PCEA’s Reverend Daniel Nderitu to be buried on Tuesday after tragic demise
The late PCEA Thika Town Parish Reverend Daniel Kamau Nderitu will be laid to rest on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, following his tragic death that threw the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) fraternity into mourning days ago.
According to a funeral notice released on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the late preacher was the beloved son of William Ndiritu Mbuthia and Milka Njeri Nderitu. He was also described as a loving husband to Edith Wanja Kamau and a devoted father to Yvonne Mwende Kamau, Willies Baraka Kamau, Fadhili Davies Kamau and Ivanna Njeri Kamau.
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“He was the beloved son of William Ndiritu Mbuthia and Milka Njeri Nderitu. He was a loving husband to Edith Wanja Kamau and a doting father to Yvonne Mwende Kamau, Willies Baraka Kamau, Fadhili Davies Kamau, and Ivanna Njeri Kamau. He leaves behind his siblings Wilson Mwai Ndiritu (Kopokopo Inc.),” the notice read in part.
The notice further stated that he leaves behind several siblings, including Wilson Mwai Ndiritu, Gladys Wambui Mwangi of Utawala, Naomi Muthoni Maigua, Elder Ayub Wang’ongu Ndiritu, and Mercy Wanjiru Ndiritu.
Family, friends, congregants and members of the Christian community have continued gathering for prayers and consolation services, which are currently being held daily at his residence in Kiambu, PCEA Kiukenda Church and PCEA Thika Town Church from 6:00 p.m.
“Gladys Wambui Mwangi (Utawala), Naomi Muthoni Maigua (Joyland Academy, Githurai), Elder Ayub Wang’ongu Ndiritu (Awandi Group), Mercy Wanjiru Ndiritu (Awandi Group). Prayers and consolation services are being held daily at his residence in Kiambu, PCEA Kiukenda Church and PCEA Thika Town Church from 6:00 pm,” the notice added.
A memorial service in honour of the late reverend is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at PCEA Thika Town Church beginning at 3:00 p.m.
The funeral service will then be held at PCEA Kagonye Church on Tuesday, May 19, before his body is interred at his home in Kagonye, Mahiga Location, Othaya Sub-County.
Reverend Ndumia’s tragic killing
Rev. Nderitu’s death came just days after the shocking killing of PCEA Tabuga Parish Reverend Julius Ndumia, leaving the church fraternity grappling with yet another painful loss in a short span of time.
Following news of his death, church leaders, politicians, congregants and members of the wider Christian community poured out emotional tributes describing him as a devoted servant of God whose impact in ministry and society would never be forgotten.
Among the first institutions to mourn him publicly was Kirk TV, the official communication channel of the PCEA Church, which sent heartfelt condolences to his family, congregants at PCEA Thika Town Parish and the entire PCEA fraternity.
“With heartfelt sympathy, we condole with the family, friends and congregants of PCEA Thika Town Parish and wish you peace and strength,” the Kirk statement added.
Reverend Stephen Ndoria also confirmed the tragic news through an emotional biblical reflection centred on faith, death and belonging to God, encouraging believers to trust in God’s appointed time and divine judgment.
Thika Town Member of Parliament Alice Ng’ang’a also joined in mourning the preacher, describing him as a close friend, a devoted servant of God, and a man whose impact touched many lives.
The death of Rev. Nderitu continued to deepen sorrow within the PCEA Church, which is still mourning Rev. Julius Ndumia who died on May 3, 2026, after unknown assailants cornered him at his residence in a shocking incident that stunned congregants and fellow clergy.
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