It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of our dear Matriarch Agatha Nyambura Maitai, retired and former deputy chief Nursing Officer of Kenyatta National Hospital, which occurred on 14th August 2025.
Beloved wife of Prof. C.K. Maitai (University of Nairobi). Devoted mother of Antony Karimi, Anne Gathoni, Brian Gakuu, and Angela Wairimu. Mother-in-love of Nancy Chepkoech, Dr. Ken Osano, and Robert Odongo. Adored grandmother of Jerome, Keila, Iman, Jerim, Ari, Mike, Michelle, Mark, Hawi, Wangari and Nyambura.
She was the second born of the late Nahashon Gakuu and the late Martha Wairimu Gakuu.
Cherished sister of Christine Mumbi Ng’ang’a, the late Cecilia Gakenia Waweru, the late Jane Muthoni the late Faith Nduta Murig1, the late Geoffrey Muthumbi Gakuu, Anne Wangeci Ndegwa, Lydia Wanjiru Muriithi, the late Kihurani Gakuu, Mwarania Maina, Hellen Ka en Murigu, and Githui Gakuu. A tender-hearted friend, cousin, sister-in-law and doting auntie to many.
Family and friends are meeting daily for funeral preparations at the Consolata Shrine, Westlands – Alamano Center, 3rd Floor, Room 3-F — from 5:00 PM (18th & 19th August 2025).
A memorial service will be held at the Consolata Shrine, Westlands on Wednesday, 20th August 2025 at 9.00am.
The funeral service will take place on Thursday, 21st August 2025, in Wamagana, Tetu Sub County, Nyeri County.
We thank God for the 82 years He blessed us with Mum’s love, wisdom, and presence.