Azimio leader Raila Odinga wants the funeral service in honour of Mama Mukami Kimathi to be held at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi.
Speaking at Lee Funeral Home on Sunday while paying homage to the late widow of freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi, Raila said Mukami should be honoured as a freedom heroine with a state funeral.
“I would wish the final state funeral service in honour of the late Maitu Mukami Kimathi be held at Uhuru Gardens where Mau Mau freedom fighters were being tortured,” he said.
The 96-year-old died on May 4 while receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital after developing breathing difficulties.
Raila confirmed that he will attend the funeral service.
“I cannot miss the funeral of Shujaa Mama Mukami wa Kimathi. We have been very close and I will be in Njabini for her final ceremony on earth,” Raila added.
Mau Mau veteran Mzee Githu Kahengeri also said Mukami should be honoured as a freedom heroine.
“She fought for the freedom our country. We pray that the remains of her husband be brought so that both can be buried on the same day in Njabini in Kinangop,” Kahengeri said.
President William Ruto has delegated a team that will oversee the state funeral arrangements for Mukami.
The national funeral committee will be chaired by Interior PS Raymond Omollo while Nyandarua Governor Moses Badilisha will chair the committee at the county level.
"In consultation with the family we have agreed that the funeral service will be held on May 13, 2023 at her home in Njabini, Nyandarua county," Rigathi Gachagua said on Friday after hosting the family of Mukami Kimathi at Harambee House Annex.
The Deputy President added that Ruto will lead the government in giving Mukami a befitting send-off.
