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With Her Siblings
Celebrating the enduring bond of family.
Nine decades
Her journey
From her beginnings in Gatarakwa to a life rooted in faith, family, enterprise and farming, Loise’s journey was one of devotion, resilience and enduring love across four generations.
Birth
Loise Njeri Chege was born in 1936 at Gatarakwa village, Ndeiya Sub-location, Limuru Location, Kiambu County. She was the first-born daughter of the late Danson Ngombe Gakuru (Mumo) and the late Jane Wambui Ngombe.
She was a sister to Grace Ngonyo Mutoru, the late George Gitahi Mumo, the late Hannah Wanjiku Mumo, and a stepsister to many.
1936
Early life
Loise was brought up like other Kikuyu girls of her time, helping her parents with household chores such as fetching water, collecting firewood, and cultivating the family farm.
Like many daughters of her generation, she never had the opportunity to attend school, as many fathers at the time did not believe in educating girls.
Childhood
Church
Loise was a member of the African Inland Church (A.I.C.) and was baptized in 1955 at Bathi Uplands River by Pastor Paul Njuguna.
In 1977, she joined A.I.P.C.A. Maiella, Naivasha, where she remained a faithful and devoted member until her passing.
1955 · 1977
Work
She was a hardworking businesswoman who operated a shop in Limuru.
After relocating to Maiella, she devoted herself to farming, a livelihood she faithfully pursued for many years.
Limuru · Maiella
Marriage and family
Loise met and married the love of her life, Charles Chege Kang'ethe.
Together they were blessed with children: Eunice Hiuhu, the late Jane Wambui, the late Peter Kang'ethe, the late Joseph Mumo, John Ng'ang'a, Alice Wairimu, the late George Gitau, Sebastian Njoroge, Jane Wambui Njoroge, Lucy Waceke, Paul Njuguna, and Geoffrey Mugia.
She was also a beloved mother-in-law to Simon Hiuhu, Selina Kang'ethe, Grace Mumo, Pastor Rahab Ng'ang'a, Sammy Nduati, Catherine Njoroge, Joseph Njoroge, Grace Njuguna, and Mary Mugia.
A life together
Sickness
Loise had been unwell and was diagnosed with high blood pressure.
She received treatment at Naivasha District Hospital during November 2025 and January 2026, where she responded well to treatment and was discharged. Thereafter, she continued attending regular clinic appointments.
2025 · 2026
Demise
Loise Njeri Chege rested peacefully at her home on 25 July 2026 at 7:30 a.m., at the age of 90 years.
She leaves behind 8 children, 52 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
25 July 2026
