Celebrating a Life of Mzee Benson Ngigi Kibunja

BIRTH The late Benson Ngigi Kibunja was born in Gachuhiro, Kigumo Sub-County, Murang’a County in 1942 as the second child of the late Mr. Daniel Kibunja and the late. Susan Kibunja. His siblings are Cecilia Waithira, Sasilla Njeri, Patrick Kamande, Samuel Kung’u (Mburaka), Perisina Wanjiru and Agnes Wangari. CHILDHOOD During his childhood, he lived with his parents and grew up like other boys of his age group. He assisted his parents with family chores that included farming and looking after cattle. EDUCATION Benson Ngigi attended Gathima-ini Primary School, in Kigumo Sub-County, Murang’a County. WORK AND EMPLOYMENT After completing his studies, the late Benson Ngigi secured employment in Tanzania and later at Clay Works Ltd. as a machine operator. He later went into self-employment before settling on subsistence farming and dairy farming. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE Benson Ngigi met and fell in love with his late wife, Mary Wambui Ngigi and got married in 1967 under the Kikuyu customs. God blessed them with six children who are Peter Maina, the late Simon Kamau, Susan Wangari, Patrick Mwangi, Teresia Muthoni, and Cecilia Waithira. His grandchildren are Michael, Kelvin, Joanmary, Nyambura, Susan, Scola &Phillip, Chris, Bridgid, Doris, Maryanne, Timothy, Linet, Claire, Boaz, Lillian, Lewis and Melvin CHRISTIAN LIFE The late Benson Ngigi accepted the Lord and joined “Kanitha wa Ngai” in the year 1977, where he has been a faithful member until his demise. SICKNESS & DEMISE The late Benson Ngigi led a healthy and normal life until June 01, 2024 when he experienced difficulties in eating and drinking. On Monday, June 03, 2024, Benson Ngigi spent quality time with his children and exchanged pleasantries and even shared a meal. He peacefully passed on at his home, in the morning of Tuesday, June 04, 2024, at the age of eighty-two (82) years. He leaves behind his five (5) children and several grandchildren. The Late Benson Ngigi kibunja espoused love, peace, reconciliation and unity. Virtues we all stand to benefit from. May the Lord Almighty Rest his soul in eternal peace, Amen! “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2Timothy 4:7