Hundreds of people paid their last respects to a well-known businessman, Mr Titus Mathukha (91), who was buried at the Dzimauli Pile graveyard. He recently died after a short illness.

Mathukha, who died last week, was an active church member and community builder who was famous for his love of his own community and the United African Apostolic Church. During the ceremony, he was described as a pioneer, a born leader and a man of vision.

Although the atmosphere was subdued, the ceremony resembled a celebration of a life well lived and, according to everyone who knew him, Mathukha fully dedicated his life to the Lord. According to Bisphop Elias Miriri of the United African Apostolic Church, Mr Mathuka was a community builder who helped everyone, despite their circumstances. "He was a real torch bearer who never looked back. The church had undergone a positive metamorphosis because of him."

His son, Pastor Nkhumiseni Mathukha, said that his father was a very solemn, restrained and dignified man. 

“For so many years, he served selflessly and faithfully in parishes throughout the country, and made himself available day and night to all who needed him,” he added.
Mathukha is survived by his two wives, 12 children, and 30 grandchildren.