Shelmith Njamiu Muraya

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God's will that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Shelmith Njamiu Muraya, who rested on 27th July 2026.

She was the beloved wife of the late Simon Muraya Gukura
She was a loving mother of Rose Kirigo, Newton Gukura, Alice Wamuyu, Peter Theuri, James Murage, Chris Nderitu, Grace Wanjiru, Lucy Nyangari, and Nancy Wairimu.

She was a loving mother-in-law of Susan Wamucii, Jane Theuri, Anita Nderitu, Everlene Ledava, Samuel Mbugua, Timothy Mwangi, Veronica and Harrison Kyalo. She was a cherished grandmother of Ann, Purity, Innocent, the late Sharon, Eric, Edwin, the late Wilson, Loyd, Shelmith, Michelle, Susan, Joel, Derrick, Christian, Jasmine, Leana, Jordan, Alex, Letishia, Nathan, Joseph, Malcolm, Louis, Myles, Tony, Fridah, Peace and Mark.

She was also a proud great-grandmother of Melissa, Alicia, Kelvin, Tasha, Talia, Michael, Newton, and Nickson.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Theuri Mwangi and the late Kirigo Theuri. She was a loving sister of the late John Nderitu Theuri, Mary Nyangari Ndurumo, Jackson Muriuki Theuri, and Teresia Njoki Wandaka, and a sister-in-law of the late Edward Murage Gukura, Mary Gathigia Murage, and Esther Wanja Muriuki.

Family, relatives, friends, and well-wishers are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at Peter Theuri's home in Membley, Ruiru, and at the family home in Kiajogu.

Shelmith will be laid to rest on Tuesday, 4th August 2026, at her home in Kiajogu Sub-location, Mathira Constituency, Nyeri County.
Forever in our hearts. May her soul rest in eternal peace.