Editor's Review

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta and former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta have paid tribute to late Field Marshal Muthoni Wa Kirima. 

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta have paid tribute to Field Marshal Muthoni Wa Kirima, who will be laid to rest at her home in Nyeri on Friday, September 22. 

Uhuru described Muthoni wa Kirima as a patriot, a great warrior and one of the most revered Mau Mau Shujaa freedom fighters.

“Her footprints, especially in the forest, moulded and played a crucial role in supporting like-minded leaders, in the fight of freeing our country from the colonialists and for Kenyans’ rights of political, social and economic growth towards our country’s freedom, independence, and development,” the statement read in part.

The former Head of State also said Muthoni Wa Kirima will be in Kenya’s rich historical liberation struggle and success and will remembered not only for her bravery and courage but also for her diligence and delivery to Kenya.

File image of Fiedl Marshall Muthoni Wa Kirima's burial in Nyeri. 

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Mama Ngina on her part said it was a privilege and honor to share memories with Muthoni during the struggle for independence.

“I cherish the memory and joy that we, Field Marshall Muthoni wa Kirima and myself and others, met in the recent past and shared many stories together.

“I thank God for the privilege and honor to have known and shared the very challenging difficult period in our country during the colonial government, together with many others, including Field Marshall Muthoni wa Kirima, nyina wa thonjo,” she stated.

The Field Marshall died on September 5 after being rushed to Radiant Hospital in Pangani.