- Waihiga Mwaura lost her last born sister, dear Lil Gathoni Mwaura, who died in 2022
- The BBC news presenter was devastated by the death of her sister, and wrote a touching message on her birthday
- Kenyans on social media consoled the journalist after he shared a picture of his sister made with AI technology
The only sister of Waihiga Mwaura was Lil Gathoni Mwaura, who died in 2022.
The BBC television journalist lost his sister Gathoni, who was the daughter of attorney general David Mwaure Waihiga and Judge Anna Ngibuini Mwaure.
When did Waihiga’s sister die?
His funeral was held in April 2022, and he was later buried in Lang’ata Cemetery.
“Happy birthday in heaven, Gathoni. AI claims that this is what you would look like today. It is still hard to believe that you are not here. Rest in peace with the angels, dear sister.”
The family did not share the cause of Gathoni’s death, but Kenyans offered condolences to the Waihiga family.
Waihiga shared a touching message on her sister’s birthday and posted an AI-generated image of what she might look like today.
“Happy birthday in heaven, Gathoni. AI claims that this is what you would look like today. It is still hard to believe that you are not here. Continue to rest with the angels, dear sister,” he said.
Kenyans console Waihiga Mwaura
Kenyans comforted the BBC reporter with a touching message. Here are some of their comments:
Electrin Maswari: “A very beautiful girl. The heavens have received the best. May she rest in eternal peace. Happy birthday, girl.”
Rugadim Geithon: “She looks like your wife. May she continue to rest. She was a light to her family and I know she looks at you every day. Happy birthday to her in heaven.”
Samson Kariuki Kamau: “One day many years from now when you are over 100 years old you will meet him in heaven. Live your salvation with fear and trembling. May his soul rest in eternal peace and may God give you comfort and strength.”
Muthoni Anne Shongwe: “Our beloved Gathoni – always so beautiful. Happy heavenly birthday.”
Princess Shaikh: “Weeh. Losing a brother that you are close to… there are not enough words to describe the pain… I’m so sorry.. Sadness is a permanent shadow.”
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What did the tragedy teach Waihiga?
In other news, Waihiga once revealed that losing two close family members in 2021 and 2022 changed the way he looks at life.
He lost his father-in-law, the father of Joyce Omondiin June 2021 and later his sister in 2022.
Joyce’s father died after battling terrorism-related injuries for 23 years.
The writer said those painful losses reminded him how short life is and how some worldly things are not of great importance.
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