Ms Waitherero died at her house in Gatuyaini in Othaya on Wednesday July 13 night after a short illness.
The family confirmed that the centenarian died after a week-long sickness.
“It is true and sad that we have lost Ms Waitherero who has been unwell for a short period. She died inside her house,” Dr Joseph Kiragu told Nation
Ms Waitherero was a mother figure for Kibaki, who was the last-born in a family of six. She helped her parents bring up the late President.
Kibaki, Kenya’s third President, was born to Mr John Kibaki Githinji and Ms Wanjiku Kibaki on November 15, 1931 in Thunguri, Othaya sub-county, Nyeri County.
Kibaki was buried on April 29 at his home in Othaya and was accorded full military honours.
Ms Waitherero, is survived by four children and several grandchildren .
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