Kenyan Community in Georgia Mourns Daniel Kimani as Family Seeks Funds for Burial in Kenya

Daniel Kimani, known within the Kenyan community in Georgia as “General”, died on 30 December 2025 in Acworth, prompting widespread mourning among family, friends, and members of the local diaspora.

Kimani was a long-time resident of the United States and was regarded as a respected and dependable figure within the Kenyan community in Georgia. He was the husband of the late Margaret Nganga and the father of four children: Mercy, Ben, Evah, and Mumbi.

He is survived by his siblings, Ngaruiya Kimani and S.K. Kimani, both of whom live in Acworth, as well as extended family members in the United States and Kenya. Relatives and friends described him as a committed family man whose presence was felt strongly across community networks.

Following his death, the family held a series of gatherings at the Kenyan American Community Church (KACC) in Marietta to coordinate mourning and burial arrangements. A memorial service took place at the church on 4 January, followed by a wake and viewing later that day at West Cobb Funeral Home.

The family has said that Kimani’s final wish was to be buried in Kenya. In a public message, relatives said he wanted to return to his homeland to be laid to rest among family and loved ones.

Arranging the repatriation of his remains has presented significant financial challenges. The process includes funeral preparation, official documentation, international transport, and coordination with authorities in both the United States and Kenya. His daughter, Mercy Nganga, noted that the costs involved are substantial and largely unforeseen.

To cover these expenses, the family has launched a fundraising campaign. Contributions are being accepted through GoFundMe, as well as via Zelle, CashApp, and Venmo, directed to Mercy Nganga and Joseph Ngaruiya Kimani.