Woman of Faith

 

Professor Faith Wariara Nguru

Character, courage, capacity, counsel and commitment came in a deceptive, diminutively statured package that wielded power gently. Six hours of tribute was not enough to eulogize, describe or celebrate the accomplishments of a life that belies its age and contribution in time.

I thought I knew you; but, I did not know of you. Humility hid a prodigious authority under the cloak of duty, meekness, faithfulness and integrity. In you I find that loyalty has a new meaning in leadership; double deputy, assistant, secretary, commissioner, mentor, preacher, big sister, friend, wife, mother, peacemaker and professor. That testimony is not mine. It is from far and wide; in the news I heard coming from the NEWS. From important people before whom I could never stand.

A gift of light is gone in the night. No, I never really knew you. But now that it is night, I remember the light. You were so small, yet such a great soul. Gone quietly without a fight, Having done all with all thy might; for one you loved both day and night. What more could I say. Your maker must be proud of you. There is a new light in heaven. Fare thee well Woman of Faith. Fare thee well Faith, fare thee well.  

Allan Bukusi