Lina Manswela Ochieng
It is with profound sadness and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Madam Lina Manswela Ochieng on May 2, 2026. She was daughter of the late Mpanzu Zacharia and the late Henrietta Mukadi. She was sister of the late Jonas Simakala, the late Nzuzi Nguzulu and the late Panzu Mitandu. Lina Manswela Ochieng was wife of the late…
Tribute To Dr. Malcolm Beech Sr (Brother Malcolm)
In October 2018, Brother Malcolm together with Dr Shem Ochuodho, co-founded the African Diaspora Alliance under the African Union’s guiding light, driven by a bold vision: to weave unbreakable bonds of collaboration between the African diaspora and the continent. He saw AfDA not merely as an organization but as a bridge—a bridge spanning oceans, economies,…
Harrison Owino Amonde Orifa – The Chief
It’s with acceptance of God’s grace that we announce the sudden death of our father Harrison Owino Amonde Orifa, fondly known as The Chief, on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Rusinga Island, Homa Bay County, Kenya. He was the loving father of Zadock Orifa (Papa) and Mitchel Orifa, both of Quebec, Canada. Harrison…
Samwel Mwenda Muthomi
It’s with deep sadness that we announce the death of Samwel Mwenda Muthomi on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Samwel Mwenda Muthomi hailed from Ntuuru Village, Nkubu. He was the chief principal of Abothuguchi Boys Senior and Secondary School. He was son of the late Muthomi Mrugongo and Rebecca Mucai M’Miruri. The late Samwel Mwenda Muthomi…
Elder Apollo Biem Kiaye
It’s with acceptance of God’s will that we announce the transition of Elder Apollo Biem Kiaye. He was the beloved husband of Teresa Anyango Kiaye. He was son of the late Nathaniel Kiaye Rweya and the late Loise Awuor Abayo of Nyakach Koguta. Elder Apollo Biem Kiaye was father of Loise, Erick, Alice, Judy, Russell,…
Cyrus Shakhalaga Khwa Jirongo
Former Cabinet Minister and ex-Lugri Constituency Member of Parliament Cyrus Shakhalaga Khwa Jirongo has died. He was 64. Jirongo died on Saturday, December 13 in Karai along Naivasha-Nairobi Road when his car, a Mercedes Benz, collided with a Climax Company public service bus. Jirongo, who was born in 1961 in Western Province, was a leader of…
Susan Georgina Adhiambo
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the untimely and sudden death of Susan Georgina Adhiambo, 53, of Carteret, New Jersey on November 18, 2025. The late Susan Georgina Adhiambo was originally from Alego, Siaya County in Kenya. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Anderson Funeral Service, 201 Sandford Street,…
Margaret Odira Jakoyo
It is with heavy heart and deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Mama Margaret Odira Jakoyo of Kwabwai, Ndhiwa on November 22, 2025. She was the wife of Councillor Jakoyo Owambo of Mahwah, New Jersey, USA. The late Mama Margaret Odira Jakoyo was the mother of Roselyn Liech of Oyugis,…
Japheth Jomo Misasa
We are saddened to announce the death of Japheth Jomo Misasa of Gunda Village, Kaswanga, Rusinga Island in Homa Bay County. Popularly known as Meja, Akamba or Councilor, Jomo Misasa died on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Japheth Jomo Misasa was the son of the late Mzee Filmon Misasa and Mama Saulina Orimbo Misasa, both of…
Festus Amimo
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden death of newscaster Festus Amimo. Amimo, 46, was found unresponsive in Nairobi on Sunday, December 7, 2025. His body was taken to the City Mortuary for postmortem. Amimo leaves behind his wife Rose, and they were blessed with three children. The couple was expecting their…