PROF. JOSEPH KARANJA THIONG’O (WA – THIONG’O)

It is with profound sadness that we regret to announce the demise of Prof. Joseph Karanja Thiong’o (Wa – Thiong’o), Associate Professor, Chemistry Department, Kenyatta University, and Board Chair, Ngere Tea Factory.

Prof. Wa –Thiong’o passed away on the 26th July 2024, through a tragic road accident along the Thika Super Highway.

He was the loving son of Joyce Waruguru Thiong’o of Ndakaini Location/ Village, Gatanga, Murang’a County.

He was loving husband of Nancy Wairimu Wachira Karanja. Father of Twak J.Thiong’o and Nimo Thiong’o, Juliet Tracey Waruguru Karanja, Florence Warau Karanja, Emmanuel Thiong’o Karanja, Moses Wachira Karanja, Joyce Waruguru Karanja, and Christine Mugure Karanja. He was grandfather of Jabarri Thiong’o Karanja.

He was son-in law of Mr and Mrs Paul Wachira of Ngorano Village, Nyeri County.

Family and friends will have a final meeting at All Saints Cathedral on Friday 23rd August 2024 from 5:00pm, and at his Boma Estate Residence along Kenyatta Road on Saturday 24th August 2024 from 2:00pm.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) Funeral Home along Northern bypass/ Kahawa West on Monday 26th August 2024 at 7:30am.

Funeral service will be held at Ndakaini Secondary School playground, Gatanga from 10:30am, followed by interment at his farm on the same day.

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It is with profound sadness that we regret to announce the demise of Prof. Joseph Karanja Thiong’o (Wa – Thiong’o), Associate Professor, Chemistry Department, Kenyatta University, and Board Chair, Ngere Tea Factory. Prof. Wa -Thiong’o passed away on the 26th July 2024, through a tragic road accident along the...