President William Ruto has led political leaders in mourning Mwalimu Jackson Karua, the father of PLP leader Martha Karua, who died on Sunday.
Ruto said he received the news of Mwalimu Karua’s death with deep sorrow, describing him as a dedicated teacher who devoted his life to teaching and service.
“I have received with deep sorrow the news of the passing of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, father of Martha Karua,” Ruto said.
He described Mwalimu Karua as an educator who touched generations through his work and left a lasting impact on many lives.
“Mwalimu Karua devoted his life to teaching and service, touching generations through his work and leaving a lasting impact on many lives,” Ruto said.
The President extended his condolences to Karua, her family, relatives and friends, saying his thoughts and prayers were with them during the difficult period.
He prayed for God to grant the family strength and comfort and for Mwalimu Karua’s soul to rest in eternal peace.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka also condoled with Karua, describing her father as a beloved family patriarch and urging her and her siblings to remain strong.
“My sister Martha, you have always been our Iron Lady, a woman of remarkable courage and strength. During this deeply painful moment, I pray that you and your family remain strong,” Kalonzo said.
He urged the family to find comfort in Mwalimu Karua’s life, the values he instilled in his children and the memories they shared.
Kalonzo also quoted Psalm 34:18, saying, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua also sent his condolences to Karua and her siblings, saying his family joined them in mourning their father.
Gachagua described Mwalimu Karua as pivotal in shaping the lives of those he taught and in raising Karua and her siblings.
He said Mwalimu Karua’s contribution to the country would live on through his children and the lives he touched as a teacher.
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i said he learnt of Mwalimu Karua’s death with deep sorrow, describing him as an educator and devoted father whose values were reflected in his children and the many lives he touched.
Matiang’i extended his condolences to Karua, her siblings and the wider Karua family, urging them to draw strength from their father’s life and legacy.
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi also mourned Mwalimu Karua, saying the loss of a parent was a deeply painful experience.
Muturi urged Karua and her family to find comfort in the memories they shared with their father and the legacy he left through his family and those whose lives he touched.
He prayed for God to grant Karua, her siblings, grandchildren and the entire family strength, comfort and peace, and for Mwalimu Karua to rest in eternal peace.
