Basilio Kirimi Arimi

We are saddened to announce the death of Basilio Kirimi Arimi of the Ministry of Health Meru county which occurred on Saturday 14th January 2017 after a short illness.

Son of Francis M’arimi and Rebbecca Kajuju of Igendene Village, South Imenti, Meru County.

Husband of Josephine Karega. Father of Anne, Felistah and Esther. Brother of Dr Kinoti Arimi of Medipharrn East Africa, the late Leonard Kithinii, Aloise Mbabu, Paul Karani, Linus Mutwiri, Christine Nkirote. Frida Kiende and Rosemary Kinya.

Friends and relatives are meeting at St Andrews Church, Nairobi, on Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th and 19th Thursday 2017 from 5.30pm to 7.00pm.

The burial will take place on Saturday 21st January 2017 at Nkandone South Village, South Imenti, Meru County.

The cortege leaves Meru Hospital Mortuary at 8.00a.m and burial will take place at 2.00pm same day.

May God rest his soul in Eternal Peace

 

 

Abisage Bonyo Olum

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mama Abisage Bonyo Olum which occurred on 24th December 2016. Beloved daughter of the late Blasto Nyariro and Ada Oguso of Seme-Kombewa, Kisumu County. .

Loving wife of the late Gilbert Alfred Olum of Sakwa-Bondo, Siaya County. Loving co-wife of the late Hellen Olum and Margaret Olum. Loving mother of Grace Ochuonyo, Betty Tuju, George Olum, Janet Okore, James Odhiambo, Evelyne Bwoga, Caroline Omega, Jane Andwati, Dick Arina, the late Samson Okeya, Ann Abonyo, the late Amos Wenwa and the late Renard Owe among others.

Loving mother in law of Dan Ochuonyo, Shem Tuju, Edith Olum, Peter Okore, Phoebe Odhiambo, Michael Bwoga, Paul Omega, Jared Andwati, Rosemary Arina, Jim Abonyo, Cathy Okeya and Cecelia Obonyo. Beloved grandmother of Mary, Rebecca Ochuonyo, Allan Olum, Erick, Brenda, Edna, Esther, Gilbert Tuju, Polly, Vivian, Gilbert Olum, Dorcas Olum, Rebecca Odotte, Ronald, Nicholas, Joash, James, Timothy, Pauline, Dorcas Odhiambo, Walter, Kenneth, Phoebe, Lucy, Linda, Elisha, Duncan, late Jackson, Roselyn, Sally, Agnes, Phanuel, Margaret,Violet, Gilbert Andwati, Hellen, Elsie, Gilbert Arina, Gilbert Okeya, Maureen, Roy,Allan Abonyo and Vanita among others. She had twenty-eight great grandchildren. Loving aunt of Olum Gondi, the late Dr. Gondi, Paul Gondi, the late Okwach Gondi, Sam Gondi, Odando Gondi, Tito Gondi, Janam Gondi, Mary Odeyo, Doreen Adongo, Gondi Nyakwaka, Ndolo Nyakwaka, Moyi Nyakwaka,Tom Nyakwaka, Nyadimo Nyakwaka, Simon Nyakwaka, Amenga Nyang’un, Obuon Nyang’un, John Okanja, Amos Owinyo, Onyango Abala, late Nyiera Abala, late Agola Abala, Hongo Abala, Obonyo Odera, Osewe Odera,the late Omung’i Kowiti and the late Owuor Nyadimo among others.

The cortege leaves Aga Khan Hospital mortuary, Kisumu on Thursday 19th January at 9am for service at St. Stephens Cathedral (new site) Kisumu.

The funeral procession will then proceed to St. Peters ACK-Thim, Bondo for service followed by an overnight vigil at the home.

The funeral ceremony and burial will take place at her home in Anywongi, Bondo on Friday, 20th anuary, 2017 beginning at 10am.

 

Joseph Mosirigwa Matagaro

We are saddened to announce a sudden death of the late Joseph Mosirigwa Matagaro retiree of National Bank of Kenya Harambec Avenue Nairobi.

Second son of Kerongo Matagaro and the late Paul Ogoro Matagaro. Husband of Gladys Ann Mosirigwa and Florence Kerubo Mosirigwa. Father of Jared, Judy, Verah, Edwin, Justin, Lydia, John and Kepha. Brother of Helmeldah, Gladys, Simeon, Theresa, Bibu, Omwenge, Kemuma, Thomas, Esther and Queen. Grandfather of Allan, Salome, Ian, Lance, Rodah, Priscah, Dorine, Nevy, Deirdre, Jayden, Shantel and Shelmith. Nephew of Makori, Sese, Nyabera, Isaboke, Osamo, Ogeta, Tinega, Sigara, Agnes, Ariri, Nyaboke, Banchiri, Priscah, Ondieki, Moraa and Osebe. Cousin of James, Machoni, Kennedy, Andrew, Mose, Thomas, Grace, Makabe, Oigoro and Michael. In-law of Kumenda, Nyarinda, Nyang’au, Jane, Agnes, the late Nyakeri,Ttrufosa and the late Nathan.

There is a fundraising today 17th January 2017 at Garden Square Nairobi starting from 5pm. The main fundraising will be on 18th January 2017 at his home from 10am. Burial will be on 20th January 2017 at his home Mwamogesa village, Mwamosioma Towns sub-location, Township Location, Kitutu Central District, Kisii County.

 

 

James M. Mutuku

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of James M. Mutuku, which occurred on 13th January 2017 through a tragic accident along Mombasa-Nairobi Highway near Athi-River. He was also a proprietor of Tuke Auto Care, Wote Town, Makueni.

Son of the late Mutuku Musava and the late Mary Muia Mutuku. Beloved husband of Jennifer Kanini. Doting father of Maureen Mumbua (University of Nairobi) and Noella Ndunge. Brother of the late Alex Mutisya, Onesmus Kilonzo (teacher Kaunguni Primary), Fredrick Ngei, the late Mbulwa Maswili, Regina Kalondu, Mwikali Kilula, Nzeli Nzingu and Joyce Kasiva Waema. Uncle of Dominic Katumo, Maswili Kyalo Kilula, Kyende Mutua, Muema Nzingu, Joshua Mutua Waema, Stephen Mutuku Kilonzo (KU), Mwendwa Ngei among others.

Brother-in-law of Sabina Kilonzo, Anna Mutisya and Mumbua Ngei. Son-in-law of Anthony M. Munyao (Cllr), the late Joyce Mumbua and Agnes Mule.

Friends and Relatives are meeting at Cafeteria Nyayo Stadium daily from 6.00p.m, at Wote Town at Hotel Le-Panda-Makueni and at his home in Mbeetwani Village in Mtito Andei, for burial arrangements. There will be a requiem mass on Thursday 19th Jan 2017 at Holy Trinity BuruBuru I Catholic Church from 2.00pm. The main Fundraiser shall be on Thursday 19th January 2017 at Cafeteria Nyayo Stadium from 6.00p.m. The cortege leaves Montenzuma Funeral Home (Machakos) at 7.00a.m on Saturday 21/1/2017. Mass will be held at his home at Mbeetwani Village, Kathekani sub-location Mtito andel, Makueni County then funeral thereafter.

For M-Pesa contributions, please send via: Lipa na Mpesa, Paybill No. 566540, Enter account No: James Mutuku.

God gives and God takes. RIP JAMES

 

Jasper Kimondiu Kioko

1935 – 2017

 We the Mutyandia family regret to announce the passing on to glory of Jasper Kimondiu Kioko( formerly of Ministry of Foreign Affairs) through a tragic road accident on the 14th January 2017.

Son of the late Kioko Mutyandia and the late Mumbi Kioko. Son-in-law of the late Kavuli and Maingi. Husband of the late Priscilla Nduume. Father of the late Stanley lthau, Samuel Kyalo, Florence Mueni, Duncan Maingi and the late Violet Mwikali. Brother of Grace, the late Kiume, the late Martha,     the late Esther, Molly, Jacob Muting‘a and Rebecca. Step brother of Japheth, the late Jonah, the late David, Nzisa and Joshua among others.

Brother-in-law of Mary and Fibi. Grandfather of Samantha, Natasha,Timothy, Priscilla, the late Nicola, Joy, Jessica, James and Robert. Great grandfather of Jemima and Joshua.

Relatives and friends are meeting daily from the 16th January 2017 at his Lang’ata Home (Masai Estate) Beneve Cafe opposite Teleposta Plaza-Nairobi, Kauti Academy (Kitengela) and his rural Kyale and Kauti homes for funeral arrangements as from 5.3Opm.

The burial date will be announced later.

“Jasper rest in peace till Arch Angel blows the trumpet to awaken you”

 

 

Winnie Waruguru Kamanu

1921 – 14/01/2017

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that announce the passing on of Winnie Waruguru Kamanu.

Wife of the late Anthony Kamanu Ngere. Co-wife of the late Mukami, Wairimu (Limunga), Kabui. Daughter of Kuria Karuru and the late Wanjiku, Mother of the late Gathoni, the late Kanyi and Macharia,Wambui and Waweru, Kuria and Njeri (Juja) Njeri and Njuguna, Wanjuhi and Karuga. Sister of the late Wambui, the late Wandene, Mendi, Gathoni Wangui, Gitau (All late) and Njeri. Step mother of Ngere (Thika), Karanja (Nairobi). Eng Kamanu (Thika), Mbatia (Nyahururu), Gathariki (Ndabibi) among many others. Grandmother of 26 children, great-grandmother of 26, great-great-grandmother of 3.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Mortuary (KU) Thika Road on Saturday 21st January 2016 at 8.00a.m. Funeral and burial service will follow at her home where she will be laid to rest in her Limunga farm Nyahururu Laikipia County the same day.

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

 

Stanley Muriu Macharia (Mzee Moja)

1937 – 2017

It is with sympathy and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mr Stanley Muriu Macharia on 11th January 2017.

Beloved son of the late Macharia wa Gikonyo and the late Margaret Wambui Macharia. Loving husband of Mrs Anne Wanjiku Muriu and father of Francis Macharia of Nkoroi, the late Charles Muura, Mrs Margaret Wambui Maina of Premier Academy and Andrew Gikonyo. Father-in-law of Lucy Wahu Kamau and James Maina Kariuki.

Brother of the late George Nyoike, the late Kabura and Patrick Kinyanjui. Step-brother of several siblings through step-mothers Tabitha Wangari and the late Freesia Nduta. Grandfather of Martin, Simon, Kariuki and Muriu.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at his residence in Kahawa West and in Ol Kalou.

There will be meetings at Holy Family Basilica from 5.30pm-7.30pm. Today Tuesday 17th and tomorrow Wednesday 18th January 2017. There will be a requiem mass to be held at 5.00pm on 19th January 2017 at Consolata Catholic Church Kahawa West. The body will leave Montezuma Funeral Home on 20th January 2017 at 6am for the funeral service to be held at his home in Munyeki, Ol Kalou starting at 10.00am.

That I may walk before God in the light of the living. Psalms 56:16

 

 

Charity Wanja Muraguri

Appreciation 

We the family of the Late Charity Wanja Muraguri, wish to express our sincere gratitude to the Almighty God for giving us peace and comfort as we mourned the death of our dear mother and grandmother.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to all our relatives and friends for the overwhelming support in honour of our beloved mother.

We have been greatly humbled and appreciate the words of encouragement and comfort through visitations, texts, telephone calls during the difficult time of bereavement. Our utmost gratitude goes to the doctors and nurses of Medanta Hospital – India, Medanta hospital – Nairobi, M.P Shah Hospital, Meridian Equator Hospital, the homecare nurse who tirelessly made our dear mum comfortable during her illness.

Special appreciation goes to the leadership and congregations of Evergreen P.C.E.A Church, P.C.E.A Gitunduti Church, Prayers Beyond Boundaries Ministries, PC.E.A Ngarariga Church, Parklands Baptist Church, P.C.E.A Kahawa Sukari Church and Saint Celebration Family Church, Utawala for their visits and prayers at home and at St Andrews Church.

Our sincere gratitude to the funeral committees both in Nairobi and Gitunduti.

As a family we owe a huge debt of gratitude to many other individuals and groups who assisted us in various ways during our mother’s illness and in the burial preparations.

Since we are not able to thank each one of you individually, we humbly request that you accept this as an expression of our most sincere appreciation and gratitude.

“Thank you and God bless you”

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pains anymore, for the former things have passed away”. Revelations 21:4

Rose Tindi Ougo

Tribute to Ms Rose Tindi Ougo, Valued Member of the GDC Family

We regret to announce the sudden and untimely demise of Rose Tindi Ougo, who was the Acting General Manager, Corporate Services at the Geothermal Development Company (GDC).

Rose was one of the pioneer senior management staff having joined GDC in September 2009 and served in various capacities.

She was a valued team member who made a great contribution to the growth of GDC since its inception in 2009.

Rose Tindi is the daughter of the late Hannington James Ougo and Mama Catherine Auma Ougo and stepdaughter of Marna Damar Auma Ougo. Mother to Stacey Menga and David (Daddy) Onyango and grandmother to Ivan Tindi and Gift Otieno.

There will be a main Harambee at All Saints Cathedral on Wednesday 18th January 2017 from 5pm.

The Church Service will be held at the Consolata Shrine, Waiyaki Way in Westlands on Thursday 19th January 2017 at 10.00am.

Burial will take place at her Home in Obambo, Kisumu County, on Saturday, 21st January 2017. •

We pray for peace and comfort at this most trying moment.

 

Marionne Mueni Mbiti

11/11/1995 – 14/01/2017

The family of Katembu wish to celebrate the life of Marionne Mueni Mbiti. Beloved daughter of Titus Katembu Mbiti and Queen Faith Katembu.

Sister of Sheila Mwikali Mumo and Grace Wayua Mbiti, and sister in law of Stanley Mumo Moki. Loving aunt of Shanna Wendo Mumo and Scott Teyi Mumo. Loving friend of the brethren of the Gospel Centers International Fraternity and also classmates from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa and of many others that knew her and loved her.

Funeral Service will take place on Friday 20th January at Gospel Centres International Church, Pipeline, Embakasi, from 11am with the Burial Service then being held on Saturday 21st January at her Parent’s home in Kithyoko, Machakos County.

Funeral arrangements are ongoing at the Katembu’s home at Lang’ata & at All Saints Cathedral everyday from 5:30pm.

A Main Fundraiser will be held tomorrow Wednesday 18th January at All Saints Cathedral from 5:30pm.

Contributions can be sent to Paybill number 877435

“You have fought the good fight, You have finished the race and You have remained faithful” 2 Timothy 4:7