'I'm forever grateful you left me your two sons,' Mukhisa Kituyi mourns his son Makari

Piece by: Peninah Njoki

29 June 2020

Secretary-General of UNCTAD Dr Mukhisa is still mourning his first born son Ivar Makari after he died from a diabetic attack.

Taking to his twitter account, Mukhisa mourned his son and thanked him for leaving him grandsons to 'console' him.

'Five years ago today you slipped out of our grasp dear Ivar Makari.

As we learn to live with the pain and loss.

I’m ever grateful to God that you left me these beautiful grandsons; Brendan Walyaula and Mikal Mukhisa.'

On June 28, 2015, Ivar Makari Kituyi died at the age of 30. He suffered a diabetic attack. Ivar was buried at his father's Mbakalo Tongaren Constituency home.

Below are some of the encouragement messages from his followers.

@Andrew04288446: Its very painful for a father to bury his son - should never be!! May God grant your grandkids the best that life is there to offer.

@SonOfKwale: As time goes by, some memories take you back & remind you of your loss... You must be so lucky that he left a family behind,, taking care of them will make that pain get away with time.

@rhodes_kogo: Though painful it is, I know God gave u grace to fill the gap left behind by their dad n your son for this amazing handsome grandsons, Pole sana.

@CaroleWainaina: Thinking of you and holding you in prayer as your remember Ivar and celebrate those gorgeous grand kids.