Field Marshal Muthoni wa Kirima is dead. According to Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, the freedom fighter passed on at 3:01 AM on Tuesday.
Mr. Kahiga disclosed that the Field Marshal was rushed to Radiant hospital in Pangani but was pronounced dead on arrival.
"I cannot fathom or believe that at 3.01 am, I am still up because like they say in my community, a Mugumo tree has fallen. I regret to announce to the world that we have today lost to death one of our most prominent MAU MAU heroes, Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima has passed on. We send our heartfelt condolences to the family and pray to God for his grace," part of the statement read.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, in his condolence message, recalled her exploits in leading the land and freedom army after the capture of freedom hero Dedan Kimathi whom she served as his personal assistant.
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"I have woken up to sad news of the passing on of Field Marshall Muthoni Kirima, the gallant freedom fighter who fought side by side with Field Marshall Dedan Kimathi Wachiuri in the Mt. Kenya and Aberdare forests to drive colonialists from our land. I join her family and descendants of the Mau Mau war of Liberation in mourning the loss of our Mother Field Marshall Muthoni wa Kirima.
"We recall with pride and sheer admiration, her exploits in leading the land and freedom army after the capture of freedom hero Dedan Kimathi whom she served as his personal assistant, after he was betrayed by Collaborators. We remain indebted to these great heroes and heroines for the Sacrifice to liberate our land. May God Rest Her in Eternal peace and give strength to her family to bear the loss," Gachagua said.
