- The cremation of Uhuru Kenyatta’s brother-in-law, William Gakuo will take place on Tuesday, November 12, at the Hindu Crematorium in Kariokor
- Gakuo, who is the younger brother of former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta was found dead at his home in Karen on Wednesday, November 6, in a suspected suicide
- His wife, Sheila Wanjiku Mwangi, discovered his body hanging in the corridor of their house, with a suicide note found nearby
The Kenyatta family is grappling with profound sorrow following the death of William Gakuo, the younger brother of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, who tragically died by suicide at the age of 48.
Gakuo, a key figure within the prominent family, was found dead at his residence in Karen on Wednesday, November 6.
Police investigations revealed that he died by hanging, with a suicide note found next to him. The sudden and unexpected nature of his death has left family members and close associates in deep shock and mourning.
According to a statement released by the family, Gakuo is survived by his wife, Sheila Wanjiku Mwangi, and his siblings—Gabriela, Maina, Christine, and Margaret Kenyatta.
“It is with profound sadness and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely passing of William,” the statement read.
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The news of his death has rippled through both the Kenyatta family and the wider public, with many expressing disbelief at the loss of a man who appeared to be in the prime of his life.
Gakuo, born in Kangema, Murang’a County, was the son of Dr. Ephantus Njuguna Gakuo, a renowned former director of the Kenya Railways Corporation, who played a pivotal role in the development of the country’s transport infrastructure.
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His father’s legacy as a trailblazer in Kenya’s post-independence corporate world was passed down to William, but the circumstances surrounding his untimely death have raised serious concerns about the pressures faced by individuals in prominent families.
The cremation of William Gakuo is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, at the Hindu Crematorium in Nairobi’s Kariokor.
Family members have requested privacy during this difficult time as they prepare to lay their loved one to rest.
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The Kenyan public has been left with many questions surrounding the cause of Gakuo’s tragic decision, as experts point to the increasing prevalence of mental health struggles, financial stress, and personal crises as contributing factors to suicide.
