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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Prof Joseph Macharia

1952-11-11 - 2022-12-20

RIP Prof, You will be missed!

Biography

EULOGY OF THE LATE PROF. JOSEPH MWANGI MACHARIA BIRTH The late Professor Macharia was born on 11th November 1952 at Kiandongoro forest in Nyeri County as the third-born child of the late George Macharia and the late Mary Warukira Macharia. His siblings are: - the late Susan Wanjugu Wachira, Loise Wambui Mugo, Martin Wambugu Macharia and Grace Wangechi Wahome. CHURCH He was baptized in the Catholic Church EDUCATION AND WORK He started schooling at Tucha primary school in 1960. He later transferred to Karago - ini primary school where he sat for his CPE in 1968. He passed well and joined Kijabe high school in 1969. He did his O- Levels in 1972. Thereafter, he joined the military as an Air force cadet. After his O-level results were released, he left the military and joined Kianyaga High School for his A-levels in 1973-1974. From January to July 1975, he was employed at Kiriti Secondary school as an untrained teacher. In September of the same year, he joined the University of Nairobi for a degree in Botany and Zoology ....

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and graduated in 1978. He briefly joined the ministry of Agriculture in Kitale before rejoining the University of Nairobi for a Masters in Environmental Plant Physiology between 1978 and 1980. He was employed at the Coffee Research foundation where he worked from 1980 to 1982. He later joined the University of Nairobi as a tutorial fellow between 1982 and 1986. He received a scholarship to pursue his Ph.D. under a split program between the University of Nairobi and University of Essex in Environmental Plant Physiology. He finished his PhD in 1988 at the age of 35 years. He became a lecturer at the University of Nairobi where he worked up to 1992 when he joined Egerton University as a Senior lecturer. In 1995, he went to the University of Colchester for a Post-Doctoral fellowship after which he became an Associate Professor in 1996 where he worked until his retirement on medical grounds in 2019. From 1997 to 2003, he was the Chairman of the Botany department at Egerton University. He has contributed to the scientific ....

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world through many publications and supervision of many Ph.D. and Masters Students. He was also Treasurer of Egerton Housing co-operative between 1996 and 2001.

MARRIAGE In 1976, he married Esther Warau and they had 5 children: George Macharia, John Mwarari, Martin Wambugu, Mary Warukira and Peter Gakuo. He was grandfather, father in law and Uncle to many.

ILLNESS The late Prof Macharia suffered from arthritis and underwent first hip replacement surgery in 2011 at Nairobi Hospital and the second hip replacement surgery at Nakuru War Memorial hospital in 2019 In April 2022, he started complaining of tongue pain and went for treatment at Mediheal hospital where he was later diagnosed with Cancer of the tongue (stage 4). He underwent 36 Radiotherapy sessions at the regional Cancer Center in Nakuru County which he finished on 9 th September 2022. He was recuperating at home and seemed to be improving until Monday 19th December when he started having difficulties sitting up. He was taken to hospital ....

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where he was put on oxygen because he had some difficulties in breathing. In the course of his treatment, his blood pressure dropped. He succumbed during treatment at 5.40pm on 20 th December 2022 at the age of 70 years.

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Dear Dad, you will forever dwell in our hearts holding closely the fond moments we shared together. Thank you for loving us. May you continue resting as we wait to see you again at the second coming of Jesus. We love you

Mrs. Caroline Gesare Macharia
Daughter-in-law

I pray for peace and comfort that only God can give to the Macharia family. May Prof soul rest in eternal peace.

Dr Lilian Gichuru
Colleague to John Macharia

Poleni sana bro. May God give you comfort during this trying moments. We are together in prayer.

Mr Andrew Kiprotich Koros
Father to a good Friend and me

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A friend I could rely on and a client who was loyal to me. May your soul rest in eternal peace!!

Mr Isaac Barongu Nyamanya
Friend

Rest in eternal peace Dad.

Mr George Mbichire
Friends father

My sincere condolences to the Macharia family, may the Lord Jesus heal the brokenhearted and bind the wounds of the afflicted.

Mr Ambrose Odhiambo Ochieng
Father-in-law

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This world is not our home,were just passing through,REST paradise Auncley.Till we meet again.

Mr. Charles Ngatia Wairimu
Auncle

Korera Esther Macharia & Family, The loss of Korera Joseph is a big shock, pole sana. God knows why He allowed to happen. Be still, God will ever be with you always. Read Psalm 46.10. May he rest in peace.

Mr. & Mrs. Priscillah & Johnson Masenge
Korera

Korera Esther Macharia & Family, The loss of Korera Joseph is a big shock, pole sana. God knows why He allowed to happen. Be still, God will ever be with you always. Read Psalm 46.10. May he rest in peace.

Mr. & Mrs. Priscillah & Johnson Masenge
Korera

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I treasure the calls you could call me for a new year crossover and you could call me "my sister wambui' God gave us this year and he will take care of us next year".Wambui my sister uko salama.I know you are in a beautiful shore.Rest well

Miss Loise Wambui Wachira
Uncle

I treasure the calls you could call me for a new year crossover and you could call me "my sister wambui' God gave us this year and he will take care of us next year".Wambui my sister uko salama.I know you are in a beautiful shore.Rest well

Miss Loise Wambui Wachira
Uncle

We shall miss your Xmas and new year call and best wishes. Eternal rest grant unto you O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon you. May your soul rest in peace. Amen.

Ms Jane Njeri Wachira
Niece

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Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on!’” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “so that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow with them. Revelation 14:13

Ms. Aneti Wangkyo
Father to colleague, John Mach

My condolences to the Cucu Esther, family and friends of the late Prof. May the good Lord give you peace and strength during this trying moment. Rest in peace Professor.

Mr Stephen Njau Muteru
Grandfather

We loved you dad but God loved you more. Rest in eternal peace till we meet in glory

Mr martin murimi
Friend to John and Martin

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Rest in Peace Prof

Dr. Charles Irungu Maina
Colleague at Egerton Universit

Our heartfelt condolences to the family of our dear Korera Prof. Joseph Macharia for his untimely passing on. May the Almighty God give you the solace and comfort during this sad moment. We shall remember you for legacy of a great family.

Mr. & Mrs Johnson & Priscillah Masenge Otenyo
KORERA (co-parents-in-law)

Let perpetual light shine upon him. You will be greatly missed. RIP professor

My condolence Susan Wambui Kariuki
Uncle

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May you rest in peace..

Mrs Pauline Wanjiku Wairimu
Uncle

May you rest in peace..

Mrs Pauline Wanjiku Wairimu
Uncle

May Dad rest in peace until we meet again upon Jesus'2nd return.

Mr Patrick Masenge
Son-in-law

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Heartfelt condolences to the family, may God give you strength and Grace, may his memories be with you until that bright morning when Jesus comes back, may he rest with the angels

Ms Ednah Oyori
Friend to his children

May his soul rest in peace. We are keeping the family in our daily prayers.

Ms Evelyne Heyi
Colleague

May his soul rest in peace. We are keeping the family in our daily prayers.

Ms Evelyne Heyi
Colleague

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Rest in Peace Prof

Dr Esther W. Kinuthia
Neighbour and family friend

My condolences to the Macharia family. May God grant you the peace to deal with the loss. May Prof. Macharia Rest in Peace

Mr. Bob Miano Chuma
N/A

Rest in peace prof. Nobody can fill your shoes in family & academia.

DR Kimani Mwangi
Friend

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My heartfelt condolences to the macharia family papa was steadfast and wise a great man will never be forgotten forever in our hearts rest easy Prof.

Mr Collins Akal Othoo
Like a dad to me.

My heartfelt condolences to the macharia family papa was steadfast and wise a great man will never be forgotten forever in our hearts rest easy Prof.

Mr Collins Akal Othoo
Like a dad to me.

My heartfelt condolences to the macharia family papa was steadfast and wise a great man will never be forgotten forever in our hearts rest easy Prof.

Mr Collins Akal Othoo
Like a dad to me.

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My heartfelt condolences to the macharia family papa was steadfast and wise a great man will never be forgotten forever in our hearts rest easy Prof.

Mr Collins Akal Othoo
Like a dad to me.

My heartfelt condolences to the macharia family papa was steadfast and wise a great man will never be forgotten forever in our hearts rest easy Prof.

Mr Collins Akal Othoo
Like a dad to me.

May Dad's soul rest in eternal peace.

Ms Rachel Omukatia Shibalira
Through John Mwarari ( my supe

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May Dad's soul rest in eternal peace.

Ms Rachel Omukatia Shibalira
Through John Mwarari ( my supe

May prof rest in peace, God has a purpose for everything that happens. May the family get solace in Jesus mighty name

Mr peter Owoko Odhiambo
Friend to his son John

May prof rest in peace, God has a purpose for everything that happens. May the family get solace in Jesus mighty name

Mr peter Owoko Odhiambo
Friend to his son John

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Shine on your way uncle ,you will be greatly missed

Mrs Annrose Wanjiku Kariuki
Uncle

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