Residents of Gilgil, Nakuru County, were captivated today, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, as JM Kariuki’s daughter and granddaughter, who live in the United States, addressed mourners with eloquent American accents.
The two spoke during the burial of their mother and grandmother, Terry Kariuki, the widow of the late Hon. JM Kariuki, a revered political figure in Kenya’s history.
Their emotional tributes, delivered with confidence and polished fluency, drew admiration and tears from the crowd.
They fondly remembered their grandmother as a woman of grace, compassion, and unwavering courage.
The Kariuki family home in Gilgil was filled with mourners from all walks of life who came to honor her memory.
Prominent political leaders, including Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka, attended the ceremony.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former Defense Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa also joined the mourners.
Other respected figures from the United Opposition Alliance were present to show solidarity with the family.
Speakers are celebrating Terry Kariuki’s life as one marked by humility, service, and strength through adversity.
They praised her for keeping alive the legacy of her late husband, JM Kariuki, whose vision for justice still inspires many.
Mourners described her as a bridge between generations, nurturing both tradition and progress.
The atmosphere remained solemn yet celebratory as prayers, hymns, and tributes filled the compound.
The burial continues, marking a poignant farewell to a matriarch who deeply touched Kenyan hearts.
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