Veronica Wanjiku Murugu

9th Anniversary

20 December 1956 16 October 2016

It has been nine years since you departed from us to be with the Lord. Though you are physically gone, your tender memories still remain with us. Continue enjoying heavenly bliss

Dearly missed by your loving husband John, his spouse Purity, Steven, Eric and Sheila; Samuel and his wife Sarah, Grandchildren Shawn,Tyler and Imani, other family members and friends.

“I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he die, will live,” John 11:25

Keziah Nyatichi Monyenye

Sunrise: 07.04.1951 – Sunset: 28.09.2025

We are saddened to announce the death of Keziah Nyatichi Monyenye.

Daughter of the late Mwalimu Stephen Ogonda and mama Mary Ontune.

Wife of the late Patrick Mokerio Monyenye, former Principal – Kisii School. Mother of Bonn Masankwa, Benard Ngangweso (Australia), Feligona Kerubo (Australia), Danstun Nyakundi, Boris Birundu and Nicole Nyanchera. Mother-in-law of Martha Nyanchama (TSC, Gucha South) Evalyne (Austria) and Nancy Nyakoe.

Sister of Newton Lazarus, Wilson Mauti, Hon. Grace Onuonga, Tom Ogonda, Jackson Siko, Gladys Osoro, Evans Cosmas and the late Joram Okengo.

Sister-in-law of Philomena, the late Teresa Nyabonyi, the late Ombongi,William, Nyanchama, Juliana, Lukas, Margaret, Norah, Osoro, Onuong’a, Emily, Carren and Nyamoita.

Loving aunt of Scola, Nyanya, Jackline, Mary, Francis, Moreno, Simeon, Peter, Erick, Bobsont, Gloria, Purity among many Others.

Grandmother of Tracy (Australia), Trina, Trivia, Matilda, Baraka, Malaika, Busara, Subira, Maarifa, Neville, Adams and Quinton.

Korera of Gideon and Kwamboka, Mwambi Thomson and Aska Nyakundi.

For financial support kindly send in to 0710651155 (Emily Obisa).

The cortege leaves KTRH Hospital Mortuary on Sunday, 19th October 2025 for an overnight vigil at her for Gesonso home and thereafter burial on Monday, 20th October 2025 at her Gesonso (Ombata) home.

Rest in Peace

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

 

Ruth Talai Kiptoo

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely passing on of Ruth Talai Kiptoo of Kapkokwon Cheptingting. in Orokwo Location, Baringo Central Constituency, Baringo County.

Daughter of the late Barkwang Cheburet and the late Tarkok Barkwang.

Mother of Cyrus, Isaiah, Diana, Ernest and James Kalvince.

She is also survived by her sister Anna Talai and step sister of the late Kiptui, late Richard, Linah, late Kenneth, Kiplagat, Maxine and Cynthia. Grandmother and great grandmother to many.

Friends and family are meeting daily at 4.00 pm at her home in Kapkokwon and at Goshen Inn Hotel in Eldoret for prayers and funeral planning.

A fundraising event to support the family will be held on Wednesday October 15th, 2025, at Goshen Inn Hotel Eldoret, starting at 4.00 pm. Kindly send your support via M-Pesa: 0721790608.

The cortege will leave Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Mortuary on Saturday 18th October 2025 at 7.00 am for Funeral service and burial at her Kapkokwon home in Baringo County.

“Blessed are those who die in the Lord… they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.”— Revelation 14:13

May her soul rest in eternal peace!

Brolline Kiptoo Langat

It is with profound sadness and acceptance of God’s grace that we announce the untimely passing of Brolline Kiptoo Langat, which occurred on Monday, October 13 2025. Brolline was a dedicated Research Scientist at Kalro Njoro.

He was beloved son of the late Eng Isaac Langat (Bosnia) and Mrs. Salty Langat. Brother of David Ngetich, the late Purity Langat, the late Bilha Langat, Claire Waniala, Rose Ronoh. Raymond Ngetich and Evaline Chireah.

Brother-in-law of Helen Ngetich, Gilbert Langat, Geoffrey Waniala, David Ronoh, Sylvia Ngetich and Steve Chireah.

Uncle of Caroline,Victoria, Collins, Mitchelle, Ian, Bobu, Kemmy, Glen, Bruce. Myles, Noeleen, Nirea, Cavenagh, Zeddy, Nene, Maryline, Eva, Adriel, Ethan. Maya and Amy.

Grandfather of Kayla and Yakira.

Friends and family are meeting daily at their residence at Ingobor. Nakuru West for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home-Nakuru on Saturday 18 October 2025 at 9.00am and proceed for the burial service at their family residence at Ingobor Village, Kapkures Ward, Nakuru West Sub- County.

There will be a funds drive on Thursday, 16 October 2025, to support the interment expenses and give Brolline a befitting send-off. Contributions can be sent to Mpesa No 0722957996.

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

 

Peter Waititu Gatuma

3rd February 1987 – 9th October 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Peter Waititu Gatuma of Giakanja Village, Giakanja Sublocation; Nyeri Central Sub-County which occurred on Thursday October 9th, 2025 at the Nairobi Hospital.

He was son of Patrick Gatuma Muraguri and Lilian Wanjiru Gatuma and Father of Patrick Gatuma Waititu. He was brother to: Timothy Muraguri (USA), Wairimu Gatuma-Nzivo, and brother in law of Andrew Nzivo.

He was uncle of Patrick Gatuma, Robert Gatuma and Malakai Gatuma and friend to many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at CITAM Valley Road Church from 5.30 P.M and also at his rural home Giakanja Village, Nyeri Central Sub-County from 5.30 P.m.

A memorial service will take place at CITAM Valley Road Church from 1 1:00 AM on Thursday 16, 2025.

The cortege leaves KU Referral Funeral Home on Saturday October 18,2025 at 7:00 AM, for final rites at their farm in Giakanja Village, Giakanja Sublocation; Nyeri Central Sub-County.

Ephesians 3:20-21: Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

 

 

Mrs. Grace Teriki Tanui

It is with acceptance of God’s will that we announe the passing of our beloved mother, Mrs. Grace Teriki Tanui, who went to be with the Lord on 7th October 2025 after a sudden illness.

She was wife of Paulo Tanui and co-wife of Evelyne Teriki. She was a cherished mother of Johana, Linah, Sally, Alfred, Winnie, Nancy, Daisy, Donald, Edith, Saitoti and Noddy. Stepmother of Margaret, Haron, Eunice, Judy, Sammy, late Edwin, Hillary, Agnes, Collins and Gilbert.

She was mother-in-law of the late Betty, Margaret,William, Joseph, Lydia, Dickson, Paul, Andrew, Shanice, Vitalis and Grace.

Daughter of late Kiriswo Arap Samoei, late Taplilei Kiriswo and Talai Kiriswo. Sister of Leboo,Arap Kiriswo, the late Leleito, the late Leah Teriki Timbomei, Christina Kurere, the late David, the late Joshua. Zipporah Bowen, Lisa Cheruiyot, Teriki Lagat,Teriki Kimaru and the late James.

She was daughter in-law of the late Mzee Kiptanui arap Cheptoo-Kiptonge, Teriki Tapkigen Tanui and Martha Tulo Tanui. Sister-in-law of Paulina Cheburet, Jane Ngaruiya, Chemut, Samson, Cllr. Moses Kiptonge, Edna Kosgei, Late John Kitilit, Jane Kitilit, Kipchumba and late Rumbas. She was blessed with 43 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends meet daily at her home in Saos, Eldama Ravine, Baringo County and at AIC Milimani, Nairobi for prayers and funeral arrangements.

A fundraiser has been scheduled for Thursday, 16th October 2025, at AIC Milimani, Nairobi from 530 PM.

The cortege leaves Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Mortuary, Eldoret on Saturday, 18th October 2025 for funeral service and burial at her home, Sacs, Baringo County.

Mum, you fought a good fight and kept the faith. May you rest in eternal peace.

Florence Wacuka Njeri Mathu

1947 – 08/10/2025

It is with deep emotion and great honour that we share news of the beloved Florence Wacuka Njeri Mathu. What a life well lived!

She was the second born to Eliud Mathu and Jane Muthoni, sister of John Karuga (Nyandarua), Francis Mwangi (Kitale), and Rose Wanjiku (Karatina).

Mother of Robert Chege Mathu (Burundi Stock Exchange) and Hawa Mathu, Stephen Mwangi Mathu (Synesis Capital, Nairobi) and Janet Wanjiru, and Hellen Wanjera Kiarie (Aquaclean, Nairobi) and Eng. Mwangi Kiarie (Terms Kenya Limited).

Cousin of Wacuka wa Gitogo, Karuga wa Kamau, Karuga wa Gitogo, the late Millicent Kieme, the late Papetua Muthoni Kariuki, the late Eliud Wambu, Evangeline Wangari Kariuki, and Hon. Ngenye Kariuki, the late Alfred Mwai, Sarah Njoki Gathaara, and Joyce Wambui Kariuki.

Viewing of the body will take place at Montezuma Funeral Home from 8 – 9AM on Thursday 16th October 2025. Thereafter, a funeral service will take place at Deliverance Church International along Langata Road from 10AM and burial at Langata Cemetery grounds from 1PM.

2 Timothy 4:7 – I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.

 

Lynette (Elaine) Ruth Walters

We announce the peaceful passing of Lynette (Elaine) Ruth Walters, born I 7th February 1937, who died in Nairobi on 4th October 2025 after a brief iilness.

Lynette was the founder of Compassion in East Africa and the first Country Director of Compassion International Kenya, where she made a tasting impact on countless children and families. She was also a devoted and serving member of Nairobi Baptist Church and the Bible Society of Kenya.

She leaves behind her sister Rosemary Stevens, her nephew Charles Stevens, nieces Alison Drury and Felicity Wallendszus, great nephews and nieces Guy, Simon, Lottie and Molly in the United Kingdom; and her adopted family in Kenya, Rev. Mutava & Mrs. Nyambura Musyimi, Mueni-Nyokabi Kahumbura, and Dr. Syano Musyimi.

An evening of tributes will be held on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, at 5:00 pm at Nairobi Baptist Church (NBC), followed by a Memorial Service on Friday, 24th October at 11:00 a.m., also at NBC. Both services will also be live-streamed,

Contributions can be sent to Paybill 880100, Account No: 3096690027.

“And above all these put-on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”- Colossians 3:14

Mary Elizabeth Wambui Warutere

25th November 1939 – 10th October 2025

The Almighty God in his divine wisdom called Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Warnbui Warutere to eternal glory on Friday, 10th October 2025 after an enduring illness.

She was the wife of the late Cornelius Warutere Thinwa of Gitunduti village, Magutu Division, Mathira East Sub-county in Nyeri County. Beloved mother of Catherine Wangu (late) & Simon Gicharu, Peter Thinwa & Prof Grace Irimu, Caesar Munene & Rose Gathoni, Jane Kagure (late) & Nelson King’ori, Joseph Mathenge, Charles Kinyua & Anne Mwihaki, Samuel Gachara & Risper Wangechi, Esther Mumbi (late) & Okoth Khaluoch, Rose Kabuchi & Dr. David Kimani, and Agnes Gathoni & Andrew Forbes.

She was the sister of Charles Mathenge, Rosalla Kabuchi, Francis Gachago.Anna Wanjiku (all late), Joseph Muchoki, Joseph Wachira and Isaiah Githara (late).

Funeral arrangements are ongoing at her home in Gitunduti from 4:00 pm daily and in Nairobi, at Cardinal Otunga Plaza, St John Paul Hall on Wednesday, 15th October at 5:30 pm.

A requiem mass to celebrate Mary Wambui’s life will be held at St Austin’s Parish. Msongari, on Thursday, 16th October at 2:00 pm.

Her cortege leaves Aga Khan University Hospital Mortuary on Monday, 20th October 2025 at 7:00 am, for a funeral mass at St Charles Lwanga Catholic Church in Gitunduti at 11:00 am, followed by her interment at her home in Gitunduti the same day.

May her soul rest in eternal peace of Christ.

“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness.” (2 Timothy 4:7-8).

 

Mzee Charles Ondiek Wariero

Sunrise: 01/01/1944 – Sunset: 22/09/2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we, the Ondiek family, together with Wariero family, and the entire Kanyakwar Community, announce the passing of Mzee Charles Ondiek Wariero, which occurred on 22nd September 2025.

He was the beloved son of the late Mzee Raphael Wariero Oyoo, and the late Mama Anjelina Wariero, and step son of Mama Preskila Wariero, and Mama Margaret Wariero.

He was devoted husband of Mwalimu Agnes Pwani Ondiek. He was father of George Ochieng (Geez Sports Lounge and Firstmark Solutions Ltd), Hon. Anthony Tom Oluoch (MP Mathare Constituency), Christine Anjela Atieno, Cecilia Akinyi (State Department for Irrigation) Raphael Wariero (NT-IAD) and Sarah Adhiambo (The Edge Life Skills Consultants).

He was son-in-law of the late Joseph Celestine Mariwa Gek and the late Susilia Aomo Gek.

He was a cherished brother of the late Magdalina Odera, the late Wilfrida Aring’o, the late Teresa Aluodo, Hellida Atieno, Esaya Wariero, the late Charles Okoth, William Odhiambo, Vitalis Otieno,William Omondi.

First Cousin of Hon. John Olago Aluoch, Phillip Odeny, Dr. Cyprian Odeny, among others.

He was cousin of Mzee James Oketch Nabi, Mzee Onguto, Wilkister Amollo among others.

He was father in law of Janet Okeyo-Ochieng, Ngala Mwendwa and Evelyne Abisae-Oluoch.

He was Grandfather of Dr. Immanuel Subodh Ochieng (India), Mitchel Ochieng, Immanuel Ochieng, Adrian Oluoch, Antoinette, Ashely, Allan, Koki, Abby, George Mwendwa, Dan, and others. Great grandfather of Dalia, Christine, Msumbe, Solomon , Ewen and Savule.

He was brother in-law of the late Benter Ondiek, Micah Gek, Polycarp Gek, Mary Olima, Monica, Pacifica, Melenia, Maurine, Pauline, Celestine, Susan, Mary, Evalyne, Justice Millicent Odeny, Beatrice, Gladys, among others.

He was uncle of Calleb Okech, Onunga, Benard, Tidah, Felix and others. He was in-law of the late of Mzee George Albert Okeyo Orata and the late Mary Okeyo of Kanyidoto Ndhiwa and of Mzee Jack and Grace Abisae of Nyakach,Wasare.

Family and friends are holding daily meetings and prayers at his home in Kisumu, near St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Kanyakwar.

The cortege leaves Aga Khan Mortuary on Thursday, 16th October 2025, at 12 noon.A requiem mass will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Kanyakwar from 2.30pm, after which the body will be taken to his home for overnight vigil. Burial will take place on Friday, 17th October 2025, officiated by the Rev. Father in-charge St. Paul’s Catholic Church, supported by St. Paul’s Church choir,CMA and CWA. The funeral service will be held at Mamboleo Show grounds—off Mamboleo Junction (On Kisumu-Miwani-Muhoroni road).

May the good Lord rest his soul in eternal peace.