Sunrise: 22/12/1945 — Sunset: 12/11/2025

The K’Opere family of Kokal, Oyugis regret to announce the passing of their family matriach Mama Roda Awuor Oduo who rested peacefully at her home on 12/11/2025.

She was the wife of the late Mzee Azaria Oduo Opere and co-wife of the late Mama Nelly, Phoebe and the late Janet Oduo.

Daughter-in-law of the late Mzee Patroba Opere and Mama Elena Opere (Nyoduo). Marna Rodah.

Fondly known as Nyamalo or Nyorero was daughter of the late Mzee Philip Orero Oloo and the late Marn Persila Akech (Nyangwech) of Kakelo Dudi, Ogera (Bware AIC Church).

Mother of the late Bob, Tom K’Opere (Advocate) the late Sam, Erick, the lace Nick, the late Evans, Jeff Opere (USA), Ruth Oduo,Willis (Awilo), the late Douglas (Adago-Bishop), Caroline (Madhe), Tabitha (Mari), Philip (Doki-USA), Esther (Mummy) and Rebecca Ledama (USA). Mother-in-law of Claryce K’Opere (KPC), Joan K’Opere (SHA), Hon. Priscah Nyotah (Magistrate-NKU), Bernice Opere (USA), the late Alfred Ouko, Caro Katami (Nekesa), Ken Odego, George Alwala, Kevin Owuor and James Ledama (USA).

Sister-in-law of the late Selemia Ouma (Margaret, Mary and Christine Ouma), the late lsdora and Richard Omanya (Kamine), Hezekia Opere and Grace Ojwang, the late Albert and Teresa Migwambo, Joyce and John Matunga (Gwasi), the late Thomas and Silpa Nyawade, Dr. Richard Opere and Khetsiwe Dlamini, Pamela and the late Christmas Ogollah (Bondo-Maranda), Esther and the late Walter Nyakako (Kawabwai-Ndhiwa), Grace and the late John Oscar Owuor (Nyakach), the late Paul Opere and Elder Mary Paul, the late Kerina and Michael Chaba Oketch (Nyakach) and the late Magak Opere.

Mama Rodah was the sister of the late Nicanor Oloo, Joyce Akello Onyango (Nyakach), the late Alice Onunga (Nerea-Mirogi), Samson Angwech Orero, the late Beatrice Atieno Onyango (Kadem), Phoebe Oduo (Co-wife) and Peter Agola Orero (Raja) all of Kakello, Ogera, Bware AIC Church. Her other siblings were the families of Wilson Oloo’s, Martin Alaka’s, Christopher Oindi’s and Isaiah’s family all of Kokello.

In-law (Nyawana) of the Ongonga Sigar family (Uyoma) Arthur Kamau’s family (Muranga), Allan Nyota’s Family (Nyandarua/Eburu), Caleb Ouko’s Family (Karateng), Odego’s Family (Nyangiela),Alwala’s (Kamine), Owuor’s (Kamagambo) and the Ledama Family (Kilgoris).

Mama Rodah was the adored and loved grandmother of Beryl, Brett, Nelly, Bob (Kamash), Tom (Junior), Natalie, Sean, Baraka, Barry and Bill K’Opere; Eve, Kaisy, Ray, Reggie, Robin, Nick, Sheila, Savana, Nile, Nebert, Rodah, Phoebe, Ayana, Amara, Sharon, Joe, Jeiden, Liam, Londan and Leo Ledama among others.

Loving aunt of Dan Ouma, Prof.Ken Ogollah (UON), the Orero’s, Oloo’s, Alaka’s, Oindi’s, the larger Patroba Opere’s family and Omanya’s among many others.

Daily prayer meetings are being held at the family home in Oyugis.

There will be a funeral meeting at K’Opere’s residence in Kitengela (Rosewall Estate-off Balozi Road) on Saturday 22/11/2025 from 2.00pm and a second meeting at K’Opere’s residence in South C- opposite MOW Sports Club (Akiba II-House No. 134) on Sunday 23/11/2025 from 2.00pm.

The cortege will leave Kendu Adventist Mission Hospital Funeral Home, Gendia on Thursday 04/12/2025 at 1.00pm for a Funeral/Memorial Service at Atandi West SDA Church Oyugis from 2.00pm to 4.00pm and thereafter the cortege will lie in state at the family home for an overnight vigil of songs, praise and worship. Mama Rodah will be laid to rest next to her late husband Mzee Azaria Oduo Opere at the family home in Oyugis on Friday 05/12/2025 and the burial ceremony shall begin promptly at 10.00am led by Oyugis South District-Pastor Wycliffe Opere and officiated by Pastor Lewis Ondiek and Pastor Moses Oduma.

For any enquiries or support contact the following Nos. Bob K’Opere on 0731358758 or Joan on 0722838326.

“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His Saints” (Psalms 116:15)

“Rest well Nyamalo as you await the Resurrection day when the Trumpet shall be called up yonder and you will be there to meet the LORD you have faithfully Served”

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph Njuguna Kiragu on November 15, 2025.

He was the son of the late Samson Njuguna Kang’ara and the late Emily Wacu Njuguna.

Husband of the late Nancy Nyambura Kiragu. Father of Wacu Kiragu, Brian Kiragu, Kihiu Kiragu, and Mugure Kiragu. Father-in-law of Anne Mutile Nzioki, and grandfather of Jason and Jonas Kiragu.

Family and friends are meeting at All Saints’ Cathedral, Nairobi on Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 from 5.30pm to 7.00pm.

The funeral will be held on Friday, 21st November, 2025. The cortege will meet at Lee Funeral Home at 7.30am after which a funeral service will be held at All Saint’s Cathedral starting at 10.00am. Thereafter, interment will be at Langata Cemetery, Nairobi.

 

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden demise of Mr. Maxwell Maoga Oroko on Monday 10th November 2025 after a short illness.

He was son of the late James Oroko Ariaga and Fronicah Bochaberi Oroko. Son in-law of Joseph & Jecinta Muraya.

Husband of Joyce Winnie Wairimu Muraya (Sama Kenya). Father of Precious, Abigail and Jendayi.

Brother of Beatrice Moraa, Geoffrey Mogaka, Wilfred Nyasimi and Jared Gesanda. Brother in-law of Michael, Mercy, Sammy, Nyabuto, Patience, Janet and Carolyne.

Nephew of the late Nyandega, the late Otwori, the late Onsongo, Mogaka, Ochengo, the late Ongechi (Ogoro), Nyangau, William Ogoro, Mongoni, Nyaata, Rosebella, Ronald Ogoro, Michoma, Nyankabaria, Ongechi Momanyi, the late Gitua, the late Isaac, the late James, the late Wanja, the late Margaret, the late lsaiah, Wangechi and Joseph Muraya amongst others. He was a cousin of many.

Maxwell was working with Amref Health Africa under the WaterStarters Project supporting Water Sanitation and Hygiene interventions in Kajiado and Makueni Counties.

Meetings are being held in Nairobi Syokimau and at Embonga Village Nyamira.

Burial will be held on 28th November 2025 at his rural home in Embonga Village, Mongorisi, Bogichora Ward, Nyamira County.

A memorial service in his honour shall be held on 26th November 2025 from 10.30 a m at the CITAM Valley Road Nairobi. All are welcome.

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

With profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of our beloved Mary Njeri Githinji, who left us on Thursday, 13th November 2025 while receiving treatment at Nairobi West Hospital. She was born on 25/12/1975 in Mukarara, Kihumbuini Location, Gatanga Sub County.

Mary was the cherished daughter of the late Joseph Githinji Mukaru and Josephine Wanjiru Githinji.

She was the devoted wife of Zacharia Karanja Gitau and mother of Celestine Gitau Karanja and Victor Githinji Karanja.

She was a sister of Peter Mukaru, David Ngutho, Daniel Githiora, Simon Mburu, the late Isaac Karungu, Geoffrey Ngugi, James Gichungu, Florence Wanjiku, and Stephen Mureithi.

She was the daughter-in-law of the late Jacob Gitau and the late Eunice Wangui. Mary’s legacy lives on in the hearts of her nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and the countless lives she has graced with love.

Family and friends meet daily at their home in Kenyatta Super Highway estate, Kenyatta rd, for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home, Kabati, on Friday, 21st November at 8:00 AM, followed by a funeral service and burial at P.I. Makutano, Mwea Sub County, Embu County. Githinji.

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

Rest well, Mary.You were deeply loved, and you will be dearly missed.

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that the Board of Trustees & Management of Tourism Fund announces the sudden demise of Mr. Kevin Karanja stationed at the Coast Regional Office that occurred on 11th November, 2025.

He was the beloved son of David Macharia and Virginia Thingu formerly of Tourism Fund.

He was husband of Salma Abdul and father of Ayra Karanja. He was son in law of Pili Ali. Brother of Helen Muriuki of Coulson Harney LLP. Brother in law of Timothy Muriuki, Imran Abdul and Ali Abdul.

Grandson of Alfred Karanja, the late Mr and Mrs Samuel Chirah Ngure.

Uncle of Janise Muriuki, Paul Muriuki among others.

Loving cousin of Roger, Kim, Nimoh, Rahab, Sammy, Jennifer, Tony, Allan, Kevin, Jemmy, Sam, Mercy, Cindy, Jasmine, Rodney and Kigun.

Friends and family are meeting for prayers at our home in Tinganga, Chirah estate.

Burial will be on Wednesday the 19th November, 2025 at Tinganga, Chirah estate.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. (Psalms 116:15)