Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua attended a funeral service in Nairobi on November 11, 2026. The event took place at the Nairobi West Prayer Centre, where they joined for a requiem mass for Beatrice Wambui. She was the wife of the late John Muturi Thumi.
Kenyatta and Gachagua were present as part of a gathering that included members of the deceased’s family and friends. The service highlighted Wambui’s role as a source of love, strength, and inspiration. The event also coincided with ongoing political developments, as noted by Babu Owino, an MP who visited Gachagua in Karen, Nairobi, to express condolences. Owino’s visit occurred following the death of Gachagua’s elder sister, suggesting a broader context of political realignment in the region.
The funeral service reflected the personal and political ties between Kenyatta and Gachagua, both of whom have played significant roles in Kenya’s leadership. Their attendance underscored the importance of such events in maintaining public and political connections. The timing of the funeral, alongside political activities, has drawn attention to the interplay between personal mourning and political strategy in Kenya.
