2nd May 1957 – 16th January 2026

it is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the passing on of Wahu Maina, which occurred on 16tr’ January 2026 after a bravely borne battle with illness.

She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Thiga Maina. Mother of Amy Wanjeri Maina and Enola Nduta Maina. Mother in law of Kenneth Kiriinya, and loving grandmother of Kevin Kaj Kiriinya.

Cherished daughter of the late Samson Mugo Kimani and the late Jayne Nduta Mugo and Mary Enola Kimani,
loving sister of Melvin Kimani, Patricia Wanjiru Kamau and Jack Kimani Mugo.

Sister in law of Elishebah Kimani and Joseph Karnau.

Treasured cousin of the Reuben Wanjihici family of Githumu and the Kimani. She was a cherished relative and friend of many.

The family is currently making funeral arrangements, which will be communicated in due course.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

1971 – 2026

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the demise of James Kihoria Mburu on 15th January 2026 at Aga Khan Hospital after a long illness bravely borne.

James, was the son of the late Harrison Mburu and the late Mary Wanjiru.

He was the beloved husband of Justine Mary Nzyoka. He was the loving father of Brian Mburu, Kihoria, Isabel Wanjiru Kihoria and Nathan Kimani Kihoria.

He was the brother of the late Veronica Njeri Mburu, Anne Nyambura Mburu and John Gituanja Mburu.

He was uncle of Daisy Wanjiru Mburu and Harry Gituanja Mburu. He was nephew, cousin and friend of many.

He was the son in law of the late Jasper J Nzyoka and the late Rosaita Mbaika Nzyoka. He was brother-in-law of Chris, Chrysanthus, Crispin, the late Joseph Nzuma and Franco.

Friends and family are meeting daily for support and prayers at his home in Kiambu from 4:00PM.

There will be mass on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th January 2026 at their home in Kiambu starting from 7.00 PM.

The cortege will leave Umash Funeral Home on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 9.00am. The Requiem Mass will be at Don Bosco Catholic Church, Upper hill at 10.00AM. Followed by burial at Langata.

“For if we live, we live to the Lord and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lords.” Romans 14:7-8.

“In God’s care you rest above, in our hearts you live forever.”

It is with profound sadness that we announce the gassing on of Mrs Lucy Wanjiru Njuguna, wife of Mr lohn Njuguna Gatacha and a Member of Saint Anna and Joakim.

She was the daughter of the late Simon Wainaina Karwinu and Rebecca Njoki. She was sister of the late Joseph Karwinu, Scholastica Waithira, and Samuel Wambiriu. She was stepsister of Paul Mburu, Joseph Kibugi, Peter Wambiriu, and Hanna Wambui.

She was mother of Margaret Wanjiku Gitonga, Virginia Njeri Kibue. Agnes Wairimu Njonjo, Samuel Gatacha, Francis Wainaina, the late Bernard Kariku, Fidelis Waithira Waithaka and Catherine Nduta Wagoki.

She was sister-in-law of Priscillah Wairimu Kihiu, Charles Kamau, the late Patricia Nduta Ndichu, and others in the larger Gatacha Kimani family.

She was mother-in-law of the late Paul Gitonga Muchemi, Joseph Kibue Thaiya, Peter Njonjo Kibera, Hanna Nyokabi Gatacha, Scotia Mukami Wainaina,Winnie Njeri Kariku, Francis Waithaka ‘Babu, and Anthony Wagoki Njenga. She was grandmother to 21 grandchildren and great-grandmother to Nyla.

She was aunt to Fr. Emmanuel Ngugi and Long John, among others.

Funeral meetings are being held at the family residence in Kimunyu Sub-location, Gatundu South. The cortege leaves KU Referral KUTRH on Thursday, 22/01 /2026 at 8:00 a.m. Mass will be held at Kimunyu Football Grounds from 11:00 a.m. Thereafter, interment will take place at the family residence in Thiririka, Kimunyu.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of our dear Dad John Kagunya Muchiri after a short illness.

Husband of the late Naomi Wanjiru Kagunya. Father of Jane Wambui, the late Margaret Njeri, Simon Muchiri, the late Stephen Muturi, Hannah Njoroge, the late Michael Chege, Mary Nyambura, Esther Kudu, Joseph Kamau, the late James Mungai, Peter Mburu & Michael Njane. Father in-law of Hellen Nyambere, the late Herman Gathoga, George Boro, Kudu Koku, Esther Njeri and Miriam Mburu. Grandfather of many grandchildren, great grandfather and great-great grandfather of many.

Family and friends are meeting daily from 4.00pm in his home at Kamburu Village, Lari Sub-county, Kiambu County.

He will be laid to rest on Thursday 22nd January 2026. The funeral procession will leave Mukoe Funeral home Githunguri at 9.00am. The burial will take Place at his home in Kamburu Village, Lari Sub-county, Kiambu County.

Fare thee well dad

Sunrise 13.01.1957 – Sunset 13.01.2026

It is with deep sadness and the humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Mrs. Rachel Nyasi Makoko Kimbio (Ranya), which occurred on 13.01.2026 at Kenyatta National Hospital. She retired from Postal Corporation of Kenya in 2012, where she had worked for 35 years.

She was the wife of Mr. Juda Makoko Mwadime Kimbio, daughter of Mrs. Janet Manena Mwajala Mwachoo and the late Mr. Hubert Mwanjala Mwachoo. Daughter-in-law of the late Theophile Mwadime Kimbio and the late Teresita Chari Mwadime Kimbio of shimba hills.

A devoted mother of Chari Mwadime & Kihu Karumba, the late Manena Mwadime (Manesh) and Shali Grace Mwadime.

Grandmother of Sere Kirid, Lukundo Ranya,Waweru Mutua, Yuddah Mutua. Hen Kihu, Weza Kihu and Enzi Kihu.

Sibling of Margaret Chao Kimwele, the late Grace Wakesho Macharia, the late Mary Wawuda Mutua, Deborah Wacheghu Nyambu, Samuel Mwachoo Mwaniala, Elizabeth Wavua Mwanjala and Rebecca Wambugha Mwaniala

She was a sister-in-law of Muema Kimwele, the late Peter Macharia, Anthony Mutua, Godfrey Nyambu, Florence Mwicigi,Christme & the late Paul Kisochi, Joseph & Rachel Mwachanya, Stella Kimbio, Alphonse & Roselyne Mwandighi, Rosemary & Bongosa Mcharo, the late Shete Kimbio & the his wives the late Maria, Riziki and Emona Kimbio, Mwamadi & jackline Mwadime, Juliet & jarnin Ngalula, Seraphine & Lawrence Mwashumbi, Dominica & Job Bushebi, Peter Mwadime, Dorothy Mwadime & the late Melvin, the late Mwashuma Kimbio and many others.

She was a grandchild of the late Cannon Stephen Kiteto & the late Mrs Grace Wakesho Kiteto and the late Mr. & Mrs. Mwachoo She was a niece, cousin, aunty, grandmother and friend of many.

Friends and family will meet at All Saints Cathedral on Monday 19.01 2026 from 5.00pm-8.00pm.

The memorial service will be held on Tuesday 20 01.2026 at Citam Valley Road from 2 00pm -4.00pm and the funeral will be in lkanga, Voi on 23.01.2026 at 9.00am