About us and how we verify notices

Kenya Obituaries is a place for Kenyan families to announce a death, share funeral arrangements and gather messages of comfort — and for friends to find that news quickly, wherever they are.

Why we exist

News of a death in Kenya travels through WhatsApp groups, church announcements and newspaper pages that are hard to find a week later. We give every notice one clear, permanent link: who has passed, when and where the service and burial will be, how to reach the family, and a wall where people can leave a message.

How we keep notices genuine

• Paid from a Kenyan M-Pesa number. Every notice is paid for, and the paying number stays on record with us. That alone stops most hoax posts.
• Family consent. The person posting confirms they are family, or have the family's permission, and that the details are true.
• Anyone can report. Every notice has a report link. When several different people report the same notice, it is hidden automatically until we review it — usually within 24 hours.
• Families stay in control. With their confirmation code and phone number, families can correct details, approve or hide photos and messages, or remove the notice entirely.
• Moderated messages. Messages containing links are held for review, and shared photos only appear after the family approves them.

Money and contributions

Families may list M-Pesa details for funeral contributions. We never collect contributions, and we remind mourners to confirm details with someone they know in the family before sending money.

Talk to us

Call, WhatsApp or email us. We answer every message.