Mathira Women Choir chair lady Ann Wambuchi leads members in a song during a visit by then President Uhuru Kenyatta. PHOTO/X/Rigathi Gachagua.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua expressed deep
sorrow over her passing, highlighting her contributions to society.
"Muchiru wore many hats—a mother, a businesswoman, a mobilizer—and was fondly referred to as 'Chairlady,'" he stated.
Gachagua said that her energy and charisma will be missed by those who witnessed it firsthand and even those who remotely benefited from it.
“My deepest sympathies to her immediate family, friends, and
the people of Mathira. May the Soul of Muchiru rest in eternal peace,’’
Gachagua said.
Muchiri was a grassroots leader, best remembered for
steering the 1,000-member Mathira Women Choir with passion and dedication.
She played a pivotal role in community leadership and
grassroots mobilization since the 1980s, leaving a lasting impact on local
development politics.
"Her energy and charisma will be missed by those who
witnessed it firsthand and even those who remotely benefited from it,"
Gachagua added.
Gachagua said Muchiri's influence extended beyond the
choir, as she was a trusted political confidant and a key figure in championing
development projects in Mathira.
He said her leadership skills and ability to bring people
together earned her admiration across different generations.
“Her passing leaves a significant void in Mathira, where she
was a respected voice in both social and political spheres,’’ Gachagua said.
Leaders and residents alike have expressed their
condolences, recognizing her invaluable contributions to the community.
The late Muchiri has remained a constant figure in political and community mobilization over the years.
However, she shot to promise during President Uhuru Kenyatta’s tenure when she used to mobilise women from Mathira’s choir to national events.
She was also at the centre of mobilizing the choir to attend the Jubilee party and United Democratic Alliance events both in Nyeri and outside the region.
