025 for memorial service and thereafter an overnight vigil. The funeral will take place on 2nd December 2025.

Jn. 11:26 “And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”

 

Martha Kagwiria Mberia

30/4/1978 – 19/11/2025

On behalf of the Public Service Commission, Management, and Staff, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Martha Kagwiria Mberia, a staff member of the Commission, who passed away on 19th November 2025.

A public servant who carried out her duties with humility, enthusiasm, and dedication, The Commission has lost a diligent and committed officer.

Martha was the daughter of the late Kennedy Barii and Beatrice Kaimuri; beloved wife of Julius Karuti; and loving mother of Whitney Karuti, Victor Munene, Tracey Karuti, and Abigail Upendo.

She was sister of Lydia Makena, Edward Mwenda, Moses Ntoinya, and Peter Kaiyongi.

She was daughter-in-law of the late Samuel M’elingo, Margaret Ngeera, and Nkatha, Elingo; and sister-in-law of Zipporah, the late Kinanturu, Martha Kagwiria Mberia Sabina, and Geoffrey among others. She was a cousin and aunt to many.

Our memories of her will never fade, but will grow stronger and more colourful through God’s grace and comfort. We remain grateful for the time we were blessed to share with her.

A Memorial Service was held on 26th November 2025 in Komarock Methodist Church Nairobi at 2.00pm.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta Memorial Funeral Home, Nairobi on 28th November 2025 at 5:00 a.m. for burial at Meru County, Tigania East Sub-County, Muthara Location, Lanyiruu ,5ub-Location, Kamureria Village.

FARE THEE WELL, MARTHA,TILL WE MEET AGAIN.

George Githigu Gatitu

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of George Githigu Gatitu, which occurred on 17th November 2025 after a sudden illness. At the time of his demise, he was an employee at the Office of the Attorney General serving in the Civil Litigation Department.

He was the son of Geoffrey Githigu Gatitu and Margret Waniiecu Gatitu, beloved husband of Jane Wanjiru Githigu, and a devoted father of Lucy Githigu, Angeline Githigu: Magdaline Githigu and Samuel Githigu. He was a cherished grandfather of Kingsley Douglas Wairimu, a loving brother, uncle and a friend to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily in Donholm. Nairobi and at Ngano, Nyahururu, from I 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) on Friday, 28th November 2025, for the funeral service and interment at his home in Ngano Village. Ngano location, 01 Jororok Sub-County, Nyandarua County.

“In God’s hands you rest; in our hearts you remain forever”

Joseph Karanja Mwangi

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Joseph Karanja Mwangi (formerly of the Attorney Generals Office) from Gatumbo Kariva Village Kandara Constituency, Muranga County.

He was husband of Elizabeth Wambui Karanja, son of the late Stephen Mwangi Njoroge (Kiagiri) and the late Rose Wangari Kiagiri (Mama Rose). He was brother of Francis Njoroge (Escort Group of Hotels), John Chege (Thika), Jane Wanjiku Gitau (Formerly NCC), Josphat Kimani (Hatari Security), the late Lawrence Kariuki (Lomas Estate) David Waweru (formerly NCC), Ngugi Mwangi (Advocate), Virginiah Waitherero Wainaina.

He was son in law of the late, Elijah Karagu Nathan and the late Grace Wanjiru Karagu of Kariva. Brother in law of Mrs Deborah Kimenyi (USA), the late Rhoda Kahara, Nathan Ngonjo, Peter Makara, Ruth Wairimu, Hezekiah Muigai, Joy Muhota, Nelson Kamau, Arthur Gacheru, Joseph Ngure, Julia Shankle (USA) Juliah Carol (USA) and Henry Thumbi.

He was father of Rosemercy  Wangari Ramon (USA), Stephen Mwangi, Elijah Karagu (USA), Grace Wanjiru Brown (USA) and Francis Njoroge. Father in law of Ramon Hannon (USA), Miriam Muthoni, Kristine Karagu (USA), Jamil Brown (USA) and Margaret Wambui.

Grandfather of Elizabeth Wambui Walker, Jarrell Karanja, Elainegrace Hannon, Jabari Mwangi, Zenith Karagu, Centauri Karagu and Giana Wambui (all of USA), Kimberly Wambui, Joseph Karanja, Elijah Karagu, Joseph karanja and Joshua Wambugu.

Meetings are being held daily from the 24th November to 28th November 2025 at All Saints Cathedral as from 5.00pm.

Burial date will be on 1st December 2025 at him home in Gatumbo Karilla Kandara Constituency Muranga County. The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Referral Hospital Mortuary on the 1st of December 2025 at 7.00am.

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

George Lawrence Mwangi Gichimu

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of our patriarch George Lawrence Mwangi Gichimu in the early morning of 25th November 2025 at Aga Khan Hospital.

He was the son of the late Shem Gichimu and the late Juliah Nyambura. He was son-in-law of the late Patrick Kariuki and the late Elizabeth Wanjiku.

He was the beloved husband of Lydiah Mwangi. Loving father of Shem Mwangi, Judy Mwangi and Patrick Mwangi. Father in law of Elizabeth Wangeci.

He was a devoted and loving grandfather of Sherrin & Sarah Gichimu and Ayanna & Adelle Waweru.

He was brother of the late Emma Wairimu Kimani, Jane Waniiru Wachira, Susan Wangechi, Sedan Kariuki Gichimu and Rev David Mubuu Gichimu. He was a brother in law, cousin and uncle to many.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home on Monday, 01, December, 2025 at 8:00 a.m for burial at his Engashura Farm, Nakuru from 10:00 am.

Friends and family are meeting daily at his Nakuru home from 4:00 p.m.

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

 

Lucia Kalunde Musau

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mama Lucia Kalunde Musau, on 22nd November 2025, after a brave battle with cancer.

Beloved wife of Jackson Musau Mutetei.

Loving mother of Mirrium Kanyiva, Joe Mutetei, Irene Muute, Sylvia Mutheu, Evalyn Nthenya, Charity Mueni and Mercy Mumo.

Daughter of the late Thomas Mutwota and Sabeth Muthike. Daughter-in-law of the late Stephen Mutetei and the late Ann Wayua.

Sister of Martin, Esther, Boniface, Patrick among others. Mother-in-law of Stanford Mwangangi and Jones Mutinda.

Grandmother of Arriel Mutinda, Aryana Kalunde and Tamara Kalunde.

The cortege shall leave Montezuma Funeral Home in Machakos for burial service to be held on Saturday 29th November 2025 at their family home in Kithiiani Village, Salama, Mukaa Sub-county in Makueni County.

Psalms 116:15 – Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants

Penina Wambui Wairegi

It is with humble acceptance of the Lord’s will that we announce the death of Penina Wambui Wairegi of Iriguini Village, Karega Sub Division, Kigumo Sub-County. Murang’a County, which occurred on 24th November 2025.

She was the first born daughter of the late Ben Chege Thiong’o, the ate Tabitha Waniiru Chege & the late Gladys Nungari Chege.

She was the wife of the late Simon Wairegi Kuria. She was the mother of Dr. Benson lrungu Wairegi (former Group Managing Director & CEO of Britam and Chancellor Kenyatta University) & Margaret Warigia, Francis Mwangi & Margaret Mwangi, the late Mary Wairimu, Andrew Ndirangu & Susan Muthoni, Margaret Wanjiru Mugo, Stephen Kariuki & Monicah Waitherero, Hannah Njeri& Isaac Nithia, Geoffrey Muiruri & Mary Wanjiru & Susan Wangui, Anthony Karania & Beatrice Wachuka, George Muturi & Pauline Wairimu, Dominic Njuguna & Agnes Wanjiku.

She was the beloved sister of the late Siphira Wangui Kariuki, Eunice Wanjiku Maina, Stephen Mwangi Ben, the late Nancy Njoki Chege, the late Peter Muthee Ben & the late Julius Karanja Ben. She was a grandmother and great grandmother to many.

Family and friends are meeting at the All Saints Cathedral (Nairobi) on Wednesday 26th November and Thursday 27th November from 5:00pm.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Memorial Home on Saturday, 29th November at 7i00am, for a funeral service at Karega Secondary School at 10:00am, followed by interment at her farm in Iriguini Village, Kigumo Sub-County, Murang’a County, next to Irati Coffee Factory.

The Lord gives and the Lord takes, may the name of the Lord be blessed.

Ronald Ofunya Omingo

It is with deep sorrow we announce the untimely passing of Mr. Ronald Ofunya Omingo which occurred on 22/11/2025.

Ronald was the cherished son of Callistus Omingo and the late Paskalia Okumu of Nyakwaka Village, Lureko Location, Mumias West Sub-County. Kakamega County.

He was a devoted husband of Vivian Otieno and a loving father of Rodney and Katya.

He was a beloved brother of Moses, Twaha, Anthony, Evans, Ursuline, Mwanza, Vivian and Dada.

Uncle of Sandra, Benard, Ben, Idris, Gaddy, Faith, Regina, Ruby, Leo, Musa, Amelia, Maruan, Imran and Hera.

The cortege leaves Kakamega Funeral Parlour on Friday 28th November, 2025 for a memorial mass at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Mumias and will be laid to rest on Saturday 29th November 2025 at his home in Mumias.

The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord”- Job 1:21

May your soul rest in eternal peace.

Catherine Kamene Katumo

1952 – 2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Catherine Kamene Katumo, which occurred on 24th November 2025.

She was the daughter of the late Boniface Makau Musili and the late Regina Mutende Makau. She was sister of the late Stephen Makau.

Catherine was the wife of the late John Katumo Muselela and Mother of Rose Kadenge, the late Andrew Kimanzi, Albert Katumo, Caroline Katumo, and Elizabeth Katumo. She was Mother-in-Law of Oscar Kadenge, Rose Makau, Jamlick Gichuhi, and Muriuki Murithi, and Grandmother of Lisa and Victor Ndekei, Marvin, Neema, Ivana, Sydney, Arthur, Mark, Ian, Ivan, Tasha, Alvin, Nicole, Kathryn and many others.

She was sister-in-law of Kiema, the late Mutave, Mwania, Mbili and Teresia, and a cousin and aunt to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her home in lkanga Sub-Location, Kitui County from 4.00pm.

A requiem mass will be held on Friday 28th November 2025 at Don Bosco, Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Upper Hill, Nairobi at 10.00am.

The cortege will leave Tribute Funeral Home in Kitui Town on 1st December 2025 at 7.00am for a funeral service to be held at lkanga Boys Secondary School from 10.00am, and thereafter interment at her rural home in lkanga Sub-Location, Kitui County.

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

May her soul rest in peace

Irene Muthoni Abwonji

Sunrise: 21/10/1977 – Sunset: 23/11/2025

With heavy hearts, we share the promotion to glory of our beloved Irene Muthoni Abwonji who went to be with the Lord on 23rd November 2025 after illness.

Beloved wife of Paul Abwonji, a darling mother of Msar, Lemuel and Arianna Abwonji.

A loving daughter of the late Leonard Maina and Florence Wangari of Othaya, Nyeri. A dear sister of Samuel, Edward and Tony Maina.

Sister-in-law of Ezekiel Oduor, Margaret Adaran, Peres Onyango, Joseph Onyango, the late Gen. F. O. Ogolla, Pamela Odero, Grace Titi and Shem Otieno.

Daughter in-law of Joel Okech and the late Mama Daman

An aunt of Maina, Wangari, Lorna, Vivianne, Joel, Wendy, Faith, Ronny, Beckham and many more.

A funeral service will be held at International Christian Centre (ICC), Nairobi West Campus tomorrow, Thursday, 27th November 2025 at 1 pm and burial on Saturday 29th November 2025 at Mur, Ng’iya, Siaya County.

Irene fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith, (2 Tim 4:7)

May the Lord rest Irene’s soul in eternal peace