Comments on: Tributes

By: Lwazi Khumalo

Lwazi Khumalo — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:51:51 +0000

Lala Ngokuthula

By: Lwazi Khumalo

Lwazi Khumalo — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:51:14 +0000

RIP

By: Wairimu Kihoro

Wairimu Kihoro — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:59:27 +0000

I often frequent this website to read what people have to say about my Mummy.

I like that everybody loves her.
That seems to sum her up perfectly.

Everybody loved her.
xxx

By: Grandmaster Masese

Grandmaster Masese — Mon, 26 May 2008 10:00:58 +0000

A poem For Wanjiru Kihoro

The ghost of Toro,
shower me with sorrow
So horror-a terror
when I remember you
Dr.Wanjiru Kihoro,
fate of the crash
Wasn’t a wish
For four years we wished
That you could come out healed.
Kwaheri Daktari
We have the spirit of Abantu with us

By: BOB ILUNGA

BOB ILUNGA — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:50:12 +0000

Dr. Wanjiru was like my elder sister to me! She worked with me as a consultant (from ABANTU for development) on capacity building and implementing policies to develop the Zairean Community Association (ZACA-LISANGA) in London from 1998-2000; organisation I was the Managing Director. I and the entire Congolese community pay tribute to the person who has transformed our organisation, and more important who has changed our vision towards organisation development. I personally missed her deeply, as she was to me as a sister. God take care of her spirit.
Bob Mudingay Ilunga, London (UK)

By: Else Marie Buck

Else Marie Buck — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:02:59 +0000

I was very shocked when I learnt about the plane crash in 2003 at a time, when Wanjiru was back in Kenya to start a new era, united again as a family on Kenyan ground. I only learnt about her passing very late and felt very sad that such a great woman should depart. I only saw this page today, when I was thinking about Wanjiru, the many good talks in the ’80s and 90s in Africa House, in my house in Denmark, in KULU-Women and Development, on the boat on River Thames with a gang of the Kihoro children and my niece. A wonderful day, when Wanjiru took a day off and relaxed with her family and me. Her love for her family was great. Her concern about her beloved husband in prison was touching. I have met many women of ABANTU and Akina Mama wa Africa in different countries to whom Wanjiru has meant an important change. She was the mother, she was the teacher, the engineer, the philosopher – loved and appreciated.
Wanjiru is one of the persons who leave this world with an long trace behind her, having made an important mark. She was a star. Blessed be she and treasured is the time we had together. Let’s continue use of ‘Wanjiru’s work and personality for inspiration. Rest in peace. Condolences to the Kihoro family.

By: Elizabeth Kalunde Mwangi

Elizabeth Kalunde Mwangi — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 08:34:03 +0000

I did not meet Wanjiru, but from what I have read about her,she must have been an inspiration to many.Rest in peace.

Elizabeth Mwamodo-Mwangi.

By: Rosemary Emodi

Rosemary Emodi — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 15:47:47 +0000

I did not know Wanjiru Kihoro, but I know her sisters – Njeri, Wahu and Nish. I know that Wanjiru was and continues to be their inspiration and having worked with them, I had the privilege of understanding the great strength of character and commitment that Wanjiru had for addressing social injustices and empowering women. My sincere condolences to the Kihoro and Matenjwa families. Your pain and loss is immeasurable. Remember that you are the custodians of Wanjiru’s work, commitment, sacrifice and legacy.

Much Love

Rosemary Emodi (London)

By: sokari

sokari — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 20:13:51 +0000

I never knew Wanjiru Kihoro but from everything I have read she sounds like an awesome person and I feel I missed something by never meeting her. I hope one day to meet Mshairi and other members of her family who are part of the blogging community. I feel I understand much better who they are and why the write what they write.

By: Poi

Poi — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 16:26:30 +0000

Sail on silver girl, sail on by.Your time has come to shine.

Rest in peace, Dr, Wanjiru Kihoro

Peace and strength be with your family