Corporal Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve's daughter Prudence Mutuku during her Dad's burial in Kola, Makueni on October 2, 2025. Photo Ryan Mumo. 
By Ryan Mumo.
Emotions ran high in Kola, Machakos County, during the burial of Corporal Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve, who died while on a peacekeeping mission in Haiti.
Among the many moving tributes, his daughter, Prudence Mutuku, left mourners teary-eyed as she fondly remembered her father as a loving, jovial, and optimistic man whose presence will forever be missed.
Prudence described her late father as more than just a parent — he was her partner in crime, her confidant, and even her “mshene” partner. She recalled how they would laugh together after her grandmother’s lectures, often sneaking into the kitchen to discuss them in jest.
What stood out most in her tribute was her memory of him as a father who loved cooking for his children whenever he came home. Though his meals would take “forever” to be ready, Prudence noted that the kitchen moments with him were filled with warmth and unforgettable laughter.
“He never forgot to add phrases like ‘tulia’ or ‘nitakusort’ as he cooked. Those words became part of his signature,” she said, drawing smiles from mourners.
Prudence also painted a picture of a man who loved football passionately — especially Manchester United — often joking that he didn’t watch movies but only sat there because “they were making noise.” He also loved creating slogans from just a few words, a habit that left his children with memories they now treasure deeply.
Her voice cracked as she recalled their final conversation, where her father encouraged her to excel in her final exams and promised to come for her in school. “We made so many plans, some not yet accomplished. I wish I could just hear his voice and shake his hand one more time,” she said.
She added that her father affectionately called her “msichana wangu” and would sometimes tease her for not calling him enough while he was in Haiti.
“To me, he was the best dad I could ever ask for. His death wasn’t expected, but I will forever cherish him and talk about him. I believe he is now our guardian angel, watching over us,” Prudence concluded.
