Matriarch Mama Mrs. Eunice Kerubo Ong’era (Nyabosungire)

Born: 1916 — Rested: 2026

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of matriarch Mama Mrs. Eunice Kerubo Ong’era (Nyabosungire) of lrama Village Ragogo, Megogo Sub-Location, Megogo Location, Marani Sub-County, Kisii County which occurred on 1st Jan, 2026. Peacefully in her house.

Beloved daughter of the Lt Ornariba Nyamongo and Lt Mama lkonge Nyang’ate.

Beloved wife of the Lt Ongera Ribo Mbaka.

Sister of the late Nyamorambo, the late Keburiati, the late Nyakerario, the late Meroka, the late Bitita, the late Bogonko, the late Onchonga, the late Opande, the late Otachi, the late Jorarn Asanyo. the late Drina, the late Lazaro and Moke among others.

Auntie of Hon. Geoffrey Makana Asanyo, Monyoncho, Festo, Ochengo’s, Ornariba’s,Achira, Kerongo, Ombati and others.

Loving mother of Nyaboke, Bitutu, Lt. Nyaitondi, Moraa, Lucia, Moige, Lt. Ebisiba, Margret and Omariba.

Grandmother of Rebecca, Charles, Lt,Daniel, Monica, Ondicho, Joyce, Naomi, Prof. Jerita, Jemimah, Rev. Ondicho, Pst. Zebedee, Lt.Michael, Ltflorah, Sarah, Alice, Elkanah (KDF), Eng. Abel, Lt.Susan, Kennedy, Grace, Peter, Lt.Teresa, Lt Josephine, John (KDF), Helder, Naom, Ogwoka, Rhoda, Ogamba’s, Kefa, Sila, Callen, Bogonko, Mellen, Susan, Rose, Lilian, Dr Ogamba, Bishop Stephen, Ogamba, Lt. Sammy, Edward, Fred, Martha, Stephen, Carolyne, Ogash, Luke, Meshack, Jonah, Mercy, Ongera, Okero, Elijah Ongaga (USA), Carolyn Makana and Hon Japheth Nyakundi (M.P) among others.

Mother-in-law of Lt. Tinega, Lt.Nelson, Lt. Onsongo, Mose, Lt. Orang’o, Lt. King’oina, Lt. Hassan and Martha (Truphena) among others.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her home at Irama Village Ragogo.

Main fundraising will be held on Tuesday, 13th Jan. 2026 at her home Imina Village Ragogo and Kisii Town at Kwauza Place 4th Floor Opp. Quickmart Kisii, contributions to be made to 0113821136 (Samwel Bosire Ondiba).

The cortege leaves Christamarian Funeral Home on Thursday 15th Jan. 2026. Burial will be held at Irama Village Ragogo, Megogo Location, Marani Sub-county, Kisii County on Friday 16th Jan. 2026.

Priscilla Maingi Anampiu

Sunrise: 04/04/1961 — Sunset: 03/01/2026

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mrs. Priscilla Maingi Anampiu, formerly of KPLC Meru Office which occurred on 3′ January 2026.

Beloved daughter of the late Melchizedek M’Mugambi and the late Ruth M’Mugambi. She was daughter in-law of the late David Anampiu, the late Ruth Anampiu and Lydia Anampiu.

Loving wife of Jason Maingi Anampiu of KeMU Main Campus. Beloved mother of Kinoti Maingi of KRA Office Nairobi, the late Doreen Kinoti, Mwiki Maingi of Zamara Kenya, Kigunda Maingi and Njeri Kigunda both of Boston USA.

Sister of the late Solomon and Florence Gituma, Eunice Malaria, the late Joseph and the late Grace Mutwiri, Fredrick and Janet Mwenda.

Sister in-law of Francis and Sarah Anampiu, the late Joshua and Sarah Gatobu, the late Solomon and Florence Mutwiri, Loise and Stephen Kinankau and Triphosa Anampiu.

Loving grandmother of Makena Kinoti, Mwendwa Kinoti, Nadia Kanana and Mutethia Kinoti.

A beloved in law of the lkiugu’s family (Kithirune) and Eliud Mwangi’s family (Nakuru). Aunt and friend to many and a beloved member of the P.C.E.A Nthimbiri Church.

Friends and family are meeting daily at their home; Nthimbiri Karurune Village in Meru County every day from 6.00 pm for burial arrangements.

The cortege will leave Cool Breeze Funeral Home on Saturday 10th January 2026 for funeral service. Thereafter, burial will be held at her home in Karurune Village, Nthimbiri Location, North lmenti Sub-county, Meru County.

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

Mr. Wycliffe Wawire Wasike

With hearts full of love and profound sadness, the Management and Council of the Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI) together with the family of the late Mr. Wycliffe Wawire Wasike wishes to announce his death which occurred on 30th December, 2025. At the time of his demise, he was the Director, Education Management Directorate, at the Kenya Education Management Institute.

Mr. Wasike was the devoted husband of Pastor Phylis Njeri Wawire, and a loving father of Hope Lyaka Wawire, Esther Nekesa Wawire and Ivan Wawire.

He was the son of the late Tom Wasike and Norah Lyaka Wasike, and the son-in-law of Nathaniel Mama Kaniaru and Mary Nyakeru Maina.

He was the brother of Shadrack, Rodgers, Dennis, Vitalis, Concepta, Ruth, Joiner, Lydia, the late Leah, Agnes, Gladys, Violet, the late Colleta, Janet and Jeska.

He also faithfully served as a Senior Pastor of Kiamumbi Deliverance Church.

Family and friends are meeting daily at the family home in Kiamumbi Estate, Kiambu, for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves the Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital Mortuary on Thursday 15th January, 2026. He will be laid to rest on Saturday 17th January, 2026 at his rural home in Misemwa Village, Muliro Sub-Location, Ndaiu Location, Bungoma County

Rev 14:13 Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.

May His soul Rest in Eternal Peace

 

Japuonj George Peter Osumba Muma

It is with profound sadness and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of our patriarch Japuonj George Peter Osumba Muma of Kakelo Dudi, Homa Bay County who rested on 29th December 2025.

Son of late Andrea Muma and late Turfosa Agot.

Husband of late Hellen Prisca, late Herine Akinyi and Jane Akinyi Mikwa.

Son in-law of late Pastor Ezekiel Riwi and late Turfena Riwi of Kanyada, late Mzee & Mama Rao of Seka Karachuonyo and late Richard Aido and late Margaret Aido of Kojwach Apondo.

Brother of late John Ouma, late Miriam Odida, Nereah Nyambok, Debora Muga, Luke Muma,Tabitha Otieno and Joseph Muma.

Brother in-law of late Beldina Ouma, late Aska Ouma, Mrs. Leah Muma, Mary Muma, late Odida, late Lukio Nyambok, late Stephen Muga, late John Odero, amongst others.

Father of Beatrice Arunga (Chief Asst. Public Health Officer, Nakuru), Edwina Ochola (Chief Principal – Getarwet Girls High School, Kericho), late Millicent, late Caroline,Tom, Lillian Osumba (Rungu Primary School, Ringa),Willis Osumba (Omiro Technical Training Institute, Oyugis), Evaline Bossard (Switzerland), late Geoffrey, late Kenneth, Polycarp, Dorothy Osumba (SunCraft Stationers, Kisumu), Phebron Osumba (Migingo Girls High School, Kisumu), Collins,Vincent, and Dickens.

Cousin of late Olweny Magicho, late Awedho Maiiwa, late David Ombago, Job Nyaoke, Josiah Owande, Benjamin Lusi, Captain. Joe Opere, Owande Rapemo, late Ochieng Nyagoto, amongst others.

Father in-law of Gideon Arunga, Michael Ocholla, late Michael Otieno, late Otieno, Albion Ndege, Marcus Bossard and Dickens Ajwanj. Nyawana of late Zachariah Otuorna and late Kisia Mbone, late Johannes Ochola and late Cyprosa Ochola, Joash Nyadero and late Rebecca Nyadero, late Johannes Nyarnbori and late Matilda, late Joseph Gaya and Ludia Olela, late Moses Osodo and Rosemary Akoth, late Samson Odhiambo and Ruth Odhiambo.

Grandfather of Renish, Teddy, Fenan, Vera, Vonder, Austin, Winnie, Stone, Cozby, Trevor, Jayden, Tracy and Victoria, amongst others. Great-grandfather to many.

The cortege leaves Matata Hospital Mortuary, Oyugis on Thursday 8th January 2026 at 4.00pm for burial on Friday 9th January 2026 at his home in Kakelo Dudi, Homa Bay County led by Manwa SDA Church.

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

Rebecca Muthoni Kinuthia

We regret to announce the death of Rebecca Muthoni Kinuthia, wife of the late Hiram Bere Kinuthia.

She was the daughter of the late Charles Gitonga Mathenge and the late Mariam Wanjiru Mumbi. She was sister of the late Shem Kaguthi, late Charles Kiragu, late Esther Kirigo, late Joshua Wathuta, Daniel Wambua, late Isaac Kiruri and Elijah Wambugu.

She was mother of Lois Njoki, Mary Wanjiru, Kinuthia Bere, Charles Gitonga and Christopher Thindiu. She was mother-in-law of Francisca Kagerido. Catherine Wakesho, and Elizabeth. She was grandmother of Joshua, Muthoni, Warnbui, Becky, Hiram, Margaret, Raphael, Nancy, Maureen, Barbra and Lisa, and was the Great Grandmother of Scarlett, Seth, Kathorni, Deborah Christian and Gianna.

The cortege will leave the Lee Funeral Home on Thursday 8th January 2026 at 9.00am. The funeral service will be held at the A.C.K St. Peter’s Church Ndunyu Parish Wangige, from 11.00am, followed by the burial at their Wangige home.

 

Winston Kimani Kang’ethe

We celebrate the beautiful life of Mzee Winston Kimani Kang’ethe, Member, Board of Trustees, Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), who passed away on Saturday 3rd January 2026.

He was the son of the late Kang’ethe Njonjo and late Esther Wambui.

He was the loving husband of the late Margaret Waithira Kimani and a devoted father of Anne Wambui; the late Rose Mugure; Jane Chege (Del Monte); Susan Anampiu; and Moses Kang’ethe (USA). He was a treasured father-in-law of Samuel Muigai of Juja Thriller, Lay Canon David Chege (DC); Eric Anampiu, and Kathy Kimani (USA).

A loving brother of the late Stephen Charles Njonjo & Lilian Petrini (Sweden); Lucy Njeri (Sweden);Williamson Kamande & Lydia Waniiru; the late Peter Njonjo & Veronica Njonjo; Jane Ruguru & Winston Mutahi; Rose Wambui Mureu & late James Mureu; Isaac Muturi & Rose Nyamundu; and John Kimani & Ann Wangari.

He was grandfather of Walter Karanja, Bilha Wakanyi, Mzee Winston Anita Wanjiru, Kevin Anampiu, Carl Kimani, Edi-Baraka Njuguna, Agnes Anampiu, Ryan Kimani, Kimani Ka.nethe Joanna Kimani, and Cristabel Waithera; and a great-grandfather of Nadley Mugure,Tashley Wachu, Dashley Muigai, Sashley Wakanyi, Elsie Wangui, Kelsie Mugure,Willis Kariungi, and Chelsie Wanjiku. He was a beloved cousin, uncle, and friend to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Ngoingwa (near Classic Amona Arcade) for prayers and funeral arrangements from 6:30 pm.

The cortege will depart from Monalisa Montezuma Funeral Home, Kabati, on Friday, 9th January 2026 at 8:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at P.C.E.A Elijah Kagiri Memorial Church, Thika at 10:00 am, and thereafter burial at his family home in Nyaga Village, Kihumbuini Location, Gatanga Constituency.

Contributions are being made via mpesa mobile no. +254 796 523 392.

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

 

Madam Josephyne Sussy Makhulungu Imbadu Ombisa

Sunrise: 24th November 1964 – Sunset: 1st January 2026

With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Josephyne Sussy Makhulungu Imbadu Ombisa, that occurred on 1st January 2026.

She was a cherished daughter of Sosnes Imbadu and the late Naomy Imbadu, a devoted wife of the late Philemon Lubang’a, and a loving mother of Sandra Amagove (Lumakanda Friends Church), Brian Ojamaa (Parliamentary Service), Cynthia Mugeha (Bishop Njenga Girls), Ian Lubang’a (Mt Kenya University), and the late Hawuorth Kasaya and Harrieth Alice M’mbone.

She was a caring mother-in-law of Prudence Katila and a proud grandmother of Angel Rejoice, Jayson Omuse, Denzel Ojamaa, and Denroy Ojamaa, whom she loved dearly.

She is fondly remembered by her siblings Jayne Cindy Songole, James Imbadu, Kate Cephas, and Erick Imbadu, and was preceded in death by Eliud, Douglas, Edith, Javan, and Nickson.

She was also a beloved sister-in-law of late Branise, Peter Ano, Rahab Kabeyi, Retired Mwalimu Frank Kadasira, late Berita, Eng. Elam Songole, Restitutor Aduvaga, Christine Shamala, Rev. Tom Cephas and Ruth Wangare. Aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Arrangements: Thursday, 8th January: The cortege will leave the mortuary for an overnight stay at her home in Mwamba. Friday, 9th January: Procession to Mukonge Village, Mautuma Ward, for an overnight stay. Saturday, 10th January: Burial service and interment at her home in Mukhonge village, Mautuma ward, Lugari Constituency, Kakamega County.

In God’s hands you now rest; in our hearts, you will live forever. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

 

 

Bernard Billy Waithaka “Karatu”

Sunrise: 16/04/1952 – Sunset: 30/12/2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Rtd Snr Sergeant Bernard BillyWaithaka”Karatu”,which occurred on 30th December 2025.

He was the beloved son of the late Christopher Maim Waithaka and Violet Wanja Maina.

He was a loving husband of Monica Waithaka and a devoted father of Violet Wanja, Immaculate Muthoni, Florence Wanjiru and Gabriel, Mercy Wangeci and Josphat, Gladwell Wanjiku and Stephen, Ann Wangari and Nancy Wambui. He was a cherished grandfather of Ashley, Yvonne, Bernie, Stephanie, Leon, Berryl, Calvin, Benedict, Mcqueen, Alvin, and Quinter.

He was a dear brother of Florence Wanjiru, the late Gladwell Irungu, Nancy Manyeki, Adrine Waiyego, the late James, Jackson Njuguna Karatu chair lyego FCS and Catherine Njeri.

The funeral service will be held at Gacharaigu Primary School ground and thereafter, burial at his home  Gacharaigo, Kagema, Murang’a County on Saturday, 10th January 2026.

Bible Verse: “Ecclesiastes.” — 3:1-2

May Dad soul rest in eternal peace.

Johnson Ngarariga Kagagi

D.0.11:1940 – D.O.D: 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mr. Johnson Ngarariga Kagagi on 30′ December 2025. He hailed from Magutu Location, Gaikuyu Sub-location, Nyeri County.

Beloved husband of the late Edith Wangari Kagagi, and son of the late Josiah Murigu Ngarariga and Edith Wamuyu Ngarariga.

Loving father of Dr. Dan Kagagi and John Kagagi, father-in-law of Roselyne Kagagi and Dr. Jane Marine. Cherished grandfather of Fidel Owuor, Kayla Kagagi and Jade Wangari Kagagi.

He was brother of the late Joseph Murigu, Njoki Muchiri, Beatrice Murage, the late Joseph Ndoria, and the late Simon Peter Ngarariga.

Son-in-law of the late Amos Gathuku Kamanja and the late Phoebe Nyawira Gathuku. Brother-in-law of the late Lady Justice Joyce Khaminwa, Dr. John Khaminwa, the late Martha Gathuku, the late James Gathuku, the late Penina Gathuku, Robert Gathuku, Rose Gathuku, the late Geoffrey & Joyce Gathuku, and Joseph & Nancy Gathuku, Charity Ndoria, the late Jeffrey Ngatia and Joseph Muchiri.

The cortege leaves Tumutumu Hospital, Karatina on Saturday, 10th January 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for burial at the family home in Gaikuyu. This _will be followed by a memorial talk hosted live on YouTube at 11:30 a.m.

John 5:28-29:”Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is corning in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out”

Joyce Nyambura Kiumbuku

In humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the sudden demise of Joyce Nyambura Kiumbuku, dear wife of Mwalimu Elijah Kiumbuku Kamau from Kanyenyaini Village, Muranga County.

Daughter of the late Isaack Chege and the late Miriam Wangechi.

Loving mother of Mercy Wanjiru (Embu), Ben Kamau (LOCUS), Mary Wangechi (KTTC) and Joshua Isaack Chege (Nairobi).

Sister of the late Simon Karanja, the late Stephen Mwangi, the late Grace Njoki, Mary Nyambura, John Kamau, Alex Waithaka, Gerald Gachahi, Marion Wangari and Nancy Mukami.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Kabati on Friday 9/1/2026, followed by a funeral service at ACK Kanyenyaini from 10.00am and final burial rites at her farm behind Kanyenyaini Shopping Centre.

Prayers and planning meetings are taking place daily at her home Kanyenyaini and Blue Springs, Thika Road, Nairobi from 6.30P m.

Rest in eternal peace