Sunrise: 12 June 1960 — Sunset: 11 December 2025
It is with deep sorrow and thanksgiving that the family wishes to announce the passing of Edith Njoki Njiru, who peacefully went to be with the Lord on the morning of 11th December 2025.
Njoki was born on 12 June 1960 in Gatunduri Village, Embu County, the fourth child of the late Njiru Kamonyo and the late Isabella Waniira Njiru. She grew up in a close-knit family and was a beloved sister of James Muthee, Evangeline Karirni, Nancy Wambeti, Margaret Gicugu, Martin Fundi, and the late Mary Gicuku, as well as a half-sister of Jane Werimba, Joseph Nyaga, Mercy Gakii, the late John Murithi, Lincoln Gitari, Florence Muthoni,Anne Kanini, the late Geoffrey Kivuti and Catherine Wandiri.
She was the beloved mother to three children: Dr. Kevin Kinyua, AnnRita Wanyaga (MComm), and Eng. Brian Murithi. She also lovingly embraced her children’s spouses, Victor Mugo and Zahra Attilia, and was a proud grandmother of Karimi, Kabale, Makena, Karani, and Muthoni. S
he dedicated her life to the teaching profession, serving with distinction at Precious Blood Riruta, The Kenya High School, and Precious Blood Juja amongst others.
A requiem mass will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church, Thika Greens, on 17th December, 2025 from 3.00 pm, and thereafter condole with the family at Thika Greens Phase 1 estate.
The funeral will be held on 19th December 2025 at Gakinduriri Village, Gatituri Sub Location, Mbeti North Location. Embu County, with the viewing held from 7.00 am at Gakwegori Funeral Home, Embu County.
Njoki will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend whose life touched many. Her legacy lives on through the family she nurtured, the students she mentored, and the values she upheld,
2nd Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the rote, I have kept the faith”
In God’s arms you rest, in our hearts you remain. We love you.