Latest orbituaries stories from across Kenya.
Kenya’s education sector is mourning the loss of veteran educationist and school principal Hellen Omoka. On October 11, Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-Kenya) leader Eugene Wamalwa extended his condolences to the party…
On Friday, September 18, 2026, Kenyan pilot Captain Alex Oluka tragically died in an aircraft crash in Kajiado. The incident occurred when the light aircraft crashed during a routine advanced training session in the Kipeto area of Kajiado…
Former Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Francis Ndegwa Muhoro has publicly mourned his son, Clive Muhoro Ndegwa, who died suddenly. According to an obituary published on September 16, Clive died on September 9 at the…
The remains of Maureen Achieng’ Nyadida-Lukoye, the wife of Aga Khan University Medical College, East Africa Dean Prof Atwoli Lukoye, will be cremated on Thursday, September 17. The National Social Security Fund (NSSF), where Maureen…
The widow of slain lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu has shared an emotional message as the family marks one year since his death. In the message, Anne Mwende Kyalo reflected on the difficult first year without her husband, thanking relatives,…
The Kenya Prisons Service has confirmed the death of Senior Superintendent of Prisons (SSP) Alex Kazungu, Officer in Charge of Mombasa Remand Prison, and his daughter in a fatal road traffic accident at Konza, Machakos County. In a…
Standard Group PLC has announced the death of its employee, Brian Masese Manyara, who passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2026, while receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital. In an announcement on August 6, Standard Group said Manyara…
Kenya Airways pilot Kevin Theuri Wachira died after succumbing to severe head injuries sustained during an incident in Nairobi on July 20. Wachira’s final hours began with an evening out at the Nairobi West Prison Mess in Lang’ata.…
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Utumishi Girls Academy School Captain Abigael Wanjiku delivered an emotional tribute on behalf of the student body during the requiem mass for the 16 learners who lost their lives in the fire. In a heartfelt tribute during the June 12…
Cecilia Wanjiku, a student at Utumishi Girls Senior School, tragically died in the school fire on the night of May 28, 2026, while attempting to save fellow students. In a statement on May 30, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Gilgil…
The founder of the Holy Ghost Coptic Church in Kisumu, Father John Pesa, has died while receiving treatment at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital. Sharon Akinyi, one of the church workers, said the cleric had visited…
Former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi’s youngest daughter, Anita Kendi Murungi, died on May 14, 2026, after a short illness. Her death has seen political leaders and other public figures pour in tributes and messages of comfort to her…
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced the death of one of its employees, Shadrack Makembo, who was attacked while on duty in the Checheles area near Isiolo Town. In a statement on Friday, April 10, Kenya Power said the…
Britam Holdings PLC Board Chairman Kuria Muchiru is dead. In an announcement on Thursday, March 19, the company said that Muchiru passed away on March 19, 2026, after a short illness. Britam extended condolences to his family, friends,…
