Pastor Dorcas Rigathi has today met with the family of the late DC Harris Kibathi who played a key role in shaping her life over four decades ago.
During the meeting, Pastor Dorcas took the opportunity to express her gratitude to the Kibathi family for the profound impact their father had on her life.
DC Kibathi died on January 28, 2022, at the age of 82 years.
Giving an account of the story, Pastor Dorcas explained that together with her brother Oscar and their widowed mother, Virginia Wambui they used to live at the Kiandutu slum.
She said when DC Kibathi discovered that they were not attending school due to financial constraints, he took immediate action.
Dorcas had received an admission letter to Alliance Girls High School, and her brother, Oscar, to Alliance High School.
Through his compassion, Kibathi ensured their fees were paid including other essentials paving way for a brighter future.
Speaking during the meeting, Dorcas could not hide her joy stating the Kibathi made a great impact in her life, and that of her family.
“I am very excited today to be reunited with the family of a man who made a difference in my life. Wherever I go, and you hear me speak about DC Kibathi who was in Thika, many think that this background is not true. However, this visit is by the family of the man who made a difference in my life, DC Kibathi,” she said.
Late DC Kibathi only remaining sister Lucy Mwangi was among those who attended including the seven children of the DC.
Sophie Kibathi, one of the daughters, appreciated Pastor Dorcas for her fond memories of their father, and honouring him in death through the family’s invitation to her official residence.
“We appreciate you, Your Excellency, for coming back to us, and telling us Asante Sana. Very few people take such an opportunity to come back to the family, even when the man himself is deceased. You took the time to tell us Thank You and we appreciate,” she said.
