About Kumbukumbu

When a family loses someone, getting the word to relatives, friends, church members and neighbours matters. Kumbukumbu is a simple place for Kenyan death announcements, obituaries and funeral arrangements.

Publish a notice, add a photograph and share one link on WhatsApp. Family and friends, at home or away, can read the arrangements and leave a message of condolence. A basic announcement is free.

Respect for the departed and their families

Please share information you know to be accurate and only photographs you have permission to use. Write kindly, even when memories are difficult. Families can manage their announcement and moderate condolence messages.

Messages are screened for abusive content. Some may be held for review before they appear. Use the Report button on an announcement or message to flag inaccurate information, privacy concerns or disrespectful content.

How contributions work

A family with a Premium announcement can switch on a contribution fund and add funeral committees. Contributions are made through checkout by M-Pesa or card, and confirmed contributions appear against the family fund or the selected committee.

A 5% platform fee is deducted from each contribution. The remaining amount is recorded for the family. Check the announcement and the amount before paying, and keep your receipt. Public totals are approximate in KES because payment records use USD.

Funeral services near you

The funeral services directory helps you find providers in Kenya. Speak to the business directly to confirm availability, service details and the final price.

Contact & help

For a correction to a notice, contact the family or announcement manager first. To raise a concern with our moderators, open the announcement and use its Report button. Include enough detail for us to understand the concern.

To publish a notice, place an announcement. Our prices page explains optional upgrades and business advertising.

Our sister site

Kumbukumbu is a sister site of Evermore, the global memorial network. The two sites share accounts and remembrance tools.

Pumzika kwa amani.