OBITUARY – THE LATE STEPHEN OMOTO OTEMBO (1958–2025) It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mr. Stephen Omoto Otembo, who went to be with the Lord on 08 October 2025, while undergoing treatment in Nairobi. Born on 4th April 1958 at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda, Stephen was the firstborn son of the late Daniel Omoto Otembo and Gladys Nalukwago Otembo. He was brother to the late Dorack Otembo, the late David Otembo, the late Samson Otembo, Patrick Otembo, and Peter Otembo. He was the beloved husband of Christine Otembo and Maryam Yussuf, and a loving father to January Luiza (Waheeda) Otembo, Daniel Omoto Otembo, Sulmon Bahati Otembo, Jackie Otembo, Nadia Otembo, and Beza Blessing Otembo. Stephen was father-in-law to Yahya Ali Banafa and Xolani Mokone, and doting grandfather to Jibril, Jameel, Jaleel Yahya Banafa, and others. He was brother-in-law to Catherine Aura, Carol Otembo, Angela Syokau, Ann Muthiani (UNEP), the late Samuel Kivuva, Kennedy Kivuva, Peter Wambua, the late Maria Mbatha, James Mwatu, Nahum Kivuva (Canada), Josephine Odongo (Canada), and Henry Manthi Laye. Stephen was also a caring uncle to James, Philip, The Dans, Jacinta, Gladys, Nana, Becky, Sophie, Rashid and many more. He was a close cousin to The Kwasas (Judith, Clem, Nick), The Ingaris and many more. A respected construction engineer and quantity surveyor, Stephen founded Westwood Construction Co. Ltd and worked with excellence at Breezes Beach Resort, CPS Fumba, Zuri Hotel, and Skyline Construction in Zanzibar. He was admired for his professionalism, mentorship, and integrity — fondly known as Boss Steve. Stephen was a man of faith, a member of the Miracle Revival Fellowship Pentecostal Church, and will be remembered for his warmth, love of chess, hockey, music, politics, nyamachoma, and his cheerful spirit. The final ceremony will be held on Saturday, 18th October 2025 at Montezuma Chapel. Stephen’s life was one of faith, service, and love. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7

The Almighty God in his divine wisdom called Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wambui Warutere to eternal glory on Friday, 10th October 2025 after an enduring illness. She was the wife of the late Cornelius Warutere Thinwa of Gitunduti village, Magutu Division, Mathira East Sub-county in Nyeri County. Beloved mother of Catherine Wangu (late) & Simon Gicharu, Peter Thinwa & Prof Grace Irimu, Caesar Munene & Rose Gathoni, Jane Kagure (late) & Nelson King’ori, Joseph Mathenge, Charles Kinyua & Anne Mwihaki, Samuel Gachara & Risper Wangechi, Esther Mumbi (late) & Okoth Khaluoch, Rose Kabuci & Dr. David Kimani, and Agnes Gathoni & Andrew Forbes. She was a sister of Charles Mathenge, Rosalia Kabuchi, Francis Gachago, Anna Wanjiku (all late), Joseph Muchoki, Joseph Wachira and Isaiah Githara (late). Funeral arrangements are ongoing at her home in Gitunduti from 4:00 pm daily and in Nairobi, at Cardinal Otunga Plaza, St John Paul Hall on Wednesday, 15th October at 5:30 pm. A requiem mass to celebrate Mary Wambui’s life will be held at St Austin’s Parish, Msongari, on Thursday, 16th October at 2:00 pm. Her cortege leaves Aga Khan University Hospital Mortuary on Monday, 20th October 2025 at 7:00 am, for a funeral mass at St Charles Lwanga Catholic Church in Gitunduti at 11:00 am, followed by her interment at her home in Gitunduti the same day. May her soul rest in eternal peace of Christ. “I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness.” (2 Timothy 4:7-8).

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Captain Wilfred Njuki ‘Joe’ Kehara

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Captain Wilfred Njuki ‘Joe’ Kehara, Chairman of Rubani SACCO and former Chairman Kenya Railway Golf Club. Previously worked for Kenya Airways and Kenya Air Force.

Beloved son of the late Peter Kihara & the late Esther Konyu Mboo. Loving husband of Grace Sagina Kihara. Loving father to Elaine Esther, Capt. Arthur & Leah Kihara, Alfred James Ngunyi. Loving Grandfather to Angel Eathan, Njuki Ngunyi & Neema Sagina Kihara. Great grandfather of Alina Castillo. Brother of the late Hannah Ngima, the late Major (Rtd.) James Ngunyi, Grace Mwenje, Purity Muthoni, Symon Kihara, the late Millicent Sambu, Agnes Kihara, the late Douglas Wachira. Son-in-law of the late Alfred Nzalwa & the late Abigail Jaluha Kimiywe. Brother-in-law of Prof. Judy, Wilfrida, Joseph, Bishop Ken & Joy, Violet & Enock Mohol, Col. (Rtd.) Edwin Mboya, Pamela, Caroline Kimiywe. Brother-in-law to the late Gathondu, the late Leah Wanjiru, the late Mwenje, Kahia, Susan, Ngonyo Sambu, Wambui. Uncle to many.

Meetings are ongoing at Avenue Park 2, from 5.30pm. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday the 7th of October, 2025 at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi at 12 noon. The cortege leaves Nanyuki Cottage Hospital Funeral Home on Friday the 10th of October, 2025 at 9 am. The funeral service and burial will take place at the family’s Ragati Farm in Nanyuki.

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Samuel Mathenge Mwangi Sunrise 1947 - Sunset 26th August 2025 It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Samuel Mathenge Mwangi. Beloved husband of Grace Wambui Mathenge, son of the late Wilson Mwangi Kamundia and the late Miriam Muthoni Mwangi. Cherished Son in-law of the late Mr. Reuben and Mrs. Miriam Chomba of Ihururu. Father of Mwangi Mathenge & Mary Mwololo, Chomba Mathenge, Cyrus Kamundia & Mumbi Mbiyu. Grandfather of Leo Mathenge, Ethan Mwangi, Mathenge Kamundia & Mbiyu Kamundia. Brother of the late Dr.Cyrus Kamundia, the late Winnie Wairimu Karige and the late John Karige Wamatu, Wamboi Phyllis Mwangi, Ndonga Mwangi Kamundia and Jane Mumbi Gakuo, the late Jorum Wambugu. Brother in-law of Dr. Waihenya Chomba, Mary Chuma, Wachira Chomba, Anne Wangai, Geoffrey Chomba, John Chomba, the late Mwangi Chomba and Mumbi Murigu. Beloved uncle, cousin and friend of many. Prayer and funeral planning meetings will be held at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi on Monday 1st September and Tuesday 2nd September from 5.00-8.00pm. The cortege leaves KU Referral hospital Mortuary on Thursday 4th September at 7.00am for the funeral service and interment at his home in Gathuthi, Tetu - Nyeri County. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ~ “In all things give thanks.”

Labourn Bakhressa Shilisia Minishi 18 April 1948 - 19 August 2025 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Labourn Bakhressa Shilisia Minishi (LBS). Loving husband of Elizabeth Khakasa Minishi. Much-loved father of Tem Shamalla, Barbara Khaliyesa and Kenneth Sambu. Father-in-law of Sharon Migalitza Ominde. Grandfather of Ayanna Khakasa and Liora Narah. LBS was third son of the late Festo and the late Elizabeth (Lusanji) Minishi of Lirhembe Village Ikolomani, Kakamega. Son-in-law of the late Rapison Khaemba and the late Lenah Nasambu. Beloved brother of the late Eliud Shivachi, Origen Minishi Maviala, the late Wycliffe Minishi, Professor Mabel Minishi, Jane Minishi Etsula, Oliver Minishi, Henrietta Minishi Barr & Rosalind Minishi. He was brother-in law of the late Norah Shivachi, Zubeda Shivachi, Loy Maviala, the late Leonida Minishi, the late Morris Etsula, Ruth Njeri Minishi, Joseph Barr, Alfred Shikanga, Masoni Wavomba, Margaret Akutekha, Tom Khaemba, the late Pius Wekesa, the late Mary Wakasa, the late William Mumasaba and the late Moses Maelo. Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. LBS will be laid to rest on Saturday 30 August 2025 at 9.00am at Lirhembe Village in Kakamega County.

Mama Teresa Moraa Mosinya Mokaya 10th October 1953 ~ 24th August 2025 It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of our beloved Mama Teresa Moraa Mosinya Mokaya. Daughter of the late Zephania Abuga and the late Naomi Mokeira of Mochenwa Village, Nyabiosi Sub-location, Nyamira County. She was a cherished wife of the late John Geoffrey Mokaya of Kebirichi Village, Birongo, Nyamira County. Daughter-in-law of the late Mokaya Michoki and the late Agnes Onchiri. She was a loving mother of Christine and Hillary, Susan, Roselyne, Lydia, Charles and Caroline, Esther, Grace and Winnie and Ombese. Grandmother of Matthew, Kiramia, Amani, Talia, Emma, Jaden, Lisa, Roman, Ethan, Maxwell, Luke, Nathan, Erica and Eliana. She was a sister of the late Kumenda and Nyanchama, the late Druscilla and Ogega, the late Eunice and Nyantika, Nyatwong’i and Nyabate, Hellen and the late Nyamweya, and Mainye and Janet. She was shemeji of the late Mosoti and Mary, the late Isaboke and Lucina, Makori and Phyllis, the late Moraa and Moruri, Kerubo and Ombongi, Dr. Mokaya (JKUAT) and Jane, the late Jerusa Lydia and Julius and the late Kwamboka. Korera of Paul and Sarah Rutto, Patrick and Winnie Njenga, Charles and Hellen Makone. She was a cousin and aunt to many. Teresa was a devoted member of the Nakuru Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, where she found deep joy in serving the Lord. Her unwavering faith, kind heart and quiet strength touched many lives. Family and friends are meeting daily at her home in Kiamunyi, Nakuru at 5.00 p.m. The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home, Nakuru on Friday 5th September 2025 for a church service at Nakuru Central SDA Church from 9.30 a.m. and thereafter the final interment will be held at her home in Olive Inn, Kiamunyi. Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God. ~ Matt. 5:8