Following news that an Ethiopian Airlines plane had crashed moments after take-off, Karanja later learnt that he had lost his wife Anne Wangui, daughter Caroline Nduta and three grandchildren who were all in the ill-fated plane. Karanja spoke highly of his deceased wife, describing her as his best friend. “She was not only a wife but a friend…to the entire family…a mentor and a very supportive person. He further appealed to Kenyans to pray for all those who lost their loved ones in the crash saying it is difficult but God is in control. Karanja’s neighbours and friends back in Nakuru described the deceased as kind-hearted and welcoming and promised to stand with him during this difficult moment.

Source: Standard Digital March 12, 2019 10:52 UTC