BBC Africa Business Editor Larry Madowo, on Sunday, took to Twitter to eulogize his late father.
The 31-year-old journalist revealed the patriarch really loved them and would go to any lengths to spoil his family.
According to Madowo, it's almost as if his father knew that he would not be around for long.
He also disclosed that his family faced many challenges after his father passed away 25 years ago.
Netizens condoled with Madowo and urged him to take heart, others remarked that he had done with father proud.
Anthony Irungu wrote, "Gone but not forgotten and his legacy lives on."
John Nyigi commented, "But you have really made him proud Larry! Push the legacy to the greatest heights."
Collins Owino posted, "It's never easy without fatherly love. I'm sure he's proud of you. May he continue resting in peace."
Zak Yule wrote, "And that was his goal in life .the succes of his children .happy fathers day to all of them."