Joseph Wanyaga Thairu (Former Mayor, Municipal Council of Nyeri)

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Joseph Wanyaga Thairu, which occurred on 10th April, 2021 at the Nairobi Women Hospital (Adams Arcade) following a short illness bravely borne. He was until then the Kieni East Sub County Co-operative Officer at the County Government of Nyeri.

Son to Esther Wamuyu and the late David Thairu. Husband to Pauline Nyambura and Beatrice Nyaguthii. Father to Renison Thairu, Brenden Weru, June Wamaitha, Delphine Thairu, Mary Wangui, Keith Muthee and Joy Patience Mumbi. Brother to Daniel Muthee, the late Peter Mithamo, Christopher Wachira, Joyce Mumbi, Mary Wairimu, Grace Wambui, Solomon Githinji, Cyrus Mwaniki and John Muraguri.

Brother-in-law to Salome Wanjugu, Margret Wambui, Beth Wahito, Bruce Sims, George Kimotho, Regina Wangechi, Cate Wahito, Ann Nyaguthii Maina among others. Uncle to George Muthee, Susan Wamuyu, Alex Thairu, David Mumbi, David Wairimu among others.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his King’ong’o Nyeri home and Kahawa Sukari from 4 pm with strict observance of COVID 19 Protocols.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University and Research Memorial Funeral home (Bypass) on 19th April 2021 at 5:00 am for funeral service and burial at their home in Karamton, Ndaragwa Nyandarua county. Last respect and burial Service will be held under strict adherence of COVID-19 Government guidelines and protocols .

You are deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Rest well until we meet again.