Elder Guantai Kigatiira

Sunrise: 27th November 1959 – Sunset: 15th January 2026

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of our beloved husband, father, grandfather. brother. uncle and friend Mr. Guantai Kigatiira, on Thursday 15th January 2026.

He was son of the late Ibrahim Kigatiira and late Esther Muthoni and step-son of the late Julia Ncooro.

He was a beloved husband of Harriet Kathure Guantai, loving father of Kennedy Klogora, Edna Gakii, the late Brian Mutai, Nana Guantai and Jesse Mutuma, a doting grandfather of Tai, Susan, Angel and Nick.

He was brother of the late John ll’Ringera, late Stephen M’Mbogori, late Benjamin Thuranira, late Ayub Ndiiri, the late Prof. Isaac Kigatiira, late Jason Kabiti, Ezekiel Munene, Lucy Kajuju and the late Joseph Ndiiri.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home on Friday 23rd January 2026, at 9.00 am, for a requiem service at Ongata Rongai Methodist Church from 10.00 am, followed by burial at his family home near PCEA Smyrna Kandisi, Ongata Rongai at 2.00 pm.

Proverbs 10:7: “The memory of the righteous is a blessing.”

 

Anakarius Njagi Kamau

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing on of our father Anakarius Njagi Kamau on Wednesday the 14th January 2026 at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital after a short illness bravely borne.

He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Igoki. He was father of Dennis Ndwiga Njagi and Morgan Magaju Njagi, Wakina, Rwamba, Murithi, and Gitonga.

He was also brother of Clement Njiru, the late Liston Kariuki, and Irene Muthoni.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Roasters Hotel along Thika road daily from 6.00pm.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta Memorial Funeral Home along Northern bypass on 23rd January 2026 at 6.15a.m. The burial will take place at his home in Kathari Village in Kyeni Location, Runyenjes Constituency in Embu County.

Rest well Dad, till we meet again.

 

Kamau Wanyoike

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Kamau Wanyoike on 18th January 2026, after a short illness.

He was the beloved husband of Mercy Hiribae Wanyoike, devoted father of Hiribae, Timame Njeri and Sifa Wanyoike, brother of Gideon Kimiti (Late), Mwaura, Kamande, Wanjiru Muni, and Levi Wanyoike.

A fundraising event to help cover a huge medical bill and funeral expenses will be held on Friday 23rd January 2026 at Nairobi Baptist Church from 5:00 pm.

Family and friends will be meeting from 17:30hrs at Nairobi Baptist (Ngong Road) —Tuesday 20th /Wednesday 21st / Friday 23rd, and Life Ministry (Off jabavu Road) – Thursday 22nd.

The funeral date will be announced later.

“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116:15

Simon Gichini Nyoro (Mr Nyoro)

Sunrise: 14th April 1980 – Sunset: 15th January 2026 

We regret to announce the passing on of Simon Gichini Nyoro (Mr Nyoro), Principal of Tabuga Comprehensive School, Nakuru on Thursday 15/01/2026.

He was the son of John Nyoro Nguri and Susan Njeri.

Loving husband of Edith Wanjiru Gichini. Father of John Nyoro, Sammy Kahia, \ Susan Njeri, Isaac Nguri and Susan Watiri.

Brother of Isaac Nguri, Mary Wangechi and Charles Kamau (CK).

Son in Law of Samuel Kahia and Susan Watiri.

Brother-in-law of George Kirobi, Douglas Giathi, David Ndungu, Michael Njenga, Mary Wangechi, Ann Wairimu, Peter Mburu and Faith Imbuhila Kamau.

Friends and family are meeting daily at his home in Murunyu, near St. Georges Grassland Academy Nakuru between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

The cortege will leave Umash Funeral Home, Nakuru on Thursday, 22nd January 2026 at 8.00 am for burial on the same day at his home.

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

Aram Mutema Mbui

With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of our beloved Aram Mutema Mbui, 73, of Karen, Nairobi, passed away on January 14th 2025.

He was born in Kandambara Village, Nyangeni Sub Location, Ngariama Location, Gichugu, Kirinyaga County on February 17, 1953.

Son of the late Bethuel Mbui and Tabitha Muthoni.

He is survived by his spouse, Lucy Waruguru Mutema, his three children, David Mbui, Charles Macharia & Karen Muthoni. Father-in-law of Freshiah Njeri and grandfather of Ayden Mbui, Zari Waruguru and Zana Mwihaki.

He is also survived by his eight siblings Kenneth Mbui, Willy Machere, Evans Kanyua, Mercy Maina, Peter Murage, Jane Kathugu and the late Patrick Njeru their spouses, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at St. Francis Church Karen on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 10.00am.

The Cortege will leave Lee Funeral home on the 22nd Thursday 2026 at 7.00am for the Funeral Service in St. Marys’ Ngariama Church in Kirinyaga County.

Family and friends are gathering daily for prayers at his home in 191 Bogani Road Karen, Nairobi and in Ngariama, Kirinyanga County.

“Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts”

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

 

Patrick Etyang’ Oroni

Sunrise: 25/02/1969 – Sunset: 09/01/2026

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) regrets to announce the demise of Mr. Patrick Etyang’ Prosecution Counsel in West Pokot, which occurred on the 9th January 2026 at the Cherangany Hospital, Kitale.

He was a beloved son of Mzee Francis Emorut Oroni (Rtd. Head Teacher) and the late Mama Carolyne Akuku Oroni. Son-in-law of the late Ruben Oyasi and Margaret Oyasi.

Spouse of Florence Oyasi Etyang. Father of Moses Oroni, Elsie Etyang, Esther Etyang and Gift Etyang. Grandfather of Blessing jayla.

Brother of Mary Ekwenye, Seraphino Emmanuel, Florence Amoding, Catherine Ikete, Topister ‘Wash’, the late Stephen Elot and George Oyuk.

Brother-in-law of Pascal Ekwenye, Emmy Oroni, Stephen Omai, Reagan Mauda, Sandra, Mercy Oroni, Christine Were, Rosemary Odire, Benta Otyseno, Peter Oyasi and Emily Oyasi.

The cortege leaves Cherangany Hospital Mortuary on Friday, 23rd January 2026, for an overnight stay at his home in Busia town, Bondeni, next to Busia Township Primary School. The burial will be held on Saturday, 24th January 2026 at his home.

May the Lord rest his soul in eternal peace.

Francis Mokono Omwoyo

We are saddened to announce the death of Francis Mokono Omwoyo of Gesiaga Village, Motembe Sub-location Kemera Location Nyamira County which occurred on 5th January, 2026 at Kisii Teaching, and Referral Hospital.

He was a son of the late Zakayo Omwoyo Mokono and Aska Ondieki Omwoyo. He was a brother of the Late Charles Atambo, Birita, Geoffrey, Henry, Naftal, Dr. Teresa Nyambegera, Drusila and Justin. He was a brother in-law of the Late Eunice, Late Robinson, Late Nahum, Dina Kwamboka, Lucas Nyangweso, and Gertrude Jepngetich.

He was a nephew of Bosire, Ogaro, Kerosi, Ogeto. Mangaa, Mokono, Ongwenyi, Nyachieo, Nyangeri, Robina, Clemencia, Kerubo, Moraa, Pauline, Machoka, Osoro and Banchiri (ALL LATE), Obiero and Nyakara among others.

Cousin of Rosaria, Ongeri, Jusper, Kibagendi, Mokamba (ALL Late), Moraa, NelSon, Benjamin, Joseph, Robert, Peterson, Chief Juma, Atambo, Mangera, Francis Nyangau, Makori, Dr. Julius Ogeto, Father Mainye, the Late Patrick, Peter Okinyi, Francis Nyang’au and Albert Gekara (USA), Omwenga, Francis Nyang’au and Albert Gekara (USA).

Uncle of Yucabeth, Wallace, Bethsheba, Clifford, Lydia Kerubo (USA), Job Bosire, Derrick Lydia Mwango, Eric Gwaro, Daniel Ongeri, Dr. Bosire, Joseph among others. ,

Grandfather of Caleb, Dean, Ivan, Brigton, Kaysy and Gabriel among others.

Burial will be on 23rd January, 2026 at their home Gesiaga Village, Motembe Sub-Location Kemera Location, Nyamira County.

Moureen Achieng Odongo

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Moureen Achieng Odongo, who went to be with the Lord on 9th January 2026, after a courageous fight with cancer, borne with remarkable strength and grace. She was formerly of Kenyatta National Hospital (Doctors Plaza).

She was the beloved daughter of George Odongo (late), Catherine Tatu (late), Gladys Odongo (late) & Jennifer Tedo.

She was a cherished grandchild of John Robert & Aifreda Alando of Gem Maliera, and Joseph Kimbio & Maria Shighadi of Voi, Taita.

She was a devoted mother of Eugene Agwa (Moi University), Ryan Agwa (Sawagongo High School), and Amanda Tatu (Carmelvale Catholic Primary School), a loving auntie to many, and a friend to many.

She was a loving sister of Jacqueline, Edgar, Gloria, Samson, Caroline, Fidel (late), Joseph, Linda, Edmond, Patricia, Maria, and Esther.

She was a sister-in-law of Clifford Okello, Karim, Florence, Lucy, and Samson, a cousin to the Adeyas, Omoros, Okachs, (Dumas, Opiyos, Ochilos, and Ochiengs, as well as the wider Koyoo clan.

Family and friends are gathering daily at her Donhoim Phase 8 residence, Nairobi.

A funds drive will be held on Tuesday, 20th January 2026 at All Saints Cathedral, starting from 5:00pm, to assist with offsetting the hospital bill and funeral arrangements.

Burial: Saturday, 24th January 2026, at Ukaya village, Gem Maliera, Siaya County.

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

Contributions: Paybill 4814095 (Maureen Achieng Trust Burial) Account: Your Name

 

Mary Wakuraya Kigwi

it is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Wakuraya Kigwi on 13th January 2026.

She was the wife of the late Francis Kigwi. Mother of David Kigwi, Susan Micere and the late Richard Mwagiru.

She was the daughter of the late Simeon Mwagiru Ciugu and the late Lydia Wanjiku Mwotia. Sister of the late Ruben Ciugu, the late David Mwotia, the late Marion Wanjiku, the late James Nderitu, the late Francis Macharia, Joseph Muraya, Annah Wangechi lrungu, the late Martha Wanyara and Nancy Ceera.

Daughter in law of David Kuriria Kirli and Martha Njure Kuriria.

Family and friends are meeting at her home in Jamuhuri Estate and her rural home Kianjege East in Kirinyaga County.

There will be a memorial service on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Adams Arcade and on Friday at Kainjege East Catholic Church, and burial at her home.

Contributions to offset a huge medical bill can be sent to Paybill: 531304 Account: Mary Kigwi.

 

 

Samson Nyambane Omae

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mzee Samson Nyambane Omae of Isoge Settlement Scheme, Nyamira, on 11th January, 2026.

Son of the late Francis Omae Nyagami, late Bousi Nyougo and late Prisca Oyori.

Husband of the late Prisca Nyanchwa. Loving father of the late Emerson Nyagami, Gerald Gesicho, Emily Bousi Kimwomi, Rindley Nyagami, Hilda Nyougo Kiogora, Lena Nyaboe and Stephen Ooga. Father-in-law of Linet Akinyi, H.E. Amos Nyaribo, Helen Bonareri, Prof. Kiogora Mworia, and Olivia Kemunto.

Sokoro of Meshack, Loice, Shadrack, Koome, Mwenda, Hanson, Sammy, Prisca, Kimaathi, Kiiana, Priscah, Obwoma, Emerson and others.

Brother of late Joseph and Miriam Obwoma, late Reuben and late Milka Oanya, Hellen Anunda, late Yunes Mochama, late Hebsiba Gichana, Bathsheba Ouko, Bilha Nyamosi, Agnes Nyanduko, late John and late Rose Onchana.

Mokoyoye of the late Ogaro, Ogato, Kemuma, Josphellar, Anne, Onchiri, Eunice, Chagara, late Omoto, Kinanga, late Arosi, late Mayieka, Rose, Gladys, late Mochama, late Gichana, late Ouko, late Anunda, Maraga and others.

Bwamwabo of Mose, Manyura, Mosoba, Obutu, Nyakoi, Samuel, Obori, Agoro, Nyougo. Nyamusi, Qmurwa, Thomas, Mageto, Basweti, Kemuma and others. Nephew of the late Bochere Gesicho, late Onsongo, late Ndege Machuka and others.

Uncle of Ezekiel, Phillip, Joyce, Benard, Kefa, Phyllis, Nyaemo, Nelson, Omae Oanya, Henry, Gilbert, Linda, Douglas, Newton, and others.

Semo of late Mogoi, late Ongoto, Ogoti, Manani, late Omwenga and others.

Korera of the late Wilson and Monica Arika, late Shadrack and late Nora Nyaribo, late Peter and Zipporah Makori, Jane Nyamwaya, late Gedion and Amb. Kalimi Mworia, late Joseph and Jane Okong’o.

A fundraising for hospital and funeral expenses shall be held on 20th January 2026 at Professional Centre, Nairobi starting 5:00 p.m.

A funeral service shall be held at Karengata SDA Church on 21st January 2026 starting 12:00 noon.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home lams January, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. for burial at his home in lsoge Settlement Scheme on 23rd January 2026.