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

 

Thomas Kiplagat Kundos

Sunrise: 04/12/1973 – Sunset: 11/10/2025

It is with great sorrow, sadness and humble acceptance of Gods will that the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) Board of Directors, management and staff announces the untimely demise of Thomas Kiplagat Kundos, which occurred on 11th October, 2025 after a short illness.
The late before his demise, was working at Kenya Forestry Research institute (KEFRI) – Central Highlands Eco-Region Research Programme (CHERP) Muguga.

He was son of the late Joseph Kundos and the late Mary Kundos of Timboroa Location, Chirchir Village, tiasin Gishu County.

Husband of Carolyne Chepngetich. Father of Doreen Chepkorir, Brian Komen, Obadiah Kibet and Joash Kigen.

Brother of Rose, the late Christopher, the late Jepchirchir, Jerono, Jepkoskei and the late Joan.

He was son-in-law of the late Charles Langat and Grace Langat of Chesiliot Village, Londiani.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Nderi and Chirchir village for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege will leave St. Teresa’s Nursing Home on Monday, 20th October, 2025 for a night vigil at his home in Timboroa Location, Kipkurere Sub-location, Chirchir Village. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 at his home.

Romans 14:8–For if we live, we live with the Lord and if we die we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s

 

Tabitha Kwamboka

It is with great sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s Will that we announce the passing of Tabitha Kwamboka, which occurred on 09/10/2025 at Coptic Mission Hospital after a long battle with illness.

Daughter of Enock Mong’are Okemwa and Phanis Mokeira. Twin Sister of Humphrey Chieta; and Michelle Moraa.

Granddaughter of Samuel, Thomas Oino, the late Truphena, Jane, Rael, the late Tabitha Kvvamboka, Migwa, Elder William Chieta, Geoffrey, Richard, Gesare, Eucabeth, the late Alice, the late Dinah, Everline, Mondester, Grace, Josephine, Martha, among others. Cousin of Faith, Vyonne, Earnest, Amario, Noran, Kaylla.

Niece of Charles; Job; Eric; Audrey; Clinton; Edinah; Winny; Kevin; Stephen; Penta; Margaret,Tolphart, Patience, Francisjosephat, Edwin,Walter; Dolphine, Angella, Lilian, Matildah, Naomi, Eric, Shem, Clive, Brian, Doris, Kwamboka, Weshley, Mokua, Beaty, Jared, Mosioma, Violet, Migosi, Catherine, Linnet.

Great-grandchild of Mongares, Orangos, Ondogos, Kieyas, Bokoos and Mochachess.

Family and friends are meeting daily for condolences and prayers at their home in Kitengela.

The cortege leaves Coptic Mission Hospital on 23/10/2025 at 9:00am, thereafter burial and interment will take place on the same day at her family residence in Kitengela from 10.00 am.

We express our deepest gratitude to God for the blessings, grace and mercy granted to her throughout her life.

Mzee James Peter Ngugi Kaguathi

Sunrise: 25th December, 1941 – Sunset:11th October, 2025 

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Mzee James Peter Ngugi Kaguathi.

Son of the late Mr. David Kaguathi Kuria and the late Mrs Winnie Wanjiku Kaguathi.

Husband of Hannah Nyambura Ngugi.

Brother of Mary Njeri Ngumi (Bahati), Felista Muthoni Njoroge (Wamwitha), the late Elizabeth Nyambura Waronja, the late George Kuria Kaguathi & the late James Chege Kaguathi.

Father of David Kaguathi, Mrs. Pauline Gichora (Eldoret), Fred Nganga (USA), George Kuria (Tgs Manohar Lall & Rai), Winnie Wanjiku (McLarens), Felistas Nyambura, Thomas Kaiba (USA), James Chege (USA), Steven Mbugua, Michael Kinyanjui and Martha Njeri (ISK).

Father-in-law of Lenny Chomba (Chomba Sounds, Eldoret), Susan Wanjiku., Maria Ayala (USA), Hellen Murugi, Charity Nyawira; Emma Kaiba (USA), Maria Bernaldez (USA), Tabitha Gathoni, Ann Wairimu and Rashid Rona. He was a great-grandfather, grandfather, father, uncle, Cousin and friend to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his residence Ngarariga, Limuru from 4.00 pm.

The cortege will leave Uphome Funeral Home in Uplands on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 8.30AM for funeral service at Our lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church – Ngarariga and interment later on at his home in Ngarariga.

Weston Kirocho Kanja

Sunrise: 1940 — Sunset: 2025

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mzee Weston Kirocho Kanja, which occured on 14th October 2025.

Son of the late Kanja irimu and the late Millicent Gathigia.

Husband of Jedidah Wanjiku and Catherine Wanjiku. B

rother of the late Douglas Irimu, the late Major Wilson Munene, the late Cecelia Hiuko, the late Veronica Kang’ang’i and the late Piety Beatrice Wakiuru.

Father of Douglas Kanja (Inspector General of National Police Service), Millicent Gathigia, Grace Mumbi, Alice Hiuko, Jane Wanjira, Naomi Wanjiru, Racheal Nyaguthii, Beatrice Wakiuru, Margaret Murugi, George Mathenge (NPS), Winfred Muthoni (KAA) and Charity Wamuyu. He was grandfather and great-grandfather to many.

The cortege will leave Cottage Hospital in Nanyuki on 23rd October 2025, for the funeral service and burial at his home in Thome Village, Tigithi Sub-Location, Laikipia County from 11:00AM.

 

 

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

Carolyne Mbula Musyoki (Dream Roxx)

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Carolyne Mbula Musyoki (Dream Roxx), which occurred on the 10thh October 2025 at Life Care Hospital (Kikuyu) following a sudden illness caused by small bowel gangrene.

She was the beloved Mother of Faraji Mwasame Wateba, Daughter of Phillip Musyoki Kituku and Jeniffer Munini Mutunga (USA), Sister of Arthur Mutava Musyoki (USA), Allan Muendo Musyoki (USA) & Judy Mbinya Musyoki (USA).

Sister-in-law of Julie Mutava (USA) & Pauline Muendo (USA); Aunty of Skye, Tamara, Jelani, Arthur Junior, Levi, Austin and Adrian(all of USA); Niece of Peter Kituku (Formally of Kenya Airways), Mary Kiio, David Muli, Sarah Muli, Joseph Waita, Julius Muthini (Formerly of Police Service), the late Josephine Kalekye, the late Boniface Mutinda, the late Joshua Mutie, Angeline Waita, Angelica Muthini, Agnes Mutie, the late Selina Mutinada, Stephen Mutisya, Elizabeth Mbithe, Christine Mutisya and Jonathan Muema (Mks).

Her maternal uncles and Aunts are; Obadiah Mutunga (Formerly of Kenya Railways) Prof. Harrison Maithya (SEKU) Jones Mulandi, Dr. Rose Musyoka (UoN), Josephine Wanza (UoN), Pauline Mbinya, Janet Mueni and Monicah Mulee. Carolyne Mbula had many cousins including: Shadrack Kituku, Joseph Mutiso, Benjamin Muia,William Muthoka, Dennis Kioko, Felix Mwendwa, Irene Mwende, Juliana Nthenya, Mercy Mutheu, Dan Mathuku, Mwendwa Musyoka, Gift Mua,Yvonne Mulandi, Eric Aiko, Eric Nzioki, Evans Muia, Hawi Kapiyo, among many others.

The memorial service will be held on 21st October 2025 at, AIC Milimani, Nairobi starting from 12:00PM to 3:00PM.

We thank God for the gift of her life and the time we shared together. She will be remembered for her brilliance, kindness, laughter, dedication & friendship.

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

Mzee John lreri Muthara

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mzee John lreri Muthara of Thigingi Village, Mbuinjeru Sub-location, Embu East Sub-County, Director of County Sacco, who went to be with the Lord on Sunday, 12th October, 2025 after a short illness.

He was husband of Poline Nicki Ireri. A father of David Murimi lreri, Felix Ireri, Denis Karani lreri.

A son of Ann Igoki Muthara and Jonah Muthara Magigita. Brother of the late Sicily Murangi Kavanga, Mary Ngima Mbogo, Nancy Igandu Njeru. Brother of the late Peter Njeru Muthara.

Meetings are being held daily at his home Thigingi Village, next to the MIJ072 Buying Center for funeral arrangements.

The cortege will leave Gakwegori Funeral Home on Monday 20th October 2025 for a funeral service and burial ceremony at his home in Thigingi Village, Mbuinjeru Sub-location, Embu East Sub-County.

Mzee Muthara will be remembered for his wisdom, humility, and lifelong dedication to family and community.

May his soul rest in eternal peace. Amen!

Serah Wambui Mbugua

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved mother, Serah Wambui Mbugua, which occurred peacefully at her home on Wednesday, 15th October 2025.

She was the cherished daughter of the late Njoroge and Wanjiku of Kiawaihiga Village.

Beloved wife of the late Mbugua Gitachu of Mabanda, Gatanga, Murang’a South County. Loving mother of Margaret and the late Dr. Githiga, Dr. Regina (USA), the late Stephen and Joan Gitachu, Lucas and Stella Njoroge, the late Lucy Wairimu, Peter and Mary Mungai, Paul and Ruth Chege, Joseph and Mumbi Thiga, Catherine and Liti Wambua, George and Catherine Kibe, and the late Agnes Njambi. She was a doting grandmother and great-grandmother to many.

Dear sister of Esther, Joel, Kibe, Mary, Meshack, Hannah, Isaac, and Karanja.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her home in Mabanda for prayers and funeral preparations.

There shall be Mass at her Mabanda home and at Kahawa Sukari on Tuesday October 21st at 4pm and 7pm respectively.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Referral Funeral Home on Thursday, 23rd October 2025 at 7:00 AM for a church service and burial at her home, starting at 11:00 AM.

“Eternal rest grant unto her, 0 Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul rest in peace.”

Mr. Christopher Ombega Mosoti

Sunrise: 31/12/1962 – Sunset: 11/10/2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr. Christopher Ombega Moog (formerly State Corporations Advisory Committee) on 11th October 2025.

Son of the late Lucas Mosoti and the late Elizabeth Kerubo and Olpha Nyangweso.

Loving Husband of Teresa Bitutu Ombega Devoted father of Adv Lydia Ombega (ODPP Ngong), CPA Nancy Ombega (Treasury), Adv Diana Ombega (ODPP Embu). Guardian of Calvin Omete and Brian Mosoti.

Son in Law of late Orang’i Akeya, late Senior Chief Nyanchoka, Sospeter Onchabo and late Kerubo Orang’i among others.

Father in law of Abner Ogembo and Geoffrey Nyandega.

Korera of late Duncana Ogembo, Margaret Kerubo, late Joseph Nyandega and Maria Moraa.

Brother of late Mokeira, Sabina, late Mokua. Salome, Brigitta, Omuya, late Mellen, Francisca. Veronica. Richard, Charles, Alexina, Agnes, Beatrice, late Josephine.

Brother in law of late Ooga, late Rebecca. Matoke, Ombura, Nyaboke, Mirera, Ayoti, Orenge, Atambo, Kinanga, Moruri, Oyaro, late Methuselah, late Abineri, late Obunga, Mabiria, Moriti, late Shem, Oganda, Mosiori, Omosa, Nyaanga, Obure Mageto.

Nephew of late Ngare, late Masese and others. Uncle of Zachary, the Ooga’s, the Mokua’s the Matoke’s, the Ombura’s, the Omuya’s, the Mirera’s, the Kiana’s, the Orenge’s, the Kinanga’s, the Atambo’s, the Moruri’s, the Oyaro’s, the Tinega’s, the Abineri’s, the Obunga’s, the Mabiria’s, the Moriti’s, the Gesare’s, the Mosiori’s, the Nyaanga’s, the Oganda’s, the Siocha’s, the Obure’s, the Mageto’s, the Osiemo’s,Vinny and others. Cousin of late Bikundo, late Omwanza, Samuel, Ndege, Maobe and others.

Doting grandfather of Joel, Maki, Kayla, Maya and others. He was a mentor and friend to many.

Prayers and funeral arrangements are ongoing at his Nkoroi Residence and his home at Nyangena Village.

Main fundraising shall be held on Tuesday, 28th October 2025 at the All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home Mbagathi Way, Nairobi on Thursday, 30th October 2025. Funeral Service will take place on Friday, 31st October 2025 at his home in Nyangena village, Nyachichi sub-location, Kemera location, Nyamira County.

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