The family of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is in mourning following the death of their kin Leah Wangari Muriuki.
In a statement via X on Thursday, June 27, Gachagua revealed that Wangari was their eldest sister and has been the head of their family.
The DP noted that her late sister took good care of the Gachagua family following the death of their parents.
“I am saddened to receive news of the passing on of our eldest sister Leah Wangari Muriuki. Leah has been our Mother and the family Matriarch; she has taken good care of the larger Gachagua Family after the death of our father and our two mothers,” said Gachagua.
The DP said he was devasted by the death of his sister and sent his condolences to her husband, children, and grandchildren.
Gachagua further said it was a difficult week for him as a national leader and family man following the death of Wangari.
“We are devastated by the loss of this family head. My deepest condolences to her husband, her children and grandchildren. This is a very difficult week for me as a national leader and a family man. May the Lord heal our Nation and families,” Gachagua added.
Wangari’s death comes less than two years after the death of Jack Reriani, Gachagua’s brother.
Reriani passed away on September 24, 2022, after abusing alcohol while celebrating the Kenya Kwanza victory after the 2022 polls.
“My elder brother Jackson Reriani was an alcoholic. I tried to talk to him to stop alcohol abuse and even take him to hospital but he would relapse and go back to alcohol. After we won the 2022 elections, he took alcohol to celebrate the victory. He died,” said Gachagua on March 18.
