Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndungu's Mother Dies of Cancer in the US

Mama Victoria Mercy Nyaithiru, the mother of the Supreme Court of Kenya judge Njoki Ndungu has passed away in the US after a long illness.

Mama Nyaithiru succumbed to cancer in New York on Sunday, according to the Presidential Strategic Communication Unit (PSCU).

In a message of condolence to the family, relatives, and friends, President Kenyatta described Mama Nyaithiru as a kind and hardworking woman who raised an outstanding family.

“Mama Victoria Nyaithiru was a God-fearing woman who believed that ultimately all good things are the result of a life of honesty, faith, and hard work,” said Uhuru.

Kenyatta added that the deceased’s reputation can be seen in her children’s contribution to Kenya’s socio-economic transformation.

“She loved her family and was fiercely protective of her children, raising them on a value-based upbringing which is reflected in their successful lives.”

“Certainly we can see the fruits of her keen parenting through her children some of whom are prominent leaders of our times,” he added.