On Tuesday, October 4, the late attorney Paul Gicheru’s family and friends gathered at Nairobi’s Regina Caeli Catholic church for his funeral liturgy.
The 50-year-old was remembered throughout the mass as a devoted family man, extraordinarily kind, and astute lawyer throughout his decades-long career as a lawyer.
Gicheru’s wife, Ruth Nyambura, and his three charming sons, Allan, Alvin, and Alex, who attend school in the UK, were among the attendees.
The deceased’s sons can be seen wearing matching, well-fitting suits in images that have gone popular on social media, as well as black facemasks.
The three dapper gents stand out for sporting neatly styled dreadlocks, which had Kenyans talking.
The three dapper gents stand out for sporting neatly styled dreadlocks, which had Kenyans talking.
Some online commenters weighed in on the hairdo of the trio, saying it was the most recent fad for wealthy Kenyan children.
The sons gave a combined homage to their father during the liturgy, praising his love, patience, and selflessness.
“You were loving, composed and courageous. You were slow to anger and always gave numerous chances to people. You lived a life of selfless service, helping others even before you could help yourself and not expecting anything in return.
We love you dad, we will miss you dearly and we hope to see you again. Rest in peace,” they said.
Their mother urged them not to be afraid as they began a new chapter of their lives without their father in her eulogy.
Here are some reactions from Kenyans
Wylkister Morgan: “What’s with this dread thing with almost all rich kids yet their fathers can’t employ a Rasta man for lack of trust.”
Sue Gitau: “Dreadlocks without money is suspicious.”
Louise Magowi: “What’s the relationship between the rich and dreadlocks yawa.”
Njeri Kamau: “Questions I keep asking myself why in every prominent family funeral like occasion you will never miss young serious looking rastafarian.
Snr Rogers Musyoka: “When poor people’s kids wear dreadlocks, they immediately become suspects.”
Glen K Asudi: “So it means you are not allowed to have dreads when you are broke?”
Bornes Queen: “He had a beautiful family may his soul RIP.”
