MARYSERAH KATUNGE NYUMU

BIRTH
The late MarySerah Katunge Nyumu was born in the year 1930 at Kathiini Location, Kangundo, Machakos County. She was daughter to the late Kamasi Kyalo and Kativi.
She was sister to the late Muindi, late Mailu, late Nzivulu and Syokyaa. She was Sister in-law to Monica Mbeke and Priscilla Muthoki.
EDUCATION
MarySerah Katunge didn’t undergo formal education but later under took Adult education.
WORK
The late MarySerah Katunge engaged in trade as well as farming. She was a member of Green - belt movement.
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
The late MarySerah Katunge got married to Pius Nyumu in 1954. They were blessed with ten children, namely; late Elizabeth Munyiva, Mary Nthenya, late Agnes Ndumi, late Dickson, Peter Kioko, Francis Mwanzia, Lucia Kiloko, Laurent Muoka, Patrick Kisoi and Fr. Bon Mainga. She was mother in-law to Diana Mwende, Jane Mbithe, late Mary Muthini, Jackline Moraa, Veronica Mbula and Faith Mutheu.
Sons in-law are late Reuben Mutuku and Joseph Muoki. She was grandmother to; Cosmas Mutinda, Joseph Nyumu, Beatrice Wanza, Robert Wambua, David Nyumu, Titus Mutinda, Gabriel Malika, Lucas Nyumu, Elizabeth Wanza, Mary Mueni, Fidelis Nyumu, Titus Kiilu, Dorcas Katunge, Hellen, Titus Mwanzia among others.
She was great grandmother to Ryan Musyoka, Crescence Nyumu among others.
CHRISTIAN LIFE
The late MarySerah was baptized in Catholic Church on 13.12.1966 and has been a staunch member at St. Francis Catholic Church Ngulini as well as staunch CWA member. She solemnized her marriage on 30.07.2000.
SICKNESS/DEMISE
The late MarySerah Katunge enjoyed good life until 2022 when her health started deteriorating. She has been treated in various hospitals namely; Kangundo level 4 Hospital, Machakos Level 5 Hospital, Mutituni Level 4 Hospital, Kijabe, Ruai, Machakos Orthopedic, Ngoo sya wendo and Tala Hospital where she was diagnosed with brain stroke, was admitted from 25/08/2025 to 8/10/2025 when she was discharged for home - based care. She had been receiving sacrament of anointing of the sick.
She was under home - based care till her demise on 30/11/2025 at 10.00am.
She was promoted to glory at the age of 95 years.
Mum; You have fought a good fight and finished the race.
Rest in peace till we meet again.