It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mzee Japhet Nkoroi Mwarari, who went to be with the Lord on 2nd September 2025 while receiving care at Komarok Modern Health Hospital, Chuka.
Mzee Japhet Nkoroi Mwarari was born on 1st January 1935 in Kibumbu Village, Karingani Location, Chuka North Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County. Beloved son of the late Mwarari Njagi and the late Monica Ciakuthii.
Husband of Lilian Ciambuba Ntiba. Father of Prof. Micheni Japhet Ntiba, Elosy Njeri, Joseph Miriti, Jasper Munene, Catherine Muthoni, Monica Kangai, Lucy Wanja, Isaac Mugendi, and Karen Karegi.
Father-in-law of the late Catherine Karimi Micheni, Edith Muthoni Miriti, Margaret Kawira Munene and Gatwiri Mugendi.
Brother of the late Mboani Mwarari, Njoka Mwarari, Rev. Erastus Mbaka, Emily Kanyua, Fredrick Muthitu and Rev. Timothy Chabari.
Step-brother of the late Mugambi, Nkune, the late Ciankoru, the late Cianjoka and Ciamwari.
Grandfather and great grandfather to many.
The funeral service will take place on Saturday, 6th September 2025 at 10:00 am at P.C.E.A Church, followed by the burial at his home in Kibumbu Village (opposite Kibumbu Coffee Factory), Kiangondu Location, Chuka North Sub-County.
“Blessed are those who die in the Lord… they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.” – Revelation 14:13