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Nairobi County Assembly Minority Leader Anthony Kiragu loses his father, retired senior chief Edward Karanja
Several leaders in the city have sent their condolences to the family of the former administrator, describing him as an amiable person who served people diligently
By Adieri Mulaa
Nairobi County Assembly Minority Leader Anthony Kiragu Karanja has lost his father, retired senior chief Edward Karanja.
In a moving statement to the plenary on Tuesday, Minority Whip Mark Mugambi informed the House about the death of retired senior chief Karanja on Sunday morning.
”Mr Speaker, it is on a sad note that I convey a message on the demise of the father of our Leader of Minority, the honourable ‘bishop’ Anthony Kiragu”, Mugambi said.
Burial arrangements are being organised by a committee sitting at the family home in Waithaka Ward. Mugambi appealed to the MCAs to pay the family a visit and condole with them.
Several leaders in the city have sent their condolences to the family of the former administrator, describing him as an amiable person who served people diligently.
In his message of condolences, former Dagoretti South MP Dennis Waweru said: ”I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing of retired Senior Chief Edward Karanja, a valuable member of our community who contributed to the socio-economic welfare of not only Waithaka Ward but also the entire Dagoretti South”.
In addition to Kiragu, who is the Waithaka Ward MCA, the deceased is also father to Aisha Karanja, a member of Nairobi County Public Service Board.
’Sir’ Edward Karanja, as he was fondly referred to, is remembered for his diligence while serving as a chief in various suburbs across Nairobi City.
They include Waithaka, Ngara, Mugumoini, Riruta, South C, Karura, Highbridge and Westlands.
Uthiru/Ruthimitu Ward MCA Maina wa Njuguna and Karura Ward MCA Kamau Thuo Fiunifiu have also sent their condolences to the family of the late Senior Chief Karanja.
”Mzee Karanja was a distinguished public administrator who served our country with dedication and integrity, particularly during his tenure as a provincial administrator in Karura, Highridge and Westlands. May his soul rest in peace,” said Fiunifiu in a statement.
