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William Gakuo, the brother-in-law of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, is set to be cremated in Nairobi on Tuesday. His passing has deeply affected the Kenyatta family, following the death of Gakuo, who was 48 years old. Gakuo was the younger brother of former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta.
He passed away on Wednesday, November 6, at his home in Karen. According to police, Gakuo died by suicide. His wife, Sheila, reported finding him hanging from a corridor leading to his bedroom, with a suicide note nearby. The incident is under investigation.
In a family statement, they expressed their sorrow, stating: “It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of William… Brother of Gabriela, Maina, Christine, and Margaret.”
Gakuo’s cremation will take place on November 12 at the Hindu Crematorium in Nairobi’s Kariokor.
Born in Murang’a County’s Kangema constituency, William was the son of Dr. Ephantus Njuguna Gakuo, a former director of the Kenya Railways Corporation, and a German mother, Magdalena Njuguna. Dr. Njuguna was the first African managing director of Kenya Railways, a position he held for 12 years before retiring in 1976, the same year William was born. Dr. Njuguna passed away in 2005. It is said that he played a role in facilitating the relationship between Uhuru Kenyatta and Margaret, which eventually led to their marriage.
Suicide continues to be a leading cause of death, often linked to factors such as unemployment, grief, academic struggles, financial issues, and legal challenges. Other contributing factors include bullying, a history of suicide in the family, substance abuse, depression, and mental health disorders. Individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts are encouraged to seek support from therapists or counselors.
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