Professor Agnes Mary Wangari Gathumbi

Appreciation

We, the family of the late Professor Agnes Mary Wangari Gathumbi of Kenyatta University, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support extended to us during this time of our great loss.

Special thanks go to St. Gabriel Catholic Church,Thome led by Fr. Jude Waweru and assisted by Fr. Boniface Kariuki (Chaplain, Kenyatta University), Fr. Paul Ndung’u (Nyahururu Diocese), Fr. Dennis Muriithi (Kiangunyi Parish), Fr. Bernard Njoroge (Nyeri Diocese) and Catechist Dominic Kariuki. In addition, our thanks go to St. Gabriel Catholic Church administration led by Mr. Gabriel Gatoi (Moderator), Jumuias of St. Anthony and St. Francis Moderators, Mr. Peter Wairegi, Mrs.Veronica Ongeri and Mrs. Anne Waireri, the Catholic Women’s Associations of St Gabriel, Queen of Apostles, Our Lady Queen of Peace South B and in addition, the St. Gabriel & St. Peter Clavers Church Choirs and all the parishioners and members of St. Gabriel Catholic Church Community. We would also like to thank All Saints Cathedral, and the members of ACC & S Kariobangi South Church led by Rev. Benson Kanyanjua, Pastors Emma, Erastus,Agnes and Hiram for the devotional prayers and services.

Special thanks go to the Government of Kenya, represented by CS James Macharia, PS Esther Koimett, CAS Winnie Guchu and Ambassador Catherine Mwangi together with her office in Ethiopia. We would further like to thank Kenyatta University led by Chancellor Benson Wairegi, the Vice-Chancellor Paul Wainaina, members of the Senate, Prof. Fatuma Chege, Dr. Adelheid M. Bwire, Dr. Florence Nyamu, former Vice Chancellor Prof. Olive Mugenda, Mr. Nderitu Gikaria, the Student Union Leadership, Comtec Department, the Management and Staff.

We recognize and appreciate the assistance given by several groups among them, the Thome Estate neighbors with special mention to the Ongeris, the Thome Women’s Group, the South “C” Women’s Groups, members of the GMC Limited, the golfing fraternity from Muthaiga, Kiambu and Railway Golf Clubs. In addition, the alumni of Daystar University Class of ’99 and Kenya High School (BOMA) class of ’93. We also value and recognize the assistance provided by Ethiopian Airlines Country Manager in Kenya, the Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Arlon Security Services, Samba Security Services, Ms. Mukami Macharia, Ms. Purity Gichere, Mr. Peter Kimani, Major Mwamburi and all other service providers.

Our gratitude also goes to Dr. Elder J. S. Muriu, the entire Githumu Community, our family members, friends and well-wishers who visited the home, attended meetings, sent tributes, prayed and attended the Requiem Mass standing shoulder to shoulder with us. Thanks to all who telephoned, travelled long distances to condole with us, provided generous financial support, and worked closely to give our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie, cousin, colleague and friend, the great send-off that she so deserved. We are most grateful.

Finally, a special thanks to the organizing committee, chaired by Mr. James Mureu, who gave time and resources, to make the occasion the success it turned out to be.

As it may not be possible to thank all of you individually, please accept this message as our expression of deepest gratitude and appreciation.

Psalm 91:15 “When He calls to me, I will answer Him”

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