Rest Well My Mother: John-Allan Namu Mourning

Award-winning investigative journalist John-Allan Namu has announced the passing of his mother, Gertrude Muthoni Namu, at the age of 70.

Taking to his social media platform, Namu shared the heartbreaking news with his Kikuyu caption reading, "Koma wega mami wakwa ?" which loosely translates to, "Rest well my mother."

The journalist’s post was met with an outpouring of condolences and comforting messages from Kenyans and colleagues alike, reflecting the high regard in which he and his family are held.

Messages of Support

Social media was awash with messages of comfort:

"Pole sana ndugu. May she fly with the angels," wrote @amenya_nelson.
"My deepest condolences to you and the family. May she rest in peace," shared @Owaahh.
@OliverMathenge added, "My condolences to you and your family. May she rest well. ?"
"Take heart, brother. May God grant her eternal rest," commented @MbuthiaGakuru.
@KevinKahindi wrote, "May the good Lord strengthen you during this difficult time. May her soul rest in eternal peace ?️."

Other fans, like @OnyangoOkelloOloo, expressed surprise at learning more about Namu's roots, saying, "John-Allan Namu, I always thought you were Luo all along. Poleni and may she rest in peace."

Personal Life

Despite his professional accomplishments, Namu keeps his personal life private. He is married to Sheena Makena, and together they have four children.

The couple has been together for over 14 years, with the two often sharing glimpses of their strong bond in interviews and on social media.

Professional Life

Born on January 23, 1983, Namu attended Strathmore and St. Mary’s schools in Nairobi before earning his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the United States International University Africa in 2006.

He later attained a master’s degree in Media Leadership and Innovation from the Aga Khan University in Nairobi.