Wabi (Wambui) Wanjau

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Obituary

Wambui Wanjau, fondly known as “Wabi,” was born on November 3, 1974. Wabi was a beautiful and effervescent human inside and out. She was fiercely loving, caring, and devoted to her family – her husband Steve Wanjau Wachira; her sons, Wachira Wanjau and Migui Wanjau; her parents; Samuel Migui and Jose Wanjiku Wachira; and her younger siblings, Kamamia Wachira, and Njoki Kuria. Wabi was a profound blessing to her father and mother in-law, George Reuben and Amy Freda Wachira; her sister-in-law Tabbylene (Tabbs) Mukundi, and her brothers-in-law, Bobby Kiama, Jack Ngunyangi, and Joe Munene; as well as her aunties and uncles, her cousins, nieces, and nephews. The list of people who considered her a close friend, confidant, cheerleader, mentor, or aunty is innumerable. She was also a caring pet-momma, a role which deserves mention because as with all things, she gave it her all.

Wabi was a firstborn through and through — bold and independent, not waiting around to ask for permission, and always a step ahead. She led with heart and grace, never missing a beat and never letting those she loved fall behind. She was brilliant, incredibly hard working, courageous, and quick to see possibilities where others saw obstacles. A true go-getter, she never shied away from a challenge or settled for less than what she believed was possible. Wabi had a remarkable gift for spotting opportunity and bringing people and ideas together. She could organize, plan, connect, and mobilize like no one else, turning visions into reality with energy and precision. When Wabi was involved, things got done — and done well.

Headstrong in the best way, Wabi pursued what she wanted with intention, always with a plan A and a plan B close behind. She could pivot like no one else, calm under pressure, unflappable in chaos, and focused on finding solutions. She had no patience for self-pity; if a problem had a solution, she simply fixed it and kept moving. Pragmatic and wise, she had a rare ability to offer perspective and help others see what truly mattered. When life threw challenges at her and those she loved, she met them head-on. Unwavering. Fearless. As her husband describes her, “One of a kind, and one tough cookie.”

Wabi was vibrant in every sense of the word. She lived life with intention — whether getting dressed for the day, planning a gathering, or showing up for someone who needed her, she did it all with care, style, and preferably, a vibrant pop of color. She loved a good party, and she loved to dance — really dance — with the kind of joy that pulled everyone else onto the floor. She delighted in bringing people together, celebrating them, and turning ordinary moments into lasting memories. She seemed to know everyone, yet had a warm and loving way of making the people in her life feel seen and important; like they were the only ones who mattered.

Wabi showed up for people hard. She always made time, attended to what was important to you, and if she saw a need she could meet, she found a way to meet it. Her love was active, intentional, and dependable. When she cared, you felt it and never doubted it.

Her generosity extended far beyond her immediate circle. She showed up fully, with laughter, presence, and heart. To know Wabi was to experience sunshine. Her light continues to shine on in the lives she touched. Every laugh, every dance, every word of encouragement or counsel, every plan executed, and every problem solved in her exquisite style  - every part of herself that she so generously shared with us lives on and carries a piece of her with it. She leaves behind a world much more vibrant and colorful; brighter, warmer, and more joyful simply because she was in it — and for all who loved her and who were changed by her, her presence will be so deeply missed, but never forgotten.

As we remember Wabi, we celebrate a life lived fully and generously, and a spirit that will forever remain in our hearts.

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Samuel Migui Wachira

Jose Wanjiku Wachira

Steve Wanjau

Njoki Migui Kuria

Kamamia Migui Wachira

Wanjau Wachira

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Migui Wanjau

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Njoki Migui Kuria

Kamamia Migui Wachira

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Steve Wanjau

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Wanjau Wachira

Migui Wanjau

Wabi Wanjau

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