Dr. Chris J. Kirubi, CBS (Kenya); Grand Medal (Ghana); Chevalier of the Legion D’Ilonneur (France)

 August 20th 1941 – June 14th 2021

We the family of the late Dr Christopher John Kirubi, wish to express our profound gratitude to the Almighty God for the gift of his life. We are most grateful to have been the beneficiaries of his unwavering love, enthusiastic support and guidance for decades.

We are deeply grateful to H.E Uhuru Kenyatta C G H, President of the Republic of Kenya, H E Nana Akufo-Addo President of the Republic of Ghana, H E Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados Former President H E Mwai Kibaki, Former Prime Minister Rt Hon Raila Odinga, Former First Lady H E Mama Ngina Kenyatta, H E Mrs. Rachel Ruto, Second Lady of Kenya, Hon. Kalonzo Musyola, Hon Musaha Mudavadi, CS Amina Mohammed, CS James Macharia, CS Joe Mucheru, PS Andrew Kamau, Sen Johnson Sakala, Hon Peter Kenneth and other government officials, who made time to condole with the family.

Special thanks to all the CEO’s of different companies and business partners to Dr Kirubi for standing with us. We thank you most sincerely.

We extend our eternal grautude to Dr Lipika Goyal and her excellent team at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, who provided diligent and compassionate care to Dr Kirubi throughout his illness and treatment in the US. Additionally, we offer our gratitude to Dr Prof Godfrey Lule, Dr. Martin Wanyoike, Prof Symon Guthua, Dr Vilayakumar and Dr Sunil Lamba for exceptional care here in Kenya. Furthermore a very special thank you is offered to his home care team of nurses who tended to him at the end of his life. We thank you all.

To the FEM Family Church led by Rev Teresa Wairimu, we offer our sincere and overwhelming gratitude for conducting a beautiful funeral service in Karen, and thereafter at the burial service in Bendor Farm, Thika. We also thank Rev David Kabibi, Rev. Nick Korir, Nairobi Chapel, Dr Karita Mbagara, CITAM Church, who prayed for our entire family during Dr Kirubi’s cancer journey and beyond.

We gratefully acknowledge the many expressions of support received from Centum Group, Capital FM, International House Ltd, Bayer East Africa, DHL Smart Applications, Haco Industries, Nairobi Bottlers, Sidian Bank, UAP, Minet, Baraka Roses and all others, who assisted with funeral arrangements.

We thank the master of ceremonies, the various funeral committees, the pall bearers and all who played a role In the funeral organisation. It was outstanding. There was no detail left untouched and we thank you all for dedicating your time to give a befitting send off to Chairman. Indeed, he would have been very proud of you all.

Lastly, we express our heartfelt thanks for the outpouring support from family and friends. Rest assured that we appreciate every kind gesture, sympathy cards, phone calls, mails, text messages, website tributes and the beautiful flowers we received.

We say thank you to all those who took part in the prayer Services in Loresho, Karen and Thika. We say thank you for the stories and memories shared.

Finally, we would like you all to know that during this time of deep sadness, you lightened up our burden by giving us the priceless gifts of your love and support We thank each and every one of you. as we now face the monumental quest of living without him. May God bless you all abundantly

“Celebrate every day, live with intention and spend time with those you love. Life is a gift and through the simple and difficult times, be it in your business or personal life, remember to end each day with gratitude.” — Dr. Chris J Kirubi