Sorrow and deep sadness have engulfed Ndundu Parish in Gatundu South following the tragic death of a renowned Catholic catechist, James Njoroge Kabari, who lost his life in a fatal road accident in the Karai area along the Naivasha highway.
The tragic accident occurred on Monday, January 5th, 2026, leaving the local Catholic community and residents of Gatundu South in shock and mourning.
Catechist James Njoroge Kabari died on the spot together with his wife, Teresia Wanjiru, and their two young children, Michael, aged six years, and John Mark, aged one year. The accident has been described as devastating, wiping out almost an entire young family in a single tragic moment.
According to church officials and family members, the family was traveling when the accident happened at Karai, an area known for frequent road crashes along the busy Naivasha highway.
The exact circumstances surrounding the accident are yet to be fully explained, but authorities have launched investigations to establish what caused the fatal crash.
James Njoroge Kabari was a well-known and respected catechist who served faithfully at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Ridgeways.
He was described by fellow church members as a devoted servant of God, a humble man, and a loving family man who dedicated his life to teaching the Catholic faith and guiding believers in their spiritual journey.
His commitment to church service earned him respect not only in Ridgeways but also in his home parish of Ndundu in Gatundu South.
The Kabari family originally hailed from Ndundu Parish, where news of their deaths has left parishioners in deep grief.
Church leaders, friends, and neighbors have been gathering at the family home and at church premises to offer prayers and comfort to the bereaved relatives.
Many described James as a man of strong faith whose life was an example to both young and old in the community.
Amid the tragedy, a glimmer of hope remains as the family’s daughter, Clare Wairimu, survived the accident.
She is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Naivasha.
Church members and well-wishers continue to pray for her quick recovery as she battles injuries sustained in the crash.
By tuko