Elizabeth Gakenia Muriuki (“Aunty Gakenia”)

We, the Wagithitho Family of Kayaba, Kirimukuyu, Mathira, Nyeri County, announce, with great regret, the passing on of Elizabeth Gakenia Muriiki (“Aunty Gakenia) on 10^th February 2017 at The Nairobi Hospital. Daughter of he late Reuben Muriuki Kihuha and the late Tabitha Wambui Muriuki (both of Giagathi). Mother of Sophie Wambui, Brian Muriuki, Andrew Wachira, Esther Kirigo and Moses Kabocha. Sister of the late Esther Kirigo, Jackson Kihuha, the late Eliah Ngima Kaguamba, Loise Wangari Magondu, Ann Waguthi Ndegwa and Amos Muriithi. Cousin of Timothy Munuhe and Rahab Wanjiru Thimbui among others and Aunty to the Ndegwas, Kaguambas, Magondus, Kihuhas, Muriithis. She was “Aunty Gakenia” of many other people to whom she had no relation whatsoever. She was an institution.

Prayer meetings will take place at her home in Karen on 14^th & 15^th February 2017 at 4pm while the funeral service is scheduled for 10am at Karen PCEA Church on Saturday 18^th February 2017. Internment at her Ngong Farm will follow thereafter.

Aunty Gakenia will be fondly remembered as a loving, doting mother and fiercely loyal and protective friend.