Joseph Ochieng’ Ganda

Sunrise: 8th December 1984

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph Ochieng’ Ganda of the Nation Media on Tuesday, 23rd December 2025.

Joseph was a beloved son of Sylvester Ganda Nyaumba (Retired Head Teacher, Wang’chieng’ Primary School) and the late Frankline Awino Ganda.

He was a brother to Margaret Achieng’ Ganda, Casillas Odhimbo Ganda, Marymercy Akinyi Ganda, Mwalimu Stephen Otieno Ochieng’ of St Catherine lranda Secondary School, Kisii County, the late Odhiambo Ganda, Elizabeth Ganda,Winnie Ganda, Margaret Adhiambo Ganda, Sharon Ganda, Doreen Ganda and Kevin Ganda.

He was a nephew to Eng. Jackim Ayimba Ochieng’ formerly of Kenya Airways, Joseph Ayimba Ochieng’ formerly of NIS, Romanus Okello Ochieng’ (Deputy Principal, St. Joseph’s Bumutiru), Alfred Odhiambo Ochieng’ (Deputy Principal, Ringa Boys High School), Julius Oloo (Retired Teacher), William Oloo (Retired Head Teacher), George Oloo, and Charles Weya.

His aunts were Conslata Anyango, Christine Awuor, Grace Anyango, Sylviah Auma,Ananstacia Obare, Millicent Ayimba, Millicent Odhiambo, and Ann Okello.

He was a cousin to Tom Odhiambo Otieno, Bernard Odera, Joseph Ochieng Ayimba’, Cynthia Ayimba, Joseph Odhiambo, Christopher Emmanuel Odhiambo, Gabriel Okello, Josephine Okello, Esther Okello, Romanus Okello Jnr, and Phibi Okello.

Joseph was the beloved husband to Salome Ochieng’. He hailed from Kisii County, Kisii Central Sub-County, Nyanchwa Estate. He was a loving father of Austine Ochieng’, Dorcah Ochieng’ and Happy Ochieng’.

The burial plans are underway as family arrangements are taking place daily at the family’s home at Komenya near Nyaluang’a Primary School from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A special and final fundraiser will be held on 07/01/2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The body of the late will leave Siaya County Referral Hospital on 09/01/2026 at 11:00 a.m. with an overnight vigil at their home in Komenya Kalaka Village. The burial will take place on 10/01/2026 at his ancestral home, Komenya Kalaka Village, Sub-location, Boro Location, Siaya County.

Job 1:21 —”God gives and He takes.”

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

Michael H P Achianja Magoha

13th April, 1995 – 18th December, 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Michael H P Achianja Magoha formerly of Ministry. of Foreign & Diaspora Affairs, State Department of Diaspora Affairs.

Michael was the son of Joseph Oyile Magoha & Edwina Magoha of Ahono, Ratudi Village, East Gem.

Grandchild of late Mzee Bernard Boniface Magoha and the late Mama Joan Sara Aloo Magoha of Ahono Village and the late Mzee John Dalmas Owuor Onyango & Mama Winifred Owuor (East Yimbo Othach Village).

Michael was cherished and beloved to Nikki Apacha and a father of Mikaela Magoha.

Brother of Bernard Magoha, Dr. Sara Magoha & Winfred Magoha.

Brother-in-law of Jane Nyaga Magoha. Uncle of Numo Joseph Magoha, Joseph Oyile Korir and Augustine Vincent Muungami.

Nephew of the late William Ogola Magoha, the late Consolata Magoha, the late John Obare Magoha, Mary Owuor, the late Capt. Charles Magoha, the late Michael Magoha, the late Prof. George Magoha, the late Prof. Richard Magoha, Pauline Dola, Calisto Owuor, the late Jane Onyango, Alphonse Owuor, Mildred Opola, the late Bertha Owuor and Fabian Owuor.

He was cousin of Evelyn Ondego, the late Claire Obare, Alloys Kemo, the fate Caroline Magoha, Crystal MagoKa, Dr. Michael Magoha, Sam Dola, Andrew Owuor, the late Edgar Owuor, John Omondi, Briton Onyango,Winnie Owuor,Tania Owuor, Richard Owuor and many more dear cousins.

Burial will be on 10th January 2026 at Ahono, Ratudi Village in Gem, Yala.

Philippians 1:21 “If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord.” So whether we live or die, we belong to God.”

 

Beryl Atieno Omune

Sunrise: June 22nd, 1990 – Sunset: December 19th, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of our beloved Beryl Atieno Omune (Daisy) that took place on 19th December, 2025 at Rongo District Hospital.

She is the loving daughter of Mr. Martin Omune and Mama Silpher Auma.

Beloved wife of Mr. Amon Wekesa, and a mother of Victorin Nekesa, Alberto Khalende, Alfredo Khalende, and Alton Komune.

A sister of Wycliffe Omune, Quenter Omune, Lensa Omune, Dickson Omune, Collins Omune, Everlyne Omune and Byron Omune.

Her uncles are Elly Mwaya Onditi, the late Opon Onditi, among others. She is a sister-in-law, niece, cousin, and an aunt to many.

The burial service and interment will be held on Friday, 9th January 2026, at her matrimonial home in Busibwabo Location, Matayos Sub-county, Busia County.

Daily meetings are being held at her matrimonial home in Busia, and her father’s home in Rongo, Migori county.

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

 

Sr. Barbara (Mary Eleanor) Dooley RSM

(1942 – 2025)

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Sr. Barbara (Mary Eleanor) Dooley RSM, a devoted Sister of Mercy, which occurred on the 24th of December 2025 in Whitby, United Kingdom.

She will be deeply missed by her sister, Pauline McStravick, her entire family, Our Lady of Mercy Institute United Kingdom, and by the Mukuru Community at large.

A Holy Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated on Tuesday, 27th January 2026, at 1100hrs UK Time, at St. Hilda’s Catholic Church,Whitby (Y021 IQT), in the UK. In Nairobi, a Memorial mass will be held on Friday 9th January 2026 at 2.00 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, South B.

She faithfully served the Mukuru Community in Nairobi, Kenya through her work at the Social Office where she was based at St. Catherine’s Primary School, which is under the Sisters of Mercy Mukuru Promotion Centre (MPC). Her Ministry was marked by humility, kindness, and a deep sense of Mercy, leaving a lasting impact.

Any donations to support continuity of her work at MPC to be channeled through donate icon on www.mercymukuru.co.ke.

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

Leah Wairimu Gachomo

Sunrise: 1943 — Sunset: 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Leah Wairimu Gachomo, which occurred on 29th December 2025.
She was wife of the late Mwalimu Joseph Gachorrio of Ngurweini, Gaichanjiru Location, Murang’a County. She was the mother of Mike and Mary of USA, the late Cyrus and Elizabeth, Renard and Rosemary of Kosinje distributors. Lewis and Olivia of USA, Charles and Joan, Gerald and Eunice of USA, Regina, Lydia George, the late Freshia Muthoni and David Kirnani.

She was the daughter of the late Kahoro Mau and Njeri Kahoro. She was sister of Theresia Nyambura, the late Wambui Muchoki, the late Charles Mburu.

She was grandmother of Wairimu, Gachomo, Nyokabi, Wanja, Waithira, Kevin, Eston, Faith, Alexis, Nana, Isabel, Kariuki, Ngatha, Naomi, Eliel, Charles, Caleb, Njeri, Josiah among others.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Funeral Home on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 8.00arn, followed by Mass and burial at her Ngurweini home.

2nd Timothy 4:7: Mum, you “have fought the good fight, you have finished the race,” may the name of God be glorified.

Mrs Loise Nduta Ngimwa

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of one of us Mrs Loise Nduta Ngimwa on 31st December 2025 which occurred after a short illness.

She was dear wife of Peter Ngimwa of Rironi, Limuru.

Daughter of the late Elder Jesse Kamutu and Beatrice Wathiu and step daughter of Beth Wanjiru.

Mother of Andrew Kinyanjui (Kamukunji), Pauline Ngimwa (PASGR), Beatrice Ngimwa Mburu (NCCG) and Mburu Gatimu (T), Jesse Ngimwa (Kabete Vet Lab), George Murengi and Nyakio Murengi and Simon Ngimwa (HFC Bank) and Wairimu Ndungu.

Sister of the late Mary Nyambura, Jacinta Njeri,TeresiaVVambui, Peter Ndungu. Step sister of the late Gichuhi Kamutu, Nyambura Irungu Peter Ndungu, the late Charles Kahunyo, Greshon Nguo and Lucy Kamutu.

Daughter-in law of the late Andrew Kinyanjui and Mary Gachaki. A cherished grandmother to many.

Family and friends are meeting at her home in Rironi, daily from 4:00 pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege will leave Uphome Funeral Home on 8th January 2026 at 9:00 am, proceeding to PCEA Mother Church Rironi for funeral service and burial thereafter at their family farm Kambembeini Rironi.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live, until we meet again.

Salina Chemuge Kosgei

(1943 – 2026)

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Salina Chemuge Kosgei who went to be with the Lord on 3rd January, 2026. Salina was a resident of Mosoriot Village, Mateget Sub-location, Mutwot Location, Nandi County.

She was the loving wife of the late John Kipkemboi Kaplelach arap Koskei (Kapkirorio).

Daughter of the late Kapkoin Kipsererei and the Late Kogo Tapkeleley Kapseremet.

Sister of the Late Cheptalam Lelei (Bot Singoei), the late Kipchumba Kiboit, the late Mary Cheptepkeny, the late Tccla Chemaiyo and the late Samuel Kibiwot Samoei.

Salina was beloved mother of Elijah Koskei, Reuben Kemboi (Tebeson), Janeth Koskei (Mosoriot), Wesley Kibet Mogotei (Nairobi), the late Silah Kirui, Geoffrey Tenai (Nairobi) and Jones Kirorio (Kenya Police Service). She was blessed with daughters-in-law, 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Salina was a pillar of strength in the community, a devoted and faithful member of the Africa Inland Church (AIC) and a matriarch of the KapMogotei family. She participated in the Widows’ Prayer Group, church development activities, Sunday School programs and contributed to the development of Mosoriot Secondary and Primary Schools.

Friends and family are meeting daily at the family farm in Mosoriot.

The burial will be on Friday 9th January 2026.

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

 

Mama Sally Cheptoo

It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Mama Salty Cheptoo of Eldoret on Monday, 29th December 2015„after a long illness bravely borne.

She was the devoted wife of Luka Cheptoo, daughter of the Late Mzee Cheserem and Mama Maria Soti of Kaptarakwa, and a loving mother of Caroline (KCB), Nixon, George (Kligus),Sophie (USA), Edwin (Klique), and Tom ( USA). Co wife of Rhoda Cheptoo.

She was a sister of Jane, Susanna, Netty, Nancy and the late Hon. KNK Biwort and the late Edward Biwott.

There will be a fundraising meeting at the family have Chopkanga on the Wednesday 7th January 2026 starting 3 00pm. (Paybill Number: 8030290 Account Ntintbsr: Name of the sender).

The cortege leaves Eldora Hospital Mortuary on Friday. 9th January 2026, with burial on Saturday, 10th January 2026 at 9.00 a.m.

Prayers and planning meetings are ongoing daily at her Chepkanga home.

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the Faith

 

Batiem Susana Targesui (Bot Tapkosagut)

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Batiem Susana Targesui (Bot Tapkosagut) – our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother of Six Generations, which occurred on Sunday, 21st December 2025, at Boston, USA.

Batiem was a loving and devoted mother of the late Mrs_Agnes Rero Sol, Mr.Alfred Kiptanui Keter, Mrs, Ruth Soi, Mrs. Elizabeth Tuei, Mrs. Jane Cheruiyot, Mr. Richard Keter and Ms. Sarah Chepngeno Keter. She was-the mother-in-law of the late Rero Soi, Mary Keter, the late Joseph Soi, the late Simion Tuei, James Cheruiyot, Mary Keter (ZB) and Leah Keter. She was a cherished grandmother, a great-grandmother and a pillar of wisdom and strength to her family and the community.

She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, friends, and ail who knew her.

The body will arrive at the Changoi Road home on 12th January, 2026.The funeral service and the burial ceremony will take place at the same venue on 13th January, 2026 from 9.00 a.m.

Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die. (John 11:25..26)

 

Fredrick Chege Karanja

Sunrise: 25th September 1978 — Sunset: 3rd January 2026

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely demise and promotion to glory of Fredrick Chege Karanja which occurred on 3rd December 2026 while undergoing treatment at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital-Mombasa.

Fredrick Chege Karanja was an employee of Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) in Quality Assurance Department, Mombasa Office.

He was a loving son and second born child of Mr. Charles E.N. Karanja and Mrs. Winfred Wangari Karanja. Chege was a kind and caring brother of Clement Mwangi Karanja, Yvonne Purity Wambui Karanja (KEBS), and Joseph Wanyoike Karanja (formerly of KEBS).

He was a respectful brother-in-love of Mercy Mumbi Nieri, and a doting hilarious uncle of Mantiki Winnie Wangari Mwangi, Falsafa Charlie Nyingt Mwangi, Alvis Munene Wanyoike and Jabal Eric Mugetha Mwangi. Chege was a darling nephew, cousin and a friend to many.

The family, relatives, and friends are meeting daily at their parents’ rural home for burial arrangements in Kirinyaga East Sub-County, Gichugu East Division, Njuki-ini North Location, Mbiri Sub-location in Mbiri Village from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

The burial will be held on Saturday the 10th January 2026 and his final resting place at the parents’ rural home in Mbiri Village-Kirinyaga.

Psalm 34:18: “The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”