Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was visibly overcome with grief on Saturday, November 14, as he bid farewell to his elder sister, Eunice Nyangari Gachagua, in Nyeri county.
Eunice passed away on November 5 in Naro Moru, Nyeri. Gachagua broke the news the following day, describing her as far more than a sibling.
What happened as Gachagua’s sister was buried?
With their mother gone for the past seven years, Eunice had stepped into that role, becoming the emotional anchor of the entire Gachagua family.
She is survived by her daughter Waithera, son Murimi, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family did not disclose the cause of death.
Delights Funeral Directors handled the arrangements and shared photos from the morning of the burial, capturing the moment Eunice’s body was moved from Outspan Funeral Home to Chaka in Nyeri.
In a caption accompanying the images, the company wrote:
“Today we join the family of Rigathi Gachagua to honour the legacy of his loving sister, Matriarch Eunice Nyangari Gachagua. The Lord Jesus Christ comfort the families.”
The procession drew attention for the striking vehicles used. Two black Mercedes-Benz SUVs served as hearses, both adorned with elaborate white floral arrangements.
The first had its rear hatch and side doors open, with a large bouquet of white blooms placed on the roof and a long garland running across the hood, finished with white ribbons.
A gold “DELIGHTS Funeral Home” logo was displayed on the driver’s door. The second vehicle, parked directly behind it, carried matching white flower arrangements on its hood and roof, with a prominent white bow positioned at the centre of the grille.
Images taken at the funeral home showed Gachagua in sombre form, dressed in black alongside his wife Dorcas, standing close to Eunice’s white casket.
One of his sons was also present among the mourners gathered to pay their last respects. The former deputy president appeared downcast throughout, the weight of losing the woman who had filled their mother’s shoes clearly visible on his face.
