Kirinyaga County Governor Ann Waiguru paid tribute in honour of the lives of two senior county staff who died last week.
She led the county team in observing a minute of silence during a function at Kamiigua Polytechnic, saying the demise of the duo in a span of a week was most tragic to the county administration.
The county lost the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Education & Public Service Veronica Waweru who according to the governor, served Kirinyaga County with distinction and dedication since 2022 when she first joined the County Executive as the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Water, Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change.
Throughout her tenure, Veronica was known as a motherly figure, a mentor, and a tireless advocate for community empowerment. She worked closely with partners, NGOs, and local leaders to implement transformative programs that touched the lives of thousands of Kirinyaga residents.
Notable achievements include securing a Sh40 million infrastructure grant from Safaricom Foundation to upgrade Kibingoti Vocational Training Centre (VTC), mobilised support from NGOs, including SHOFCO, enabling 145 needy students to receive free training in technical courses and championing music and performance programs in VTCs and ECDE centres, many of which advanced to the national level.
Previously, Ms. Waweru served as the principal of Muthale Girls High School in Kitui, Ngaru Girls in Kirinyaga and Our Lady of Consalata Mugoiri Girls High School in Murang’a before retiring from Teachers Service Commission.
The county also lost John Kiama, Senior Inspector Fire Services, under the Department of Transport, Roads, Public Works & Housing. The distinguished fearless firefighter and first responder earn him name “Shujaa.” Over the years, he has led countless fire suppression operations, emergency rescues, and community safety programs that have saved lives and protected property.
He is well known for championing fire safety awareness by conducting fire drills and training sessions in school.
By Mutai Kipngetich
