Tears for man who linked KNH to the world

Angela Gichuru (2nd right) wife to the late Kenyatta National Hospital Senior Corporate Affairs and Communications Officer Francis Kibet Mengich and family members  sing during his  funeral service at the Nairobi Baptist Church. Photo: David Gichuru

A sombre mood engulfed friends and relatives of the late Francis Kibet Mengich during a requiem mass at Baptist Church on Ngong Road.

Kibet, who was a senior corporate affairs and communications officer at Kenyatta National Hospital, died on Monday at the same hospital, shortly after suffering a seizure outside his home.

Angela Gichuru, Kibet's wife, said their 10-year-old marriage proved that Kibet was a kind, loving and virtuous person who valued his family and guided his three children to live an honourable life.

"I will cherish the moments we shared," she said. To his colleagues, Kibet was always ready to help.

"When I get to the office now, it is obvious that something missing. His smile would light up every corner," said his boss, Simon Ithai.

Ithai said Kibet was diplomatic yet very assertive and he would always delegate him all the tough assignments that needed balance.