Charles Gitonga Kinyungu

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Charles Gitonga Kinyungu, which occurred on Thursday, 30 July 2026. He was the Chief Technologist at the University of Nairobi, Chiromo Campus.

He was the son of the late Cyrus Kinyungu Nginga and the late Miriam Njeri.
He was the beloved husband of Elder Lucy Muthoni Gitonga of PCEA Church of the Torch, Kimuri Thogoto, and former Headteacher of Kikuyu Township Primary School.

He was the loving father of Moses Kinyungu and Diana Wamuyu, Miriam Njeri and Peter Njagi. He was a loving brother of the late Patrick Nginga, the late Bernard Ndungu, Bernice Mwihaki, Nancy Muthoni, Justus Wachira, the late Joseph Gikonyo, Linus Wahome, and Margaret Wangeci. He was the beloved son-in-law of Laurenzia Thaara and the cherished grandfather of Adrian Gitonga, Amy Muthoni, and many other grandchildren whose lives he touched with his love, wisdom, and kindness.

Family members and friends are meeting daily at the family home in Kidfarmaco, Kikuyu, at 4:00 p.m. for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The body will leave Nyeri Outspan Mortuary on Friday, 7 August 2026, at 9:00a.m., after which the funeral service and burial will take place at Huhoini Girls Secondary School, Ichagachiru, Tetu, Nyeri.

Fare Thee Well Charles