Dr. Duncan Thungu Kirubi
Sunrise: April 27, 1956 – Sunset: February 9, 2018
It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Dr Duncan Thungu Kirubi on Friday 9th February 2018 while undergoing treatment in India. Until his death, he was a Senior Lecturer, Department of Agriculture. Science and Technology, Kenyatta University.
He was a former employee of CIMMYT and the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI).
Beloved husband of Jane Wamaitha Thungu (Thogoto Teacher & Training College). Cherished father of Ivy Wangari Thungu (Kenyatta University) and Victor Kirubi Thungu (Pioneer School).
Son of the Late Samuel Kirubi and the Late Leah Wangari. Stepson of Late Tabitha Njoki and Beth Wangari. Son-in-law of Francis Mwangi and the Late Sarah Mwangi of Karingaini, Nyeri.
Brother of Lizzie Nyambura, Stephen Muchori, the Late John Mbagi, the Late Esther Wairimu, Jane Nyakayu and Peter Ngarega.
Step-brother of Daniel Muchori, Damaris Nyambura, Laban Irungu, Solomon Thungu, Thomas Ndegwa, John Macharia, Susan Nyambura, Serah Wanjiku, David Muchori, Nyakayu, Peter Gathumbi, the late Njanju and Njeri. Brother-in-law, uncle and grandfather of many.
Family and friends are meeting daily starting from Friday 16th February 2018 at 6pm, at All Saints Cathedral, his residence in Muthithi Gardens, Kiambu and Nyagatugu Village – Muranga County for prayers and funeral arrangements.
His body arrived on Wednesday 14th February 2018. He will be laid to rest at his home in Kayu village, Rwathia location, Kangema Sub-County, Murang’a County on Friday 23rd February, 2018.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished my race, I have kept the faith.” (2nd Timothy 4:7)
I am sad as I jot these few words about Kirubi. I knew Kirubi from Embu when he worked as a researcher at the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute near Kangaru, Embu, and I taught next door at the then Embu Institute of Agriculture, P.O. Box 6, Embu. We shared walks up and down the Kangaru-Embu road to go shopping or to while away free time. He always had stories and jokes to tell! His vision of agriculture, in particular, was a century ahead of his time then. No wonder he was so passionate about improving agricultural practices and production.
I send my well wishes and condolences to his bereaved family, relatives, students, and friends. May the Lord give you strength to endure the loss. He was a gift to many of us. So, may his legacy of goodwill keep on growing….
Stephen Kiuri Gitonga, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania – USA.
Very very sand indeed and i personally share the grief with Duncan’s family, former students of Kijabe High Scool where i first met Duncan as we enrolled fo rour ‘ A’ level program in 1976! Our friendship continued further as we enrolled for B.Sc at UON in 1978 ! Remembering good times at Chiromo campus, CCU dinning together , Trips to Masai Mara and Amboseli using the UON blue
coloured concord ! Duncan i still recall our further stay in Mombasa when you worked at Mariakani and myself at English Point. Fare thee well great scientist cancer not withstanding. God is in control and give our thanks to Him All Mighty in all circumstances.
Mugo Ruthiru
I knew Dr. Kirubi from 2012 as a freshman at Kenyatta University. I love scholars and definitely, you were one. I will never forget the many trips we made twice a week from the main campus to Ruiru for lessons. You were never strick. Instead, you advised us as an elder. I thank God for a having known a scholar like you. May your way shine to eternity.
I remember the University requiring us to use our own means and Dr. Kirubi insisted that we had to be provided with buses to and from Ruiru campus. We have really lost a mentor who was very strict and stood for justice. Rest in Peace daktari