Popular Kikuyu musician by the name Elijohn Kariuki is mourning the death of his dear brother.
Elijohn Kariuki who is known for Kikuyu “Kigoco” songs took to the media and announced the untimely demise of his brother. On November last year, Kariuki lost his mother Mary Warira Giragia and was laid to rest in Langata Cemetery in Nairobi. Mary Warira succumbed to a short illness while receiving treatment at the hospital. A few hours ago Kariuki also lost his brother but he didn’t reveal the cause of death. The popular Kikuyu musician has been battling cancer for quite some time and even underwent three chemotherapy treatment sessions.
Well wishes and good Samaritans have been supporting Kariuki in his cancer journey and even motivated him to keep fighting the deadly disease. Kenyans online joined hands in sending their condoling messages to the bereaved family. The body is currently preserved in the hospital mortuary as burial preparations are underway. Opera fraternity wishes to extend our deep heartfelt condolences to relatives and friends of the deceased. May they find solace in the lord and may his soul rest in eternal peace. We also wishes a speedy recovery to Elijohn Kariuki, he will emerge victorious. Barely a month ago, another famous Mugithi artist lost his mother-in -law.
By Nairobi