First anniversary remembrance

In loving memory of Mary Wanjiku Kamau

1948 – 2026

Saturday 9 October 2027

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Family reflection

A message from her family · 1 min read

“Every child can read. Some just need someone to wait for them.”

A year without Mum. Thank you for every prayer, visit and kind word that carried us. Come and remember her with us.

She would have wanted tea for everyone and the children running in the garden, so that is how we will remember her: together, at home in Othaya, with her songs.

— Joseph, Peter, Jane, James, Wanjiru and Muthoni

Reflections

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Anniversary gathering

In 5 days

Remembering Mary, one year on

Remembering Mum, one year on. Join us on Saturday 9 October at 11:00, at home in Othaya.

VenueFamily home, Othaya, Nyeri
DateSaturday 9 October 2027
TimeFrom 11 AM

Programme

  1. 11 AMArrival and welcome
  2. 11:30 AMPrayers and her favourite hymns
  3. 12:30 PMMemories from the family and friends
  4. 1:30 PMPlanting a tree in her kitchen garden
  5. 2 PMLunch together
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A light in her memory

126 candles lit

  • Faith AchiengPole sana kwa familia.
  • Grace NjeriFor Mwalimu, with love.
  • Faith WaweruThinking of you all.
  • Lucy KariukiLala salama, Cũcũ.
  • Nyokabi RotichRest well, Mama.
  • Kiprono NyamburaFor Mwalimu, with love.

Getting there

The family's busFrom Kencom stage, Nairobi
From
Kencom stage, Nairobi
Leaves
Sat 9 Oct
Time
7 AM
Finding the placeIn the family's words

“Above the Chania, past Othaya Primary.”

Directions
What to wearWear purple, her colour.

In her name

What we have done since she left

The Mary Kamau bursary

This year it paid the school fees of four pupils at Othaya Primary. The family hopes to support six next year.

KES 46,500 of KES 120,000
Her lifeThe story her children wrote
  1. 1948Born in Othaya, Nyeri County
  2. 1965Began teaching at Othaya Primary
  3. 1972Married Joseph Kamau
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Days we've marked

  1. First anniversarySaturday 9 October 2027This page
  2. The funeralSaturday 24 October 2026Open

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