[PHOTOS] Mbukinya founder Paul Muthumbi burial in Limuru

Close family members of the late Paul Gatundu Muthumbi during a funeral service at his home in Limuru, Kiambu County, on July 29, 2026. PHOTO/MOSES MWANGI

The founder of Mbukinya Bus Services, Paul Gatundu Muthumbi, was laid to rest on Wednesday at his home in Limuru, Kiambu County, bringing to a close the life of a businessman whose transport company became a household name across Kenya.

Family members, friends, business associates and mourners gathered for a funeral service to pay their final respects to the veteran transporter, whose Mbukinya buses served generations of passengers travelling between Nairobi and Western Kenya.

Over the years, Mbukinya Bus Services built a reputation as one of the country's most recognisable long-distance transport companies, connecting Nairobi with towns including Kisumu, Kakamega, Mumias and Siaya.

Retired Archbishop and Cleric Peter Njenga delivers a sermon at the funeral service of the late Paul Gatundu Muthumbi, owner and founder of Mbukinya Bus Services, at his home in Limuru on July 29, 2026. PHOTOS/MOSES MWANGI

Retired Archbishop and Cleric Peter Njenga delivers a sermon at the funeral service of the late Paul Gatundu Muthumbi, owner and founder of Mbukinya Bus Services, at his home in Limuru on July 29, 2026. PHOTOS/MOSES MWANGI

Following his death, Kenyans took to social media to share memories of travelling aboard Mbukinya buses, with many describing Muthumbi as a transport pioneer whose company became part of their personal journeys to school, work and family.

Limuru MP John Kiragu Chege at the funeral service of the late Paul Gatundu Muthumbi, owner and founder of Mbukinya Bus Services, at his home in Limuru on July 29, 2026. PHOTOS/MOSES MWANGI

Former Kiambu Governor addressing the mourners at the funeral service of the late Paul Gatundu Muthumbi, owner and founder of Mbukinya Bus Services, at his home in Limuru on July 29, 2026. PHOTOS/MOSES MWANGI

His burial marked the final farewell to a businessman widely remembered for his contribution to Kenya's public transport industry.

Mourners attend the funeral service of Mbukinya Bus Services founder Paul Gatundu Muthumbi at his home in Limuru, Kiambu County, on July 29, 2026. PHOTO/MOSES MWANGI

Mourners attend the funeral service of Mbukinya Bus Services founder Paul Gatundu Muthumbi at his home in Limuru, Kiambu County, on July 29, 2026. PHOTO/MOSES MWANGI

The casket bearing the remains of Mbukinya Bus Services founder Paul Gatundu Muthumbi during his funeral service at his home in Limuru, Kiambu County, on July 29, 2026. PHOTO/MOSES MWANGI

A photo of the late Mbukinya Bus Services founder Paul Gatundu Muthumbi during his funeral service at his home in Limuru, Kiambu County, on July 29, 2026. PHOTO/MOSES MWANGI

Close family members of the late Paul Gatundu Muthumbi during a funeral service at his home in Limuru, Kiambu County, on July 29, 2026. PHOTO/MOSES MWANGI

Mourners attend the funeral service of Mbukinya Bus Services founder Paul Gatundu Muthumbi at his home in Limuru, Kiambu County, on July 29, 2026. PHOTO/MOSES MWANGI

Mourners attend the funeral service of Mbukinya Bus Services founder Paul Gatundu Muthumbi at his home in Limuru, Kiambu County, on July 29, 2026. PHOTO/MOSES MWANGI

The casket bearing the remains of Mbukinya Bus Services founder Paul Gatundu Muthumbi during his funeral service at his home in Limuru, Kiambu County, on July 29, 2026. PHOTO/MOSES MWANGI