President William Ruto has led tributes to Mwalimu Jackson Karua, the father of PLP leader Martha Karua, who passed away on Sunday. Ruto described Mwalimu Karua as an educator who devoted his life to teaching and service, touching generations through his work and leaving a lasting impact on many lives. He extended his condolences to Karua, her family, relatives, and friends, saying his thoughts and prayers were with them during this difficult period.
Ruto's sentiments were echoed by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who condoled with Karua, describing her father as a beloved family patriarch. Musyoka urged Karua and her siblings to remain strong, citing her as an Iron Lady with remarkable courage and strength. He quoted Psalm 34:18, saying the Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit, urging the family to find comfort in Mwalimu Karua's life and the values he instilled in his children.
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 described Mwalimu Karua 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.
Mwalimu Karua's death has drawn widespread tributes from leaders across the country, who have acknowledged his dedication to teaching and his impact on the lives of those he touched. As the family continues to mourn, leaders have urged them to find strength in their father's legacy and the memories they shared with him.
The tributes to Mwalimu Karua are a testament to his enduring legacy as an educator and family man. His impact on the lives of those he taught and his role in shaping the values of his children, including Martha Karua, have been widely acknowledged.
Key points
- President Ruto described Mwalimu Karua as a dedicated teacher who devoted his life to teaching and service.
- Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka urged Martha Karua and her siblings to remain strong during this difficult period.
- Mwalimu Karua's contribution to the country will live on through his children and the lives he touched as a teacher.
