Appreciation

We the family of the late Peter Rukahu Kinya would like to take this opportunity to express our most sincere & heartfelt gratitude for all the support we received in the form of your presence, prayers, condolence messages, financial contributions, spiritual and moral support during the hospitalization, demise and funeral of our beloved Son, Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather and friend.

We appreciate all those who contributed toward Mr. Kinya’s medical bill and funeral expenses and were able to travel to Nakuru for his burial. Of special mention include: -His Excellency The President of Kenya Hon. Uhuru Kenya CGH, Nakuru County Governor Hon. Kinuthia Mbugua, Nakuru County jubilee Governor Nominee Hon. Lee Kinyanjui, Nakuru county political fraternity, Kenya National Trading Corporation, The Nation Media Group and Standard Media Group, Nakuru Business Association, Vivo Energy Kenya, all the committees in Nakuru headed by the Pillars Group, Committees in Gatundu and Nairobi, PCEA Kiamunyi church and all other churches that provided spiritual support, and the Doctors and staff of Nairobi and Aga Khan Hospitals. Our extended family, neighbours and friends, we treasure you forever.

Since it is not possible to thank each one individually, please accept this as our sincere message of appreciation and may God bless you for all your love and support

I Corinthians 1:4 I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus.

Asante

The Family of Sen. Dr GG Kariuki thanks Almighty God for His Providence and the gift of GG Kariuki as a husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend. We also thank Him for the memories, which we shall forever cherish in our hearts. GG was a blessing to many and left an enduring legacy.

We wish to acknowledge the overwhelming support and expression of sympathy, love and good wishes from friends, relatives, neighbours, constituents and well-wishers. We were touched by the numerous visits, prayers, phone calls, SMS, emails, condolence cards and words of sympathy, which provided great comfort during our moment of sadness and sorrow.

Our profound appreciation to H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta, First Lady WE Margaret Kenyatta, Deputy President William Ruto, Former Presidents H.E. Daniel Arap Moi and H.E. Mwai Kibaki, and Former First Lady H.E. Mama Ngina Kenyatta, as well as Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and members of the diplomatic corps for their personal messages and finding time to console the family. We appreciate the Parliamentary colleagues and leadership, especially the Speaker of the Senate Hon Ekwe Ethuro and the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon Justin Muturi for providing material, emotional and logistical support. Special mention to the Senate Funeral Committee chaired by Sen Kembi Gitura for the facilitative role. Thank you for taking time to celebrate GG’s amazing life with us.

We appreciate all those who travelled from far and wide to be with us. Special thanks to the Churches in Dallas (Texas) and Atlanta (Georgia) in the USA for organising memorials.

Our gratitude to the funeral organising committees in Nairobi, Rumuruti, and the County Government of Laikipia led by Gov. Joshua Irungu, and the County Commissioner, Laikipia, for their commitment in ensuring the success of the funeral events.

We are deeply indebted to the PCEA Parishes of Rumuruti, Nyahururu, Loresho and. St Andrews, the Catholic Church and the Akorino, for conducting prayer sessions and requiem services. We  appreciate Njonjo Girls High School, GG Rumuruti High School also, Jayne’s and Parliament choirs, and the Kiama kia Ma for their powerful tributes.

We sincerely thank the caregivers and medical staff at Netcare Sunninghill Hospital (SA), John Hopkins University (USA), Parkside Hospital (UK) and Nairobi Hospital for their tireless care and attention. Heartfelt thanks to GG’s personal staff for their faithful and dedicated service.

Our gratitude to the media, especially Royal Media Services, Nation Media Group, K24 and Kenya Broadcasting Corporation. We are grateful to the service providers, especially Extra Dimensions for their complimentary service.

To all those whom we are unable to single out individually, rest assured the family is most thankful for standing with us. We appreciate them for their contribution.

Asante sana. May God bless you all abundantly.

Appreciation

The family of the Late Francis Gichure Kariuki wish to express our deepest gratitude to all those who stood by us during the most difficult time. We greatly appreciate and are deeply thankful to each and every one of you for your acts of love, kindness, prayers and words of encouragement, material support and the sacrifice of your time. Special thanks to his Doctors both here in Kenya (Nairobi West Hospital) and in India (Apollo Hospital) and all the Medical Staff for attending to him during his illness.

We express our gratitude to Pastor Kamwaro and his team at Deliverance Church Kitengela, Bishop Francis Maina of Gospel Outreach Nanyuki and his team: The Purpose Centre Church Nairobi (Pastors Rogo, Makori and Kyalo); and Rev. Kamau of All Saints Cathedral for their Ministry, Pastoral Care and Prayers. The family shall remain greatly indebted to the Legal Teams (Class of 197, EACC Team led by Julius Muraya, Colleagues of the Late Francis): Friends, Neighbors and Business colleagues from Kitengela, Nanyuki and Nyeri; Relatives, Friends and Colleagues of the wider Kariuki Thuku family, and Relatives, Neighbors and Friends from the rural home in Murang’a.

Great appreciation to the Funeral Committees who worked tirelessly and with total dedication led by Kairu Mbuthia, Dr. Njaramba Gichuki, William Githaara, Nathan Njoroge, Charles Muraguri (Kitengela Committee). Maasai Discovery Committee in Kitengela led by Charles Wari, and Nanyuki/ Nyeri Committees coordinated by Joseph Mwangi. Thanks to all Committee Members for dedicated execution of their responsibilities within very tight timelines.

We may not mention all of you by name or special references on this forum, but please accept this s a personal and humble expression of our great appreciation and gratitude. For all your acts of love and compassion, we say ‘May God bless you abundantly’.

Phillipians1:3 – Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.