General public obituaries
It is with deep sorrow that we share the heartbreaking news of the sudden passing of Fred Ojienda Gondi, a beloved son, devoted husband and father, and cherished friend, on October 20, 2025, in Burnsville, Minnesota, USA. He was 33. Fred was the husband of Sylvia Gondi, and the loving father of one-year-old son, Lloyd. He…
We announce the passing to Glody of Rev. Canon John Edward Limo, former rector of St Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Apple Valley, California on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The Rev Limo was the husband of Violet Atieno Limo. He was the father of John Limo Jr., Juliet Achieng, and Janet Limo. He lives behind two…
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing to Glory of Mama Sabina Auma Otieno Oganga on Monday, October 27, 2025. She was the wife of the late Elly Otieno Oganga of Rusinga, Homa Bay County. She was the mother of Clara Oganga Oluoch, Robert Oganga, Ezekiel Oganga and Thomas Oganga. She was…
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing to Glory of Mama Grace Odhiambo on October 20, 2025, at the age of 91. She was formerly the deputy headmistress of Moi Girls High School, Nairobi. She was the wife of the late Professor Douglas Odhiambo of Mariwa Village, Migori County. Mama Grace Odhiambo…
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden death of Samwel Ogango Arum on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Nairobi. He was son of lawyer Shadrack Opiyo Arum and Prisca Arum of Kamngere Village, Rusinga Island in Homa Bay County. Samwel was brother of Susan Jobando, James Arum and John Arum, all of…
Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former prime minister, ODM party leader and veteran opposition leader, died on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the age of 80 in India, where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. He was born on January 7, 1945, in Maseno in Kisumu County, and studied in East Germany, acquiring…
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Samwuel Odira, fondly known as Daddy, the eldest son of the late Odira Okongo Olunga of Kamasengre Village, Rusinga Island. Samwuel Odira died after a short illness, leaving behind cherished memories and a lasting impact on all who knew him. Burial will be on…
It is with a lot of humility and meekness of heart in the name of Lord Jesus Christ that we announce the passing of Mama Margaret Sarah Akelo Adede on September 30, 2025. Mama Margaret Sarah Akelo Adede was the wife of Rev. Bishop Samuel Adede Ongola of Kiagasa Village, Kaswanga in Rusinga Island, Suba District….
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the untimely death of Professor Thomas Tony Onyango Mboya on September 30, 2025, at his farm in Kakrigu Village, Rusinga Island, Suba District in Homa Bay County. He was attacked by at least four armed men with crude weapons. The late Thomas Mboya Onyango was a professor…
It is with heavy hearts that the Nyangani family informs you of the sudden death of Bernard Kamia Odhiambo on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The late Bernard Kamia Odhiambo was son of the late Benson and Alice Odhiambo Nyangani of Kamasengre, Rusinga Island in Homa Bay County. Funeral arrangements are ongoing. The family is…
