Agony of politicians who buried their lovely mums in 2019

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Peter Kenneth, Photo: Twitter

We shall never get over commemorating the achievements of women in our lives, be it our mothers, aunts, grandmothers. These women have made contributions that generations will remain indebted for centuries to come. A mother is the foundation of the family. When you take care of a mother, you take care of a nation. If you feed a man, you feed an individual but if you feed a woman, you feed many others.

No matter the title, women have always been the backbone of a nation’s growth. No one can underestimate the power that a woman holds. Grieving a mother brings unbearable pain and takes a few to accept it.

Below are Kenya’s politicians who suffered the agony of losing their moms:

Peter Kenneth

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Mama Rahab Wambui and Peter Kenneth

On Thursday, a dark cloud covered Peter Kenneth’s homestead days after he mourned his friend Bob Collymore. The former presidential candidate’s mother passed on in Nairobi hospital after a long battle with illness.

Ms Muhuni was a close friend of former freedom fighter and controversial politician Virginia Wambui Otieno. She was once a deacon at the PCEA Bahati Martyrs Church in Nairobi.

Muthomi Njuki

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Tharaka Nithi Governor Onesmus MuthomiPhoto: Courtesy

Tharaka Nithi Governor Onesmus Muthomi lost his mother in February 2019 after she succumbed to illness. Mama Jeniffer Cianjagi Njuki, was a former nursery school teacher and a businesswoman and had been described as a strong woman of faith. Her death came moments after some of the women in his county protested alleged insults, marched to his office and dumped underwear demanding an apology over his uncouth utterances that maligned women. 

Justice Muturi

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Justine Muturi, Photo: Courtesy

National parliament speaker Hon Justin Muturi mourned his mother who passed on at an advanced age. Mama Virginia Ciarùnji Njoka died in May 2018. She lived a life of single-minded service to her family, the community and the nation. Muturi’s mom was known to have played at Kanyuambora Anglican Church and in the community, adding that her wise counsel, guidance and leadership will be missed by many.

Anyang’ Nyong’o

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Oscar award winner Lupita Nyong’o and her late granny Mama Dorcas

Mama Dorcas Owino Nyongo, died at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, on May 2019 where she had been admitted for a few days. Dorcas was an said to be a true matriarch and pillar of the Nyongo family. She never stopped serving and guiding the family and the community she was part of despite her advancing years.

May the departed souls have eternal peace!

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