Janet Amoit Omuriai

Passed February 08, 2025

Obituary For Janet Amoit Omuriai

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing on of our precious mother, Janet Amoit Omuriai, on 8th February 2025, after a long illness bravely borne.

Beloved mother to Renée Akitelek Mboya and Nowella Achoo. Cherished sister, aunt, grandmother, great-aunt and great-grandmother to many. Proud matriarch of the Omuriai Clan. Active member, legionary, and pastoral community member of the Legion of Mary.

Family and friends meet daily from 4 to 7 PM at the family home in Olmeut Village, Ongata Rongai. There will be a memorial mass on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at the family home at 4 PM.

The requiem mass will be at St. Ignatius Catholic Parish, next to Ole Kasasi Primary School, on Friday 14th February 2025 at 9 AM. The late Janet Amoit Omuriai will be laid to rest later the same day at the family home in Olmeut Village. This will be followed by a Thanksgiving mass at St. Ignatius Catholic Parish, on Sunday 16th February 2025 at 10 AM.

“Mother of Mercy, pray for us.”

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March 16, 2026

Amy Pandya

My deepest condolences to the family in this difficult time.
March 16, 2026

Val Nafula

You taught me how to pray and be patient. My daughter and I will miss you dearly Jano. I remember the fun moments Jano. Rest easy Jano
March 16, 2026

SM Njoro

Rest in eternal peace Janet may the angels guide and direct your soul to our mother Mary, comfort to the family and friends.
March 16, 2026

Phelix Omondi

Though lovers be lost, love shall not; And death shall have no dominion. –you gave us many happy years- it happened the moment we were just about to share some worthy moments- But that never happened, you left us the day we were suppose to meet without a word. May your Happy soul rest in eternal PEACE MAMA!
March 16, 2026

Rose Onyango

My deepest condolences to the family . May she RIEP ✌🏾🙏🏾! Janet and I worked together at Imani School in Thika . We lived in the same complex , too. After leaving Imani in December 1996 , we sort of lost contact as I'd moved to the States. However , we " found " each other again and kept in touch via WhatsApp. We were supposed to meet when I visited home last year , but it didn't work. We exchanged New Year greetings , but she never mentioned anything about her health. I actually forwarded something to her on WhatsApp on January 20th . , which she read and that's the last time we communicated. May the Lord give you all the strength , peace and comfort to get through this most difficult time. My family and Iwill keep you in our prayers ( 3 of my children were at Imani , so they know her well ). Remain blessed 🙏🏾🤗❤️!
March 16, 2026

Antonio Canhandula

A teacher, a mother, a guardian angel to my children Kay, Yrenew and Irene. She accompanied them with love and dedication. May her soul rest in peace and God give strength to her daughters, our friends for life. Amen
March 16, 2026

Elizabeth Senja Spackman

Condolences to the family for this loss. May her memory be a blessing.
March 16, 2026

Job onyango

May your soul Rip Aunty, we shared some good moments some years back. You shall forever be remembered and you will be missed dear aunty. Rest well
March 16, 2026

Roseline Ndemo

Janet you were a great friend who encouraged me in my walk with Christ. I will forever cherish your encouragement as long as I live . May the Lord grant you eternal rest.
March 16, 2026

Magarita

Mum it's sad ,but am happy for I know you Our Mother Marya and St Joseph will welcome you to their Son Jesus whom you loved while you were here..we pray God to rest your soul in eternal peace..Mum rest well see until we meet again.
March 16, 2026

Bonface

Sincere condolences to the family and all loved ones. May the Almighty God grant the departed soul eternal rest.
March 16, 2026

George Harris

My condolences to the family of a very grate lady who depart from this world I trust that your soul will fine sweet rest. This is a lady I was longing to meet but what happens we have no control over it. Sweet rest aunty
March 16, 2026

Chitundu Chanda

Ms.Janet Omuriai, Was one of my matrons at Imani school, Thika. I had not seen her since I graduated back in 1992. She was an absolute no nonsense disciplinarian and ran a tight ship. I'm 50 now, and last saw her when I was about 15/16 years old. I didn't always understand her at that age, but I certainly appreciated what she said and meant looking back now. A tough cookie she was,but always meant well and was kind too. My condolences to her entire family for this great loss. Rest in peace ,dear Matron Omuriai. You will be missed.💐🙏🏾🕊
March 16, 2026

PP Ombogo

Janet stood Tall among peers. She stool tall and strong in the crowds. Externally she was tough- Internally she was tender. She spoke her mind and did things the right way.. We connected last year, after a long time... We were to join a community together- This January, she told me that she would sort her laptop's screen before joining, due to poor sight... She was to let me know when she was ready. This morning, I woke up to see her picture in the forum..🙆🏾‍♀️🥲 Rest easy, my friend... Till we meet at Jesus' feet.💕
March 16, 2026

ELIANE TAIBOU DUNN-JOHNSON

So true Chitundu. She was a strict but empathetic matron to us at Imani. Sincerest condolences to the family. My fondest memory was how she breastfed her daughter and nourished her well into her toddler years. As a dietitian I appreciate that she made me understand the importance of breastfeeding even before I stepped into my career years later. She was a strong woman and mother. May her soul rest in peace
March 16, 2026

Charles B. D. NYABERI

Janet Amoit Omuriai....rest Easy my very good friend, former colleague and confidant! I was desperately searching for your contacts this morning ....I went into Google and what do I find??!!! Your death announcement! We first met in 1978 when I was teaching at St Patrick's Iten and you at Sing'ore Girls High School. We later got to work together at Imani School. Our last brief contact was when you were at Brookhouse. You were a most supportive friend and colleague.. You stood by me during some of my worst downtimes. Dance on with the angels Janet. May someone assist me with Renee's number? Charles Nyaberi 9722 530 399
March 16, 2026

Francisca Gómez

May Janet Amoit Omuriai rest in peace. She has had a full life; I wish I had known her. Wherever she is, she will watch over her family and people.
March 16, 2026

Charles B. D. Nyaberi

Hi Eliabe Dunn!....This is Imani Games Teacher Charles Nyaberi. You are very right, in fact spot-on on your summary of Matron Janet Amoit Omuriai. She was Fair, Friendly but Firm. I first met Janet in 1978 in Iten and we re-united at Imani. I lost track of her more than 30 years ago. So today I decided to Google only to find the Death Announcement! So...How have you been? I am happy to learn from your tribute that you are now a Dietician! Are you in Kenya? I am in Nairobi most of the time and in Naivasha and Eldoret doing some light farming. I am still serving Kenyan Sports as President of Kenya Volleyball, Treasurer of Kenya National Sports Council and Marketing President of African Volleyball. How are your parents? Blessings and good health! Charles B. D. Nyaberi +254 722 530 399 cbdnyaberi@gmail.com
March 16, 2026

Charles B. D. NYABERI

Janet Amoit Omuriai....rest Easy my very good friend, former colleague and confidant! I was desperately searching for your contacts this morning ....I went into Google and what do I find??!!! Your death announcement! We first met in 1978 when I was teaching at St Patrick's Iten and you at Sing'ore Girls High School. We later got to work together at Imani School. Our last brief contact was when you were at Brookhouse. You were a most supportive friend and colleague.. You stood by me during some of my worst downtimes. Dance on with the angels Janet. May someone assist me with Renee's number? Charles Nyaberi 0722 530 399
March 16, 2026

Edwin Baffour

She was a very nice person though a big disciplinarian. She was a Mother to us at Imani School at a time we didn't really understand the importance of sticking to rules. She was fair but thorough and she is remembered fondly by so many good people she raised living around the world. Rest well our beloved Matron!
March 16, 2026

Wanyande family

Pole to the family. A family friend and God mother to my granddaughter
March 16, 2026

Rev. Fr. Richard Annobil OFM Conv.

Her magical smile anytime I called her "Mom"... Her sense of dedication, commitment and selflessness was amazing. Mom Janet will go with me to visit the sick and elderly at their homes and she never relented. She is indeed a true Soldier of Christ. She will teach me swahili and give me small bottles of groundnut as incentive.. Mom, even from a million miles away I feel the heavy weight of your lose in my heart... I love you soo much but God Loves you even more... REST in the PEACE of CHRIST. My deepest condolences, Nowella and Renée
March 16, 2026

Suzgo Geoffrey

No nonsense yet loving matron. Always on top of things. MHSRIP. We learnt a lot from her.
March 16, 2026

Robert Omollo

Janet has been a colleague, mother figure and excellent neighbour. We will truly miss her. Sincere condolences to Renée and Nowella.
March 16, 2026

Eyeluta Haileleul

Rest in Peace dear Ms Omuriai. She was my matron in Imani when i was in 6th grade to form 1. She was stern but fair. Strict but kind. I remember how tall she used to be and how she was able to command a room. Thank you for being a parent to those of us that needed a stern but gentle figure in our lives. May you rest in peace ❤️🙏🏾
March 16, 2026

Rehema Roberts

Rest in peace mama yetu! Mungu akupe kupumzika kwa amani. Tutakukumbuka kwa upendo wako na mafunzo mengi uliotupa so gracefully. Poleni sana Renee na Noela na wote tulioguswa na msiba huu. Mungu awatie nguvu 🙏🏾
March 16, 2026

Matilda Ogutu

My heart felt condolence goes out to Janet's family. I knew Janet when we were student nurse trainees at the Nairobi Hospital. Though Janet was a class a head of me, she liked spots and so did I. So I got to know Janet as a volleyball teammate at the Nairobi Hospital. She was a good volley ball striker/player and Janet talked me through the tricks of playing volleyball which I mastered and exercised in the volleyball pitch. One thing I remember Janet for was that she was clean hearted but assertive and she stood by what she thought was her right. Due to geographical alignment, our daily endless busy life schedules and lack of proper communication channels ie mobile phones back in the days, we lost touch with each other. Janet was in my mind and I was certain that i would meet up with her again one day for a long long proper catch up. However, God's hidden plans are not our plans and my desire/plans to reconnect with Janet wasn't meant to be because she has physical left us. To Janet's children you had a great mother with desirable qualities that some of which I emulated. Rest well my volleyball team player. May your soul rest in eternal peace until we meet again. Lots of ❤️❤️🌹
March 16, 2026

Paul

God will remember her during resurrection
March 16, 2026

Latiff Cherono

Rest well Matron. Omuriai. Thank you for taking care of us during our time at Imani school over 35 years ago. To the family, may the Almighty grant you peace and comfort through this difficult time.