President Uhuru Kenyatta was among those who sent messages of condolence after Water Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki lost her daughter Wendy Muthoni on Sunday, July 19.
Muthoni succumbed to an undisclosed illness while admitted at the Nairobi Hospital, with details of what led to her death remaining scanty.
"The President wished the family God's fortitude during this difficult period of grief and assured them of his support as they come to terms with the big loss," a statement from State House read in part.
Wendy is one of Sicily's four children with her husband, Zabby Kariuki.
At the time of her passing, Wendy was a law student at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).
Deputy President William Ruto also sent his condolences, expressing his shock after learning of Wendy's passing.
"Our sympathies and prayers to the Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Sicily Kariuki, following the death of her precious daughter Wendy Muthoni ‘Noni’.
"A second-year law student at JKUAT Karen Campus, Noni was a determined, diligent and honest lady who will be fondly remembered for her kindness and dependability. May the family, friends and her college-mates find strength to get through this grief. Rest In Peace," Ruto wrote.
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga, who lost his first-born son Fidel in 2015, also condoled with the family while reflecting on the pain of losing a child.
"No pain ever comes close to that of losing a child. None whatsoever. Mama Sicily Kariuki, please accept sincere condolences from me and Mama Ida following the passing of Wendy Muthoni.
"Remain strong. You are in our thoughts and prayers," he wrote, with numerous Kenyans echoing his sentiments.
Runyenyes MP Cecily Mbarire described Wendy's death as untimely, praying for the family to be granted strength.
"My heartfelt condolences to my sister CS Sicily Kariuki and the entire Kariuki family on the untimely death of your daughter Wendy Muthoni aka Noni. May God’s strength, courage and comfort be your fortress. Rest in Power Noni," she wrote.
