Kenyan Freedom fighter, Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima has passed away.
Field Marshal Muthoni died on Monday night.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua while announcing her demise remembered Muthoni as a hero who led the Agikuyu community in their fight for freedom.
She served as Dedan Kimathi's personal assistant in the struggle for liberation.
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.
— H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, EGH (@rigathi) September 5, 2023
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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," Gachagua said.
"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."
Gachagua prayed for God's comfort and strength to the Kirima family as they mourned the Field Marshal.
"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," he said.