Prof. Samuel Kariuki Kabuitu (ST)
Egerton University Fraternity is saddened to announce the passing on of Professor Samuel Kariuki Kabuitu on 5th November,2020 while undergoing treatment at the Karen Hospital after a short illness.
Until his demise he was Associate Professor of Botany (Plant Taxonomy) in the Department of Biological Sciences; an accomplished Plant Taxonomist who earned himself the title ‘A WALKING PLANT DICTIONARY’. He was the Founder and Coordinator of the Egerton University Botanic Garden and Biodiversity Centre as well as the Coordinator of Herbal Medicine and Research Centre. He was involved in many programmes and projects in the University such as Mau Egerton University Cross Country, Njoro River Rehabilitation, and Conservation of the Mau Watershed Complex, Limnology and Wetlands Management training among others. Prof. Kariuki was extensively involved in research in bio-prospecting and herbal medicine in collaboration with traditional herbalists.
He is survived by the wife Mrs. Lydia Kariuki, children Carole and Godwin Karuga, Charles Maina, Beatrice and Samuel Gakungo, Robert and Catherine Karuga, and three grandchildren.
Memorial service will take place today the 16th November 2020 at All Saints Cathedral Nairobi, time 2.00pm to 3.45pm.
Burial will take place on Wednesday 18th November 2020, the body is lying at Montezuma Funeral Home Kabati Thika Road, assemble at the Funeral home at 7.30am and depart to Kirinyaga at 8.30am. Funeral service will be held at Githua-ini Primary Playground thereafter we lay late Prof at his Kamoro home, Kariti Ward, Ndia West, Kirinyaga County at 11.00am.
Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
It’s so sad to have lost such a dedicated educationist. The late Prof. was my laborato
ry tutor (Botany practicals) during my Diploma studies 1979-1982. We knew him as ST Kariuki! My condolences to the family, relatives and friends!
My prayer goes out to Mama Karuga, the children and the entire family. May the Almighty God give u strength and sounding comforrt during this time. RIP neighbour.