Joseph kariuki biography

Joseph Kariuki, the Catholic priest who died under controversial circumstances at a guest house in Murang'a, was buried on Thursday in Nairobi.

Kariuki, 43, was buried St Mary's Msongari grounds during an emotional farewell ceremony attended by fellow priests and family members.

Two requiem masses were held in honour of the fallen priest.

The first mass was held at St Peter's Parish where Kariuki served until his death, and a second mass was held at his rural home in Mang'u, Kiambu County.

During these events, speakers heaped praise on Fr Kariuki describing him as a jovial and dedicated church leader.

Kariuki, popularly known as Father Karis, was pronounced dead at a hospital in Kenol, Murang'a where he was taken after he developed medical complications in the hotel room.

Police said before he died, Kariuki was in the company of a 32-year-old woman with whom he had spent the night at the hotel.

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