Mathira Member of Parliament Rigathi Gachagua’s mother, Martha Kirigo Gachagua is dead.
The lawmaker took to social media on Tuesday to confirm the demise of his mother.
He said that she died at the age of 89 on Monday.
Gachagua also said that the death is a big blow to the family. He, however, did not disclose the cause of her death.
"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."- Psalms 73:26. Our mother Martha Kirigo Gachagua went to be with the Lord yesternight.
"Though it is difficult for us, we celebrate the precious life that we spent together with her. Her 89 years in this world were truly a great blessing and she was the greatest mother. May our mother rest in eternal peace,” the MP posted on Facebook.