James Kihoria Mburu

1971 – 2026

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the demise of James Kihoria Mburu on 15th January 2026 at Aga Khan Hospital after a long illness bravely borne.

James, was the son of the late Harrison Mburu and the late Mary Wanjiru.

He was the beloved husband of Justine Mary Nzyoka. He was the loving father of Brian Mburu, Kihoria, Isabel Wanjiru Kihoria and Nathan Kimani Kihoria.

He was the brother of the late Veronica Njeri Mburu, Anne Nyambura Mburu and John Gituanja Mburu.

He was uncle of Daisy Wanjiru Mburu and Harry Gituanja Mburu. He was nephew, cousin and friend of many.

He was the son in law of the late Jasper J Nzyoka and the late Rosaita Mbaika Nzyoka. He was brother-in-law of Chris, Chrysanthus, Crispin, the late Joseph Nzuma and Franco.

Friends and family are meeting daily for support and prayers at his home in Kiambu from 4:00PM.

There will be mass on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th January 2026 at their home in Kiambu starting from 7.00 PM.

The cortege will leave Umash Funeral Home on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 9.00am. The Requiem Mass will be at Don Bosco Catholic Church, Upper hill at 10.00AM. Followed by burial at Langata.

“For if we live, we live to the Lord and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lords.” Romans 14:7-8.

“In God’s care you rest above, in our hearts you live forever.”