Kenyatta Family Mourns as Key Figure in Uhuru and Margaret’s Love Story Passes On
The Kenyatta family is grieving the loss of William Maina Gakuo, brother to former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta, following an announcement on Saturday, November 9.
“It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of William Gakuo,” read the obituary published in a local daily.
Gakuo, who was married to Sheila Wanjiku Mwangi, was a beloved uncle to Noni (deceased), Jomo and Achola, Lena and Bulisa, Ngina and Alex, as well as Muhoho and Chizi. The Kenyatta family plans to gather at Gakuo’s residence in Karen on Saturday, November 9, and Sunday, November 10, to prepare for his final rites.
A farewell service will be held at the Hindu Crematorium on Tuesday, November 12, at 10:00 a.m., after which he will be cremated. As of the time of publication, the cause of his death had not been publicly disclosed.
Despite his low public profile, Gakuo played a significant role in former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s life. It was through Gakuo that Uhuru first met Margaret, leading to a lifelong marriage. “I first met her brother. We went to the same secondary school and quickly became friends, and it was through him that I managed to meet his younger sister and we started a relationship that has lasted from high school until now. I am thankful to God for that,” Uhuru shared in a previous social media interaction.
The bond between Gakuo and Uhuru traces back to their time at St. Mary’s High School, where their friendship grew before fate brought Margaret into Uhuru’s life. With Gakuo’s influence, Uhuru and Margaret went on to wed at the Holy Family Basilica in 1989, marking the beginning of their union.
As the Kenyatta family comes together to honor Gakuo’s memory, they reflect on the profound ways he touched their lives.
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Kenyatta Family Mourns as Key Figure in Uhuru and Margaret’s Love Story Passes On
