Erick Manyara Mochache (“Nana”)

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden passing of Erick Manyara Mochache (“Nana”), which occurred on 22nd September 2025 in Narok County.

Born on 18th November 1988 at The Nairobi Hospital, Erick was the beloved son of Angela Dinah Nyarangi and the late Joseph Mageto Mochache. Brother to Kingi Kemunto (Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi) and the late Daniel Nyakeri Mochache.

Loving uncle to Angela Nyaboke (Makini School, Nairobi).

Grandson to the late Henry Nyanieta Mochache and the late Hon. Simeon Nyachae Nyandusi,

Nana will be remembered for his creativity, passion for film, design and photography, his Vibrant personality, and his deep love for family and friends. He was a proud member of the Mochache family of Nyamira and the Nyachae family of Kisii.

Family and friends are meeting daily at the family home in Ngata Farm, Nakuru (next to Lord Egerton Castle) for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The burial will take place on Friday, 3rd October 2025.

“Your independence comes from knowing who you are and being proud of it!”

 

Joseph Ndegwa Gaitho

It is with deep sorrow, yet with humble acceptance of God’s will, that we announce the passing of our beloved Mr Joseph Ndegwa Gaitho on Thursday, 25th September 2025. Born on 1947 in Nanyuki, Laikipia County.

Ndegwa was the son of the late Peter Gaitho and the late Rahab Wanjiku

He was a devoted husband of the late Hannah Wanjiru Ndegwa. Loving father of Francis Wamunye, Lucy Njeri, Peter Ndungu, John Ndegwa, Harry Kiboi and Peter Gaitho and proud grandfather to many.

He was a brother of Mary Gaitho the late John Wamutitu and Harrison Kiboi

He was a father-in-law of to many.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home on Friday the 2nd October 2025 at 9:00 a.m. for a funeral and burial service at Ruia at 10:00 a.m.

“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord… for they will rest from their labor.” Revelation 14:13

Ruth Vicky Mutsami Alumasa

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will, that we announce the sudden passing on of Ruth Vicky Mutsami Alumasa, formally of Ministry of Social Services, GOK, which occurred on 20th September 2025 at her home.

She was the beloved wife of the late Henry Mutsami Alumasa, and devoted mother of Felix Alumasa,Vincent Alumasa, Eng. David Alumasa, Daniel Alumasa, Fred Alumasa (UK), Prof. John Alumasa (USA), Kenneth Alumasa, Jimmy Alumasa and Gladys Omwaka.

Daughter of the late Snr Chief Jimmy Elishama Nandwa and the late Pst Beatrice Liaka Nandwa. Daughter in-law of the late Saul Alumasa and the late Esther Shiyayo Alumasa.

Sister of Joan, Pst. Rebecca, Florence, the late joy, Lucy, the late Sammy, the late Rosebird, Lydia. Emma. Marceline, Tabitha (wife of Hon. Wycliffe Oparanya EGH), Naftali, Melissa, Lillian, Irene, Pauline, Judith, the late Atnas, Pst Patrick, Moses, Frida & Omwana wa Mwami Brown.

Sister in-law of Hezron and Evelyn. Sister in-law of Hezron, Alice, Evelyn, the late Paul, the late Thomas, the late Julius, and the late Eliakim.

Maternal aunt of Dickson, Ceaser, Doughty, Noel, Sammy, Jimmy, Okunda, Moses, Wafu and Harriet many others. Paternal Aunt of Edgar, Ngaira, Johnstone, Solomon, Muhenje and many others.

Fond grandmother,” Shosh” of, Faisal, Nimrod, Louis, Alison, lglecious, Lauryn, Leon’s, Carlos, Blessing, Roy, Miss Ellysse, Ethan, Khloe, Jessica, Shantel, Ryan, Shawn, Milan, Miguel, Migdal, Angela, Simba, Fred jnr, Kayla, Amari, Jayson, Braysondaydon, Natasha, Alden and Leyla.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her residence at place M. Lubao, Kakamega for prayers and support.

The cortege will leave Kakarnega Funeral Home on Friday 3rd October 2025, at 9:00 am for a requiem mass and overnight stay, at her home at place M, Kakunga, Kakamega, until 4th October 2025 where the burial will take place starting 9am.

Verse: John 11:25

ELIJAH KIPTARBEI LAGAT

Sunrise: 19 June 1966 – Sunset: 29 September 2025

It is with deep sorrow and a profound sense of loss that we have learned of the passing of Hon. Elijah Lagat, former Member of Parliament for Chesumei Constituency and a celebrated national hero.

Former two-term Chesumei MP and celebrated marathoner Elijah Kiptarbei Lagat has died while undergoing treatment at the Eldoret Hospital.

The 2000 Boston Marathon winner and retired long-distance runner passed away on Tuesday, marking the end of a distinguished career in both athletics and public service.

Lagat, who first came to global prominence after his stunning win at the Boston Marathon, was among Kenya’s most decorated marathoners in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

He represented the country in multiple international competitions, cementing Kenya’s reputation as a powerhouse in distance running.

Following his athletic career, Lagat transitioned into politics and was twice elected as a Member of Parliament for Chesumei Constituency.

During his tenure in Parliament, he was praised for championing dialogue and inclusivity while representing his constituents.

Lagat’s death has been received with shock across the sporting and political fraternity, with many remembering him as a man who bridged two worlds, sports and leadership, with equal passion.

May his soul rest in peach.

PROFESSOR ARTHUR OBEL

Sunrise: 1949
Sunset: September 27, 2025
Professor Arthur Obel, a Kenyan scientist hailed as a pioneer in the search for an AIDS cure and the discoverer of the drug Pearl Omega, has passed AWAY, he was 76.
Obel received many honoraries. He was a member of the Global Epidemiology Society in 1983 and the Achievers Society in 1983. Obel did a fellowship with numerous institutions including the Jewish Chemists Federation in 1986, the International Diabetes Federation in 1986, and the Global Pharmaceutical Federation in 1987. He was also a Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Centre for Finance and Project Management in 2004

Although Obel is most known for his work on Kemron and Pearl Omega, a big part of Dr. Obel’s research consisted of practical therapeutics. He has numerous published works including practical therapeutics on antibiotic therapy, the use of insulin, the use of anti-diabetic agents, the treatment of gout, the treatment of peptic ulcers, anxiolytic drugs, and the therapy of diarrhoeal diseases.[4]

Obel also wrote, and self-published, numerous books such as “Power and Intrigue,” a book relating to one’s power, whether it be associative, personal, professional, or reward power, “Kenya’s Industrialization Strategy,” and “Resilient Manhood Dynamism: The Basis of a Rapid Take-off.”

May his soul rest in peace

Alfred Amwata Mang’era

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden passing of Alfred Amwata Mang’era on 21st September 2025.

Beloved son of (all late) Mikael Mang’era Mokaya, Paustina Kerubo (Nyang’ara), Moraa (Nyang’anyi) and Mong’ina, of Mokorogoinwa Village, Kemera Location, Manga Sub-County, Nyamira.

Son-in-law of the late Onserio Osoro,Truphena Sese and Vukusa Onserio (late).

Beloved husband of Lucy Gesare Amwata. Cherished father of Nyamoita, Gladys and Kelvin, Janet, Lydia, Victor and Venny Migiro, Nemwel and Yvonne Mang’era and Ruth Mwarisha.

Father-in-law of John Oriewo and Teri Mwarisha.

Korera of the late Samson Mayaka and Sarah Mokeira, Elijah Nyang’au and Jane Moraa, Benson Ksyanga, Ongaera, the late Kariuki Gichanga and Ng’endo Kariuki, the late Nyang’au, the late Kepha Oriewo and Janet Odimo,Tumaini Elibariki and the late Tabitha Tumaini.

Adored Grandfather of Olyvia, Yvonne, Henry, Joy, Alicia, Baraka, Adrian. Jayden, Rochelle, Ryan, Alvin, Abigael, Samantha, Myles, Griffins, Gavin, Alfred, Trevor, Adam, Mwanchwa, Bochaberi, Lloyd Mang’era, Winston, Favour and Alma, Father Nyaanga among others.

Fifth born and eldest son, and brother of; Agnes Bosibori, Teresa Moraa, Rebecca Nyarinda (all late), Robina Boyani, late Nyamoita, Johnson Ongubo and Priscilla, Meroka, Nyakang’i, Mokaya, Nyamoita, Ochoki, Nyabate, Nyagisere, Ogake, Nyaanga, Nyang’anyi, Nyanumba, Sabina, Nyagisere, Kimani, Bochere, Nyakerario, Mandere, Bokea, Makori and, Ngoko.

Cousin of Manyura, Nyaigoti, Mokayas, Chief Ngoko, Onsornu, King’oina, Makoris, Migiro, Monda. Kong’ara, Obare, Ong’au, Mabare, Nyakundi, Motari, Ombaba, Ondieki, Masega, Nyaangas, Nyamoti,Victor Nyang’aya, Mogesis, Nyanyuki, Solicitor General Shadrach Mose among others.

Uncle of David Mokaya, Joshua Mokaya, Makoris, Alber c Ongwrie, Nyamoitas, Ogeras, Migiros. Mang’eras, Joshua Ngoko, Chief Joseph Atambo, Father Amwata, Henry Bwokero, Clr Nyakundi King’oina, Karatas, Mokayas, Mayor Nyangeso, Lydia, Ogeras, Nyang’au, Onchiri, Polycarp, Nyaangas.

Nephew of Onchiri, Obare, Nyaanga, Kenyuri, Matoke, Bironga, Nyakieni, Ogera., Obwocha, Marini, Mang’era, Omwenga, Mogesi, Nyang’aya, Bochere, Kiyondi, Mobunde, Mobagi (all late), Itira Mose, Bvvari, Sangwera, Mamboleo, Binsari, Nyoriana, Mokaya, Nyanduko.

Brother-in-law of Iyoga, Okero, Mwita, Mokua, Mocha, Marube, Getuno, Birai, Francis, Anne, Bosibori, Mary and John Mogusu, Queen, late Mike, Joshua, Wilkister and Maxwell, Alice and Ben Oorige, Evans and Gladys among others.

The main Fundraising will be held today, Tuesday 30th September 2025 at Maxwell SDA Central Church Old Sanctuary, Milimani, Nairobi from 5:00 pm.

The cortege shall leave Montezuma Funeral Home on 2nd October,2025 at 6am for home Mokorogoinwa, Kemera Location, Manga Sub-County, Nyamira County. Memorial service and interment will be held on 3rd October, 2025.

“In my Father’s House are many mansions: if it were not so,I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you”. John 14:2

 

Ms Caroline Ajiambo Sande

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ms Caroline Ajiambo Sande, formerly of Postbank that occurred on 20th September 2025 at Family Care Hospital Eldoret after a long illness.

Daughter of Mzee Vincent Sande and the late Prisca Jemutai Sande. Beloved sister of Stanley Juma Sande, Catherine Nabwire Onyango (Australia), Nancy Auma Kingdom, Emmanuel Shikuku Sande.

Sister-in-law of Eric Sila, Elijah Liech (Australia), Joanne Juma and Kate Nelima.

Aunt of Wayne, Sasha (Australia), Owen (Australia), Shana, Chemutai (Australia), Charlene, Glen (Australia), Sammy, Azalia, Shawn. Loving cousin to many.

The cortege will leave the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Mortuary, Eldoret on Tuesday September 2025 for burial on Wednesday 1St October 2025 at their home in Kongoni Village, Kakamega County.

Rev 21:4 “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”

 

Margaret Wanjiku Muchoki

It is with great sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Margaret Wanjiku Muchoki.

Wife of Patrick Muchoki Waithuki of Githunguri location Kanjai sublocation Kiambu County.

She was a loving mother of the late Pauline Wanjiku Muchoki. Eric Waithuki Muchoki. Jackline Njambi and Sylviah Wanjiru Muchoki.

She was mother in-love of Catherine Muthoni and Omani Kang’au Mwarangu.

She was an adoring grandmother of Collins Muchoki and Ryan Muchoki.

She was a daughter of the late David Ndungu and the late Mary Njambi.

She was daughter in-law of Teresiah Wanjiku Waithuki and the late Samuel Waithuki.

She was sister of Joseph Njoroge, Dominic Gichinga Moses, Ngigi and Rose Nyakio among others.

She was a sister in-law of Mrs Lucia Wanjiru Karundu, Philomena Wangui Ngugi, the late Charles Waithuki. Dominic and Alice Waithuki and Joseph Waithuki among of others.

Family and Friends are meeting daily at the family home at 4pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Hospital at 8.30Am on Friday 3rd October 2025 .The funeral service will start at 11AM at the family home followed by interment.

Anil Ishani

Anil Ishani Inna Lillahi wa Inna Illayhi Rajun Surely we belong to Allah and to Him we shall return.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Anil Ishani aged 87 years in Nairobi, Kenya on 28th September 2025. He was a kind, humble, and generous gentleman who dedicated his life to voluntary service and touched the hearts of many.

Anil was a long-standing Advocate of the High Court of Kenya since 1960 and the Resident Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network in Kenya from 1998 to 2007.

He was a devoted father to his daughters Shaheen and Karina, father-in-law to Rizwan, loving son of late Gulamhussein Kassam and Rabia Ishani from Mombasa and doting grandfather to Iman, Zahra, Ziyana, Khalil and Zaki.

The funeral will be held in London, United Kingdom.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

 

Christine Nzisa Kioko

Sunrise: 1965 – Sunset: 21St September 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden passing of Christine Nzisa Kioko, an employee of Kimani & Michuki Advocates.

She was the loving daughter of the late Peter Kioko and the late Sarah Kioko of Kyome village, Uuni Sub-location, Vyulya location, Masii Division, Machakos County.

She was the wife of the late Evans Karani Shabira of Vihiga Town, Mago village. She was beloved mother of Maureen Karani of Kathama Sofdev Self Help Group, Irene Karani and Stacy Karani both of Endevours Construction Company Ltd.

Daughter inlaw of the late Joseph Shabira and Rachel Shabira.

Sister of Rhoda Nzioki, Agnes Kioko, Nancy Kioko, Duncan Kioko, David Kioko, John Mutisya, the late Beatrice Mbithe, the late Susan Ndinda and the late Benson Wambua.

Sister in-law of Tony Senerwa, Nickson Nduga and Lilian Bujede,

Grandmother of Abigail, Annabel, Dorcas, Brian, Ryan, Jaydan, Ethan and Jayson.

Friends and relatives are meeting at 360 Syokimau, Katani Road.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home, Machakos on Friday 3rd October 2025 at 9.00 am. Funeral and burial service will take place at Kyome Village, Uuni sublocation, Vyulya location, Machakos County at 11.00 am.

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