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The eulogy of Pollard Kipkorir Mwangi

20 pages, ready to print: the order of service, his life story in three languages, photos, messages of love and the hymns.

  1. Page 1 of 20 · Cover

    Cover: Pollard Kipkorir Mwangi, 12 April 1996 — 1 January 2026
  2. Page 2 of 20 · Order of service

    The eulogy of Pollard Kipkorir MwangiOrder of service
    17 June 2026 · All Saints’ Cathedral

    Order of
    Service

    We gather to give thanks for the life of Pollard, and to carry him home together.

    10:00
    to 10:15
    Family meeting at the family home
    Prayer with the family, then the procession to the funeral home.
    10:15
    to 10:45
    Funeral service
    Opening hymn · prayers · reading of the eulogy
    HaentellHavanahMilly
    10:45
    to 11:15
    Hymns & reflections
    God Himself Is With Us · To God Be the Glory
    11:15
    to 11:45
    Home from the funeral home
    Speeches and words of thanks from the family
    DanielPeterHanielJosh
    Lala salama, Pollard.
    Rest in peace
    2kwaheri.co.ke/m/pollard-kipkorir-mwangi|1996 — 2026|Pollard Kipkorir Mwangi|by Kwa-Heri
  3. Page 3 of 20 · A life remembered

    The eulogy of Pollard Kipkorir MwangiA life remembered
    Pollard Kipkorir Mwangi
    Eulogy · in three languages

    A Life
    Remembered

    Twenty-nine years, told in seven chapters, in English, Kiswahili and Gĩkũyũ.

    01Early LifeMaisha ya Utotoni · Ũtũũro wa Gwatia-inĩ4
    02EducationElimu · Gĩthomo na Gũkũra5
    03CareerKazi · Wĩra na Kũteithĩrĩria6
    04Marriage & FamilyNdoa na Familia · Ũhiki na Mũciĩ7
    05Faith & ValuesImani · Wĩtĩkio na Mĩtugo8
    06His Last YearsMiaka Yake ya Mwisho · Matukũ ma Mũthia9
    07LegacyAlichotuachia · Kĩgĩna kĩa Maisha10
    “

    He was the first to arrive when someone needed help, and the last to leave the table.

    The family
    29
    years of a life beautifully lived · 1996 — 2026
    3kwaheri.co.ke/m/pollard-kipkorir-mwangi|1996 — 2026|Pollard Kipkorir Mwangi|by Kwa-Heri
  4. Page 4 of 20 · Chapter 01 · Early life

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    Chapter 01

    Early Life

    Maisha ya Utotoni · Ũtũũro wa Gwatia-inĩ

    He grew up in a quiet village on the slopes of the hills, where birdsong and the smell of rain-soaked earth announced every morning. Evenings were spent by the fire, listening to the old stories that taught him respect, unity and courage.

    Kiswahili

    Maisha ya Utotoni

    Mzee Baraka alizaliwa katika kijiji tulivu cha miteremko ya milima, ambapo milio ya ndege na harufu ya ardhi iliyonyeshewa mvua vilikuwa ndio utambulisho wa asubuhi. Utotoni mwake, alikuwa kijana mchangamfu aliyependa kukimbiza upepo kwenye mashamba ya kijani kibichi akichunga mifugo ya babu yake. Maisha ya wakati huo yalikuwa rahisi lakini yaliyojaa upendo mkubwa, ambapo kila mtoto alikuwa mali ya jamii nzima.

    Jioni zilipowadia, yeye na wenzake walizoea kuketi karibu na moto wa kuni, wakitegea masikio hadithi za kale kutoka kwa wazee wa boma. Hadithi hizi hazikuwa tu burudani, bali zilikuwa darasa la kwanza la maisha lililomfundisha umuhimu wa heshima, umoja, na ujasiri. Licha ya changamoto za ukosefu wa mali nyingi, kicheko chake kilitawala mabonde yote ya kijiji chake cha asili.

    Gĩkũyũ

    Ũtũũro wa Gwatia-inĩ

    Mzee Wa-Baraka aciarirwo gĩcigo-inĩ kĩa nyoni na kĩmenero kĩa irima-inĩ, kũrĩa rũoro rwa rũcinĩ rwarĩ mĩgambo ya nyoni na muonire wa thararia ya igũrũ. Arĩ kaana, arĩ mwanake mwega o na mũkeni mũno, ũrĩa wataraga mbũri na ng'ombe cia gũũka wake mĩgũnda-inĩ ya nyeki ndwĩrũ. Ũtũũro wa hinya ũcio warĩ o wa kũgĩa na thimo na rũendo rũnene thĩinĩ wa mũciĩ na itũũra.

    Hwaĩ-inĩ gwathũka, acio anyinyi nĩ maaikaraga thĩ gũkuhĩ na mwaki wa ngũ, mathikĩrĩirie ng'ano cia tene kuuma kũrĩ athuri a itũũra. Ng'ano ici itiadhũkaga o rũgendo, no nĩ cio ciarĩ thukuru wa mbere wa kũmũmeneria gĩtĩyo, ũmwe, na ũcamba. O na gũtwĩka gwatĩarĩ na ũtonga mũnene wa mbeca, theka rĩake nĩ rĩo rĩatũũragia mĩgũnda na marĩma ma gĩcigo kĩu.

    “

    From running through the dusty fields of Nakuru with bare feet to watching you grow into a remarkable gentleman — thank you for the timeless memories and laughter. You ran your race well, old friend.

    Samuel Karanja Childhood friend
    4kwaheri.co.ke/m/pollard-kipkorir-mwangi|1996 — 2026|Pollard Kipkorir Mwangi|by Kwa-Heri
  5. Page 5 of 20 · Chapter 02 · Education

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    Chapter 02

    Education

    Elimu · Gĩthomo na Gũkũra

    Hungry to learn, he walked long dusty roads to school before dawn. His teachers soon saw the discipline and gift in him, and a scholarship carried him to the city, where he never forgot where he came from.

    Kiswahili

    Elimu

    Wakati wa hatua ya masomo ulipofika, Baraka alionyesha ari kubwa na kiu ya kipekee ya maarifa. Kila siku alfajiri, alitembea umbali mrefu bila viatu kupitia njia za vumbi ili kufika shuleni, akiongozwa na mshumaa wa matumaini moyoni mwake. Walimu wake walimtambua haraka kama mwanafunzi mwenye nidhamu ya chuma na akili iliyotunukiwa.

    Kujitolea kwake kulizaa matunda alipopata udhamini wa kujiunga na masomo ya juu mjini, hatua iliyofungua milango ya ulimwengu mpya wa kiteknolojia na sayansi. Katika ukuaji huu, Baraka hakusahau misingi yake; badala yake, changamoto za mijini zilikuza uwezo wake wa kustahimili na kufikiri kwa kina, zikimfinyanga kuwa kijana msomi aliyekuwa tayari kuikomboa jamii yake kutoka kwenye lindi la ujinga.

    Gĩkũyũ

    Gĩthomo na Gũkũra

    Rĩrĩa rĩgita rĩa gĩthomo rĩakinyire, Baraka nĩ oonanirie wendi mũnene wa kũgĩa na ũmenyo thĩinĩ wa ngoro yake. O rũcinĩ rũrĩ kĩĩndũ, nĩ atwaraga magũrũ matheri mĩndĩra-inĩ ya rũcũmbĩ nĩguo akinye thukuru, akĩtongorio nĩ gĩcengi kĩa mĩhaka ya kĩĩreru ngoro-inĩ ciake. Arutani a thukuru nĩ mamũmenyire narua ta mwana wĩ na kĩyo kĩa kũgĩa kĩĩwĩra na kĩongo kĩega kĩa ũmenyo.

    Kĩyo gĩake nĩ kĩagĩire na maciaro rĩrĩa aamũgĩire gĩthomo kĩa igũrũ taũni-inĩ nene, rũgendo rũrĩa rũahamũrire mĩrango ya ũmenyo wa mĩtambo na sayansi. Gũkũra gũkũ, Baraka ndaorirwo nĩ mĩtugo na mĩhĩrĩga ya gũkũ gĩcigo-inĩ; no gũtwĩka nĩ gwatũmire mĩnyamaro ya taũni ĩmũhe hinya wa gũgĩa na rũkũrĩ rwa ũmenyo, akĩgĩa mwanake mũthomu ũrĩa waeheretie itũũra rĩake kuuma thĩinĩ wa mairia ma ũrimũ.

    “

    To our classmate and brother, Pollard Kipkorir. Your sharp intellect, kindness, and hearty laugh during our school days will never be forgotten by the fraternity. Fare thee well, brother.

    St. Patrick’s Alumni (’98) Friends
    5kwaheri.co.ke/m/pollard-kipkorir-mwangi|1996 — 2026|Pollard Kipkorir Mwangi|by Kwa-Heri
  6. Page 6 of 20 · Chapter 03 · Career

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    Chapter 03

    Career

    Kazi · Wĩra na Kũteithĩrĩria

    His work was a calling more than a job. He built projects that lifted ordinary lives, stayed up late solving problems of water and schooling, and opened doors for hundreds of young people.

    Kiswahili

    Kazi

    Baada ya kuhitimu, Baraka alijitosa katika ulimwengu wa kitaalamu akiongozwa na ndoto ya kuleta mabadiliko ya kimapinduzi. Alianzisha miradi mbalimbali ya kijamii na kiongozi wa taasisi zilizolenga kuinua maisha ya watu wa kawaida, hasa kupitia ubunifu na ujasiriamali. Kazi yake haikuwa tu ya kujitafutia riziki, bali ilikuwa ni wito wa kipekee wa huduma.

    Alikesha usiku kucha akitafuta suluhu za matatizo ya maji, miundombinu, na elimu katika maeneo yaliyosahaulika. Kupitia uongozi wake thabiti, alifanikiwa kutengeneza nafasi za ajira kwa mamia ya vijana na kuwaongoza jinsi ya kujitegemea. Mchango wake uliheshimika kitaifa, na jina lake likawa kielelezo cha uadilifu na maendeleo yasiyo na ubinafsi.

    Gĩkũyũ

    Wĩra na Kũteithĩrĩria

    Thutha wa gũthoma na kũrĩkia, Baraka nĩ eingĩririe thĩinĩ wa wĩra wa kĩĩgĩna akĩtongorio nĩ kĩĩrĩrĩria kĩa kũrehe ũgarũrũku thĩinĩ wa thĩ. Nĩ aambĩrĩrie mĩbango mĩingĩ ya kũmeneria itũũra na akĩgĩa mũtongoria wa kambuni ciatanyaga kũgemia ũtũũro wa andũ a gĩcigo, mĩno thĩinĩ wa mĩtambo ya ũbungi na kĩĩwĩra. Wĩra wake ndwarĩ o wa kũgĩa na irio, no warĩ wĩra wa mĩhĩrĩga ya gũteithĩrĩria andũ.

    Nĩ aatũũraga thĩ na ũtukũ akĩcaria kĩhooto kĩa matatũ ma maĩ, mĩndĩra ya mĩgũnda, na gĩthomo kũrĩa gwatiganĩirio tene. Kũgerera ũtongoria wake mwega, nĩ aahotire kũhe wĩra mwanake aingĩ a itũũra na kũmaruta ũrĩa mangĩĩgĩa na hinya wao ene. Kũheana kwake nĩ kwatĩĩtwo nĩ bũrũri wothe, na rĩĩtwa rĩake rĩkĩgĩa ta kĩonereria kĩa ũthingu na kũgĩa na ũgendi ũtarĩ na mĩkoroku.

    “

    We called him ‘Chairman’ because whenever Pollard spoke, everyone listened with respect. A dependable confidant, a genuine soul, and a loyal friend through every season of life. Rest with the angels, Chairman.

    Patrick Ndung’u Lifelong friend
    6kwaheri.co.ke/m/pollard-kipkorir-mwangi|1996 — 2026|Pollard Kipkorir Mwangi|by Kwa-Heri
  7. Page 7 of 20 · Chapter 04 · Marriage & family

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    Chapter 04

    Marriage & Family

    Ndoa na Familia · Ũhiki na Mũciĩ

    His home was a harbour of peace for family and friends alike. However full his days, he made time to be close to his children and to teach them, by example, how to live well.

    Kiswahili

    Ndoa na Familia

    Katika kilele cha mafanikio yake, Baraka alimuoa Neema, mwanamke aliyeshirikiana naye maono na maadili sawa ya maisha. Muungano wao ulikuwa nguzo imara iliyojengwa juu ya msingi wa kuaminiana, upendo wa dhati, na kuheshimiana. Pamoja, walibarikiwa kupata watoto watatu waliowalea kwa uangalifu mkubwa na hekima.

    Nyumba yao ilikuwa bandari ya amani na kimbilio la kila mwanafamilia na marafiki waliotafuta ushauri au faraja. Baraka alihakikisha kuwa, licha ya majukumu yake mengi ya kikazi, anapata muda wa kutosha wa kuwa karibu na watoto wake, akiwafundisha kwa mifano hai jinsi ya kuwa raia wema na wawajibikaji katika jamii inayobadilika kwa kasi.

    Gĩkũyũ

    Ũhiki na Mũciĩ

    Kũrĩ kĩrĩmo kĩa kũgĩa na maciaro ma wĩra wake, Baraka nĩ aahikirie Neema, mĩhĩrĩga ya mĩtugo ĩrĩa yaathanaga nake thĩinĩ wa kĩĩrĩrĩria kĩa ũtũũro. Ũhiki wao warĩ kĩgĩna kĩrũmu kĩongereirwo igũrũ rwa kwĩhokana, rũendo rwa ma, na gĩtĩyo kĩnene mũno. Hamwe, nĩ magĩire na ciana ithatũ arĩa maamarereire na kĩyo kĩnene hamwe na ũgĩ wa kĩĩmũciĩ.

    Mũciĩ wao warĩ kĩ gĩcigo kĩa ũhoro na kĩhĩndĩro kĩa o mũndũ wa mũciĩ hamwe na arata arĩa maacariaga mĩtaarano kana ũhoro wa ngoro. Baraka nĩ aamenyithagia ati, o na gũtwĩka nĩ aagĩire na mawĩra maingĩ ma kĩĩgĩna, nĩ aagĩaga na rĩgita rĩa kũgĩa harĩ ciana ciake, akĩmaruta na kĩonereria kĩa ũtũũro wao ũrĩa mangĩgĩa andũ eega na arũmu thĩinĩ wa bũrũri ũrĩa ũgarũrũkagĩra narua.

    “

    My dear Polly, your radiant smile could light up any room. You never left without checking on your Shangazi, even when you were busy. My heart is heavy, but heaven has truly gained an angel. Lala salama.

    Grace Nyambura Aunt (Shangazi)
    7kwaheri.co.ke/m/pollard-kipkorir-mwangi|1996 — 2026|Pollard Kipkorir Mwangi|by Kwa-Heri
  8. Page 8 of 20 · Chapter 05 · Faith & values

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    Chapter 05

    Faith & Values

    Imani · Wĩtĩkio na Mĩtugo

    Faith was his compass. He believed a life is measured not by what we own but by a clean heart and how we treat others, and he stood up for those who had no voice.

    Kiswahili

    Imani

    Maisha yote ya Baraka yaliongozwa na dira thabiti ya kiroho na misingi isiyotikisika ya kimaadili. Aliamini kwa dhati kuwa mafanikio ya mwanadamu hayapimwi kwa wingi wa mali alizonazo, bali kwa usafi wa moyo wake na jinsi anavyowatendea wengine. Alikuwa mtu wa sala na tafakari, aliyetafuta muongozo wa Kimungu katika kila uamuzi mkubwa aliotakiwa kuufanya.

    Nidhamu, ukweli, na unyenyekevu zilikuwa nguzo zilizotawala maisha yake ya kila siku, iwe kazini au nyumbani. Alipinga vikali dhuluma na ufisadi, akisimama kama sauti ya wanyonge na mfano hai wa kuigwa na kizazi kipya kilichokuwa kikipoteza mwelekeo wa kitamaduni na kimaadili.

    Gĩkũyũ

    Wĩtĩkio na Mĩtugo

    Ũtũũro wothe wa Baraka watongoragio nĩ kĩhooto kĩa kĩĩroho na mĩhaka ĩtarĩ ya gũcenjia ya mĩtugo mĩega. Nĩ eetĩkĩtie thĩinĩ wa ngoro yake atĩ ũtonga wa mũndũ ndũtaragwo nĩ ũingĩ wa indo nene iria arĩ nacio, no nĩ kũgerera gũthera kwa ngoro yake na ũrĩa akaaga na andũ arĩa angĩ. Warĩ mũndũ wa mahoya na gũcaria gĩtĩyo kĩa Ngai thĩinĩ wa o matua manene marĩa aagĩire namo.

    Kĩyo, ma, na kwĩnyihia nĩ mĩtugo ĩrĩa yaathanaga na ũtũũro wake wa o mũthenya, gũtwĩka nĩ kĩĩwĩra-inĩ kana mũciĩ. Nĩ aareganaga biũ na ũmĩrĩru hamwe na mĩkoroku ya gũtunyania indo, agĩĩkũrũma ta rũoro rwa andũ arĩa matarĩ na hinya na kĩonereria kĩa mwanake a riika rĩerũ rĩrĩa rĩagĩire na kũũra kwa mĩhĩrĩga ya kĩĩndũ na kĩĩmĩtugo.

    “

    Watching you grow from that tiny infant I held at the altar into a God-fearing pillar of the community has been one of my life’s greatest joys. Rest in God’s bosom, my son.

    Elder Julius Ngetich Godfather (Baba wa ubatizo)
    8kwaheri.co.ke/m/pollard-kipkorir-mwangi|1996 — 2026|Pollard Kipkorir Mwangi|by Kwa-Heri
  9. Page 9 of 20 · Chapter 06 · His last years

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    Chapter 06

    His Last Years

    Miaka Yake ya Mwisho · Matukũ ma Mũthia

    His last days were filled with a deep inner peace: books, his small garden, and laughter with the children who loved him. He met the end without fear, having run his race well.

    Kiswahili

    Miaka Yake ya Mwisho

    Umri ulipoanza kusonga mbele, Mzee Baraka alirudi kuishi maisha ya utulivu kijijini kwake, akifurahia matunda ya jasho lake. Siku zake za mwisho zilitawaliwa na amani ya ndani, huku akitumia muda mwingi kusoma vitabu, kutunza bustani yake ndogo, na kucheza na wajukuu zake chini ya miembe. Licha ya mwili wake kuanza kudhoofika kutokana na uzee, akili yake ilibaki changamfu na yenye hekima tele.

    Alitembelewa mara kwa mara na viongozi pamoja na vijana waliotafuta ushauri wake wa busara. Alizikabili siku zake za mwisho bila hofu yoyote, akiwa na utoshelevu wa moyo kuwa amepigana vita vilivyo vyema na kukamilisha safari yake hapa duniani kwa heshima na ushindi mkubwa.

    Gĩkũyũ

    Matukũ ma Mũthia

    Rĩrĩa mĩaka ĩatambũkire na mbere, Mzee Wa-Baraka nĩ aacokeire ũtũũro wa ũhoro thĩinĩ wa itũũra rĩake rĩa tene, akĩkenela maciaro ma kĩyo gĩake. Matukũ make ma mũthia maatongoragio nĩ ũhoro wa thĩinĩ, akĩhũthĩra rĩgita rĩake gũthoma mabũkũ, kũrĩma mũgũnda wake mũnyinyi wa mathangũ, na kũthaaka na kũaria na tũmwana twa ciana ciake thĩ thĩinĩ wa kĩĩgĩna kĩa mĩembe. O na gũtwĩka mwĩrĩ wake nĩ waambĩrĩrie kũgĩa na kũgũũta nĩ ũndũ wa ũkũrũ, kĩongo kĩake kĩatũũrire kĩgĩte na ũgĩ mũnene.

    Nĩ aaceeragĩrũo maita maingĩ nĩ atongoria hamwe na mwanake arĩa maacariaga mĩtaarano ya ũgĩ wake. Nĩ aacokeire matukũ make ma mũthia kũrĩ ũmĩrĩru na kũgaathĩrĩria, agĩĩgĩa na gĩkeno thĩinĩ wa ngoro yake atĩ nĩ aarũire mbaara ĩrĩa njega na akĩrĩkia rũgendo rwake gũkũ thĩ kũgerera gĩtĩyo na kũgĩa na maciaro manene mũno.

    “

    It was an absolute honour to care for Pollard. Even on difficult days, he never forgot to say ‘thank you’ with a kind smile. May the Almighty grant him eternal rest.

    Mercy Chebet Caregiver (Mlezi)
    9kwaheri.co.ke/m/pollard-kipkorir-mwangi|1996 — 2026|Pollard Kipkorir Mwangi|by Kwa-Heri
  10. Page 10 of 20 · Chapter 07 · Legacy

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    Chapter 07

    Legacy

    Alichotuachia · Kĩgĩna kĩa Maisha

    What he leaves us is not buildings or money but light: good values, a community lifted up, and a name spoken with a smile and with thanks.

    Kiswahili

    Alichotuachia

    Kifo cha Mzee Baraka kilikuwa pigo kubwa, lakini maisha yake yaliacha alama isiyoffutika milele. Urithi mkubwa aliouacha haukuwa tu majengo au akaunti za benki, bali ulikuwa ni ule wa fikira mwangaza, maadili mema, na jamii aliyoiinua. Taasisi alizoziasisi na miradi ya maendeleo aliyoianzisha inaendelea kutoa huduma na kubadilisha maisha ya maelfu ya watu hadi leo.

    Watoto na wajukuu zake wanaendeleza misingi ya uadilifu na upendo aliyowafunza. Jina la Mzee Baraka linatajwa kwa tabasamu na shukrani, kama mtu aliyewasha taa gizani na kuacha ulimwengu ukiwa mahali bora zaidi kuliko alivyoukuta—huo ndio uliokuwa urithi wake wa kudumu kwa vizazi vijavyo.

    Gĩkũyũ

    Kĩgĩna kĩa Maisha

    Gĩkuũ kĩa Mzee Wa-Baraka kĩarĩ kĩmenero kĩnene mũno, no ũtũũro wake nĩ waatigire kĩonereria gĩtarĩ kĩa gũthira thĩinĩ wa ngoro cia andũ. Kĩgĩna kĩnene kĩrĩa aatigire gĩtiarĩ o mĩako kana mbeca thĩinĩ wa mbengi, no kĩarĩ gĩthomo kĩa ũgĩ wa meciria, mĩtugo mĩega, na itũũra rĩrĩa aameneria na kũgemia. Kambuni na mĩbango ĩrĩa aambĩrĩrie nĩ ĩtũũraga ĩgĩteithĩrĩria na kũgarũra ũtũũro wa andũ aingĩ o na ũmũthĩ ũyũ.

    Ciana na wajũkũũ wake nĩ marũmĩrĩra mĩtugo ĩo ya ũthingu na rũendo rũrĩa aamarutire tene. Rĩĩtwa rĩla kĩa Mzee Wa-Baraka nĩ rĩtanyĩtwo kũgerera motheka na gũgĩa na ngatho, ta mũndũ ũrĩa waakirie gĩcengi kĩa mairia-inĩ na agĩtiga thĩ ĩgĩte ta kĩgĩna kĩega gũkĩra ũrĩa aamĩgĩire—ũcio nĩ wao kĩgĩna gĩake kĩa mĩaka yothe harĩ riika rĩrĩa rĩũkĩte thutha.

    “

    Kipkorir, my boy, you lived with integrity, quiet strength, and genuine humility. You carried the family name with dignity and always stood by everyone in times of need. Rest in perfect peace, my nephew.

    David Kimutai Uncle (Mjomba)
    10kwaheri.co.ke/m/pollard-kipkorir-mwangi|1996 — 2026|Pollard Kipkorir Mwangi|by Kwa-Heri
  11. Page 11 of 20 · Family

    The eulogy of Pollard Kipkorir MwangiThose left behind

    Family

    Pollard leaves behind a family who carry his laugh, his kindness and his name.

    With his parents, Monica and Victor
    Spouse
    Filoza Waithera
    Children
    Hannah Kamau
    Placky
    Parents
    Monica Juma (mother)
    Victor Kariuki (father)
    Brother
    Henry Ford
    Sister-in-law
    Edna Wangari
    First cousins
    Jackson Mwangi
    Kinoti
    11kwaheri.co.ke/m/pollard-kipkorir-mwangi|1996 — 2026|Pollard Kipkorir Mwangi|by Kwa-Heri
  12. Page 12 of 20 · A life in pictures

    The eulogy of Pollard Kipkorir MwangiMoments & memories

    A Life in Pictures

    I
    Sunday afternoons in the park
    At his desk, building
    With the brothers
    12kwaheri.co.ke/m/pollard-kipkorir-mwangi|1996 — 2026|Pollard Kipkorir Mwangi|by Kwa-Heri
  13. Page 13 of 20 · More memories

    The eulogy of Pollard Kipkorir MwangiMoments & memories

    More Memories

    II
    Board games, every holiday
    His cousin Wanjiru
    Out in the city
    Friends, always

    “Every photo has a story, and Pollard was in the middle of most of them.”

    Samuel Karanja · childhood friend
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  14. Page 14 of 20 · More memories

    The eulogy of Pollard Kipkorir MwangiMoments & memories

    More Memories

    III
    The cousins, all grown up
    School days
    The aunties
    Cousins

    Have a photo of Pollard? Add it to his page — scan the code on the last page.

    p. 21
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  15. Page 15 of 20 · Messages of love

    The eulogy of Pollard Kipkorir MwangiMessages of love
    From those who loved him

    Messages of Love

    Words left on his page by family and friends.

    “

    We called him ‘Chairman’ because whenever Pollard spoke, everyone listened with respect. A dependable confidant, a genuine soul, and a loyal friend through every season of life. Rest with the angels, Chairman.

    Patrick Ndung’u
    Lifelong friend
    “I will forever miss you.
    Kinoti
    First cousin
    “I will forever miss you, my brother.
    Theo
    Brother (Kaka)
    “I will miss you.
    Placky
    Child
    “I will forever miss you, hun. Rest well.
    Hannah Kamau Mwangi
    Family
    “To our classmate and brother, Pollard Kipkorir. Your sharp intellect, kindness, and hearty laugh during our school days will never be forgotten by the fraternity. Fare thee well, brother.
    St. Patrick’s Alumni (’98)
    Friends
    “I will always remember your funny stories, and how you taught me to plant maize. Rest well, Pollard.
    Ethan Kiprop Mwangi
    Family
    “My dear Polly, your radiant smile could light up any room. You never left without checking on your Shangazi, even when you were busy. My heart is heavy, but heaven has truly gained an angel. Lala salama.
    Grace Nyambura
    Aunt (Shangazi)
    “Your words belong here too. Scan the code on the last page to leave a tribute, a photo or a memory on Pollard’s page.
    Leave yours
    Page 20
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  16. Page 16 of 20 · Messages of love

    The eulogy of Pollard Kipkorir MwangiMessages of love
    From those who loved him

    Messages of Love

    continued
    “

    From running through the dusty fields of Nakuru with bare feet to watching you grow into a remarkable gentleman — thank you for the timeless memories and laughter. You ran your race well, old friend.

    Samuel Karanja
    Childhood friend
    “Pollard was a man of extraordinary grace and generosity. To the entire Mwangi family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
    Dr. Amina Hassan
    Family friend (Rafiki wa familia)
    “Watching you grow from that tiny infant I held at the altar into a God-fearing pillar of the community has been one of my life’s greatest joys. Rest in God’s bosom, my son.
    Elder Julius Ngetich
    Godfather (Baba wa ubatizo)
    “Your wisdom, advice during my university years, and continuous prayers shaped who I am today. I will strive to make you proud.
    Kevin Kibet
    Godchild (Mtoto wa ubatizo)
    “It was an absolute honour to care for Pollard. Even on difficult days, he never forgot to say ‘thank you’ with a kind smile. May the Almighty grant him eternal rest.
    Mercy Chebet
    Caregiver (Mlezi)
    “Kipkorir, my boy, you lived with integrity, quiet strength, and genuine humility. You carried the family name with dignity and always stood by everyone in times of need. Rest in perfect peace, my nephew.
    David Kimutai
    Uncle (Mjomba)
    16kwaheri.co.ke/m/pollard-kipkorir-mwangi|1996 — 2026|Pollard Kipkorir Mwangi|by Kwa-Heri
  17. Page 17 of 20 · Hymns

    The eulogy of Pollard Kipkorir MwangiSongs of faith

    Hymns

    Sung together at All Saints’ Cathedral

    HYMN 1

    God Himself Is With Us

    1God Himself is with us; Let us all adore Him, And with awe appear before Him. God is here within us; Soul, in silence fear Him, Humbly, fervently draw near Him. Now His own who have known God, In worship lowly, Yield their spirits wholly.
    2Come, abide within me; Let my soul, like Mary, Be Thine earthly sanctuary. Come, indwelling Spirit, With transfigured splendor; Love and honor will I render. Where I go here below, Let me bow before Thee, Know Thee and adore Thee.
    3Gladly we surrender Earth's deceitful treasures, Pride of life and sinful pleasures: Gladly, Lord, we offer Thine to be forever, Soul and life and each endeavor. Thou alone shall be known Lord of all our being, Life's true way decreeing.
    HYMN 2

    God, Who Made the Earth and Heaven

    1God, who made the earth and heaven, Darkness and light: You the day for work have given, For rest the night. May Your angel guards defend us, Slumber sweet Your mercy send us, Holy dreams and hopes attend us All through the night.
    2And when morn again shall call us To run life's way, May we still, what-e'er befall us, Your will obey. From the pow'r of evil hide us, In the narrow pathway guide us, Never be Your smile denied us All through the day.
    3Guard us waking, guard us sleeping, And, when we die, May we in Your mighty keeping All peaceful lie. When the trumpet call shall wake us, Then, O Lord, do not forsake us, But to reign in glory take us With You on high.
    4Holy Father, throned in heaven, All holy Son, Holy Spirit, freely given, Blest Three in One: Grant us grace, we now implore You, Till we lay our crowns before You And in worthier strains adore You While ages run.
    17kwaheri.co.ke/m/pollard-kipkorir-mwangi|1996 — 2026|Pollard Kipkorir Mwangi|by Kwa-Heri
  18. Page 18 of 20 · Hymns

    The eulogy of Pollard Kipkorir MwangiSongs of faith

    Hymns

    continued
    HYMN 3

    Happy the Home

    1Happy the home when God is there, and love fills every breast; when one their wish, and one their prayer, and one their heavenly rest.
    2Happy the home where Jesus' name is sweet to every ear; where children early speak his fame, and parents hold him dear.
    3Happy the home where prayer is heard, and praise is wont to rise; where parents love the sacred Word and all its wisdom prize.
    4Lord, let us in our homes agree this blessed peace to gain; unite our hearts in love to thee, and love to all will reign.
    HYMN 4

    Jesus, Lover of My Soul

    1Jesus, lover of my soul, Let me to thy bosom fly, While the billows near me roll, While the tempest still is high; Hide me, O my Savior, hide! Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last!
    2Other refuge have I none, Hangs my helpless soul on thee; Leave, O leave me not alone! Still support and comfort me; All my trust on Thee is stayed, All my help from Thee I bring; Cover my defenseless head With the shadow of Thy wing.
    3Thou, O Christ, art all I want, More than all in Thee I find; Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is Thy name, I am all unrighteousness; Vile and full of sin I am; Thou art full of truth and grace.
    4Plenteous grace with Thee is found, Grace to pardon all my sin; Let the healing streams abound, Make and keep me pure within; Thou of life the Fountain art, Freely let me take of Thee; Spring Thou up within my heart, Rise to all eternity.
    18kwaheri.co.ke/m/pollard-kipkorir-mwangi|1996 — 2026|Pollard Kipkorir Mwangi|by Kwa-Heri
  19. Page 19 of 20 · Hymns

    The eulogy of Pollard Kipkorir MwangiSongs of faith

    Hymns

    continued
    HYMN 5

    O God, Whose Will Is Life and Good

    1O God, whose will is life and good For all of mortal breath: Unite in bonds of servanthood All those who strive with death.
    2Make strong their hands and hearts and wills To drive disease afar, To strive against the body's ills And wage Your healing war.
    3By healing of the sick and blind, Christ's mercy they proclaim, Make known the great physician's mind, Affirm the Savior's name.
    4Before them set Your gracious will, That they, with heart and soul, To You may consecrate their skill And make the sufferer whole.
    HYMN 6

    To God Be the Glory

    1To God be the glory, great things he hath done! So loved he the world that he gave us his Son, who yielded his life an atonement for sin, and opened the lifegate that all may go in.
    RefrainPraise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, and give him the glory, great things he hath done!
    2O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, to every believer the promise of God; the vilest offender who truly believes, that moment from Jesus a pardon receives.
    3Great things he hath taught us, great things he hath done, and great our rejoicing thru Jesus the Son; but purer, and higher, and greater will be our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.
    19kwaheri.co.ke/m/pollard-kipkorir-mwangi|1996 — 2026|Pollard Kipkorir Mwangi|by Kwa-Heri
  20. Page 20 of 20 · With gratitude

    Pollard Kipkorir Mwangi
    Forever in our hearts
    Pollard
    Kipkorir Mwangi
    12 April 1996 — 1 January 2026
    With gratitude

    Dear friends, family and community, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming love, prayers and support you have shown our family during this challenging season. When we lost our beloved Pollard, the weight felt too heavy to carry alone. Through your kindness, you reminded us that we belong to a beautiful, compassionate community. Asanteni sana.

    — The Mwangi family
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