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Lorna who succumbed to Covid-19 had also battled Lupus, for over 20 years, with several kidney transplants&nbsp;

Media Personality Lorna Irungu to be buried today, as celebrities continue to mourn her | Pulselive Kenya

Dennis Milimo

<p>Former Nation FM presenter and <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/presenter-and-pr-practitioner-lorna-irungu-dies-after-years-of-battle-against-lupus/egkzvy1">Gina Din Group Managing Director Lorna Irungu </a>Macharia is set to be laid to rest on Tuesday in a private family function.</p>

<p>A statement seen by<strong> Pulse Live</strong>, indicates that Lorna’s interment will happen on <strong>March 23, 2021</strong>, in line with the Ministry of Health regulations that directs all burial ceremonies to be held within 72 hours.</p>

<p>The Macharia’s family went on to acknowledge that fact that Lorna was a darling to many, requesting for continued prayers at this difficult time.</p>

Media Personality Lorna Irungu to be buried today, as celebrities continue to mourn her

<p>“<em>The Macharia Family are sad to announce the passing of Lorna Irungu Macharia on 22nd March 2021. </em></p>

<p><em>Lorna was the loving wife to Edwin Macharia and mother to Nancy Mumbi. She passed on at the Karen Hospital while undergoing treatment for Covid-19.</em></p>

<p><em>Lorna’s interment will be on 23rd March 2021 in a private family function. The family knows that Lorna is deeply loved by many and asks for continued prayers and request for privacy during this difficult time but also informs that a public virtual celebration of her life will be organized and details be communicated shortly. We loved you Lorna but the Lord loved you more”</em> reads the Family statement.</p>

<p>Lorna rose to fame as a presenter in the&nbsp;Omo Pick a Box&nbsp;game show which aired on KBC.</p>

<p>She later hosted&nbsp;Club Kiboko&nbsp;on KTN between 1994 and 1999, while also producing a magazine show&nbsp;Maisha&nbsp;and the youth dialogue show dubbed&nbsp;Niaje. She also hosted&nbsp;State of The Nation&nbsp;at the then Nation FM.</p>

<p>Celebrities and Kenyans from all walks of life continued to mourn Lorna Irungu, with testimonies of how good and kind hearted she was.</p>

<p><em>“Covid...Enough!! Enough!! 😭😭😭...</em></p>

<p><em> Rest in Peace&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kuisan/"><em>@kuisan</em></a><em>&nbsp;....Lorna Irungu!</em></p>

<p><em> This was our meeting when you Trusted me with Mceeing president Obama event!”</em></p>

<p><em>“I live my life everyday with passion, doing the things I love.”&nbsp;Lorna Irungu</em></p>

<p><em> Rest in peace dear Lorna, your spirit will live on 🙏💔</em></p>

<p><em> This is hard. Very hard. COVID-19 is unrelenting. So many have been lost. May the good and great Lord comfort those left behind. 🙏💔”</em></p>

<p><strong>Sheila Mwanyigha </strong></p>

<p><em> A brilliant mind. A fierce warrior. Rest Now. </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/lornairungu/"><em>#LornaIrungu</em></a><em>”</em></p>

<p><em>“I am really really saddened to hear the passing of Lorna Irungu. She is one who opened the Corporate doors for me.</em></p>

<p><em> Lorna Irungu gave me my 1st ever endorsement 'Motorolla Brand Ambassador'</em></p>

<p><em> Rest with the Angels&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/rip/"><em>#RIP</em></a><em>&nbsp;😢😢😢😢😢”</em></p>

<p><em>“💔💔💔... She lived a full life!🙏🏿 Painful news to hear! Shaken! You lived, you Inspired , you empowered&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/restwelllorna%F0%9F%98%93/"><em>#RestWellLorna😓</em></a><em>&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/staysafestaystrongfam%F0%9F%92%AA%F0%9F%8F%BE%F0%9F%99%8F%F0%9F%8F%BF/"><em>#StaysafeStaystrongfam💪🏾🙏🏿</em></a><em>”</em></p>

<p><em>“Fam wah !!! Hii mwaka itatuonesha maneno” </em></p>

<p><em>“I tried but it’s not possible to adequately eulogies Lorna . She was a phenomenon, a happening”</em></p>

<p><em>“Today I lost the smartest, kindest and strongest of friends. Lorna thank you for taking this journey with me. My family will miss you and words just aren't enough. Dance with the angels you beautiful soul. @edwin_macharia thank you for everything you were to her”.</em></p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1. About 25 Years ago, Lorna Irungu &amp; I met perchance at Mombasa Airport &amp; we fell in love with each other .. We remained BFFs &amp; she became my client since .. I begun attending all her plays at Phoenix where she was an actor with <a href="https://twitter.com/IanMbugua?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IanMbugua</a>  .. Then she married <a href="https://twitter.com/edwin_macharia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@edwin_macharia</a>,</p>&mdash; Donald B Kipkorir (@DonaldBKipkorir) <a href="https://twitter.com/DonaldBKipkorir/status/1373984433846550529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Iam really really saddened to hear the passing of Lorna Irungu. She is one who opened the Corporate doors for me. <br>Lorna Irungu gave me my 1st ever endorsement &#39;Motorolla Brand Ambassador&#39; <br>Very Sad day today.<br>Rest with the Angels <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIP</a> 😢😢😢😢😢 <a href="https://t.co/4qFnNoNe5k">pic.twitter.com/4qFnNoNe5k</a></p>&mdash; JuaCali (@juacaliGenge) <a href="https://twitter.com/juacaliGenge/status/1373983318916616195?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rest with the angels Lorna 💔🕊. <a href="https://t.co/v3PgLaE094">pic.twitter.com/v3PgLaE094</a></p>&mdash; SAUTI SOL (@sautisol) <a href="https://twitter.com/sautisol/status/1373990426957467649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RIP Lorna 🙏🏾 It sucks BIG time 😢😢😢😢  We celebrate a life well lived with courage! Now it’s to stand with <a href="https://twitter.com/edwin_macharia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@edwin_macharia</a> and his family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 <a href="https://t.co/hpab2FZ1K6">pic.twitter.com/hpab2FZ1K6</a></p>&mdash; Dr Githinji Gitahi, MBS (@daktari1) <a href="https://twitter.com/daktari1/status/1374016259717750787?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rest well Lorna. You were so precious and extremely talented. I did admire your strength. 💔 <a href="https://t.co/58z6yIkhTR">pic.twitter.com/58z6yIkhTR</a></p>&mdash; Betty Kyallo (@BettyMKyallo) <a href="https://twitter.com/BettyMKyallo/status/1373982569843335172?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lorna Irungu... Rest in peace my friend..... Wah😢 <a href="https://t.co/IstCQoou4P">pic.twitter.com/IstCQoou4P</a></p>&mdash; Lindah Oguttu aka Mtu ya mjengo (@lindahoguttu) <a href="https://twitter.com/lindahoguttu/status/1373982136395517959?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">One minute you are heartbroken because a colleague has passed away, the next minute you are the one dead.<br><br>Rest well Lorna. <a href="https://t.co/uJ9f842biM">https://t.co/uJ9f842biM</a></p>&mdash; Eric (@amerix) <a href="https://twitter.com/amerix/status/1373976920442949632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lorna Irungu-Macharia has succumbed to Covid-19; the former Gina Din Group Managing Director, who was also a media personality, has been a Lupus survivor for over 20 years and had undergone several kidney transplants. <a href="https://t.co/IERvJXyf5F">pic.twitter.com/IERvJXyf5F</a></p>&mdash; Number8, the poet (@DannMwangi) <a href="https://twitter.com/DannMwangi/status/1373980177999540226?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lorna Irungu, Rest In Peace! God bless your soul.</p>&mdash; Smriti Vidyarthi (@SmritiVidyarthi) <a href="https://twitter.com/SmritiVidyarthi/status/1373978095968002048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Too many close deaths lately! 💔💔<br>Rest well, Lorna. <a href="https://t.co/uckL4yeJr7">pic.twitter.com/uckL4yeJr7</a></p>&mdash; Oliver Mathenge (@OliverMathenge) <a href="https://twitter.com/OliverMathenge/status/1373979699731386370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lorna was a big blessing for me these last 2 or so years.<br>When I needed that internship so I could graduate, I tweeted about it and she took me in.</p>&mdash; I am Abadi (@nashohmy) <a href="https://twitter.com/nashohmy/status/1373987704816480260?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rest well friend. Thank You Lorna ❤️. <a href="https://t.co/Z3kZQNUPoQ">pic.twitter.com/Z3kZQNUPoQ</a></p>&mdash; BLINKY (@HeyHeyBlinky) <a href="https://twitter.com/HeyHeyBlinky/status/1374001296798277633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rest in Peace Lorna 😢 <a href="https://t.co/NjnYYPnnC4">pic.twitter.com/NjnYYPnnC4</a></p>&mdash; Caroline Mutoko (@CarolineMutoko) <a href="https://twitter.com/CarolineMutoko/status/1373987552219250689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rest In Peace Lorna Irungu, you were a fighter to the very end 💔 <a href="https://t.co/6R8DZvvi2d">pic.twitter.com/6R8DZvvi2d</a></p>&mdash; Hon. Jonathan Mueke, CBS (@jmueke) <a href="https://twitter.com/jmueke/status/1373988913132494857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rest in peace Lorna, I’ll miss your vivacious smile, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/klubkiboko?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#klubkiboko</a>  you were a big sis a friend a star. Shine on</p>&mdash; Raila Odinga Junior (@Railajunior) <a href="https://twitter.com/Railajunior/status/1374065324207828999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lorna Irungu-Macharia... you were brilliant and inspiring. RIP<br>📝: 12.07.2019 <a href="https://t.co/9V8Zp9GTb9">pic.twitter.com/9V8Zp9GTb9</a></p>&mdash; Joy Doreen BIIRA (@JoyDoreenBiira) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoyDoreenBiira/status/1374029077217210368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Farewell Lorna Irungu, you were a pacesetter and a jolly, bubbly soul. Memory is reserved for such as you. You surely shall be missed.  Devastating. <a href="https://t.co/jtQAvgd7SV">pic.twitter.com/jtQAvgd7SV</a></p>&mdash; David Makali (@davidmakali1) <a href="https://twitter.com/davidmakali1/status/1373983029090263041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2021</a></blockquote>
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