Celebrating the Life of - Rosemary Muthoni Munio

The late Rosemary Muthoni Munio was born Muthoni Ngina to
Felistas Ngina David on 19/8/1958 in Nginduri village, Kiamwangi
Location, Gatundu South, Kiambu County. She was the first born
among four siblings, namely Margaret Wanjiru Muhoho, the late
Lucy Wangui Thiongo, and the late David Mugithi Thiongo.
As a young girl growing up in a coffee growing area in Gatundu
South, Muthoni assisted in household chores and on the
farm with labour input typically necessary for sustenance of
smallholder agriculture. In this regard she became the darling
of her late grandfather Mzee David Mugithi and her late
grandmother Jemimah Muthoni. Her grandparents were her best
friends. Muthoni grew up in
a loving family with cousins
where the boundaries of
motherhood were indistinct.
ACADEMIC LIFE
Muthoni started primary school in 1965 at Kiamwangi Primary
School where she immediately distinguished herself as a
bright and bold pupil. This streak was to continue through
primary school making her the envy of many boys. She
passed well and was admitted to Kiburia Secondary School
in 1972 for her secondary education. She continued to excel in her studies and got admitted to
Pangani Girls for “A” Levels in1976 where again she excelled and secured herself a placement
at the University of Nairobi, Department of Sociology in 1978. Rosemary obtained a Bachelor
of Arts Degree (Social Work) in 1981. Later on she enrolled for a Masters Degree programme
with Moi University from where she graduated with a Master of Business Administration, MBA
(Strategic Management).
A LOVING MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE
Rosemary met the love of her life Charles Mwangi in 1976 when
she was in Form 5. They were married in December 1982 and
were blessed with 2 beautiful children, Gerald Muniu and Nungari
Mwangi who have been their pride and joy. She was very blessed to
see her grandchild, baby Allyssa Muthoni and to witness budding
relationships between Gerald and Agnes Wangui, and Nungari
and Andrew Muriithi. She had a special mothering relationship
with her nephew Jimmy whom she raised alongside her sister
Lucy. In all ways, Muthoni loved, protected
Eternal rest grant unto her Oh Lord, may perpertual light shine upon her,
may she rest in peace.
(BIFA), Kiamwangi High School, the Agriculture Finance Corporation and the Kiambu Pamoja
Trust where she served as a Board Member until her demise.
HER DEVOTED CHURCH LIFE
Muthoni had a deep and profound relationship with God rooted in the Catholic Faith. She was
a founding member of both Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Buruburu and Our Lady of
the Rosary Catholic Church in Ridgeways. From the early nineties, she
participated in many catholic devotional practices including Marian
devotion to the Rosary, The Catholic Charismatic Community, Opus
Dei retreats, an active member of the Catholic Women’s Association,
Jumuiya fellowships including a very lively member of St. Michael the
Archangel in Edenville. She was a faithful participant at the daily early
morning Mass, and of the Divine Mercy Devotion. Each year she made
a pilgrimage to the National Marian Shrine in Subukia to intercede for
her family and friends. She had a loving and longstanding devotion to
St. Antony of Padua, to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate
Heart of Mary, and St. Michael the Archangel. She had a fearless and
outspoken faith that could move mountains founded on conscientious
and tireless efforts in search
of God. She loved the Lord
with her heart, her soul and
all her strength, instilled this
deep faith in her children and brought many closer
to God through the sacramental life she lived without
compromise.
HER VIBRANT SOCIAL LIFE
Muthoni loved people and selflessly poured herself
Eternal rest grant unto her Oh Lord, may perpertual light shine upon her,
may she rest in peace.
into building her community. She was friendly, exceedingly generous, had a fantastic sense of
humour and was profoundly intellectual which enabled her to engage with people of
Rosemary went to be with the Lord whom she loved on the 20th September 2024 at the Nairobi
Hospital and joined the army of saints and intercessors in Heaven. She fought the good fight;
she kept the faith; now she dwells in the house of the Lord forever.
Psalms 100:5 “For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever,
and his faithfulness to all generations