Brian Muriithi, son of the late Karen tycoon and businessman Francis Kiambi fondly recalled how his father bought him his first car when he was only 12 years old.
Muriithi spoke during the funeral service attended by several leaders held in Tharaka Nithi County on Friday, January 20.
He eulogised his late father as a role model who taught him a lot about life, particularly in business and politics.
"He molded me into the man I am today. He taught me a lot of things about politics and business. I fondly remember when my dad bought me my first car," he narrated.
"I always dreamed of owning a car and on my 12th birthday, he bought me one," Muriithi added.
The young man was heartbroken by the passing on of his father noting, "I feel lost and empty now that my father is gone".
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, who also attended the funeral service, remembered the businessman as a versatile man with knowledge in various areas ranging from security to business matters.
"He was a man of vision, full of ideas, and extremely gifted. He could engage you in a discussion on any matter. He was a rare person," Kindiki stated.
In addition, the county governor, Muthomi Njuki referred to Kiambi as the pride of Tharaka Nithi noting all he had done in the county. Muthomi acknowledged all those who came to honour the renowned businessman.
"This man brought a lot of light not only in Tharaka Nithi but n Kenya at large," Muthomi added.
On Monday, January 9, the businessman was found dead at his home in Karen estate after a night out with his wife and other relatives.
It was alleged that the man and his wife had disagreed over a Ksh2 billion loan he was planning to take. According to her, she was alarmed on Monday morning when she failed to hear her husband snoring.
According to the autopsy results conducted by the government pathologist Johansen Odour, Kiambi succumbed to cardiac arrest due to excess cholesterol in his body.
