Revered pyrethrum picker who fought for Kenya's freedom

Mourners follow proceedings during the burial of Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima at Kinunga Stadium in Nyeri. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

It was a solemn and modest farewell for Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima who lived her life with courage and grace.

Leaders, family and residents gathered at Kinunga Stadium, Tetu Nyeri County where they eulogised Muthoni for her sacrifice as a patriotic woman by joining the Mau Mau struggle for independence.