[Mourners carry remains of the late Nyeri governor Nderitu Gachagua. Photo/Courtesy]
Nyeri governor Nderitu Gachagua will today (Monday) be laid to rest in his Kiriga home, Mathira.
More than 100 clergymen are expected to lead the funeral service to be attended by friends, family, and colleagues.
President Uhuru Kenyatta, Council of Governors chairman Peter Munya, Nyeri new governor Amb Samuel Wa Maathai, are some of the leaders expected at the service.
Some of the Nyeri MCAs said they would not attend the service in fear of their security. This follows political differences between them and Gachagua, when he was still alive.
The MCAs sought to oust him for alleged corruption, abuse of office and gross misconduct.
However, Gachagua's brother, Rigathi, assured that there would be heightened security for everyone.
He noted the cortege would leave Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi at 7am, ahead of the ceremony that would begin at 10am.
The 64-years-old first Nyeri governor died of pancreatic cancer at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, February 24.
He is survived by wife, Margaret and four children.
Close to 30,000 mourners are expected to attend the funeral, that will be presided over by Presbyterian Church of East Africa moderator Julius Mwamba.