Rebecca Chepkasi

It is with sorrow and the humble acceptance of God’s will that we, the family of Rebecca Chepkasi, announce the passing on of our beloved Gogo on 19th February 2017.

Gogo was the daughter of the late Chang’wony Arap Matui and the late Chesang Chemwachir.

Beloved mother of Leah Jemnyango, the late Benjamin Kipchumba Martim and Sally Kosgei.

Cherished mother in law of Raphael Kiptiony, Yusuf Nzibo and Brenda Martim.

She is survived by 29 grandchildren, 60 great grandchildren, and 27 great great grandchildren.

The memorial service will be held at the Lee Funeral Hoome on Thursday 23rd February at 10am.

The funeral service will be held at Koitabut Primary School at 10.30 am o Friday 24th February 2017 and thereafter she will be laid to rest at her home in Serem, Nandi County.

Rest in Peace Gogo.

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

Governor Nderitu Gachagua

Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua died aged 64 at a London hospital on Friday morning.

Gachagua died at about 2.15am from pancreatic cancer, an illness that saw him admitted in the UK for two months in 2015.

Rigathi Gachagua, the late county chief’s brother, said he had been sick for about two years.

He told NTV that he died at Royal Marsden Hospital.

“The family will plan in the course of the day on when to bring the remains back to Kenya,” he said.

Sources at the county assembly told the Star that the Governor flew out of the country on Wednesday night for official duties.

He had missed a number of political functions including those held during President Uhuru Kenyatta’s week-long stay in the county in March.

Deputy Governor Samuel Wamaathai was at the helm in his absence.

In February 2015, Muruguru/Gatitu MCA Mwangi Kibuu demanded to know Gachagua’s whereabouts saying he had not been seen in public since the previous year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations.

Gachagua is the first Governor to die while in office. He served as Mathira MP before being elected governor in 2013 under GNU party.

The Governor had been seeking re-election; Jubilee Party officials said he had paid the nomination fee ahead of primaries in April.

Rigathi said his brother loved his job and often called to ask how his people were doing.

“He loved his work even on his death bed, he said, adding President Uhuru Kenyatta sent a condolence message to the family.

“I am happy about the government’s support,” he said.

But last year, MCAs voted to impeach the Governor for alleged misappropriation of funds.

Gachagua had been accused of misappropriation of public funds and abuse of office, following revelations by the controller of budget, that more than Sh800 million from the last financial year could not be accounted for.

Thirty two of the 46 ward representatives voted in favour of the impeachment motion.

They were also aggrieved by the Governor’s refusal to assent to the county’s 2016/2017 finance bill.

The MCAs further accused Gachagua of using Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission officials to sabotage their efforts to impeach him.

Margaret M. Nandama

Sunrise: 1952 Sunset: 8/2/2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of Sister-in-Christ Margaret M. Nandama which occurred at the Nairobi South Hospital. Loving wife of the late Ezekiel M. Nandama. Daughter of the late Jairo Masitsa and the late Peris Malamo. Beloved mother of Dr. Wycliffe Nandama (MEDS), Sussy Nandama Sumbi (Kenyatta University), Eunice Nandama (Summit House), Ruth Nandama (Hospital Hill Primary School), Victor Nandama “Lupez” (Medisel) and Catherine Shumila (Khaminwa & Khaminwa Advocates). Mother in law of Rose Nduvi Nandama, Hon. Robert Sumbi (Minister, County Government of Kakamega) and Wacera Mugwi (Sisi Pharmaceuticals Ltd).

Grandmother of Michelle (USA), Eugene (Cooperative University), Chelsea (Highridge Secondary), Stephanie (St. Anne’s Secondary), Nataly (Apostolic Carmel Buruburu), Baranaba (Strathmore School), Dan (Starehe Boys’ Centre), Tunu & Neema (Twin Birds Academy), Brown & Ian (NPC Buruburu), Zeke (Carlin School) and Malnie Mwaitsi. Great grandmother of Bryce. Sister of the late late Yusto lmbwaka, the late Belidah Mukaburu, the late Jacob Chimaisi, Milka Shisinya, Damaris Mukhovi, Rhodah Shiuma, Charles Asievela, Respa Shiser, Elizabeth Bulinda, Sussy Muhindi, Hanah Mikhago and Peter Muhanji. Sister in law of Ernest & the late Angelina Bandi, Sammy & Sussy Sore, the late Patrick Nandama, Mary Nandama, the late Caleb Mutsotso, Jenniffer Mutsotso, Apollo & Achitsa Ayugu, Gaitano & Milkah Imbenzi. Aunt and a friend to many.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, 22nd February 2017 at Nairobi Church of Christ Eastleigh (NCCE) on Second Avenue, Fifth Street starting 11am – same compound with Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute (KCITI). She will be buried on Saturday, 25th February 2017 at her home in Bungaya Village, Malimili Sub Location, Ilesi Location, Shinyalu Constituency, Kakamega County.

“…I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies” John 11:25

John Njoroge Ngotho

It is with deep sorrow and grief that we announce the demise of John Njoroge Ngotho which occurred on 17th February 2017.

Son of the late Simon Njoroge and Mary Nyambura. Husband of Serah Wambui. Father of Rosemary Nyambura, Lilian Wanjiru, Sarah Njoki, Simon Njoroge, Alice Wairimu, Patriciah Wambui and Ernest Mungai. Father-in-law of George Wainaina, Anthony Muriithi, Esther Wanjiku and Susan Njeri. Grandfather of Felix Waithaka, Ian Munene, Ryan Mungai, Alex Mungai, Sharleen Wanja, Eric Mungai, Allan Mungai and Cayden Njoroge. Brother of Samuel Kabingu, Sarah Njoki Mwangi, Peter Thuo, Elizabeth Wanjiku, Moses Mwaura and the late Francis Ngotho, David Kabata and Joseph Ng’ang’a.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at his Karura Kanyungu residence. The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home on Friday, 24th February 2017 at 9am for church service at ACK St Mark’s Church, Mukui and hereafter proceed for burial at his home in Karura, Kanyungu.

We loved you but God loved you more. Rest in Peace.

Japuonj Adams Nyabera

In Loving Memory

It is two years today since you physically departed from us.

Always Loved,

Forever in Our Hearts.

Fondly missed by your wife Mary, children, grandchildren,

the entire Nyabera family, relatives and friends.

Philippians 1:31 I thank my God every time I remember you.

 

Consolata Adhiambo Otera

Exit of a Legend

25/12/1962 – 17/02/2017

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden demise of our beloved mother, grandmother and aunt, Consolata Adhiambo Otera (Connie) on 17th February 2017. Wife of Elijah Otera and mother of Grace Otera Ochieng’ (Safaricom Ltd), Christopher Otera (AFDB-Cote de’ Ivoire), Brian Jabes Otera (Safaricom Ltd) and Deborah Aloo Otera (KU). Mother in law of Aggrey Ochieng’ and Harriet. Grandmother of Naima and Connie. She was the daughter of the late Albert Othwila Osore and Philister Aloo Othwila. Daughter-in-law of Christopher Onyango Otera and Grace Luchiri Otera. Sister-in-law of Peter, James, Zabion, Aggrey, Doris, Margaret, Sarah, Ibrahim, Justin, Lucas. Sister of the late Josephine Gwada, Wilfrida Anyango, Charles Ochieng’, the late George Osore and Margaret Atieno.

Major fundraising on Tuesday 28th February 2017 at All Saints Cathedral starting from 5:30pm. Requiem Mass to be held on Thursday 2nd February 2017 at 10am at All Saints Cathedral.

Fundraising Paybill 631231

We family and friends will dearly miss you and we know that one day we will be together.

NInd Gi Kwe Mum

2nd Timothy 4:7 “I’ve fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”

 

 

George Onyancha

1976 – 2017

We regret to announce the sudden death of George Onyancha of Nairobi County, third born of Retired Chief Stephen Onyancha and Mama Dora Bwari Onyancha. Husband of Jackline Makori (Registration of Persons – Ngara). Father of Castrol Motanya and Endrian Atandi. Brother of Kennedy, Zipporah, Judy, Penninah, Edna, Everline and Christine. Son-in-law of Clement Makori and Mama Rose Makori. Grand son of the late Atandi Nyakeyo and the late Mama Mokera Atandi, the late Nyatigo Onyancha and the late Mama Kemunto Nyatigo. Brother-in-law of Dan, Richard, Kennedy, Jackson, Peter, John, Mogusu Makori and Sarah Nyatigo. Grand-father of Ondieki, Annasi, Sure, Marwanga, Asande, Nyangwara, Motanya, Ong’era omong others. Nephew of Mrefu Atandi, Samson, Daudi, Banana, Jasper, Peter Annasi, Osero, Onyancha, Justice Onyancha, Nyaliaro and Senator Mong’are Bwokong’o. Cousin of Nyatigos, Teri, Sawe, Marwanga Marwanga, Turphena, Emily, Charles, Pastor Tom, Peter Nyandege, and Charles Brake among others. Uncle of Nevil Marwanga, Diana, Kemunto, Fidel Orina, Victoris Mitemo, Belinda, Daliana, Brandyn among others. Family and friends are meeting daily at his home Sironga Village for funeral arrangements. There will be a main fundraising today 23rd February 2017 at his home, Sironga. The cortege leaves Bwomboga Mortuary on Thursday 23rd February 2017 for burial on Friday 24th February 2017 at his home Sironga village, Nyamira County.

Rest in peace.

Salome Wanjiku Njiru

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Salome Wanjiku Njiru, who died on 20th February, 2017. Daughter of the late Kamau Gikanga and Eunice Waruguru. Wife of the late Andrew Njiru Kathendu. Co-wife of Felister Methanje. Mother of Philomena Njoki, Purity Muthathai, Silas Njeru, Peter Kamau, Joseph Nyaga, Mary Ruguru, Patrick Mwaniki, Alice Wawira, Lucy Wambui and Esther Munyua. Sister of the late Philomena Wairimu and Lucy Wambui Maina. Step-Mother of Dionisius, Teresia, James, Rose, Monica, Anselemina, Jane and Evangeline.

Mother-in-law of Phineas Ndwiga, Peterson Muthathai, Hellen Wanjiru, Mercy Wanjuki, Janet Mbiro, Francis Kariuki, Nicera Wanjira, Mary Kanjiru and Isaac Munyua. Auntie, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many.

Friends and relatives are meeting at Gicherori home, next to Nguviu Boys’ High School at 3.00pm, Prime Hotel Embu at 5.00pm daily and All Saints Cathedral on this week – Thursday and Friday – at 5.00pm. The cortege leaves Gakwegori Funeral home on Tuesday 28th February 2017 at 9.00am, flowed by funeral services at Gicherori prayer house and burial at her home.

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

Jennitfer Gathoni Mwangi

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jennitfer Gathoni Mwangi which occurred at the Coptic Hospital on 16th February 2017 after a long illness. Formerly Revenue Officer with NCC. Wife of Kennedy Thuo of Mukangu village (Ken CD). Beloved mother of Martin Kamau, Lorna Gathoni and Levy Mwangi. Daughter of late former Councillor Mwangi Muturi, Elizabeth Wanjiku and Fransiscah Mugechi. Sister of Gedion Muturi (Businessman), Stephen Njoroge, B. Gikoba, Rosemary Nyambura (NCC) Sarah Wairimu, Priscah Njoki (Zanzibar), Loise Muthoni (Pumwani Secondary School), the late Macharia, Susan Njeri, Patrick Muturi (NCC), Thomas Muhia (NCC), Jane Wanjiku (USA), Antony Kimani (Businessman), Sarah Wairimu. Auntie of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Timboroa Hotel along Sheikh Karume Road starting Monday 6pm. The cortege leaves Kenyatta Univesity Mortuary on Friday 24th February 2017 starting at 8.30 am and later proceed for burial at her husband home at Mukangu village, Kahuhia location, Murang’a County at 11am.

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

 

Pauline Jepkemei Kandie

5th February 1960 – 15th February 2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to Glory of Sister Pauline Jepkemei Kandie (formerly of Ministry of Education, Eldama Ravine).

Daughter of the late Eliud Kandie Cheboi, Mary Kabon, Hannah Tarkok and Susan Kobilo. Wife of Danson Osore. Doting mother of Sylvia and Simon Rotich, Jackline Jeptum, Pamela and Bethuel Bissem, Caroline and Alex Macharia, Kennedy Osore and Edwin Aduyu. Grandmother of Kipruto, Kibet, Victor, Ariella and Wangu.

Sister of Grace, the late Henry, Erick, David, Chelimo, His Excellency Governor Benjamin Cheboi, Alice, Joseph, the late Moses, Leah, Edna, Peninah, Willy, Jane, Silas, Winnie, Emily, Rosa, Beatrice, Viola, Kibunyi, Jeniffer, Daisy, the late Kipchirchir and Vincent. Sister in law of Orgut, Joyce, Hilda, Hellen, Ammy, Dr Chesire, Milka, Susan, Ngulat, Eng Cherogony, Gladys, Major Chepyegon, Molly, Bett, Michira, Isaac, the late Cheptarus, Borruet, Wandabusi and Sarah. Aunty and cousin of many.

Burial arrangements are ongoing at their home in Kabimoi. A fundraiser will be held on Wednesday 22nd February 2017 at the same venue starting from 2pm. M-Pesa Paybill No. 671010. She will be laid to rest at her farm at Kabimoi on Saturday 25th February 2017.

2nd Timothy 4:7: She has fought a good fight, she has finished the race, she has kept the faith.