LUCY MUKAMI GITHAGA MATHAI

20th October 1964 – 29th October 2024

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Lucy Mukami Githaga Mathai on Tuesday, 29 th October 2024.

Lucy was the founder of Slums Information Development and Resource Centers (SIDAREC), and a PhD candidate at Tangaza University at the time of her passing.

Lucy was born to the late Francis Githaga Mathai and Sarah Gathigia Nyakanini.

She was a beloved sister of John Muthee (late), Michael Ngotho (late), Anne Wangeci, Margaret Wambui, Charles Kimondo (late), Brigadier (rtd) James Githaga, Thomas Ngari (late), Isaac Thuita (late), and Samuel Kung’u.

A devoted mother, she leaves behind her daughters, Evelyn Nicole Mathai (SIDAREC) and Sarah Gathigia Mathai (Radio Journalist), both of whom continue her legacy of community advocacy and media engagement.

Lucy was a cherished grandmother and best friend to her grandson, Keani Thuita Warambo, with whom she shared many joyful, loving moments.

Lucy’s unwavering love for the Lord and her dedication to service guided her roles as a lector/proclaimer, member of Jumuiya Mama wa Huruma, a commissioned member of the Catholic Women Association (CWA) and a matron for the Pontifical Mission Children.

Lucy was a beacon of wisdom and support to all who knew her, as a mentor, aunt, cousin, in-law, guardian, colleague, classmate and friend.

She profoundly impacted the lives of many and will be remembered as a brilliant visionary, a maverick, and an inspirational force.

Requiem mass: There will be a viewing at Lee Funeral Home at 7:00 am on Wednesday, 6th November 2024, followed by a requiem mass at 10:00am at Embulbul Catholic Parish, and a private cremation at Kariokor Crematorium.

Daily Prayer Meetings: Our home on Kerarapon Drive from 5:30 pm.

Though she is no longer with us, her legacy endures in the countless lives she touched, and will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.

We will forever cherish you mum.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7