By Susan Anyangu
The eldest son of freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi is dead.
Meshack Wachiuri Kimathi died at Kenyatta National Hospital, on Friday, where he had been hospitalised since December 14.
Mr Daniel Macharia, the family spokesperson, told The Standard yesterday Wachiuri was hospitalised after fracturing his spinal cord.
"Wachiuri slipped and fell near his home in Komarock Estate, last year. He injured his spinal cord, leaving him paralysed from the neck down," he said.
Wachiuri, 60, was the eldest son of Mau Mau freedom fighter Kimathi and his wife Mukami.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Wachiuri and four children.
Macharia said the burial date would be announced later after consultations with the Government and the Church.
"Wachiuri was the son of a public figure and the date of his burial is subject to consultations among a number of people. Indeed throughout his hospitalisation the Government has been in touch with the family," said Macharia.
