AIC Mwatungo choir performing during burial of the late mwalimu Charles Mbuva at kithyoko скачать в хорошем качестве

AIC Mwatungo choir performing during burial of the late mwalimu Charles Mbuva at kithyoko

Pastor Charles Mbuva Maindi was born in the year 1939 in Kyamatula Kikaso-Lema- Machakos County. He was the son of the late Samson Maindi Nguku and the late Nthambi Maindi. Charles grew up with his siblings Naomi Kalunda Masila, the late Joseph Kisavi, Moses Kalungu, Benson Katiwa, Daniel Kimetu, Titus King'uyu, Late Mavindu Ngumbi, Monicah Ngali, the late Michael Mbaluka, John Kitetu, Samuel Nzusu and Joshua Wasua. EDUCATION On attaining school-going age, Pastor Charles joined school in 1948 at Miu Primary School. He later dropped out of school owing to being underage and the long distances from home to school. After his parents migrated to Kithyoko, Pastor Charles joined Lema Primary School from 1954 to 1957, where he sat for Common Entrance Examination (CEE). Upon completing his CEE, Pastor Charles joined Intermediate School (Miu DEB) from 1958 to 1961, where he sat for Kenya African Preliminary Education (KAPE). From 1962 to 1963, Pastor Charles worked as an untrained teacher, and in 1964, he was admitted to Kangundo Teachers Training College, where he trained as a teacher. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Pastor Charles met the love of his life Beth Ndinda in 1970 and got married in a colourful wedding on 16th December 1972 presided over by Rev. Jeremiah Kamia Mwao at AlC Ngelani - Machakos. Together they were blessed with six children: the late Mwikali, Phoebe Ndunge of Cactus Travels, Penninah Mwongeli of Thawabu Primary School, Regina Nthambi, FelistuUs Nthenya of Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary - Public Service Performance Management Unit and Jacqueline Nduku of TradeMark Africa He was father inlaw to Philip Nyamai of Joylar Enterprises, Bishop Dr. Solomon Mumo Moto of Alive In Christ Ministry (AlCM) Nairobi, James Muli Sinah of the World Bank Group and Nicholas Langat of Welthungerhilfe. He was a proud grandfather to Larry Mbuva, Purity June, Harvey Sinah, Rooney Mbuva, Prince Mumo, Joy Musangi, Clara Ndinda, Raiyan Lemaiyan, Alicia Ninah, Gift Job Muthini and Sasha Cheptoo. Pastor Charles was the Son inlaw of the late James Mutisya Wathome and the late Mary Muthee Mutisya. He was brother inlaw to the late Diana Kavenya, Ngile, Daudi, Late Mathew, Mutuku, Wambua, Paul, Late Rosemary Kanini, Francis Mwania, late Mung'aithi Mwania, Late Ngumbi Masilia, Dison Masila Mbuko, Loise Mbaluka, Priscila Kitetu, late Monicah Mbaluka, Grace Kisavi, Late Alice Nzusu, Late Rhoda Kalungu, Jane Katiwa, Florence Wasua, Priscila Kimetu and Ann King'uyu. The late Pastor Charles was a loving uncle to Jackson Mutuku, Benjamin Mung'aithi, Jane Mbaika, Francis Kasamba, Agnes Mutote, Stephen Mutinda, Agnes Muindu, James Mbuku, Dorcas Mutio, Timothy Kikava, Paul Musyoka, Pastor Rose Mwende, John Mutuku, Esther Mumbua, Japheth Muema, Mirriam Mbinya, Richard Kalungu, Mbalu Masila, Muthama Masila, Mukethe, Dorcas Ndungwa, Mbuko Masila, Mirriam Mutile, Bernice Nthambi, Catherine Kanini, Festus Mutua, Dorothy Kanyiva, Rose Kasamba, Ruth Mutuku, Beatrice Mutinda, Dorcas Mutuku, Veronicah Kikava, Late Mutuku Kavenya, Tina, Mutisya, Late Mbaki, Wangai, Stephen Mwania among others. He was a jovial co-parent in law to the late Agnes Mueke, Mr. & Mrs. David Moto, and Mr. Joshua Sina & the late Phoebe Kasele. CHRISTIAN LIFE: AS A CHURCH ELDER AND PASTOR Pastor Charles Maindi began church leadership as a Church Elder of AIC Mwatungo in 1968. In 1980, Pastor Charles was appointed as a Church Minister in an acting capacity, a position he held until 1985 when he was fully confirmed as an AlIC Church Minister and posted to AlC Mwatungo as the Pastor-In-Charge. Later, he was posted to AlC lelanthi. After the creation of the AIC Kithyoko Branch Church Council (BCC) from Kitundumo DCC, Pastor Charles was appointed the secretary of AlC Kithyoko BCC. As a member of the AIC Kithyoko Branch Church Council, many Churches were established. ILLNESS AND DEMISE Pastor Charles enjoyed and lived a healthy life until Tuesday, 4" April 2023, when he started complaining of stomach pains. He sought medical care at Kithyoko Dispensary and Beams Healthcare, Matuu. Upon examination at Beams Healthcare, the Doctor discovered some fluid in his stomach and recommended he be taken to a specialized facility for further diagnosis. It was at this point that the family took him to The Aga Khan University Hospital. After examination, the Doctors discovered that Charles had suffered from Septic Shock, which leads to multiple body organ failure. He was then admitted to High Dependency Unit (HDU) and later transferred to Intensive Care Unit (ICU). On Good Friday, 7" April 2023, Charles suffered multiple cardiac arrests, and the Lord called him back home at around 11.30 am. Charles rested at the age of 84 years. Charles lived a full life, served God, and loved his family, friends, and neighbors. Though Charles has rested, his legacy lives on, and he will remain dear in our hearts. We do cherish the moments God gave us together. Till we meet again, rest well, Dad.