PHOTOS: Murder, suicide couple buried in a sorrowful ceremony in Tharaka Nithi

By Wanja Waweru

Chuka University architect and Head of the Estates Department Moses Kirimi and his wife Pamela Wanja were buried yesterday in a ceremony that was marked with glowing tributes from family, neighbours and the leaders.

Mr Kirimi, was reportedly killed by his wife before she died by suicide two weeks ago following domestic misunderstandings.

The remains of the two were buried on Friday at Kamacuku in Muthambi, Tharaka Nithi County in a ceremony attended by local leaders led by Governor Muthomi Njuki and MPs; Kareke Mbiuki (Maara), Patrick Munene (Chuka/Igambang’ombe) and Gitonga Murugara (Tharaka).

Burial ceremony for Chuka University architect and Head of Estates Department Moses Kirimi and his wife Pamela Wanja at Kamacuku in Muthambi Sub County on October 7, 2022. Leaders decried increased cases of murder and suicide in the county.
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By Alex Njeru

Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki pays last respect to Chuka University architect and Head of Estates Department Moses Kirimi and his wife Pamela Wanja during their burial ceremony at Kamacuku in Muthambi.

Chuka University staff present a song during the burial ceremony of the varsity’s Architect and Head of Estates Department Moses Kirimi and his wife Pamela Wanja at Kamacuku in Muthambi.