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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed his condolences to the Governor of Meru County, Bishop Kawira Mwangaza following the death of her brother Eric Kimathi, also known as Steroo.
In a heartfelt message on X, Gachagua shared the pain and grief of the Governor's family and the young family Kimathi leaves behind.
"To the Governor of Meru County, Bishop Kawira Mwangaza, and your entire family, my deepest sympathies on the passing on of your dear brother Eric Kimathi (Steroo).
I share in your pain and the grief of the young family, Mr. Kimathi leaves behind. My prayers and heart goes to you at this difficult moment," Gachagua said.
The former deputy president prayed for comfort and strength for the family while urging God to grant Kimathi eternal rest.
"May the Lord God Almighty rest the Soul of Eric Kimathi in peace and eternal rest grant him."
Steroo died on Friday, January 10.
His death was announced by her sister Mwangaza through her social media pages.
The burial is set for Saturday, January 18, 2025.
“Devastated to announce the death of my beloved brother Erick Kimathi (Stero) today Morning 10 January 2025 after a long illness. So valiantly you fought. May Almighty God Rest his soul in eternal peace. Burial Saturday 18th January 2025 at Mathagiro Village Timau Buuri,” Governor Mwangaza wrote on Facebook.
After Mwangaza announced the news, President William Ruto also sent his condolences.
In a statement, Ruto described Steroo as an enterprising young man who changed the lives of many people.
He went on to say that Steroo was a kind and hardworking individual who had many great ideas.
The President prayed for God’s comfort even as the family comes to terms with his death.
“We celebrate the life of an enterprising man with great ideas that changed the lives of many people. Eric Kimathi ‘Steroo’ — brother to Governor Kawira Mwangaza — was kind, hardworking and progressive. Our thoughts are with the family at this tough time. Rest in Peace, Steroo,” Ruto said.
