Daniel Wanene Githegi

10th October 1950 – 3rd February 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden death of Daniel Wanene Githegi of Kagira Farm on 3rd February 2021.

Wanene was the son of the late Dedan Ngaruiya Githegi and the late Juliet Wanjiku Githegi. He was the loving husband to Mary Sofia Kidelo Githegi. Son-in law to Levi Jackson Shako and Patience Keziah Wanjala. He leaves behind his children Daniella Wariara, Juxon Shako and daughter-in-law Ruth, Ngaruiya Karanja and daughter-in-law Vikki and Sammy Githegi and daughter-in-law Brenda Sidi. Doting grandfather to Jasiri Wanene Githegi, Jalani Gichuki Githegi, and Dahlia Kadzo Kidelo Githegi. He was preceded in death by his siblings. Mary & Amos Nganga, Margaret & Michael Alunytio, Emily & Ernest Nduru, Joseph Koinange, Samuel Githegi, Alan Thuku and Booker Mbugua.

He is survived by his siblings Grace Koinange, Leah Githegi, Carol Githegi, Ruth & Moses Makumi, and Lucy & David Kiniani. A loving uncle to lion Nguyai, Mukami, Githegi, Ciku, Emily, Koinange, Waujiku, Nzisa, Shikoh, Ngaruira, Wariara, Wagio, Wanjugu, Ciku K., Walrimu, Wanjiru amongst many others across the globe. Great Uncle to Dan, Makena, Thuku, Chance, Thuku N., Wanjiku amongst others.

He will be remembered by not only his family and friends, but all who knew him as a man fun of warmth and compassion. Someone who’s kindness defined him, and who made everyone feel valued and loved.

The memorial service and burial was held on Tuesday 9 February 2021.

The Githegi family would like to thank: Jehovah for a loving and supportive Brotherhood through this difficult time, the doctors and staff members who took care of Dad in hospital, all family members, friends, and colleagues who helped us in any shape or form during this time.