Peter Riitho Kimuhu was born on December 12, 1957, in Kiambaa Village, Kiambu County, Kenya, to the late Hiram Kimuhu Riitho and Judy Muthoni Kimuhu. He was the beloved brother of Rose Mukenyi and Francis Macharia, and the late John Mwangi and Margaret Kimuhu.
He received his early education at Karuri Primary School and later trained as a teacher at Eldoret Polytechnic. A lifelong learner, Peter recently graduated with High Honors from Sumner College in Portland, Oregon, in May 2025, earning his Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) qualification.
Peter was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and man of faith. He was blessed with four children with the late Elizabeth Wacera Riitho: Judy M. Riitho, Mary W. Riitho, Hamphrey Riitho, and Tiras M. Riitho. Cherished Father-in-law to: Jimmy Sugut, Carrington K Murui, Celine Riitho, Eunice Mwaniki. He was also the cherished grandfather of Collins K. Sugut, Peter K. Sugut, Valerie W. Kinyua, Gabriella W. Kinyua, Thaddeus Riitho, and Matthias Riitho. In addition, he lovingly embraced three stepchildren with Rose Mutanduki: Winnie Nduta, Everlyne Njambi, and Juliet Wangari.
Throughout his life, he faithfully served God and his community in both Kenya and the United States, where he was known for his generosity, hospitality, and willingness to help others.
His career spanned teaching, lecturing, business, caregiving, foster parenting, and nursing. In March 2026, he was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer. He peacefully went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Peter will be remembered for his unwavering faith, kindness, resilience, and deep love for his family and community.
Romans 8:37-39
Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
