President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of condolence to the family, relatives and friends of Mama Stella Wangui Wanjohi who passed on yesterday.

Mama Stella Wangui, a retired teacher, was the mother to Secretary State Functions, Mr. Peter Wanjohi.

In his message of comfort and encouragement, President Kenyatta eulogized Mama Stella as a highly accomplished teacher who contributed immensely to the growth of the education sector in the country.

“Mama Stella will be remembered as a positive influence in the community, a strong believer, a resilient woman of substance and a loving mother who laid an enduring foundation for her family and the community,” President Kenyatta said.

The Head of State noted that Mama Stella Wangui, 75, will be missed by many Kenyans, especially the girls and women she mentored.

“In this hour of sorrow, I convey my condolences to the family, relatives and friends of the late Mama Stella Wangui Wanjohi. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time of mourning,” President Kenyatta said.

The President prayed to God to give the family of Mama Stella Wangui the courage and strength to bear the loss.