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CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF DAMARIS KATITI MUEMA

Birth and Early Life Damaris Katiti Muema was born on 12th December 1967 in Kilungu, Kisyani village, as the second-born child of the late Daniel Muthoka Waema and Agnes Muthoki Muthoka. She grew up in a home grounded in strong family values, discipline and faith. These values shaped her character and later became the foundation of the life she built and the lessons she passed on to us sometimes gently, sometimes firmly, but always with love. Education Damaris began her education at Katulye Primary School and later attended Kilungu Day School, now known as Kilungu Boys High School. From a young age, she understood the value of hard work. Life did not come easily to her, but she never complained. Instead, she faced every challenge with determination, resilience and quiet strength. Marriage and Family Life In 1985, Damaris met the love of her life, Patrick Muema Mutisya. Their union was traditionally formalized in 1994, and later, in a moment deeply meaningful to their faith, their marriage was solemnized in church on 11th August 2024 at Assumption of Mary Catholic Church, Umoja. Together, they were blessed with two daughters, Sylvia Mutheu and Stephanie Koki, and two grandchildren, Sean Masinde and Merlin Amani. Their life together spanned decades and was marked by perseverance, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment. That church wedding was the fulfillment of a spiritual journey she held close to her heart. Work and Employment After completing her studies, Damaris worked wherever opportunity arose. She began as a supermarket attendant at Rikana Supermarket along Jogoo Road, later worked as a packager at Trufoods, and eventually trained as a salonist - a profession she truly loved. She went on to open and run her own hairdressing salon faithfully until her last days. That salon was more than a business; it was a place of connection, friendship, and dignity. Through her work, she stood on her own feet with pride and independence, forming relationships that lasted for decades. Christian Life and Faith Above all, Damaris was a woman of deep faith. She began her Christian journey at AIC Nunguni, where she was baptized. After marriage, she joined the Catholic Church, where her faith continued to grow. She was a devoted member of the Catholic Women Association (CWA) at Assumption of Mary Catholic Church, Umoja, and an active participant in the St. Francis Xavier Small Christian Community. Prayer was her refuge and her strength. When we worried, she prayed. When life felt uncertain, she prayed. When times were hard, she prayed. As the Bible reminds us in Proverbs 22:1, “A good name is more desirable than great riches.” Our mother leaves us a good name—built on integrity, faith, sacrifice, and hard work. Family Damaris leaves behind her loving husband Patrick Muema, her daughters Sylvia Mutheu and Stephanie Koki, and her grandchildren Sean Masinde and Merlin Amani. She was a cherished sister to Bernice, Rosemary, Elizabeth, Doris, Christine, Irene, Isaac, Rachel, Richard and Caroline she was daughter in law to Agatha Mutheu and a caring sister-in-law to many, including Faith Katumbi, Alfred Kyalo, Veronica Nduku, Peter Mukeku, Peter Mwau, Michael Kithinzi, James Mathuva, Alex Owino, Christine Maingi, John Masila, and Maurice Maingi. She was a loving mother-in-law to Cyprian Mabisi Nyukuri, and a cherished Basakwa and Muthonua to Henry and Janet Nyukuri. She was also a beloved aunt to the late Mercy Kakuvi, Maureen, Mike, Maria, Nthenya, Gracious, Alfonce, Flavian, Baniella, Faith, Kinama, Sharon, Nduku, Carlos, Olive, Sebastian, Emmanuel and many others.