Born: 1/04/1995 – Died: 23/01/2026
With deep sorrow, the Bishop, Priests, Religious, Family and the entire Christian faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Kitui announce the death of Rev. Deacon Dennis Benard Maithya, who died on 23/01/2026 through a tragic road accident along Mwingi — Nguni road.
He was born in Kasyala Parish, the third-born son of Boniface Maithya Kisungi and Cecilia Muia Maithya. He was a brother of John Martin, Patrick Kyalo, Pauline Mwikali and Ann Mutheu.
He was ordained a Deacon on 8/12/2025. Until his demise, he was serving at St. Patrick’s Parish, Nguni.
The cortege will leave Tribute Funeral Home—Syongila on 2/02/2026 for the funeral Mass at St. Patrick’s Parish, Mutune at 10.00am, followed by the burial rites and interment at Mutune Diocesan Cemetery.
Vigil Masses will be held on 1/2/2026 at SPM at the Kitui Cathedral, Museve, Kauma (Kasyala Parish), Nguni, Mutune and Nguutani Parishes.
“Blessed are those who die in the Lord… they will rest from their labour, for their deeds follow them” (Revelation 14:13).
Requiescat in pace