Francis Kiambi Matanka Kiriiro

It is with deepest sadness that we announce the sudden demise of Francis Kiambi Matanka Kiriiro, which occurred on 9th January, 2023.

He was husband to Mary Waigwe Muthoni. Father to Ian Muriithi Kiambi, Brian Muchoki Kiambi, Michelle Kawira Kiambi and Jane Gathoni Kiambi.

He is son to Silas Kiriiro Kinganga and Priscilla Ciampui Kiriiro, Step-son to Caroline Mutani Kiriiro. Son-in-law to the late Jane Muthoni Muchoki.

Brother to Jelica Kabugu,Allan Njeru, David Njuki, Nicholas Nkonge, Daniel Mwinji, Regina Nkuru, Gedeon Nyaga, Lydia’s Kangai, Roseline Muthoni, John Murauko and Basilia Gatambi.

Brother in law to James Muchoki Muthoni, Naomi Wangari Muchoki, Caroline Ndinda, Gladys Karea, Lucy Karimi, Farida Kagendo Nyaga, Atanasia Kaari, Charles Mugao, Munyua Magwa, Geoffrey Mwangi, Benson Kirema and Joram Muchomba.

Nephew to Kirema Mwongera, Mathumbi Mwongera, the late Mitambo Kinganga, the late Kamwara Kinganga, the late Mugwiria Kinganga, Njagi Kinganga, Muchai Kinganga, Mati Makungi, Marundu Makunyi, Gitonga Makunyi, the late Mukorimburi Mwongera, the late Karega Kinganga, the late Ciambogo Kinganga, Karauki Kinganga, Kiarigo Kinganga, Regina Kaindi, Kanyua Makunyi, Judy Wambui Kibinge, Alice Njeri Maina, the late Elizabeth Waithira, Rose Nyambura Macharia, Kesiah Gathinja Mwangi,Violet Mugoiri Karuku,Ann Njoki Mwirigi, Jazzerel Macharia Muchoki, Paul Kinga Muchoki and Paul Kinga Waithira.

Uncle to Muchiri, Murori, Mwenda, Murimi, Munene, Mutegi, Bundi, Kimathi, Eric, Mukundi, Caleb, Mwaniki, Mwangire, Mugarire, Nkatha, Karimi, Kathoni, Gakii, Maurine, Kendi, Makena, Joy, Kathure, Doreen, Makena, Sarah, Mwende, Mukami, Mukiri, Eric, Gathoni, Joan and Waigwe.

Cousin to Mwithi, the late Kirema, John, Moses, Mutiria, Kirimi, Majira, Virginia, Njue, Mary, Kamba, Maina, Karuku, Gichohi, Waithira, Waigwe, Muthoni and many others.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his Karen Residence from 5.00pm for prayers.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday 19th January, 2023 at St. Francis ACK – Karen at 11:00am.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home on 20th January, 2023 at 6:00am for internment at his Nkarini home, within Tharaka Nithi County.

In God’s hands, you rest; in our hearts, you live forever. Amen!