Mary Igoki Mbaka

It’s with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mary Igoki Mbaka.

She was the wife of the late Isaac Mbaka M’Rinjeu. A loving mother of Georfrey Njeru (USA), Sammy Gitonga, Dr. Catherine Wanja Gitau, Joseph Koome and Esther Muthoni Owuor.

Mother in love of Margaret Wanjiru Njeru (USA), Teddie Karambu Gitonga, Gitau Muchane, Emma Mwende Koome and Wycliffe Were.

Dotting grandma of Christian, Rachel, Nyambura,Amani, Charlene Diana, Igoki, Gabriel, Nieri, Brian, Neerna, Tephilla, Elsie Marie, Princess Favor and Eliana. Blessed Great Grandma of Alora Wanja.

Loving sister of the late Joel Mukobwa, the late Salome Kiria, Japhet Nyaga, the late Bernard Magi, Jane Nkonge, Purity Tanner, Linet Mbaabu, Muthitu Nkoroi, the late Gitaari -Nkoroi, Micheni Titus, the late Miriam Gatune, Purity Kangai Nkoroi, the late Violet Kaari, the late Mukuru, Lin Murugi and Alex Mugendi.

She was beloved. sister in law of Muthoni Mukobwa, Kiria, Grace Nyaga, Solomon Nkonge,the late Franklin Ndii, Patrick Tanner, Bernard Mbaabu, Asenath Nkinga, Kagendo Micheni, Josiahs Micheni, Mbae M’Nkuene, Caroline Mugendi, Leah & the late Rev. Ndeke, James & Serah Macharia, the late Charles & Sally Micheni, Joseph and Miriam Thuranira.

Meetings are being held at St Andrews on Thursday 2 Oct, Friday 3 Oct and Monday 6 Oct. Also daily from 5.00pm at her home in Muganjuki Village, Mwonge location, Chuka.

Philippians 1:20 I eagerly expect and hope that l will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.

 

Joseph Kimaru Arap Baiywo

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Joseph Kimaru on 22 Sept 2025 following an Illness and prolonged hospitalization. He previously worked for Norfolk, Jacaranda, Ole Sereni and Weston Hotels respectively.

He was the son of the late Kipbaiywo Arap Koech Birebich and the late Rebecca Chemaiyo Baiywo Birebich. Son in-law of George Karuri Mukono and the late Mary Wanjiku KartAri. of Matasia, Ngong.

Loving Husband of Jane Wangui (Kui) Karuri-Kimaru of Jubilee Insurance. Loving father of Chadene Chepkemboi (Raisin Capital) and Brandon Kibet Kimaru (Social House).

Brother of the late MiSirei Kiprono Arap Baiywo, the late Chepagui Koskey (Bot Musungu), the late Stephen Kiplimo Baiywo and Bot Kebenei ,(Nenei). Stepbrother, Cousin, Nephew and an uncle to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his house in Nairobi West Kodi Road II from 4:00pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

There will be a fundraising on 9th Oct at All Saint’s Cathedral Church from 5pm to offset huge medical bill and funeral expenses. Contribution can be sent via Paybill: 8062705 Account:Your Name.

A requiem mass is planned on Wed 15th at Don Bosco Catholic Church, Upper hill from 10:00am.

The burial details will be communicated later.

Forever our hearts Joseph Kimaru. Your memory and impact will never fade.

Seli Gadese-Mensah

Forever in our hearts

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing on of Seli Gadese-Mensah, which occurred on 25th September 2025.

He was the beloved great grandson of the King of Daghon Naa Abukari II.

Son of Chris and Joyce Mensah. Brother of Richard and Esinam.

Loving grandson of the late Kutung Lana (Queen of Kutung) Madam Mary Fiawoo and late Edward Mensah; as well as the Late David Kirubi Kariuki and the late Esther Wanjiru Kirubi.

He was the dear nephew of Charity and Frempong Brenya; George and Colleen Fiawoo; Felix and the late Ruth Mensah; Kariuki Kirubi and Rachel Kariuki; Kinyua Kirubi and Jayne Kinyua; Suzanne Waithiegeni and Anthony Muraya; Elizabeth Njeri and Charles Thuo Karungu.

He was cherished and adored by his cousins: Ohenewa Brenya, Bensua and Aaron Komla, Nana Osei Brenya, Boakyewaa Brenya, Terrie Fiawoo, Natalie Fiawoo, Denise Fiawoo, Edem Mensah, Eli Mensah, Selorm Mensah, Wanjiru and Jude Oyiolo, the late Kirubi Kariuki, Wendy Kinyua, Chris Kinyua, Janice Kinyua, Hugh Ndegwa Muraya, Cindy Watetu Muraya, Mwaniki Thuo, Kirubi Thuo and Trizahmarie Njeri Thuo.

The cortege will leave the Lee Funeral Home on Wednesday, 8th October 2025 at 7:00am for the memorial service at Nairobi Chapel Ngong Road. The burial will follow thereafter.

Seli was a caring brother and a friend to many. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed for the impact he had in the lives of all who knew him.

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

Phoebe Achieng Wamari

Sunrise: 21st November 1955 — Sunset: 21st September 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Phoebe Achieng Wamari, which occurred on Sunday, 21St September 2025.

Phoebe was the daughter of the late Shadrack Wamari and the late Mama Tabitha Wamari of Huluwinu Village, Siaya County.

She was previously married to Prof. George E. Otiang’a Owiti. Their union was blessed with two sons: Charles Otiang’a Owiti and Eric Wamari Otiang’a Owiti. She was the mother-in-law of Fanis Odhiambo Owiti and Yvonne Owino-Wamari, and a loving grandmother of Shechem, Leo, Jeremy, Abigail, Abe and Aria.

She was the sister of the late Sarah Onditi, Joab Wamari, the late Rebecca Olewe, James Wamari, Ruth Ademba, Samuel Omondi, Bethwel Waweru, and Martin Omollo. She was also a beloved sister-in-law, aunt, and friend to many.

A dedicated public servant, Phoebe worked at the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) until her retirement. She was a devoted Jehovah’s Witness and a cherished spiritual sister in the Central, Komarock, Nairobi South, and Mlolongo congregations. Her gentle faith and kind heart will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. She held firmly to the hope in John 5:28-29: “For the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out…”

The Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, 8th October 2025 at 12:00pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Quarry Road, Mlolongo.

The burial will be held on Saturday, 11th October 2025, at the Family home in Gongo Kagilo, Yala Sub-County, Siaya County.

“In God’s hands she rests, in our hearts she lives forever.”

 

Elisha Ndirangu Kamakia

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Elisha Ndirangu Kamakia, which occurred on 25th September, 2025.

Elisha was the beloved son of Ignatius Kamakia Ngunjiri and Loise Ndirangu Kamakia of Ol- Kalou.

He was a devoted father of Richard Mwema, Claire Njoki, Kigan Kamakia and Tonia Nyawira.

He was a loving brother of Dennis Ngunjiri (USA), Peter Kamakia (Kenya Railways) and Carol Wacuka (United Nations), brother-in-law of Dotty Awuor (USA), Rachael Wangeci (lsuzu EA Ltd) and Jackan Mwandango (Kenya Air Force).

He was uncle of Marley, jasmine,Austin, Marilyn, Jason, Zalia and Loise among others. He will be fondly remembered as a cherished relative and friend to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at the family home at Hillside, Ol-Kaiou, Kaimbaga Ward, Nyandarua County for prayers and funeral arrangements.

Family and Friends will hold a meeting at St Andrews Church, Nairobi on Friday, 3rd October, 2025 from 05:00pm and Clavina Hotel at Gilgil on Sunday, 05th October, 2025 from 02:00pm.

The cortege will leave JM Memorial Hospital Mortuary on Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 at 09:00 am. A funeral service will be held at Hillside School and the burial will take place thereafter at the family home.

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

Hon. Francis Thombe Nyammo

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Hon. Francis Thombe Nyammo on Sunday,o 2nth September 2025. He pasted away peacefully at home on his 86th birthday.

Hon. F.T. Nyammo was the husband of the late Eva Kanyua Nyammo. Father of Makenna and Joseph Kuria, the late Nicole Nyawira Nyammo, the late John Mwangi Nyammo, the late Jason Muriuki Nyammo. Grandfather of Ashleigh Karimi Nyammo.

He was the son of the late Johana Muchiri Nyammo and the late Ruth Wambui Nyammo. Brother of the late Waihiuni Gichohi, Wanjeri Kariuki, Wanjohi Nyammo, and the late Nyambura Nyammo.

He was the brother-in-law of the late Njeru Karanja, Njagi Karanja, Mutegi Karanja, Kanjiru Mbae, Jennifer Kahurananga, Mugambi Karanja, and the late Mugo Karanja. He was an uncle and friend to many.

Hon. F.T. Nyammo was the Former M.P. for Tetu Constituency (2007— 2014) He was the founding Chairman of Longhorn Publishers, a founding Member of KEPSA. He was a long-serving member and Past President of The Rotary Club of Karen, founder of KSPS, and past Managing Director of Kenya Reinsurance.

He was cremated on Monday, 29th September 2025, as per his wishes.

A memorial service will be announced later.

Prof. Arthur Othieno Killion Obel

Sunrise: 21st May 1946 — Sunset: 27th September 2025

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance that we announce the death of the late Professor Arthur Othieno Obel after a short illness at MP Shah Hospital Nairobi.

He was the son of the late Mzee Martine Botsa Obel and the late Mama Margaret Achieng. He was also a beloved son of Eudia, Petty, Susan, Martina, Grace, Mary, Awino and Nyamwalo.

He was the husband of Millie Chepkemoi and Joyce Andati.
He was the father of Stella, Raymond Weswa, John Masaba, Angela Amakobe, Brian Milton and Gloria Margaret. He was the father-in-law of Linda Waiganjo, Lucy Kendi and John Mbithi. He was the grandfather of Nina Kawira, Zaki Mutuma, Tyler Adams, Deborah, Donnel, Geovanni, Myles and Jean.

He was the brother of Peres Sibuda (Bujumba), the late Alice Auma (Mutumbu), Florence Adhiambo (Germany), Emma Aloo (Bunyala), the late Beatrice Oloo (Meru), Semrick Akoth, Kadogo, Jennifer Omina (Nakuru), Sikuku, Athieno, Emily(Subukia), Jane Mayabi, Jackline Cafew (Busia), Christine Aoko (Samia), Josephine, Geoffrey Oyiko (Kericho), the late George Oyugu, the late George Othieno (UK), the late Omina, the late Masine, Joseph Omondi, the late Kenedy Odhiambo (Mogotio), Edward (Thika), Aspro and Kizito.

He was brother-in-law of the late Lay Canon Jacton Sibuda, Jackson Opungu, John Opungu, Samuel Ouma, the late Nasera,Alice Oyiko among others.

He was uncle of Elizabeth, Apollo (Tingolo), Joseph, Dennis (Ministry of Energy), Brian, Emmanuel, George, Pamela, Margaret, Kake, Felly, Maureen, Janet, Rebbeca, Daisy, Sakwa, Mamou (RMS), Davis, Oloo, Sylvia, Susan, Lydia, Ochanda, Ashley, Collins, Diana, Twain, Winny,Alice, Dan and many others. He was a relative, cousin and friend to many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his Loresho home in Kaptagat Grove for funeral arrangements.

The cortege will leave Lee Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m on Wednesday 8th October 2025 for a memorial service at All Saints Cathedral scheduled for 12:00 p.m then proceed to Busire Village in Busia County for the funeral scheduled for 10th October 2025.

2 Timothy 4:7 —”I have fought the good fight, have run the race, t have kept the faith.”

 

Mama Betty Anyango Nyakiamo

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mama Betty Anyango Nyakiamo of Komanda Village, Sumba West Sub-location, Kaksingiri Location, Homabay County on 23rd September 2025.

Beloved wife of Mzee Dominic Mugeni Nyakiamo.

Daughter of mama Alice Oloo Otieno and the late Stephen Otieno, Jane Otieno, the late Monica and the late Dorcas. Sister of Joan, Mike, Judith, Norman, Nicholas, Ezekiel and the late George.

Sister-in-law of Hon. Peter Nyakiamo, John Oketch, Julius Yega, Francis K. Oduol, Pius Ochieng Muswanya, the late Pius Ogweno, the late Maria, Domitila, the late Samuel, the late Gabrieldoseph, Benta and Morris.

Loving mother of Irene, Jacob, Maria, Maggie, Tom and Arthur (Chief). Mother in law of Eric, Carol, Felix and Kahui.

Doting grandmother of Ruby, Nicole, Kayla, Natalie, Kylie, Niels, Kaycee, Khloe, Lyanna, Kayson and Baby Betty.

Cousin of Florence Ojode, Hon. Sammy Weya, Elizabeth Walwanda Keith, Joe, Dan, Julius and Edward Okinda, the late Francisca Indeche, the late.Dave Weya among others.

She was also a cherished aunt and friend to many.

The cortege leaves the Eldoret Hospital Mortuary on Thursday 09th October 2025 for a requiem mass at Eldoret Diocese, Moi Teaching and referral hospital chapel from 10.00am. Burial mass will take place on Friday 10th October 2025 at Komanda Village, Sumbawest Sub-location, Kaksingiri Location, Suba North, Homabay County from 9.00am.

George Ng’ang’a Mbiu

Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited announces  with profound regret the passing of George Ng’ang’a Mbiu on Thursday 25th September 2025. He hails from Kiambu County, Githunguri Sub-county, Kiairia Location, Kiairia Village.

Son of the late Josephat Mbiu and the late Margaret Wangui.

Husband of Jane Wangari Ng’ang’a. Father of Margaret Wangui Ng’ang’a, Franklin Mbiu and Stanley Kibe Ng’ang’a.

Brother of Paul Mbiu, Elizabeth Wangare, Grace Nyokabi, Lucy Wakanyi, the late Susan Gathoni, Jane Kiruri, Peter Ndichu, Joseph Waiharo, Mary Mumbi and Jane Wanjiru.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his home in Kiairia Viliage from 4.00pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Mukoc Mortuary on 2nd October 2025 at 9.00am for funeral service at his rural home in Kiambu County, Githunguri Sub-county, Kiairia Location, Kiairia Village.

MAY THE ALMIGHTY GOD REST HIS SOUL IN ETERNAL PEACE.

Mzee Alfred Odhiambo Oyile

We regret to announce the passing of Mzee Alfred Odhiambo Oyile after a long illness.

He was the son of the late Lucas and the late Felistus.

Husband of Millicent. Father of Tobias, Christopher, Grace, Esther, Jackson, Yvonne, Lucy and Kelivin.

Brother of Maurice,Terresia and the late Jane.

Son in law of the late Cecilia and the late Augustine.

Grandfather of Raul, Brezyl, Meshack, Ramadhan, Raymond, Liam, Mallia, Babra, Lionnah, Tesan, Sanchez, Mark, Chris and Britney.

Uncle of Risper, Collins, Caren, Enock, Elisha, Marion, Elijah, Julius, Stency, Jacob and Briton.

Father in law of Belinda, Zipporah and Mellisa.

The cortege leaves Siaya Referral Hospital Mortuary on Thursday 09th October 2025 for an overnight Vigil. The burial will take place on Friday 10th October 2025 at his home in Alego South West Kabura Sublocation.