Kenyan journalist Ciru Muriuki is in mourning following the death of her father, which she announced on social media on Saturday.
She described him as a loving father who was also her anchor.
"What life can never prepare you for is to lose a beloved parent. My most honoured, most cherished father has rested," she wrote.
"I have grappled with the unimaginable pain of losing my anchor, my best friend, the best man I have ever known."
In another post she said,
"Words are not enough to express the immensity of this loss. But in all things, we praise the name of the Lord. Dad, I will love you forever. The rest of my life will be spent longing to see you again."
Celebrities came out to send their messages of condolence;
talliaoyando Sending you lots of Love, holding you from afar, praying for you and sending a million hugs ❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
sheilamwanyigha
Pole sana for your loss. Sending you peace and calm through this season. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
jahmbykoikai
Lifting you up in prayer ma. My condolences to you and the fam❤️🙏
mo.momanyi
Pole sana Ciru. May he rest with the angels
maureenkunga
So sorry for your loss Ciru. ❤️❤️ praying for you and your family.
kambuamuziki
Hugs darling 💛 praying for grace and comfort 💛💛💛
blessednjugush
Pole sana ciru God's peace!!!!!!!
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