The burial of Mzee Isaac Ichung’wah, father to National Assembly Majority Leader and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah, drew the country’s top leadership, including President William Ruto, in Gikambura, Kikuyu constituency.
The service was attended by a large number of mourners, among them MPs, senators, cabinet secretaries, principal secretaries and other dignitaries.
One detail, however, stood out—the hearse carrying the late patriarch.
Shining in glossy obsidian black, the Mercedes-Benz hearse made a striking statement as the befitting final ride for a man remembered as selfless, humble and deeply devoted to his community.
The funeral convoy reflected both dignity and solemnity, with police outriders leading the hearse and SUVs closely following.
At the burial site, the family and close friends received the cortege, later joined by national leaders who paid their respects
The hearse carrying the body of the late Isaac is based on the fifth-generation W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, a prestigious line of executive cars known for blending performance, comfort and cutting-edge technology.
A foreign-used unit of this model costs at least Sh5 million, according to local online listings viewed by TNX.
The W213 lineup introduced more efficient powertrains compared to the previous W212 series, from four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines to an inline-six diesel and even plug-in hybrid variants such as the E 300 e, which paired a petrol engine with an electric motor.
“High-quality materials, innovative technology, and even more comfort: the interior of the E-Class Saloon brings together everything that makes your everyday life better. The centrepiece is the digital cockpit: the vehicle can be operated as intuitively as a smartphone via the high-resolution media display,” Mercedes writes on its official website.
The car also features advanced safety and driver-assistance systems under the “Intelligent Drive” package.
These include Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic detection and PRE-SAFE Impulse Side, which shifts occupants away from the doors during an impending side collision.
But aside from the grandeur of the hearse, Mzee Isaac was remembered as a multilingual gentleman of humility and grace, whose legacy, mourners said, transcended his family to touch the broader community.