In a heartfelt message shared with friends and family, Principal Secretary (PS) for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni has expressed her deep gratitude for the overwhelming support she received following the recent loss of her father.
Taking to her official X account on Sunday, October 13, 2024, PS Muthoni took a moment to thank everyone who stood by her family during the sombre process.
Solidarity
She expressed that the presence and solidarity shown by her friends, family, and colleagues had been a source of great comfort and strength during this trying time.
PS Muthoni further extended a blessing to all those who offered their support.
“Dear Friends and Family, I just wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to each one of you for your unwavering support during these challenging times.
“We’ve braved the sombre process of laying my dad to rest, and your physical representation has been sincerely touching. May you never find yourselves in want. God’s blessings upon you all,” she stated.
Dear Friends and Family,
— Mary Muthoni Muriuki, CBS, HSC (@psmuthoni) October 13, 2024
I just wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to each one of you for your unwavering support during these challenging times. We've braved the sombre process of laying my Dad to rest, and your physical representation has been sincerely… pic.twitter.com/kOVhQD5Naa
Father’s death
PS Muthoni’s father, Philip Muriuki Ngari, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, after battling a long-time illness.
While sharing the sorrowful news about her father’s demise, the PS revealed that he had spent months in the hospital before being discharged to continue his recovery at home, where he was dependent on constant oxygen.
Muriuki passed away just hours after Muthoni’s final visit on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
“I’m writing to share some sorrowful news. Some of you may recall that my father had been gravely ill and was in the hospital for the last couple of months. We managed to bring him home, though he required constant oxygen.
“I regret to inform you that he has sadly passed away. Yesterday evening, I spent some time with him, unaware it would be my last moment seeing him alive. May you rest in peace, Papa,” Muthoni announced on her X account on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
