President Uhuru Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta lay flowers during the burial of late Nyeri Governor Wahome Gakuru, November 18, 2017. [Photo|PSCU]
President Uhuru Kenyatta led hundreds of mourners for a funeral service at Kagumo High School in Nyeri in paying tribute to the late area Governor Patrick Wahome Gakuru. Accompanied by his Deputy William Ruto, Uhuru described Gakuru as a patriotic leader who was a true servant of the people.The funeral service was presided over by Rev Julius Mwamba, the moderator of the 21st General Assembly of the PCEA church, who also delivered the sermon.Nyeri leaders, including Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, Senator Emphraim Maina and Mweiga MP Kanini Kega, committed to uniting in delivering the transformative vision the late Governor Gakuru had for Nyeri county.Former President Mwai Kibaki, First Lady Margaret Kenyatta, the Deputy President’s wife, Rachel Ruto, 24 governors and over 20 MPs were among dignitaries who attended the late Gakuru’s funeral in Nyeri.The 51-year-old leader who was laid to rest at his rural home in Kirichu, Nyeri County, is survived by his wife, Catherine Karemu and three boys; Wangai Gakuru, Mugambi Mwenda, and Maina Kimathi.