Gachagua Mourns Passing of Eldest Sister Eunice Nyangari

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced the passing of his eldest sister, Eunice Nyangari Gachagua, who died in Naro Moru. She was 77.

In a statement issued on behalf of the family, Gachagua said, “The family of the late Mzee Nahashon Gachagua Reriani and the late Martha Kirigo Gachagua is mourning following the passing on of our firstborn sister, Eunice Nyangari Gachagua, in Naro Moru yesterday,” he said.

Gachagua described the late Eunice as the matriarch of the family, noting that she had been a mother figure since the death of their mother seven years ago. “The late Eunice has been the mother figure in our family since the demise of our mother seven years ago,” he said.

The former Deputy President extended his condolences to her daughter Waithera, her son Murimi, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the entire Reriani family.

“I extend my most sincere condolences to her daughter Waithera, her son Murimi, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and the entire Reriani family. My family shares in the pain and grief of each and every one of us,” he said.

He paid tribute to his sister’s warmth and wisdom, thanking God for the 77 years she lived. “We thank God for the 77 years she lived happily here on earth. We will deeply miss her wise counsel, warmth and the precious moments we shared. Eunice was a happy and warm soul who lit up our hearts,” he said.

He concluded with a prayer for her eternal rest. “We pray that her soul may rest in peace and that perpetual light may shine upon her forever.”