Nyeri: Father, Daughter Killed In Brutal Attack At Their Home To Be Laid To Rest On Same Day

• Josphat Murihia Riguga and his daughter Rachel Warukira Murihia will be buried on Friday, September 6
• The 89-year-old man was killed with his 56-year-old daughter at their home in Gitugi, Othaya, Nyeri county
• They died on Thursday, August 29, after being brutally attacked, leaving many heartbroken

Nyeri - The burial arrangements of two family members who were murdered at their home have been released.

The elderly father and daughter were brutally attacked and killed in their home, leaving their kin and residents broken.

Josphat Murihia Riguga and his daughter Rachel Warukira Murihia passed away on Thursday, August 29.

When will Nyeri father, daughter be buried?

The two were killed in a cold murder in Gitugi, Othaya, Nyeri county, following a brutal attack.

Riguga died at age 89, while his daughter died at age 56. Their family is preparing to lay them to rest on the same day.

"Family and friends are meeting daily starting 3pm at a house in Gitugi village for prayers and burial preparations," part of the announcement read.

The father and daughter will be buried on Friday, September 6, at his home.

Investigations are already underway as the police seek to unravel what led to the attack and subsequent deaths of Riguga and Murihia.

Kenyans mourn death of Nyeri family members

Several Kenyans have painfully mourned the demise of the two, penning sorrowful messages online.

Esther Machina:

"Some things are very heartbreaking. May their souls rest well and peacefully in eternity."

Casky Jason:

"Killers, your days are numbered. May they rest in peace. Condolences to the family."

Theuri Catherine Waweru:

"May God comfort their families. Eternal rest unto them."

Hana Karimi:

"Surely, who did this?? Lord, you know them by their names. Let them repent in Jesus's mighty name."

James Kabuga:

"I feel puzzled by this news. How could they do such a traumatizing act? May God give them a restless life, and may God also give the entire family strength in this trying moment."

Warhessar Sally:

"Those who kill by swords, guns, knives, and weapons die by sword. Cain killed Abel because of jealousy, and God cursed him. Those who perpetuated this heinous killing will never find peace in their soul and their lives."

Burial plans for people who died at Nithi Bridge accident

Separately, families identified victims and are making burial arrangements following the tragic Nithi Bridge accident that killed 12 members of the Vision Group.

The survivors, who received treatment at PCEA Chogoria Hospital, were in stable condition but were being treated for both minor and significant injuries.

The Vision Group, formed just three months ago for visiting members' parents, was devastated by the loss of eight members in their tragic first trip.

Despite their grief, the families of the victims were united in their determination to honour their loved ones with respectful send-offs.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke