KDF soldier killed on duty in Somalia buried in Meru
The casket bearing the remains of Kenya Defence Forces soldier Dedan Karithi Karuti during his burial in Kaibu, Igembe South, on November 10, 2016. He was killed in Somalia while on duty. PHOTO | DICKSON MWITI | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- Lt Dedan Karithi Karuti died after the vehicle he and other soldiers were travelling in was hit by a home-made bomb on the Warei–Elwak road last week.
- The 26-year-old, a platoon commander of the 17th Battalion, joined the army as a cadet officer in September 2013 and had served for only three years when he died.
A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier who died in an attack in Somalia was buried at his home in Kaibu, Meru County.
Lt Dedan Karithi Karuti died after the vehicle he and other soldiers were travelling in was hit by a home-made bomb on the Warei–Elwak road last week.
The 26-year-old, a platoon commander of the 17th Battalion, joined the army as a cadet officer in September 2013 and had served for only three years when he died.
“Karithi was a disciplined and hardworking officer and ready to pay the price by protecting Kenyan territorial integrity in Somalia,” said Brig-Gen William Shume, commander of the 6 Brigade where Mr Karithi was a member.
Brig-Gen Shume said the loss was painful.
Captain Simiyu Wanyonyi comforted the bereaved family, saying Mr Karithi was a hero.
Martin Murithi, a cousin, said: “We met a week before his death during a wedding in the village and we promised to meet during the Christmas holidays.”
