Dorea Chege’s dad makes emotional appeal to Gen Zs as Mike Rua’s son is laid to rest
By Steve Ireri, March 20, 2026Actress Dorea Chege’s father has made an emotional appeal to Gen Zs to re-evaluate their lives following the tragic demise of Mugithi icon Mike Rua’s son, Fredrick Muiruri.
Speaking when he addressed mourners at the burial held in Igogoni, Gatundu North, on Friday, March 20, 2026, the father took a moment to directly speak to the younger generation, drawing from both personal reflection and the painful reality of the loss the family was facing.
He began by noting that his daughter Dorea Chege is part of the Gen Z generation, alongside her husband DJ Dibul, using this as a bridge to connect with the audience he was addressing.
“I want to speak to our Gen Zs because my daughter, Dorea Chege, is one. She is my firstborn, and I believe she falls in that category, together with her husband, DJ Dibul,” he said.
He then emphasised that he wanted to echo sentiments previously shared by another speaker, stressing the need for young people to reflect deeply on the current state of society.
Referencing the late Fredrick, he pointed out the sobering reality that the young man now lay lifeless in a coffin, with nothing more that could be done for him except through faith in Jesus Christ. He used this imagery to underscore the finality of death and the urgency for self-reflection among the living.
“Let me take two minutes to talk to the Gen Zs and reiterate what my brother has said. The young man we are burying today, Fred, is lying alone in that coffin, and the only one who can save him now is Jesus Christ,” he added.
The father further reflected on the age at which Fredrick passed away, stating that dying at 37 suggested that he had not fulfilled his purpose in life.
He noted that he was particularly glad that a bishop was presiding over the service, as it gave him confidence that he would have a platform to share his message with those in attendance.
“For Fred to die at 37, I believe he had not completed his purpose in this world. When I heard that a bishop would be preaching, I was happy because I knew I would get a chance to share this message,” he said.
He went on to challenge Gen Zs to confront what he described as a growing problem in society, warning against normalising the loss of young lives.
According to him, the situation called for honest introspection rather than silence or denial, urging the younger generation not to “bury their heads in the sand” as such tragedies continue to occur.
“We are celebrating something that should not be happening. Let us all do what we can, especially our Gen Zs. There is a problem somewhere, and we cannot bury our heads in the sand while we continue to lose people at 37 years. I do not accept that. We must ask ourselves what is wrong in our society,” he said.
Despite the grief surrounding the occasion, he expressed appreciation for the large turnout of mourners, noting that he was impressed by the show of support for the bereaved family.
He also revealed that the burial had initially been scheduled for an earlier date but was postponed to allow him to attend, explaining that he had been at work and had prayed for the opportunity to be present.
“I am very happy with this gathering and I am truly impressed. This burial was supposed to be on Wednesday, but it was moved to today because of me. I was at work, and I pleaded with God to help me attend this burial,” the father revealed.