Celebrated journalist Jeff Koinange is in mourning after he
lost his grandmother.
Elizabeth Gathoni Koinange passed on at the age of 117. She
was the only surviving widow of Senior Chief Koinange’s six wives.
The media personality took to his social media accounts
where he gave a tribute to his grandmother.
“Folks, it is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing
away of one of my GREATEST Shujaas Go well grandma..You OUTLIVED many and at
117, you were a true PATRIOT and a MATRIARCH to all. Rest with the Angels &
we shall see you when we get there,” Jeff stated.
Despite his advanced age, Gathoni was reported to have
maintained a sharp memory and was able to identity her lineage down six
generations.
The Koinange family is one of the most politically
significant families which has produced respected professionals in various
fields.
Folks, it is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing away of one of my GREATEST Shujaas— Jeff Koinange, MBS (@KoinangeJeff) November 10, 2017
Go well grandma..You OUTLIVED many and at 117, you were a true PATRIOT and a MATRIARCH to all.
Rest with the Angels & we shall see you when we get there.#RIPElizabethGathoniKoinange pic.twitter.com/SNCX4sXmCs
