Marcella Margaret Bochere Maiko

January 23rd 1939 – November 20, 2016
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing on of Marcella Margaret Bochere Maiko, wife of the late Francis Beda Maiko.
Daughter of the late William Monari and the late Julia Moraa.
Daughter in law of the late Patrick Mauta and the late Maria Kwamboka.
Mother of Nyariana Margaret and Bruce Petrick Ochera Maiko, Angela and David Rode, the late Vincent Maiko.
Grandmother of Francis Joshua Maiko, Miles-Vincent Petrick, Nyariana Rode and Nicholas Mangera.
She was the last remaining sibling of the Monari family and sister of the late Ogari, Mangera, Manua, Obegi, Matara, Moseti, Nyarandi and Omoke. Aunt and great Aunt of many.
 
Funeral arrangements are ongoing and the first meeting will be on Thursday November 24 2016 at 5.30pm at the All Saints Cathedral.

DIAL SINGH SAGOO

Kenyatta artist dies
Dial Singh Sagoo, the artist who drew Jomo Kenyatta in 1961 while he was held in detention in Maralal by the British colonial government, has died in London aged 95.
Mr Sagoo was a well known identity in the Sikh community in pre-independence Kenya.
Together with his father, Labh Singh, and brother Kirpal Singh, who was a member of the Legislative Council, they owned the British Furniture House.
However, art was in Sagoo’s blood and he received formal training in Italy.
He made portraits of many leading identities in Kenya at the time, including the author Robert Ruark, as well as visiting dignitaries, including Sarvepalli Radakrishnan, second president of India.
His portrait of Mzee Kenyatta was reproduced, with proceeds from sales supporting overseas scholarships for Kenyans.
The Sagoo family left Kenya in 1962 for London, where Sagoo continued as a portrait artist, the highlight of his career being an exhibition at the Royal Academy.
This led to commissions from well known identities, including Lord Mountbatten, Lord Beeching and his friend, Nairobi-born Sir Mota Singh, who became Britain’s first Asian judge and who himself died earlier this month.
Sagoo leaves a wife, Rajinder, two daughters, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
His son-in-law Jasminder Singh Warah, better known as Shandy, who died in 2007, was a prominent Kenyan cricketer and motor sportsman.
His other son-in-law, Philip Powell, worked as a public relations consultant in Nairobi in the 1970s.
His funeral takes place at the Sikh gurdwara, Southall, London, on Friday, November 25.

David Kosgei Cherop (Kapnyongi)

Sunrise: 1967 Sunset 2016
It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of (DC) David Kosgei Cherop of Kaplenge Village in Elgeyo Marakwet County which occurred on 16/11/2016 after a long illness.
Son of the late Cherop Sutter and Christine Cherop. Husband of Mercy Kosgei. Father of Eddy, Merlene, late Brandon, Christine, Kiprotich, Kibet and Michele. Brother of John, Shadrack, Richard, Kiprono, Jonathan, Stephen and Samuel, late Peris Edna, Eunice, Leah, Helen, Winny and Caroline. Brother in-law of Jane, Nancy, Salome, Caroline and Caro. Nephew of Hon. Keino, Jacob, Philemon, Ronald, Willy, Ben, Grace, Linah and Salinah.
There will be a fundraising an 23/11/2016 at Wagon Wheel Hotel Eldoret and 24/11/2016 at Professioal Centre Nairobi.
Burial will be held on Saturday 26/11/2016 at Miti Moja (Kuinet) UG County.

Benjamin Njogu Mberia

It is with deep sorrow that we the family of the beloved Benjamin Njogu Mberia announce his untimely death on the 19th of November 2016, after a tragic road accident in Kitengela.
Dearest son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Cyprian M’Rimberia. Dedicated husband of the late Estherine Wanjiku. Loving father of Eile Wanjiru, Juliet Muthoni & Rose Kendi.
Beloved brother of Angelica Gakii, the late Pauline Kabugi, the late Ismail Kinyua, the late Jacinta Kigetu, Salesio Kiboori, the late Andrew Kithara and  uncle of many.
The funeral procession will leave for Kaongo in Meru, on Saturday 26th November 2016 at 6am.
 
With deep sorrow in our hearts, we send him forth into the loving and gracious arms of the Almighty Father. 
May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Lucy Wanjiku Kamau

Appreciation 
We the family of the late Lucy Wanjiku Kamau would like to express our deep appreciation for the tremendous support received from relatives, friends, well-wishers and institutions following the demise of our beloved.
We express special gratitude to Fr. James Marema, Fr. Josephat Njenga, Fr.Wallace Ng’ang’a and Fr. Fredrick Kamande for their spiritual guidance and support throughout mum’s sickness up to her demise.
We extend our special thanks to the funeral committees in Kikuyu and Nairobi, Tiebae Men Development Self Help Group, the Catholic Men Association, the Catholic Women’s Association and St. Veronica Small Christian Community for working tirelessly in organizing a befitting send-off.
We are also grateful to the staff of St. Mary’s Hospital Lang’ata, St. Mary’s Hospital Gligil, Aga Khan Hospital, MP Shah Cancer Care Center among others.
 There are many other individuals and groups who assisted us in various ways and since we are unable to thank you individually we humbly ask you to accept this message as our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude.
May the Almighty God bless you abundantly 

Kogo Evelyn Cheruto Chumba

1938 – 2016

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we the family of Samuel Churnba of Ngenyilel Scheme announce the death of our beloved Kogo Evelyn Cheruto Chumba which occurred on Saturday, 19/11/2016 at Nairobi Women Hospital.
Beloved wife of Mr. Samuel Kimutai Chumba, daughter of Johnathan and Salome Kalya, sister of the late Nathaniel Kalya, Methusela Kalya, Jacob Kalya, Naphtali Kalya, Japheth Kalya, Elkana Kalya, Joash Kalya, Hezekiah Kalya, Elise (Roseline) Chemai, and Jael  (Beatrice) Saropai.
Loving mother of Selina Seroney, Milka Ndiema, Dorcas Korir, Elizabeth Mengich, Mike Chumba, Wilson Mutai, Anne Chumba, Alfred Mutai and Lucy Nyang’au.
She was blessed with 33 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Mother in law of the late Wilson Seroney, Rafael Ndiema (KDF), Nicholas Korir, the late Benjamin Mengich, Esther Chumba, Mary Mutai, Sally Mutai, and Tom Nyang’au.
Family and friends are meeting for the funeral arrangements at her home in Ngenyitel Scheme, Uasin Gishu county.
There will be a fundraiser to offset funeral expenses today, Wednesday 23rd November, 2016 at 5.30 pm at NPC Valley Road MC Pride Hall.
The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home on Friday 25th November, 2016 at 7am for funeral on Saturday 26th at her home in Ngenyitel Scheme, Uasin Gishu county.
 In God’s hands you rest in our hearts you live forever. 

Grace Nyawira Gathuri

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the transition to glory of Grace Nyawira Gathuri, of Ndiriti Village, Kirinyaga County.
Wife of the late Jeremiah Gathuri Ciira, Mother of the late Catherine Wandia Nyamu, Alice Wanjiku Wachira, Charity Wambui Rose Njoki (Karatina), Josphat Muthee (Geri), Joseph Muhingo Gathuri (Pago Airways), John Murimi (Kamuiru Primary School).
 Mother-in-law of David Nyamu Kimondo, the late Wachira Gichuki, Betty Muthee, Joyce Wanjiku Muhingo (Pago Airways) and Rose Nyawira Murimi.
Prayers are being held daily from 5pm in her home in Ndiriti, in Riverside Estate Kiambuu and Tumaini House Nairobi.
The cortege leaves Jamii Mortuary, Karatina on 25th November 2016, at 9am for a Church service at ACK Ndiritu Church from 10.30am followed by burial in her farm in Ndiriti Village, Gathaiti.
Psalms 23: The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want.

Steve Kamanja Muthee

18th April 1981 – 23rd November 2014
You came and blessed us with your strength of character, kindness and much more. And even though you’ve been physically gone two years, you remain forever in our hearts.
Today we’re especially thinking of you and missing you dearly.
Dearly loved by your wife and daughter, your mum, your brothers and sisters, your ‘Sangi’s’  and so many that knew you as a friend, uncle, cousin, mentor, team-leader and colleague, or business partner.
 
Philippians 1:3 – I thank my God upon every remembrance of you

Bishop Ephraim Waiganjo Karianjahi

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing to glory of Bishop Ephraim Waiganjo Karianjahi of Full Gospel Churches of Kenya on November 19, 2016.
He was a member of the National Executive Council, and Treasurer of Rift Valley Region of FGCK.
Son of the late Joshua Karianjahi and the late Winnie Wairimu. Beloved husband of Margaret Njeri Waiganjo. Father of Joshua Karianjahi; Late Winnie Wairimu, Esther Wamuyu (Deputy County Registrar Kikuyu), Ann Wanjiru (NPS), Gerald Maina (Ministry of Interior) and John Kariuki (FGCK, Njoro).
Father-in-law of Clapperton Ngunjiri, Francis Chihi, David Murimi, Eunice Wagura and Loise Njambi. Brother of Eckra Wanjiru, Dr. Charity Nguyo, Isaiah Mwangi, Nathaniel Maina, Jacob Mihang’o, Isaac Karenju, Jane Mwihaki, late Chege, Mwithiga, Wahome, Kariuki, Wanjiru, Wanja, and Wangari.
Cousin & uncle of many, Grandfather of Sammy, Njeri, Ian, Sharon, Kyle, Chihi, Marion, Waiganjo, Gathoni, Sandra and Denzel.
Friends and relatives are meeting at Emmacra Hotel, Njoro FGCK Church compound and Muthiga Kikuyu daily at 5prn.
The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on Monday 28th November, 2016 at 7.00am for a procession to Karatina for a Requiem Service at Iruri Primary School grounds and later burial at his home in Nyeri County, Mathira Sub County, Hombe Location Iruri-Gikiriri Farm.
‘Blessed are those who die in the Lord. He has fought a good fight, I have kept the faith” -2Timothy 4:7

Mr. James Muchiri

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden demise of Mr. James Muchiri of Mikuari & Sons Enterprise on 18th November 2016 at Machakos Level 5 Hospital.
Son of the late John Mikuari and Margaret Cioru Kungi.
Husband of the Late Betty Chepkorir Maiyo, Father of Monica Jemeli, Irene Nkirote, Joseph Mugambi, Paul Kimathi and Zipporah Karimi. Brother of Late Stanley, Late Stephen, Karimi and Nkunja.
Friends & Relatives are meeting daily at his residence in Kitengela Airview Estate behind Prisons, Kirinyaga Road, Black and White Hotel and Mariakani Hotel Kitengela.
The cortege leaves KU Funeral Home on 25th November 2016 followed by Funeral Service and burial thereafter at his home in Limbine Village Meru.
For M-Pesa contributions kindly forward to 0722-707120.
In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever Lovely Daddy