John Orwa Odolo

Sunrise: 23rd September, 1958 — Sunset: 4th October, 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of John Orwa Odolo, which occurred on 4th October 2025.

Son of the late Cornel Odolo Masore, the late Patricia Aurna Odolo and the late Ruth Odolo.

Loving husband of Jane Orwa. Father of Jackline Orwa, Maureen Orwa, Kevin Orwa, and Steven Odolo. Father-in-law of Jude Thaddeus Wetangula, Gabriel Oguda and Ephie Ogutu.

Son-in-law of the late Jeckomah Odongo Nange and the late Roselida Awiti Odongo and the late Risper Odongo Nange.

Brother of the late Mathews Masore, the late Leonida Giko, the late Francis Ogenga, Harrison Omollo, the late Mary Atieno, Margaret Otiende, the late Joseph Ochieng, Rose juma, the late Pamella Akinyi, the late Charles Onyango Odolo and Judith Gladys Odolo.

Brother-in-law of Damaris Akoth Alice Achieng, among others. Nyawona; Mzee Dominic Khaemba Wetangula, the late Faustine Nekunda Wetangula, the late Ann Nanyama Wetangula of Mukhweya Village, Bungoma County; Mzee Zachary Oguda Ombija and Mania Josephine Oguda of Seme Kombija, Jimo Village; Annah Akinyi Ogutu and the late Wilson Ogutu of Migori County.

Grandfather of Maya Angelou Oguda, Nesta Rollex Owino, Angela Merkel Oguda, Joshua Baraka Wetangula, and Roman Apollo Oguda.

Uncle of Christine, Florence, Samson, Emmanuel, Rehema, Jenipher, Cornel, George, Faith, Kevin, among others. He was cousin, uncle, and friend to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Uyoma Kabuong, Siaya County, and Lang’ata, Nairobi County, from 5.00pm.

The cortege will leave St. Elizabeth Lwak Mission Hospital Mortuary on 23rd October- 2025 at 11.00arn for a requiem mass at St.Theresa of Calcutta Kawuondi Parish, thereafter to his home in Ndhere Village, Masala. Sub-Location, Siaya County for an overnight vigil. The burial service will be held on 24th October 2025 at his home from 11.00 am.

2 Tim 4.7 —”I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

Stephen Nyareru Riang’a Nelson

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely passing of Stephen Nyareru Riang’a Nelson, of Mwobo village, Tendere sub-location, Bomachoge Chache, Kisii County which occurred on Sunday, 12th October 2025.

Husband of Rebecca Moraa Nyareru.

Son of the late James Riang’a & Bethsheeba Gesare, Nyangwansa and Calister Mecha. Son-in-law of Patroba Chuma Riang’a and Trucillah Kemunto.

Father of Cliff (Parliament of Kenya), Kavava (Zuri Water) the late Grace, Caro (Germany) James (KBC) & Esther (Al-Futtaim). Father-in-law of Winnie and Justine.

Korera of Maundu’s and Nyarige’s.

Brother of the late Nyarwati,the late Samuel,the late Onsongo, the late Ogembo, Machana, Moraa, Nyagwansa, the late Onduso, Nyamoita, Ombaso, Esther, the late Kenanda, the late Moraa, the late Bwari, Kemunto, Bisieri, Wilfred, Jomo, Bob among others.

Brother-in-law of Obara, Oyaro, Pingo, Chuma’s. Cousin of Omwoyo’s, Maticha’s, Matagi’s among others.

Uncle of Nyarwati’s, Onsongo’s, Orenga’s, Ogembes, Obara s, Oyaro s, Pingu’s, Onduses, Ombaso’s among others.

Grandfather of Rubi,Alma,Amal, Reyna,Aimy & Thandiwe.

Family, relatives, and friends are meeting at his home in Langata, Ngei 2 House No.86. Funeral service to be held on Monday 27th October 2025 at 11.00 am, Langata SDA Church.

Fundraiser will be held on Tuesday, 28th October 2025, at 5.00pm, Nairobi, at All Saints Cathedral.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home on Wednesday, 29th October 2025, to Mvvobo village. He will be interred on the 30th of October, 2025, at his home.

Sr. Mary Aloysius Marcella Bosibori

Sunrise: 01/10/1933 — Sunset:12/10/2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we the Sisters of Mary of Kakamega do announce the passing on of Sr. Mary Aloysius Marcella Bosibori who was born on 01/01/1933.

She was the daughter of the late Mzee Stanslaus Nyakina Kiaga and the late Mama Yosabia Kerubo Nyabongo of Asemba Village, Bonyachaire Sub-Location, Bornorenda Location, Kisii County, St. Andrew Kaggwa Suneka Parish Kisii Diocese.

Her siblings are; the late Ambrose Monyancha, Mrs. Sabina Mariachana, Mrs. Elizabeth Matabori, the late Salome, Lucia, Monica and Martha. Cousins are; Elinja Ornbiro, Wilfred Kiage, Ann Kwamboka, Sarah Kemunto, Samwel Ogero, Moturi Otieno, Selina Nyamboke, Esther Nyanchoka, among others.

Nephews are; the late Daudi Mokuwa, the late Richard Sitima, Cyril Amwoga, Stanslaus Kimanzi, Ladislaus Nyakina, Samwel Kerindo and Charles Morara, among others.

Nieces are; the late Hellen Nyanchama, Evaline Omaike, Mrs. Mary Magoma Mulama, Biria Gechemba, Esther Nyambate, Valentine Mwende, Gaudencia Amwoga, Yusebia Kerubo, Nella Amwoga, Mary Kemunto, Anneciata Kemunto and the late Lydia Marcella Bosibori Mbeti among others.

In-laws are; David Amwoga, Andrew Wantoni and the late Joseph Kimanzi.

The late had many grandchildren among them are; Fr. Edward Mulama of Christ the King Amalemba Parish, Juliana Mlama, George Mlama, Esther Matabori juniour, Elizabeth Matabori Juniour, Merline Sirengo, Lucy Khabai,Timothy Amwoga, Elvatic Joseph, Peace Arnani, Shantel Else, Rose Moraa among others. She had many great-grandchildren.

The cortege leaves Mukumu Mortuary on Wednesday 22/10/2025 to SMK Mukumu Chapel at 3.00 PM for a Requiem Mass at St. Augustine SMK Main Chapel at 4:00 PM. Thereafter Vigil Masses at the same SMK Chapel.

The burial will be held on 23/10/2025 at SMK Mukumu Cemetery.

Rest in peace until we meet again.

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

David Muoki Nzuki

D.O.B: 1980 –  D.O.D: 13th October 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mr. David Muoki Nzuki at Machakos Level V Hospital on 13th October 2025. Until his demise, he was an employee of The National Treasury & Economic Planning.

Beloved husband of Nahum Mumbi Mwangangi (Machakos County Government). Father of Elijah Nzuki Muoki (Maseno University) and Martin Malandi Muoki (Machakos Primary School).

He was a loving son of Mr. & Mrs. Joel Nzuki. Brother of the late Mutuku, John, Peter, Joshua and Brittah.

Brother-in-law of Lucy, Fredrick, among others.

Uncle of John, Sharon, Mitchelle among others.

Cousin of Muia, Mumbua, Lulu, Nduku, Mutheu, among others.

Nephew of Major (Rtd) H.K. Muia, Cosmas (SDI), Musyoki, Ngina, among others.

Son-in-law of the late Martin & Patricia Mwangangi.

Meetings are being held every day at the T. Tot Restaurant starting from 5:00pm end his home, Veterinary Staff Quarters near Machakos People’s Park.

The burial will take place on Wednesday 22nd October, 2025 at his Vora Farm, Machakos Town Constituency, Machakos County.

Prof. Thomas Tony Mboya Onyango, PhD

09/09/1969 – 30/09/2025

Rusinga Island Progressive Initiatives (RIPI) regrets to announce the death of Deputy Chair Professor Thomas Tony Mboya Onyango of Technical University of Kenya, which occurred on September 30th 2025 at Kakrigu Village, Rusinga Island after a brutal murder.

He was the beloved son of Mzee Wilson Onyango Opanga and Mama Priscilla Auma Onyango both of Kakrigu Village, Rusinga Island

Husband of Dina Atieno Mboya of Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology. Loving father of Yvonne Akinyi Mboya and Victor Onyango Mboya.

Brother of Jacob Otieno of Fallon Logistics Ltd (Mombasa), Julius Nyerere (Mombasa), Mark Onyango, George Oburu of Southern Shipping Engineering (Mombasa), Daniel Wasonga, Kennedy Omondi, Jael Awino, Beryl Akinyi, Jacky, Nelson Mandela, the late Sabiano Chacha, the late Antony Okeyo, the late Jacob Omuga, the late Millicent Adhiambo. Cousin of Zephania Aura.

Uncle of Fred Okeyo Apollo, Nephew of Opiata Ogada. Michael Oimo, Solomon Oburu, Wajumbe Oburu, Peter Oburu among others. He was a brother-in-law of Judith Mokora, Ruth Nyambwanda, Vivian Akinyi, Elsa Chacha, Gladys Nyerere, Lilian Abiero, Pamela. Esther, Joyce, Roselyne, Christine, Felix, Godfrey, Abraham, Joseph, Salome, and the late Elly and Arthur, among others.

Grandson of Rujina Odero and the late Mariko Opanga.

Family, friends, and well-wishers are meeting daily at the family Residence in Tuala, Oloosikon as from 4:00PM for prayers and funeral arrangements.

Main fundraising to offset funeral expenses will be held on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 from 4:00PM at Nairobi Central SDA Church.

Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, October 22. 2025 at SDA Church Laiser Hill as from 10:00AM. The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home on Thursday. October 23rd 2025 at 7:00AM for Kakrigu Village, Rusinga Island where the funeral service will be held, followed by burial on October 24th 2025 at his home in Kakrigu Village, Waware South Sub-Location, Suba North Sub-County, Rusinga Island.

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

May your soul rest in eternal peace, Amen!

Teresia Wangari Kamweru (Triza)

In peace and gratitude, we celebrate the transition to glory of our dear Teresia Wangari Kamweru (Triza) for a life beautifully lived. She peacefully rested in the Lord’s embrace on Thursday, 16th October 2025, after bravely and faithfully battling illness.

Triza was the cherished wife of Samson Mwangi, formerly of Equity Afya and The Nairobi Hospital. She was the devoted mother of Aryanna Wanjiku, Arthur Mwangi, Alex Kamweru, and Aydan Munjogu — all at Nova Pioneer.

She was the precious daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Kamweru of Mugumo, Kiambu, a beloved daughter-in-law of Mr, & Mrs.Wilfred Mwangi of Kimunye, Kirinyaga.

A loving sister of Caroline Wambui (Maxam) and Nicholas Munjogu (M-Pesa Africa), and a treasured sister-in-law of Pauline, Julius and Sicily, Alice, Lucy, Kinyati and Wan-luyu. She was an affectionate auntie of many.

Triza was a beacon of love, kindness, and faith – a blessing to all who knew her. She previously worked with LICT, Population Services International (Tanzania), and Unilever (Vietnam, Tanzania, and Kenya). She was a committed and active member of Ridgeways Baptist Church.

Prayer meetings are being held every day at Golden Palm Estate, Njathaini Road, her parents’ home in Mugumo, Kiambu and Kimurtye, Kirinyaga.

Any support to be channelled to M-Pesa Paybill Number 8022758, Account Number: Your Name.

A celebration of life Memorial Service will be held at Ridgeways Baptist Church, Off Kiambu Road, on Wednesday, 22nd October, from 1:00 PM.

Her final send-off will be on Friday, 24th October, beginning at 6:30 AM from Lee Funeral Home, as we accompany her to her peaceful resting place at the family home in Kimunye, Kirinyaga.

Her gentle spirit arid unwavering faith will forever remain a light in our hearts.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants” Psalms 116:15

 

Muriuki Nahashon

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr. Muriuki Nahashon which occurred on 14th Oct, 2025.

He was the beloved son of the late Nahashon Gatua and the late Gladys Muthoni.

Beloved husband of Judy Gathigia. Loving father of Dixon Murage, Patrick Mwangi, Pauline Nyawira, Nancy Micere, Jackson Maina, Lilian Waniiku, Alice Wangu, Michael Kinyua and Leonard Murimi. Father in-law of Anne Wambui, Ephraim Kinyua, Samuel Moriasi, Florence Wanjiku, Joseph Munyua, Rosemary Wangechi and Pauline Wairimu.

Brother of the late Lilian Wanjiku Kanyi, the late Ngando Gatua, the late Leonard Murimi, Christopher Wanjohi (Wabethi) and Agnes Njeri Ngari.

Beloved son in-law of the late Jason Kiai and the late Bilha Wangithi. A loving grandfather and great grandfather to many.

Friends and family are meeting at his home in Kibirigwi/Ngugu-ini, from 4:00 PM.

The cortege leaves Mukurwe-ini level 4 hospital mortuary on Wednesday 22nd Oct, 2025 at 9.00 AM for a funeral service at family ground, Kibirigwi/Ngurumo road at 10:00 AM and thereafter to his home at Gitahiki, for laying to rest.

We thank God for Dad’s life

Nancy Gatumbo (Mama Noureen)

December 1959 — October 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Nancy Gatumbo, which occurred on Monday, 13th October 2025, after a brave fight with a blood disorder and complications arising from her diagnosis.

She was the beloved wife of James Gatumbo Gitonga, and a dedicated mother of Noureen Thogori, Beatrice Gatumbo and Sarah Powell. Mother-in-law of Greg Ngundo and Kevin Powell. Doting grandmother of Grace Ngundo, Avon Powell, Nancy Ngundo, and Jasmine Powell.

She was the cherished daughter of the late Erastus Githu and the late Beatrice Nyaruiru. Daughter-in-law of the late Titus Gitonga and the late Veronica Thogori.

Loving sister of Muigai Githu, Dr. Dickson Githu, Henry Githu, Esther Njoki, Margaret Gaceri, the late Elizabeth Waweru, Lucy Kiragu, the late Sarah Nyambura and the late George Githu.

Sister-in-law of John Wambugu, Sarah Nyokabi, Peter Nderitu, Priscilla Rindi, Magdaline Wanjiru, Charles Warui, Virginia Wangui, Ruth Githu, Germana Mugo, the late Lucy Muniu, the late George Waweru, the late Julius Kiragu, the late Castrol Wainaina, and Salome Gachuki. She was a caring aunt, and friend to many.

Meetings to plan and share updates are being held daily from 5:30 p.m. In Nanyuki at Emess Hotel and in Nairobi at All Saints Cathedral, Room No. 8•

The cortege will leave the Mwai Kibaki Funeral Home on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, for a funeral service and interment at the Gitonga Family Home in Witima, Othaya.

Donations made to help the family give our beloved Mama Noureen a dignified and heartfelt send-off are deeply appreciated. Contributions can be made directly to Noureen — 0720858322, or through Pepeo, Africa.

We thank you for walking with us through this journey of love and remembrance. Though gone from our sight, her love will guide us always.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants.” (Psalm 116:15)

 

Joseph Ngigi Mburu

Sunrise: 1954 — Sunset: 18th October, 2025
It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Joseph Ngigi Mburu (formerly of CRI-KARLO) of Gad Iguru, Kibichoi, Githunguri, Kiambu County, who passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday 18th October 2025. Joseph was a devoted family man and one of Kenya’s ForemostAgricultural Scientists who spent a lifetime serving the coffee industry.

Son of the late Mzee Paul Mburu Njihia and the late Naomi Njoki Mburu.

Loving husband of Retired Elder Rebecca Njeri Ngigi. Father of the late Leah Njoki, Rachael Waithira, Paul Mburu, Mary Mugure(UK) and Nathaniel Kahuria. Father-in-law of Josephine Wanjiru Mburu, and Cynthia Wangithi Kahuria. Grandfather of Kyle Ngigi Mburu, Ryan Kirori Mburu and Aira Njeri Mburu.

Brother of Samuel Njuguna, Mary Wanjiru Nganga, the late Dr Joseph Karanja, Joyce Wanjiku, Johnson Njoroge, Lucy Mumbi, Francis Gichuho, Simon Nganga, and Eunice Wambui. Brother-in-law of many. Uncle, cousin, and friend of many more.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily from 5:00 p.m: for prayers and funeral arrangements at his Ruiru home and his ancestral home in Gati [guru, Githunguri Kiambu.

The cortege leaves KU (Referral) Memorial Funeral Home on Friday the 24th October 2025. The Service will be at the PCEA – Thika Road, Trinity Church Burial will be at his ancestral home in Gati Iguru Village (near Kitamaiyu Primary School), Kibichoi, Kiambu County.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith!” — 2 Timothy 4:7

Anne Lene Ngina Munoru

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Anne Lene Ngina Munoru, which occurred on Monday, 13th October, 2025, in Dormagen, Germany, after a courageous battle with illness.

Beloved daughter of Sarah Munoru and the late Prof. G.G.S. Munoru. Loving sister of Susan Mburu, Jennifer Kinyanzwii, Comfort Mwangi, Charles Gichia, and Cathrine Mwende.

Sister-in-law of Geoffrey Mburu, the late Peter Kinyanzwii, Richard Mwangi, Alicia Gichia and Thorsten Falck.

She was a cousin, aunt and niece to many.

A memorial service will be held at St Mark’s Church, Westlands, on Thursday, 23rd October at 2:00pm.

Burial will be held on Friday, 24th October, in Dormagen, Germany, at 2:00pm.

“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” Job 1:21