Rigathi Gachagua has announced the death of his elder sister, Eunice Nyangari Gachagua.
Rigathi Gachagua mourns his eldest sister, remembering her guidance and the motherly role she took after their mother’s death.
Eunice Nyangari Gachagua, the elder sister of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has died aged 77 in Naro Moru.
Gachagua announced her death in a family statement on November 6, saying she died on November 5. He expressed sorrow over the loss of the family’s firstborn sister.
Eunice was a daughter of the late Mzee Nahashon Gachagua Reriani and the late Martha Kirigo Gachagua. In his tribute, the former deputy president remembered her as a central figure in the family.
Family mourns Eunice Nyangari Gachagua
Gachagua said Eunice took on a motherly role after their mother died seven years ago. During those years, she offered guidance and support to her siblings and other relatives.
He also reflected on her wisdom and warmth, saying the family would deeply miss their shared moments. Her death, he said, leaves a significant gap among relatives who depended on her presence.
The former deputy president extended his condolences to Eunice’s daughter, Waithera, and son, Murimi. He also offered sympathy to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and the wider Reriani family.
Despite their grief, Gachagua expressed gratitude for the 77 years of her life, remembering her happiness and affection. He ended his tribute with a prayer for her soul to rest in peace.
