President Ruto leads Kenyans in mourning Field Marshall Muthoni
By Mary Ouko, September 5, 2023
President William Ruto has led Kenyans in mourning the death of Field Marshall Muthoni wa Kirima who passed away on Monday night.
In a statement, Ruto expressed sadness over Muthoni’s demise and eulogised her as a powerful figure of broad influence. He also described her as a courageous, hardworking individual who loved her family.
Ruto also commiserated with the family of Muthoni as he acknowledged her positive contribution to Kenya’s freedom.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Field Marshall Muthoni Kirima, a powerful figure of broad influence who fought for our freedom. She was courageous, hardworking and loved her family, served her community and sacrificed for our country, always with diligence from the frontline.
“We honour her heroic contribution to the freedom and development of our country and pray to God that He grants the family strength at this painful time. Rest In Peace, our Shujaa,” Ruto said.
Deeply saddened by the passing of Field Marshall Muthoni Kirima, a powerful figure of broad influence who fought for our freedom.
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) September 5, 2023
She was courageous, hardworking and loved her family, served her community and sacrificed for our country, always with diligence from the frontline.… pic.twitter.com/JCIRtutJxg
The demise of Muthoni was announced by deputy president Rigathi Gachagua who eulogised her as a gallant freedom.
“We recall with pride and sheer admiration, her exploits in leading the land and freedom army after the capture of freedom hero Dedan Kimathi whom she served as his personal assistant, after he was betrayed by collaborators,” Gachagua wrote on his social media pages.
“We remain indebted to these great heroes and heroines for the Sacrifice to liberate our land. May God Rest Her in Eternal peace and give strength to her family to bear the loss,” he added.
I have woken up to sad news of the passing on of Field Marshall Muthoni Kirima, the gallant freedom fighter who fought side by side with Field Marshall Dedan Kimathi Wachiuri in the Mt. Kenya and Aberdare forests to drive colonialists from our land.
— H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, EGH (@rigathi) September 5, 2023
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Muthoni served as Dedan Kimathi’s personal assistant during the Mau Mau rebellion.