Family pays glowing tributes to Mukami Kimathi at burial

Her daughter-in-law Nancy Nyokabi eulogised Mukami as a great hero to many and a good example to widows.

"She faced many challenges as she fought to keep Kimathi's legacy. She was dedicated to her faith and she could not miss any opportunity to share her testimonies," said Nyokabi.

Nyokabi added: "Mum always followed current affairs, to know what was happening in the country. You loved all of us like we were your own biological children."

Mukami's brother Mbuthia Wang'ombe recalled moments when she carried him on her back and took care of him.

"You showed me sisterly love and gave advice like our own mother," said Mbuthia.

Her grandson Dedan Kimathi Wachiuri recollected his relationship with his grandmother marked with the typical village life.

"Grandma has been the beacon of hope for our family, always smiling even when she was sick. As a family, we always felt like we needed to honour her more. Words are not enough to describe every experience we enjoyed with her," said Wachiuri.