It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Evans Ngome Wekoye which occurred on Friday 27^th February 2017.

Loving son of Mr Steven Ngome Zakayo (Rtd Deputy Director, NYS) and H Wanjiru Wekoye. Brother of Martin Matu (Outspan Medical College), Dickson Simiyu Buketi (Administration Police), Edwin Biketi, Boniface Makawa and Purity Dhahabu. Grandson of Zakayo Namanda, Elinah Njalala, the late Martin Matu Gichimu (Outspan Hospital) and the late Damaris Ngima Matu. Brother in law of Shelly Mumbi Matu (Outspan Hospital) Uncle of Steven Biko Makawa Matu. Nephew of Sammy, Charles, Rueben, Bwayo, Mangoe, Ben, Wanjala, Watata, Wachira, Gakuo, Nyawira, Muthoni, Kibata, Kariuki. Machanja, Karaimu, Mama Sadiq (Webuye), Kamau Kanyanga (USA) and cousin of Diana Gakuo, Maina Wachira, Wangechi Mathenge, Mathenge Machanja, Muna Ali, Martin Kibata, Wachira Ndimu, Kevin Wekha, Cynthia, Audrain, Nick, Maureen among others. Evans was a final year student at the University of Eldoret.

Reatives and Friends are meeting daily from 3.00 pm at his parents’ farm in Mito Mbili location, in Cherangany and at Ibis Hotel in Nyeri for prayers and burial arrangements.

The cortege leaves Cherangany Nursing Home Mortuary on Friday 3rd February, 2017, at 10am for memorial service at his parents residence in Cherangany. The funeral and burial ceremony will be held on Saturday 4th February, 2017 at 10.00 am at his parents farm in Mito Mbili, Trans Nzoia East Sub-County.

Evans you fought the good fight, you finished the race and kept the faith.

 

 

It’s with great sorrow and humble acceptance that we the family of the late Samson Kipesa  Awanda  announces the Sudden death of Edwin Mayavi  Kipesa which occurred  on Sunday 22nd January. He was son to the late Samson Kipesa and Ezinah Khasoa of Bulukhombe village, Tiriki East, Shiru ward , Vihiga County. Loving husband to Maximilla Khatichi and father to Natasha, Michelle, Nicholas and Emmanuela of Umoja School . He was brother to Rose Muisyo of DPSM, Doreen Opala, Lifina Isigi, Gloria Anai of SOS Kisumu, Evelyne Kipesa of the department of health Uasin Gishu County, Christopher Kipesa, the late Roland Kipesa, Lilian Kipesa,Sheila kipesa and Alex Alwanda.

He was son in law to the late Jane Tsinjelekha and Kenneth Shitiavai. Brother in-law to  Lucas Opala, Douglas Isigi, Mathews Ndanyi of Radio Africa Group Eldoret, Catherine Amakove, Mildred Shinyasa and Benard Milimo. Uncle to Joel, Mike,Naomi, Bruce,Helen,Hilary, Eunice,Zwena, Dan, Jemuel, Ramsy, Blessing and Micah among others  Aunt to Susan of Uganda,Rebecca and Elizabeth,the late Hannah, Rhoda,Rispah,Gladys and Milka.

Meetings and prayers are taking place daily at Maringo.hse no C 2046 next to Dr Kraft  Pri  from 5.30pm  A funeral service was held  on 2nd February at the same church at 9.00 am and burial will take place on Saturday, 4th February at Bulukhombe village, , Shiru ward in Vihiga county for any contribution  send  to MPesa  0721299291.

04/01/1958 – 23/01/2017

It is with humility and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to Glory of Susan Mwikali Kikaka Velle in Sweden on 23/01/2017 after a long illness bravely borne. Wife of Mr Paul Velle of Nation Media Group. Mother of James Velle, Esther Paul (UN Bamako), the late Issack Kikaka, Richard Mulei (Sweden). Daughter of the late Isaack Kikaka and Agnes Mbovya. Daughter-in-law of the late James and Esther Velle Kithangathi. Sister of Fridah Mutuo, Benson Kikaka, Daniel Manila, Justus Kikaka, John Mukuma and the late Juliet Viata. Sister-in-law of Justus Mulei Velle of USA, Solomon Makau Velle of USA, Abraham Mulwa AIC Pipeline, Bernadetter Kasyoka Mutua Red Cross. Aunt of Hon. Mr & Mrs. Bernard Kitungi, David Meko Wambua, Muli Kasina, Ngava Kiilu, Apollo Mutisya, Anne Masaa Akumu, Caroline Mahashi Kithyaka (TSC), Joe Kithyaka. Cousin of Rev. Benson Mutisya, Samson M. Makenda, Rev. Festus Kayaka, & Johnson Mumo Mutisya. Grandmother of Melissa, Monar, Feruz, Cynthia among others.

Prayers and Meetings are being held daily at Garden Square 5pm-8pm and at her family house in Umoja IC Hse 64. The main fundraiser will be held on 2/2/2017 at the same venue at 5.00pm.The funeral will be held at her home in Kakeani Village Kitui West at 12noon on 4/2/2017. Contributions to assist the family can be made through M-PESA No. 0725-347356

2nd Timothy 4:7 …You have fought the good fight you have finished the race, you have the faith.

Love you Mum Rest In Peace.

 

3^rd June 1982 – 27^th January 2017

It is with profound shock and regret that we announce the sudden death of Dr. Eunice Jeanette Songa-Saraceno, formerly of Gertrude’s Garden Children’s Hospital and most recently at Kenyatta National Hospital for the University of Nairobi Masters programme in Anesthesiology.

Beloved daughter of the late Dan Oyallo Songa & Mrs. Violet Merab Songa. Cherished and devoted wife of Dr. Luca Saraceno. Doting Mother of Sofia Francesca Akwabi Saraceno. Daughter-in-law of Francesco and Clelia Saraceno of Milan, Italy. Sister to Eugene, Fanuel and Duncan Songa. Niece to the late James Songa, Frank Songa (United Nations), Dr. Wilson Songa (former PS), Dr. Jackson Songa (Moi University), the late Margaret Songa, the late Ernest Songa, Abigael Wakhu, Joan Songa-Apilli (USA), Dr. Josephine Songa (KALRO), Dr. Emily Songa (Moi University), John Etemesi, (Former PC), Late William Shikanda, Dorcas Maende, Emily Genya, Rachel Kituyi and Habil Wando of Butere. She was a granddaughter to the late Harry Songa & Truphena Songa of Bukura.

Eunice was a cousin, friend, Auntie, colleague and confidante to many.

The cortege will leave Lee Funeral Home at 4pm on Wednesday 1st February for an overnight vigil at their Loresho home. On Thursday 2nd February, there will be a church service at St. Marks ACK Church, Westlands, starting at 10.00am. Thereafter the body leaves for Wilson airport to Kitale.

Eunice will be laid to rest on the family farm in Endebess, Kitale, on Saturday 4th February 2017 from 10.00am. Contributions towards funeral expenses are welcome and may be made through MPESA to telephone number: 0722 932 523.

Rest with the angels, Eunice.

 

 

 

Olympian Korir loses daughter in Switzerland under unclear circumstances. Faith Jepkosgei, the daughter of former Olympic 3,000m steeplechase champion Julius Korir, who was murdered in Switzerland, will be laid to rest in her home in Switzerland on Monday. Florian Wahli, the husband to Faith, said he had landed in Switzerland and funeral arrangements were underway. “We are planning to lay her to rest on Monday. Her father, who won steeplechase gold medal for Kenya at the 1984 Olympics is still in shock following the killing of his daughter. The relationship between the victim and the perpetrator has not been established but the police confirmed that the victim knew the perpetrator, the blog adds.