Mugithi singer Samidoh is in mourning.
The father of five took to his socials to mourn Colonel (Rtd) James Gitahi.
The pilot was the husband of Nominated Senator Betty Batuli Montet.
Samidoh lost his biological parents years ago, but Gitahi guided and mentored him.
Taking to his socials, Samidoh eulogized him, indicating the thing about his death that makes it so heartbreaking.
”Today has been a hard one, receiving the worst news. A man who took me in as his own cared for me, and shared the best conversations and worldviews with me is no more. Dad, it’s still unbelievable. I’ll miss your fatherly advice and your soft-spoken nature. Fly high, Colonel (Rtd) James Gitahi .”
Gitahi passed away in a tragic road accident at Kyumvi Junction on Mombasa Highway after his vehicle collided head-on with an oncoming lorry and burst into flames.
He was alone in the car when the crash occurred on Wednesday, March 5, at around 5:30 pm.
The impact of his car colliding with a lorry sent his vehicle off the road, where it caught fire, trapping him inside.
Emergency responders were unable to reach him in time, and he was burned beyond recognition. Gitahi was the official pilot of the Late President Daniel Moi and The late Mwai Kibaki.
He retired after 40 years of flying; he retired in 2023. Samidoh’s mother, Miriam Wairimu, died when he was in Form Two.
His late father, Michael Ndirangu, was a police officer. He was killed in tribal clashes when Samidoh was only three years.
pilot James GitahiBelow are condolence messages for Colonel James Gitahi
Purie Staicie: So sad to lose a great man and a father figure but the best thing you can do #Samidoh is keep his advice na utilize them in our everyday life to always rem him. My condolences to you and the entire family hugs.
Wangoto Wanjiru: Dear Senator Betty Batuli Montet,
I am deeply Saddened to learn of the passing of your beloved husband, Rtd. Pilot Col. James Gitahi. My heartfelt CONDOLENCES go out to you and your FAMILY during this difficult time.
Col. Gitahi’s DISTINGUISHED service and DEDICATION will always be remembered. May you find strength in the love and support of those around you, and may his soul rest in eternal peace.
You are in my THOUGHTS and PRAYERS.
With deepest sympathy, May He RIP.
Anne Kamau: I was honestly saddened by his death and even the way he died. May the Lord comfort you Samido, his wife and children, and relatives and friends.It’svery hardbut God will uphold each one of you.
Jane Wangari: It’s always hard to digest the bad news but God will comfort you Sammy, let him rest in peace
by PENINAH NJOKI
