James Njuguna

I met Mugi as we would call him at Main Campus Christian Union where we fellowshipped together. We were also members of NUSETA where Mugi served diligently and also served in different leadership position in both teams. I will remember Mugi for his dedication to God's work, his kindness and his smile. May he rest in peace.

I was saddened to learn the demise of a young soul through his great friend Kevin. James was a hardworking person and always ready to learn new things. Very much composed and well disciplined. We shall miss you. Our thoughts are with you. Rest well brother. Every soul shall taste death.

Tribute to James Mugi, my beloved brother in the Lord. Today we gather with heavy hearts, yet not without hope. James Mugi was not only my friend; he was my brother. We met as young men on campus at the University, full of questions about life, faith, and the future. It was there, in lecture halls, hostels, and fellowship rooms, that the Lord knit our hearts together. We prayed together, wrestled with Scripture together, and by God’s kind providence, we were introduced to the rich and weighty truths of Reformed theology. Those doctrines were not merely ideas to James. They shaped his life. He came to love the sovereignty of God, the sufficiency of Christ, and the authority of Scripture—not as cold concepts, but as living truth. He was soaked in grace, humbled by election, steadied by providence, and anchored in the gospel. James understood that salvation is of the Lord. And that confidence freed him to serve. As a deacon in this local church, he did not seek recognition. He served quietly, faithfully, and sacrificially—loving Christ by loving Christ’s people. He bore burdens, showed up when it mattered, and labored not for applause, but for the glory of God. Today we grieve deeply. Death is an enemy, and Scripture does not ask us to pretend otherwise. Jesus Himself wept at the tomb of Lazarus. Our tears today are not signs of weak faith, but of deep love. Yet, even as we grieve, we rejoice. James has not been lost—he has been gathered. He has not ceased to exist—he has gone ahead. He is now with the Lord whom he loved, served, and trusted. As the Apostle Paul says, “to be away from the body is to be at home with the Lord.” James rests now, not because he was perfect, but because Christ is. For the saints who are here today, let this be our comfort: the same sovereign grace that saved James is the grace that keeps us. The same Christ who held him fast will hold us fast. And the same promise applies to all who are in Christ—“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord… that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them.” And this is not the end of the story. We believe in the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. The grave will not have the final word. When Christ returns, James will rise—glorified, whole, and triumphant. On that day, sorrow will be swallowed up in joy, and death itself will be destroyed. Until then, we entrust our brother to the faithful hands of our sovereign God. James Mugi ran his race. He kept the faith. And now, by grace alone, he has received the crown of life. Soli Deo Gloria. Bonnie Teshie

I met James while Serving in an Evangelistic Team called Nuseta. By then he was serving as UoN and i was KU secretary. His zeal for God moved our hearts. I will remember him as someone who zealously loved to serve. To Wamuyu, you're not alone. God is right there by your side. Fear not, for he will always take care of you. Just call on his name. Rest in power brother James

My heart is heavy as I remember the life of the late James Njuguna Mugi, a dear friend. It pains me to face that reality, yet I know his faith has been turned to sight. I pray for peace and comfort, particularly to Grace and the close loved ones. I pray for Grace Baptist Church that the Lord would grant them comfort in the loss of a deacon and a committed Church member who was among its founding members. I'm grateful for the faith he had in Christ, his love and service to God's people, and diligence in all that he did. Even so, come Lord Jesus. See you on the beautiful golden shore, dear friend.

James was the first person to make me feel home away from home in MCCU and even made me go for my very first mission. He was a very kind-hearted person with a sincere heart for God and served selflessly. My sincere condolences to the entire family and many friends he had. May God comfort and strengthen Grace and the family during this trying moment. Rest in peace Mugi.

James was a good friend although we only met on social media and had never had the chance to meet in person. We always had a nice conversation about theology and sometimes joked about our differences, him being a Baptist and I a Presbyterian. He always called me "ndugu". Accept my condolences and may God comfort Grace and the family.

James was not just a colleague but a great mentor, Working beside him for a whole year has been more than just sharing a desk, Him sharing ideas, support and great skills is unforgettable. His dedication, kindness, professionalism and calm presence made everyday routines of work better. Though his desk is now empty,he will be deeply missed. Rest in peace Mugì You left us too soon, but your impact lives on.