Top culture Scholars government officials and friends attended
the funeral service of the late director of cultural Gladys
Wangetchi Gatheru held at a Nairobi Church.
During the service Minister of Culture and heritage Mr
Willaim Ntimama massage was read by his PS Mr Jacob.
In the massage the Minister termed the late Gatheru as hard
working officer whose service will be missed by many Kenyans
including her work mate.
The late Gatheru who passed away last Friday will
remembered for taking part in drafting the Kenya culture
policy which is very important document added the ,minister
who was shocked by Gatheru death.
Others who attended the service included the former director of
Culture S. Anami. Gachoya, among other officers from the
Ministry of Culture.
Other included University of Nairobi don C Wanjala and culture
officers from many parts of the Country who praised the late
Gatheru effort to transform the dept of Culture in one way
or another.
Later the late Gatheru was buried yesterday after noon during
a funeral attended by numerous mourners drawn from many way of
life.
She joined the Ministry of Culture in 80s and later climbed
the ladder to become the director of culture.
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