Celebration
of Life
MWALIMU
RAPHAEL
WAHOGO
SUNRISE SUNSET
1936 21st October 2026
Forever In Our Hearts
Funeral Programme
ORDER OF EVENTS
06:30 AM — Departure from Home
07:30 AM — Arrival at Montezuma Funeral Home - Kabati
08:30 AM — Body Viewing and Prayers
09:30 AM — Departure from Montezuma Funeral Home
10:15 AM — Arrival at the Church St John The Baptist Catholic Church - Mang’u
10:30 AM — Welcome note & Speeches
· Family · In-laws · Friends & Age-mates · Former Colleagues
· Church & Administration
11:00 AM — Holy Mass
12:30 PM — Eulogy
12:45 PM — Tributes
01:15 PM — Announcements / Vote of Thanks
01:30 PM — Departure from Church
02:30 PM — Interment, Final Rites and Laying of Wreaths
Family residence
03:30 PM — Refreshments
Guests Leave at Their Own Pleasure
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LOCATION
Eulogy BIRTH & EARLY LIFE Today we celebrate the life of our beloved father, Mwalimu Raphael Wahogo, who has gone to be with the Lord at the age of 90. He was born in Mangu village, part of the larger Gatundu Division, in 1936, to the late Joseph Karari Rebo and the late Alice Wambui Karari (Wameria). He was the third born. His siblings were the late Rebo Karari, the late Meria Karari, John Njuguna, George Kariuki, Majella Wagio Njuguna and the late Asumpta Ndene Muthwale. As was the custom then, children grew up helping their families with daily chores and the hard work of peasant farming, tending both crops and livestock. Mwalimu was no exception, and he learned diligence and responsibility early. Getting an education in those days was far from easy. His path was made possible by the timely support and guidance of his maternal uncles (Mbari ya Meria), whose intervention let him begin school early. He enrolled at Mang'u Primary School in 1949, sat his common entrance examination in 1952, and went on to intermediate school from 1953 to 1956. MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE On 14th April 1962, Mwalimu and his beloved wife, Magdalene Wagio Kabogo, were united in Holy Matrimony at Mang'u Catholic Church. Together they built a home rooted in love, mutual respect and faith in God. They were blessed with nine children: Jane Karuku, James Karari, Joseph Njuguna, Josephine Mburu, Irene Maina, Bernadette Irungu, Augustine Ndene, Thomas Rebo and Lucy Wangare. The family grew with sons- and daughters-in-law, whom he embraced as his own children: Charles Gachuiri, Lucy Wambui, Cecelia Muthoni, Mburu Kang'ethe, Samuel Maina, Peter Irungu, Fridah Njeri and Frank Karanja. His legacy lives on in his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. TRAINING, OCCUPATION & COMMUNITY SERVICE In 1956, Mwalimu enrolled at Kilimambogo Teachers Training College. He kept studying and upgrading his qualifications through 1969. At Kilimambogo he was also a footballer. He played in the college's first eleven and captained the team, and he was a player the team could not do without. Football remained one of his lasting loves. His sense of family responsibility showed during his years at Kilimambogo. He took it upon himself to support his younger brothers and sisters through school, and the sacrifices he made then laid the foundation for the family's educational achievements. For decades he taught and mentored young people at several schools, among them Makwa Primary School, St. Francis Primary School, Kamwangi Primary School and Mutuma Primary School. He was known for his patience, his strong moral guidance and his commitment to academic excellence. The name “Mwalimu” stayed with him for life, and across the region it came to stand for leadership, respect and wisdom. After a teaching career of over three decades, he retired at the age of 55. He still remained active and was a board member of St Francis high school for many years, he did not slow down. He turned to farming, keeping coffee, dairy cattle and poultry. He was also active in the community. He was a pioneer member of the Mutuma Credit Union, which helped local families save and build financial security. He played a part in the Heifer International self-help project as well, promoting sustainable dairy farming and mutual assistance. In retirement he remained a source of wise counsel to those around him.
Eulogy
FAITH & CHURCH LIFE
Mwalimu was a man of deep and steady faith all his life. He showed it in his daily walk and in his service to the
Church and his community.
He held several leadership roles in the church over the years, including a time as Church Chairman. He was a
pioneer member of the Mutuma Catholic Church Self-Help Group (Caritas), which helped set up initiatives to
support families in need and promote welfare in the parish.
At the grassroots, he was a devoted member of the St. Joseph Kianyungũ Small Christian Community (Jumuiya).
His faith, humility and commitment to God were a source of strength to his family, neighbours and fellow
parishioners.
THE MAN WE KNEW
To his nephews and nieces he was simply “Mjomba”. They loved calling him that, and the name stuck. His age-
mates knew him as “Mahogany”.
He loved music, and it was a big part of his life and his home.
Above all, Mwalimu was a fighter. He was resilient and did not give up easily, whether in the hard years of his
youth, in the classroom, on the football field or in his later years.
ILLNESS & DEMISE
Mwalimu was blessed with a long, vibrant and healthy life, and the family is deeply grateful for it.
About 5 years ago he began experiencing health challenges and fought bravely . Through it all he showed the
same fighting spirit he had all his life. He was patient and resilient, and he stayed in good spirits while receiving
care.
On Wednesday, 21st October 2026, at about 11:32 PM, while undergoing medical treatment at MP Shah Hospital,
Mwalimu suffered a cardiac arrest and was called home by the Lord at the age of 90.
The family thanks all the doctors, nurses, medical professionals and caregivers who walked with Mwalimu on
this journey and gave him such good care, warmth and support.
“Those we love never truly leave us; they walk beside us every day—unseen, unheard, but ever near. Deeply
loved, forever missed, and endlessly dear. You will live in our hearts always.”
Rugano Gũciarwo na Kũrerwo Ũmũthĩ nĩtũrakũngũĩra ũtũũro wa baba witũ tũrendete, mwarimũ Raphael Wahogo Karari ũria ũhurũkĩte arĩ na ũkũrũ wa miaka mĩrongo kenda (90 years). Aciarĩirwo itũũra rĩa Mang'u, gatũndũ ya Rũgongo mwaka-inĩ wa ngiri imwe, magana kenda ma mĩrongo ĩtatũ na ĩtandatũ (1936) nĩ atĩgairĩ Joseph Karari Rebo na Alice Wambui Karari (wa- Meria), arĩ mwana wa gatatũ (third born) Maciaranĩirwo na mũtigairĩ Rebo Karari, mũtigairĩ Meria Karari, John Njuguna Karari, George Kariuki Karari, Majella Wagio Njuguna, na mũtigairĩ Assumpta Ndene Mũthwale. Ota ũria kwarĩ mũtugo wa hindi ĩyo, ciana ciakũraga igĩteithagia kũruta mawĩra marĩtũ ma ũrĩmi mũnini na kũriithia mahiũ, mwarimũ no ũguo akũrire akirutaga mawĩra macio na kĩyo kĩnene na wendo mũingĩ Gĩthomo Gũthoma mahinda-inĩ macio kwarĩ kũrĩtũ mũno. Mbarĩ ya Meria; kwa-a Mami wao nĩmamũnyitirĩirie mũno na kũmũtaara onginyanagia akĩhota kwambirĩria gĩthomo gĩake cukuru-inĩ wa Mang'u Primary School mwaka-inĩ wa ngiri imwe na magana kenda ma mĩrongo ĩna na kenda (1949), na oho agĩka kĩgeranio kĩa Common Entrance mwaka-inĩ wa ngiri imwe magana kenda ma mĩrongo ĩtano na ĩrĩ (1952) na akĩhĩtũka wega kĩria kĩamũhotithirie gũthie na mbere na Intermediate School kuma mwaka-inĩ wa ngiri imwe na magana kenda ma mĩrongo ĩtano na ĩtatũ (1953) nginyanagia ngiri imwe na magana kenda ma mĩrongo ĩtano na ĩtandatũ (1956) Arikia Intermediate, mwarimũ nĩ aingĩrire cukuru wa Kilimambogo Teachers Training College o mwaka-inĩ ucio wa 1956 onginyanagia mwaka-inĩ wa 1959. Ari kũu Kilimambogo, aarĩ mũhũri na mũthaki wa mũbira wa magũrũ (football) woma. Niakoretwo endete mũno mũbira wa magũrũ Kuhikania Kũrĩ mũthenya wa ikũmi na inya mweri wa ĩna mwaka-inĩ wa ngiri imwe magana kenda ma mĩrongo ĩtandatũ na ĩrĩ (14/4/1962), mwarimũ nĩ mendanire na mwendwa wake Magdalene Wagio Kabogo na makĩnyitĩthanio na ũhiki mũiheru kanitha-inĩ wa St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Mang'u Marĩ hamwe nĩmanjĩrĩirie gwaka mũciĩ wao manyitanĩrĩrie hamwe na wendani gũtiranĩrĩra na ningĩ witikio mũingĩ kũrĩ Ngai. Nĩmatanahĩirwo na mwana wao wa mbere nĩwe, Jane Wambui Karuku. Thuutha ũcio nĩmatanahĩirwo na ciana ingĩ na nĩcio James Karari, Joseph Njuguna, Josphine Mburu, Irene Maina, Bernadette Irungu, Augustus Ndene, Thomas Rebo na Lucy Wangari Family nĩyanenehirie/nĩyaingĩhirio nĩ athuri a aarĩ ake na atumia a aarĩũ ake aria onao amamũkirĩrire mũciĩ gwake ota ciana ciake na nĩo; Charles Gachuiri, Lucy Wambui, Cecilia Mũthoni, Mburu Kangethe, Samuel Maina, Peter Irungu, Fridah Njeri na Frank Karanja
Wĩra
Rugano
Mũtigairĩ mwarimũ Raphael arĩkia gĩthomo nĩambĩrĩirie wĩra wa waarimũ thukuru nyingĩ itiganĩte na
nĩcio Makwa Primary School, St Francis Primary School (kũrĩa kũdoikaine mũno ta 'Kwa mwarimũ
Wahogo', Kamwangi Primary School na kũrigĩrĩria na Mũũma Primary School kũrĩa ahurũkĩire wĩra wa
ũrũtani (retirement).
Kwa miaka mĩingĩ arũtire wĩra ũyũ endete mũno na oroho nĩ aiaaraga arũĩno ake uhoro wa ũkirĩrĩria na
mũkarĩre mwega wa mũtũrĩre
Thuutha wa kũruta wĩra wa waarimũ kwa makĩria ma miaka mĩrongo ĩtatũ (30 years) nĩ aheirwo ritaya
arĩ na ũkũrũ wa miaka mĩrongo ĩtano na ĩtano (55 years)
Acokereria na mũciĩ nĩ aihĩre na mbere na mawĩra ma ũrĩmi wa ng'ombe na ngũkũ orohamwe na kahũa
Kanitha
Mwarimũ arari mũndũ wa witikio mũnene na mũrũmu ũtũũro-inĩ wake wothe
Nĩ aronanagia ũguo ũtũũro-inĩ wake wa o mũthenya na ũtungata wake kũrĩ kanitha na mũingĩ
Nĩ aratungatĩaga kanitha na maũndũ maingĩ na ikiro mwanya mwanya ta mũkarĩri gĩtĩ wa kanitha
(Chairman), Chairman wa Development Committee – Mũtuma Catholic Church, umwe wa ambĩrĩria a
Mũtuma Self Help Group (Credit Union), mũmemba na mũtongoria wa mwaki wa St. Joseph Kianyungu
na mangĩ maingĩ
Ndwari na Kũhũrũka
Mũtigairĩ mwarimũ Wahogo niakoretwo arĩ na ũgima na hinya mwega wa mwĩrĩ matukũ maingĩ ma
ũtũũro wake, na nĩũndũ ũcio Ngai witũ acokerio ngatho mũno
Kũrĩ mweri wa ikũmi, mwaka wa ngiri igĩrĩ na kenda (October 2009), mũtigairĩ nĩ ambĩrĩirie gũthĩnio nĩ
mwĩrĩ na agĩkorwo arĩ na mĩrimũ ngũranĩ ta cukari, gũtengera gwa thakame, maithina ma ngoro oro
hamwe na higo.
Nĩũndũ wa witikia, ũmũrĩru, ũkirĩrĩria ona ũcamba, nĩ aronekaga arĩ o mũkenu ona hindĩ ĩrĩa arakoragwo
akĩheo ũrigiti ona ningĩ arĩ na ũmĩrĩru mũingĩ
Mũtigairĩ nĩ arakoretwo akirigitwo mathibitarini ngũranĩ ngũranĩ ta Igegania Level 4 Hospital, Mang'u
Dispensary, The Karen Hospital na MP Shah Hospital ũrĩa maramũtungatĩire na kũmũrigita gwa
matukuini make ma kũrigĩrĩria.
Kũrĩ wa gatatũ mweri mĩrongo ĩrĩ na imwe wa ikũmi mwaka-inĩ oro ũyũ (21/10/2026) thaa ĩthano na
ndagika mĩrongo ĩtatũ na igĩrĩ cia ũtukũ (11:32 pm) mũtigairĩ mwarimũ niakoretwo aihĩte kũrigitwo
thibitarini wa MP Shah na mandagitari mari o mĩhang'oini ya kũmũrigita, ngoro yake nĩyaĩgire kũhũra na
akĩhũrũkio nĩ Mwathani.
Family nĩ-ĩroya kamweke gaka gũcokeria arigitani na mandagitari oothe ngatho nyingĩ mũno nĩũndũ
wa gũkorwo matwaranĩte na mwarimũ thabari ĩyo nĩtũ mũno makĩria
"Aria twendete matitũtigaga nama, matwaranaga na ithuĩ o-mũthenya; matekũoneka, matekũiguika
no marĩ hakuhĩ
Nĩtũrakwendete mũno makĩria na nĩtũrakũrĩrĩkanaga mũno makĩria
Nĩ ũgũtũũra ngoro-inĩ ciitũ hindĩ ciothe”
Ũtungata kũrĩ Family na Mũingĩ
Rugano
Nĩ ũndũ wa kwenda gĩthomo na wendo mũingĩ kũrĩ ciana ciao, mũtigairĩ mwarimũ Wahogo ona
arĩ ithukuru Kilimambogo niahotire kũnyitĩrĩra na gũtaara arĩũ na aarĩ a nyina oro hamwe na
kũmathomithia na kũmonia bata wa gĩthomo
Nĩ ũndũ wa waihĩki wao, nimahotire kũhimbĩrĩria ũndũ ũcio wa gĩthomo na ũkĩmateithia mũno
makĩria mũtũrĩre-inĩ
Oroho nĩũndũ wa ũtungata na kwenda bũrũri na itũũra, mũtigairĩ nĩerũtagĩra mũno maũndũ-inĩ
mwanya mwanya ta kũrũgamĩrĩra ithurano cia bũrũri { e ta Presiding Officer wa E.C.K, kũheana
ndũmĩrĩria ya mũrimũ kĩmirĩ na mũkingo (HIV) na ũgitiri wa guo, kũnyitĩrĩra mbeũ njithi thĩinĩ wa
mithako ya mũbira wa magũrũ (football) ona nyimbo, kũnyitĩrĩra magongona ma ũndũire
family-inĩ yao ona itũũra, kũnyitĩrĩra na kũrũgamĩrĩra andũ ethi ona akũrũ ma-ũhiki na
kũmataara
Arĩ o ũtungata-inĩ, mũtigairĩ niakoretwo arĩ umwe wa amemba a Board ya St.Francis Girls gwa
ihinda ĩraya na agĩteithĩrĩria mũno thĩinĩ wa ũthii wa nambere wa cukuru ucio
Nĩ arĩ na itemi inene thĩinĩ wa kwambĩrĩria na gũtwarithia na mbere gwa gĩkundi kĩa Heifer
International Self Help Project kĩrĩa gĩateithagia arimi a irĩa gwĩkũria
Mũtigairĩ mwarimũ Wahogo arari gĩthima kĩa ũgĩ mũingĩ makĩria kũrĩ family yake na andũ ao,
kũrĩ arata, kũrĩ itũũra ona kũrĩ mũingĩ
Mũndũ ũrĩa Tũroĩ
Ciana cia arĩũ na aarĩ a nyina mamwĩtaga 'Mjomba' rĩĩna rĩrĩa rĩarũmĩrĩre na andũ aingĩ
makĩmenyera kũmwĩta ũguo
Nao andũ a mariika make nĩmamũnanagia makĩmwĩta 'Mahogany'
Nyimbo nacio niaraciendete mũno na ĩraarĩ gĩcunjĩ kĩnene kĩa ũtũũro wake na mũciĩ wake
Oroho ningĩ, mwarimũ arari njamba ĩtari ya gũkua ngoro oro-ũguo mũtũrĩre-inĩ gwĩ kwega
kana gwĩ kũũru, agĩkũra ona akĩrũta wĩra ona kana rĩrĩa ndwari ĩramũgomagĩra mũno
Nĩ tũkuga tũrĩ na ũmĩrĩru atĩ nĩma mũtigairĩ mwarimũ Raphael Wahogo arari mũthuuri
mũraĩthime
Nĩ amu niaratigirĩire atĩ nĩ aĩtambia ũgĩ mũingĩ mũno makĩria ũrĩa arahetwo nĩ Ngai witũ kũrĩ
family yake na yao, arata oro na itũũra
Irathimo icio cigakiongerereka na njira ya atĩ nĩ atiga ciana ciake nyingĩ, ciana cia ciana ciake,
ciana cia ciana cia ciana ciake
Tribute
Wife’s Tribute
My beloved husband was a peaceful, loving and selfless man. He loved me dearly, our beautiful children, and
the whole extended family not forgetting everyone around him who needed support.
As a teacher and educationist, he believed deeply in the value of education. He made sure that not only his own
children, but also members of his extended family and others in the community, had the opportunity to study
and pursue education to the highest level possible. At times, he would even deny his own children pocket
money so that he could pay school fees for someone in need.
He embraced my family as his own. He became my late mother's best friend and never made a distinction
between his family and mine. The love and care he gave our families extended to his grandchildren, whom he
loved dearly and most recently his great grandchildren.
For the 64 years we were married, he showered me with love. He welcomed me into the Karari family and made
sure I settled in quickly. He was my protector, companion and guide. He included me in every decision and
consulted me on all matters.
He was peace-loving and avoided conflict. Our home was a haven of peace. Even in difficult situations, he
remained calm. When a crisis arose, he would encourage me to slow down and take a breath, saying, “Tigai
kahanyukira ndeto.” His words helped us think things through and make wise decisions.
He radiated positive energy and inspired those around him. He remained humorous to the very end, even when
he could barely speak. He was a man of integrity who always walked the talk.
He took a keen interest in his children's milestones—in their school performance, careers, social and emotional
well being, and financial progress. He wanted them to become independent and responsible, and he was
always ready to offer guidance.
He raised his children on a Christian foundation, teaching them the values he held dear. He kept in touch with
them, guided them, and corrected them when necessary—calmly but firmly. He showed them tough love
because he wanted the best for them.
I would also like to sincerely thank our children, who journeyed with us and did everything humanly possible to
keep him comfortable and cared for. I am deeply grateful to the doctors and nurses who treated him. A special
thank-you to Njoki and Mungai for the many times they travelled to be with us, sometimes late at night. I also
extend my heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Bagha and his team at MP Shah for their care and support.
Rest in peace, my best friend, my husband and the father of my children. I thank God for all the years we shared.
We loved you, but God loved you more.
“Till we meet again my gachugwa.”
Children’s tribute
Tribute
Today, as difficult as it is, we come together to honor our dearest father—a man whose love shaped our lives,
and who truly played his part as a father. It is quite hard to describe you in a tribute, but words that come to
mind are; Strong & steadfast, a pillar of strength, protective, always a safe harbour, very grounded – anchored,
and very resilient. You were also one of the wisest and most inspiring person that we know, who mentored
naturally, a great role model and we thought you were a giraffe, could predict the future; for example, you were
known to predict who will fail exams and cause an earthquake in Kiambu county. (Mukumanduka Kiambu
County yooothe iinaine)
Despite the tough and strict father, you appeared to be, you were a very gentle and tender, compassionate,
deeply caring sensitive to the needs and feelings of others, nurturing – always supportive, encouraging and
focused on developing us in many ways. You were devoted, unfailingly loyal and deeply attached to us. It was
always so obvious even when you pretended to be a true African man! You were kindhearted and, gentle in
spirit with natural warmth and generosity. There are many witnesses to this side, especially those who visited us
and even to those with other intentions e.g taking your girls from you, treated them like your sons, likewise to
ladies your sons brought home. If anyone is in doubt, the grounds at home can testify to that.
You also shared your home and all these qualities with so many other people, our friends, the church, schools,
your relatives, and the community at large, and thank God we were ok in sharing you with all of them as we
equally benefited.
Our friends and those who encounter any of us know your story, they have frequently heard us showing off
about you, i.e. all the above things like you would have said.
One thing we forgot to ask you was how were you able to have an individual relationship with all of us, making
everyone feel that were the most special to you, in retrospect it would have been very useful to know as we
navigate our lives without you.
Baba, thank you for your sacrifices, your wisdom, and the love you gave so freely without demanding or
expecting anything in return. One day when you were down and you were being helped into the car you even
said, “ni muregia muno kundungata na ndikumuriha” (why are you bothering yourselves too much with me and
I ain't gonna pay)
Tribute
One thing for sure, you are unforgettable, you have left a mark in our lives that will never be erased
from our hearts, always cherished in our hearts, certainly irreplaceable and will forever be
reminiscent and a guiding light to all of us. We promise you that we will pass these lessons to our
children, your great grandchildren and generation thereafter
In your last days, you did prepare us for this eventuality, with many conversations, now we know! You
also stayed very positive, resilient and put up a great fight, WELL DONE and we are all proud of you. We
have learnt that you told one of your friends - “Ngai ature arathimaga ciana ciakwa”, (May God keep
blessing my children), we thank you Dad for that. We have also been told that your biggest fear till the
end was how and with whom – you were going to leave your children with! Dad, we confirm we are
ok, we are now adults!
Baba, your departure will always sting, but we promise that everything we do, will be in honour of you
and to always celebrate your life, just as you would have liked it!
To honour Mwalimu Raphael Wahogo's dedication to education and the empowerment of his
community, the family has established a Scholarship Fund to support individuals in his community
struggling with fees.
Part of the funds which our friends and family have so generously contributed so far will be put
towards this fund, and to those who would like to contribute more to support this worthy cause,
please use the same M-Pesa Paybill No. 4818445.
Thank you for your support and your generosity.
Fare thee well!
Tribute
Tribute To Our Beloved Father-in-law
Today, we gather with heavy hearts to celebrate the life of a remarkable man, our beloved father-in-law, whose
life was a testament to love, wisdom, and family unity. While we mourn his passing, we are deeply grateful for
the legacy he leaves behind.
To us, his sons- and daughters-in-law, he was much more than a father-in-law. He was a father in every sense
of the word. He welcomed each one of us into his family with open arms and embraced us as his own children.
He never made us feel like outsiders or strangers, but gave us a sense of belonging, acceptance, and love.
Through his actions, he reminded us that family is not only about the ties we are born into, but also about the
love we choose to extend to one another. He was the pillar and anchor of this family, a steady presence whose
wisdom and strength held everyone together. His life was a foundation upon which generations have been
built, and his presence gave the family a sense of stability and belonging. He showed us the importance of
togetherness, respect, and standing by one another through life's joys and challenges.
As those who married into this family, we will forever be grateful for the warmth with which he received us and
the space he gave us to become part of his home. He made it easier for us to build our own relationships within
the family because he had already laid a foundation of acceptance and unity. His love was not limited by the
bonds of blood; he demonstrated that the heart has room to embrace everyone. He leaves behind a rich
legacy that goes beyond the years he lived. He leaves us with memories to cherish, values to uphold, and a
family whose roots run deep because of the foundation he helped establish. Though his physical presence will
be greatly missed, his influence will continue to live on in the lives of his children, grandchildren, and all of us
who were privileged to call him Dad.
Dad, thank you for opening your heart and your home to us. Thank you for loving us, accepting us, and making
us feel that we truly belonged. Thank you for being the anchor that held this family together. We may not have
been born into your family, but you made sure we knew we were part of it. As we bid you farewell, we pray that
the same love and unity you nurtured will continue to bind this family together. May we honour your memory by
extending to one another the kindness, acceptance, and togetherness that you so beautifully modelled.
Rest peacefully, Dad. You have lived a life of meaning and purpose, leaving behind a legacy that will speak for
generations to come. Your greatest gift to us was not only the family you built, but also the love and unity you
nurtured within it.
You will forever remain in our hearts, not merely as the father of the people we married, but as a father to all of
us.
Rest in eternal peace, Dad. Your love lives on in all of us.
With love and gratitude,
Your sons- and daughters-in-law.
Tribute Tribute from grand children Guka, you were and will always be the root of our flourishing family tree—the strong, steady foundation from which so many lives have grown. Your values gave our family direction: hard work, integrity, faith, the pursuit of education, and a love that never depended on what someone could give in return. You showed us that these values are not simply words; they are choices we must learn to make, day after day without fail .We saw your work ethic in the way you took responsibility seriously and kept going, even when the road was difficult. You taught us that meaningful progress comes from patience, effort, and showing up—not only when things are easy, but especially when they are not. We saw your integrity in the way you kept your word, treated all people fairly, and stood by what you believed was right. And through your encouragement of learning, you showed us that education can open doors, broaden our understanding, and help us build a better future and this is demonstrated by all our graduation photos displayed in your living room. Your resilience has been another lasting lesson. It wasn’t easy seeing you during the last stretch but it’s the true definition of fighting to live another day and it was because of those you loved. Life does not always unfold as we hope, but you met hardship with courage and determination. You taught us that being strong does not mean never struggling; it means continuing to move forward, holding on to what matters, and finding the strength to begin again. You also showed us the importance of standing up for our beliefs—with conviction, but mostly with respect for others. Your influence reached beyond our family. The care and generosity you showed to people around you helped strengthen the community of karai. Whether through a listening ear, a helping hand, or the example you set, you reminded us that every person can make a difference, you just have to give them a chance. A community grows stronger when people look out for one another, and your life has shown us what that looks like. From your roots, our family’s branches have grown: your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all those who have been touched by your example. We, the younger generation, promise to carry your lessons forward. We will work with purpose, act with honesty, value learning, meet challenges with resilience, and stand up for what we believe is right. Our strong cousin bond will continue to thrive and we will care for one another and contribute to the community, just as you have taught us. Again we affirm, Your roots are deep, and our promise Guka is to ensure your branches continue to grow. We will share your stories, live by your values, and pass them on to those who come after us. In that way, your legacy will remain alive—in our choices, in our families, and in the lives we touch every day. Because you WERE, we have ALL become & though you, rest your empire is standing strong
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Tribute from great grandchildren
Great-Grandpa, we love you very much. We may be very young, but we know you were someone very special to our
family. You were a teacher who helped people learn just like our teachers help and care for us , a loving dad, a Guka
to our parents, and our caring great-grandpa.
You lived for so so many years and filled our family with so much love. We are happy that we got to be part of your
legacy. We will remember your smile, our time in Mangu playing in ballast and the special way you brought our
family together for mass and Nyama Choma.
Thank you for all the love you gave us and for helping our family grow so big. We will carry you in our hearts and
remember you when we are together as a family. We love you, Great-Grandpa, and we will miss you so much.
Goodbye for now.
Tribute from namesakes
It is a great privilege, and an even greater sense of responsibility, to carry a name so powerful, ordained and
respected. We do not take it for granted. To bear the same name as you is to carry a piece of your legacy with us,
and we can only strive to be even a fraction of the man you were to every person whose life you touched. You were
one in a million, but to us, you were the million in one — kind, gracious, wise and generous, with a quiet restraint,
presence and calmness that commanded any room. You were a man who always looked out for others, always
ready to offer help, guidance and strength wherever it was needed. The memories we have of you, both the
profound and the simple — the conversations, the laughter, the moments of being together, even something as
ordinary as shaving your head — are treasures we will carry for the rest of our lives. Being a Wahogo is one of the
greatest gifts we will ever carry, and your name will continue to live through us, through your children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and through the many lives you inspired. While your absence leaves a
space that can never be filled, we find comfort in knowing that heaven has gained another angel and that, here on
earth, we have gained a guardian who will continue to watch over us wherever we go. Your strength, wisdom,
honour and generosity have been passed down to us, and it is now our responsibility to carry them forward. We will
speak your name with pride, live by the values you taught us, and ensure that the name you gave us continues to
mean something for generations to come. Rest peacefully, Guka. It is an honour to carry your name, and an even
greater honour to have been yours.
Eugene. Dan. Antony. Lemison. Shawn. Nathan. (The Wahogos)
Tribute from Caregiver
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Mjomba, today I stand before you with a heavy heart as I bid you farewell. Caring for you over the time we shared
was more than just a responsibility; it was a journey of love, patience, compassion, and companionship. I was
privileged to be part of your life, to stand by your side, and to offer you care, comfort, and dignity. Although my role
was to care for you, the time we spent together also left a lasting mark on my life. I will forever treasure the
memories we shared, and I am grateful for the privilege of having walked this part of life's journey with you.As I say
goodbye, I find comfort in knowing that I did my best to care for you with dedication, love, and respect. Your
departure leaves an emptiness that words cannot fully express, but your memory will remain in my heart. May God
comfort your family, strengthen them during this difficult time, and grant them peace. Rest peacefully, dear
Mjomba. Thank you for the time we shared and the memories you leave behind. You will be deeply missed, fondly
remembered, and never forgotten. May your soul rest in eternal peace.
Njoki
Memories
Memories
Hymns
Hymns
Cha Kutumaini Sina NIMEVIPIGA VITA
1. Cha kutumaini sina, (Nimevipiga vitax2 vilivyo vizuri (mwendo)
ila damu yake Bwana mwendo nimeumaliza imani nime ilinda )x2
Sina wema wa kutosha, 1. Baada ya hayo nimewekewa taji
dhambi zangu kuziosha nimewekewa taji taji ya ahadi.
Kwake Yesu nasimama, 2. Sasa namiminwa,
Ndiye Mwamba ni salama nao wakati wangu,
Ndiye Mwamba ni salama, Wa kufariki kwangu,
Ndiye Mwamba ni salama nao umefika
2. Damu yake na sadaka, 3. Ataniokoa na kila neno baya,
nategemea daima Yote chini yakiisha, Hadi niufikie ufalme wa mbingu
Mwokozi atanitosha.
4. Nami nitaishi kwake Baba milele,
3. Njia yangu iwe ndefu, Tena nikimwimbia Mungu aleluya
Yeye hunipa wokovu Mawimbi yakinipiga,
nguvu zake ndiyo nanga
4. Nikiitwa hukumuni,
rohoni nina amani
Nikivikwa haki yake,
sina hofu mbele yake
Thank You
"The heart is deeply comforted in times
of sorrow by the love and presence
of family and friends.
We wish to express our profound
gratitude to everyone who came
to honor the life, love, and enduring
legacy of our beloved patriarch”
1936 - 21st October 2026
REST IN PEACE