Wednesday, January
07, 2025 - Veteran Kenyan media personality, Julie Gichuru, has shared a
deeply moving reflection as she marked her 52nd birthday while
mourning the loss of a father figure who shaped her life.
In a heartfelt Instagram post on Wednesday, January 7th,
2025, Julie revealed that James Njenga Mungai, the father of her high school
best friend, Anne, passed away last week.
She described him as a guiding presence who became family to
her and her husband, Tony.
“We lost a father figure last week. On my 52nd birthday,
as we lay him to rest, I honour his life and legacy,” she wrote.
Julie recalled how JN played a pivotal role in her wedding
25 years ago, overseeing the planning and ensuring cultural traditions and
Catholic values were upheld.
“He was my cultural father in the process, standing alongside my
Dad,” she noted.
“As our family grew, he became guka to our children, caring,
present and engaged; their advisor, friend and confidant,” she
added.
Reflecting on his legacy, Julie emphasized that his greatest
gifts were presence, mentorship, kindness and grace.
“We have been blessed by the light of his love and care and now we
must keep his fire burning,” she said.
She likened his passing to the fall of a Mugumo tree, a
symbol of strength and endurance.
“A Mugumo tree has fallen but shall never be forgotten. The grass will whisper ‘he was here and he made a difference,’” she mourned.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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