People’s Liberation Party’s leader Martha Karua has lost his father, Mr Jackson Karua.
The vocal politician announced the devastating loss on Sunday evening, noting that her dad passed away earlier on the day.
“It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved father, Mwalimu Jackson Karua.
Earlier today, I went to Kirinyaga to visit my father. My siblings and I spent time with him and sang his favourite gospel hymn, never knowing it would be our last song together.
On my way back to Nairobi, I received the news that my beloved father had breathed his last.
We were simply grateful to sit beside him, to see him and spend that time together. I did not know I would soon be looking back on those moments with such tenderness, but I am deeply grateful to have them.
There is never really an age at which you are prepared to say goodbye to someone who has been part of your life from the very beginning.
My father believed in me long before I had achieved anything worth celebrating. From my school days, through my career in law, and through the many chapters of my public life. He remained one of my strongest supporters, always proud, always encouraging, and always in my corner.
My father was a principled man, a teacher, and a man who believed deeply in the value of character, education, and doing what is right. But to us, above all, he was a loving father, steady, generous, and present. He gave us not only his love but also the values by which he lived, and in doing so, left us a legacy far greater than words can capture.
His passing is a profound loss to all of us, to his children, grandchildren, our wider family, and to the many people whose lives he touched. We will each feel his absence in our own way, but we will also carry forward the lessons he gave us and the love that held our family together.
I will miss his voice, his counsel, his encouragement, and the quiet reassurance of knowing that he was there. I will miss having my father to turn to, but I will carry with me everything he taught me, the love he gave me, and the belief he always had in me.
To my father, thank you for believing in me, for standing beside me, and for loving me through every chapter of my life. I am deeply grateful to have been your daughter.
Huruka thayu, baba. You will be deeply missed, dearly loved, and forever remembered.
With Love Always,” she mourned.
Leaders Join In Mourning
- Kalonzo Musyoka
Kalonzo Musyoka joined the Karua Family in mourning after getting the news.
“It is with deep sorrow that I have learnt of the passing of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, the beloved father of Hon. Martha Karua.
My heartfelt condolences to Martha, her siblings, the entire Karua family, and all those who knew and loved Mwalimu Jackson Karua.
My sister Martha, you have always been our Iron Lady, a woman of remarkable courage and strength. During this deeply painful moment, I pray that you and your family remain strong and find comfort in the life your father lived, the values he instilled in you, and the memories you shared.
As Scripture reminds us in Psalm 34:18, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
May God comfort and strengthen the entire Karua family. May Mwalimu Jackson Karua rest in eternal peace,” he posted on his Facebook page.
Cecily Mbarire
Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire also took the moment to send her grief to the family.
“I am saddened to learn of the passing of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, beloved father of my sister Martha Karua.
My heartfelt condolences to Martha and the entire Karua family. May God grant you strength and comfort during this difficult time. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” she posted.
