It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden passing of Kenneth Gichuru Mbogori Riria (affectionately known as Jesu), who tragically lost his life in a road accident in Mwingi on 31st March 2026 while returning from his farm in Tana River County.
Born on 7th March 1970 at Kirwiro Village, Nthimbiri Sub-location, Ntima Location, Meru County. Until his demise, he was an employee of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission based at the Integrity Centre.
Ken was the beloved son of Stella Mukomunene M’Riria and loving brother of Elijah Kirimi, Fridah Kajuju, and Phineas Mworia.
He was a doting father to Gerald Mwenda and Immanuel Mutua. Ken attended Mugambone Primary School and Abothuguchi Secondary School, where he excelled, before joining the University of Nairobi to earn a Bachelor of Commerce degree.
He worked at Unga Group, East African Cargo Services, Kenya Airways, and most recently at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. A faithful Catholic from childhood, Ken was humble, jovial, gentle yet firm, and deeply loved by all who knew him.
A requiem mass will be held on Wednesday, 8th April 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marurui, followed by the funeral service and burial on Friday, 10th April 2026 at St.Augustine Catholic Church, Mugambone, Meru Central Sub-County, Meru County.
In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever. Rest in peace, Ken