Salome Wambui Kiiru (Waiteya)

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Salome Wambui Kiiru (Waiteya) on 29th April 2025. Salome hailed from Waithaka, Dagoretti South, and was a resident of Runda Mhasibu, Kiambu.

She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Kiiru Wandira (Stain), and daughter of the late Peter Mbauni Mungaratu and the late Mary Wambui Mbauni. She was a devoted mother of Eric Wandira, Eddie Mbauni (Canada), and Tony Mungaratu (USA); sister of Munyiri, Rahab, Elizabeth, the late James, and Cyrus; and step-sister of Leonard, Hannah, Elizabeth, the late Muthoni, and Jemimah.

Salome was daughter-in-law of Nimrod and Rhodah Wandira, and sister-in-law of Gladys, Esther, the late Mary, Benson, Ng’ang’a, Kamau, Muthoni, Gachuga, Gachuru, Wathanu, and Waruguru. She was a cherished grandmother of Jayderi and Jazmine Mungaratu.

A memorial service and fundraising will be held on Sunday, 11th May 2025, at ACK St. Joseph of Arimathea Church, off Thika Road (next to USIU), starting at 2:00 PM, to help the family cater for a significant medical bill incurred during her treatment. Friends and family contributions may be sent via: Salome Kiiru Medical Appeal Paybill: 8060693 Account Name:Your Name.

The cortege leaves K.U. Referral Hospital on Saturday, 17th May 2025, at 7:00 AM, for burial at her final resting place in Gaturi, Kigongo Village, Murang’a County.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7