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Memories and messages posted on facebook for Rajan...

"Rest in Peace Rajan..I wish it didn't have to happen this way."- Avi Jutley

"The Pika Chakula page has made my Family dinner hustle seem effortless and delicious...You were a genius, you added glamour to simple foods. Rest in Peace."-Abdallah Mariam

"He was a true trailblazer and innovator. He converted many homes with his recipes. He will be missed. My condolences to his family."-Nyokabi Muhoho

"Rest in peace Rajan. Your life will always be remembered and honored. Through Pika Chakula we got to know you without knowing you. You fly with the angels."-Nzisa Musyoki

"RIP... Raj I still remember how jovial you were and the times told me... " Just RELAX and focus "-Amal Jozz

"loss of a jolly soul!! SAD indeed!!  will always be missed and remain in our hearts!!"-Sonal Solanki

"Poleni sana kwa msiba uliowapata. May he rest in Peace. I pray for strength for his family. May the good Lord comfort you."-Wamuyu Kiragu

"John Uncle and I loved knowing you as a child. You and your sister were absolutely delightful children! We have so many memories of parties and fun times at Sungura Estate. You loved my eggless chocolate cake - even as a ten year old you were a "foodie". Solanki family - hundreds of our friends are praying for you. May our Jesus comfort you and be a light to you."-Maureen Becker

"You always posted recipes that were easy for everyone to prepare a good meal. thank you for touching our lives & hope your page will alwz be there as a sign of remembrance.RIP RAJAN"-Karanja Njuguna
"Your memory will always live in the hearts
of those that have always loved you, dear Rajan
Like an angel in heaven can you watch over
your beloved whom you left behind in deep sorrow."-Pratima Bulsara
"some time back, we were a group of like 8 friends heading back from village market, including Rajan...and he suggested we go to luna park. these were the early days wen luna park had just opened...he kept telling us that the banana ride goes only 180 degrees...so we reached and bought tickets for the ride...we all sat in the ride and the guy incharge started fastening the seats and just then rajan pretended to be on the phone and walked out and then started laughing at us that this thing goes 360 degrees! throughout the whole ride Hemal Patel was cursing rajan! all we could hear was rajan laughing his head off as he was recording us on his phone!#rajan #genius#foreverwithus"-Siddharth Kuchhadia

"Gone too soon!In your honor i will always cook lovely meals to those i love.Will miss you"-Irene Meta

"We will keep cooking! Thank you for Pika Chakula! 
RIP"-Jacinta Babu

"Rest in peace Rajan, we worked together at jikoni.co.ke, it's very sad to lose a smart businessman,you will be greatly missed"-Chelcy Mimi

"R.i.p Rajan. This page(pika chakula) has been very educative. To the family may God grant you comfort during this tough times. TOUGH TIMES DONT LAST BUT TOUGH PEOPLE DO."-Mercy Harun

"When I don't see u, I always used to see to find u on my chat messenger..... and used to talk to u, now I just see ur name and dont see u online... please come back Rajan Solanki really and deeply missing u bro, come back........... always loved u and will always do...."-Nikhil Patel

"Rest in peace Solanki only God knows how far u brought me out to be a great chef in my kitchen these days, the baking... we loved u but God loved u more...."-Jackline Kiendi

"Rajan may soul rest in peace... You'll be missed by everyone... A joy full guy...  "-Devan Parmar

"We met on a common forum. His username was spongebob. We used to chat all night long. There were 100s of people but we were spotted and were on the top list, it was the time when we became friends online. It was the year 2010. He was a veyy wonderful and heart loving guy. Never differentiated anyone and never had hard feelings. A joyful person with a very cute smile on his face always. Missing rajan already. God has called him early as god loves him a lot. Rest in peace dear."-Veer Amrit Singh

"Those we love don't go away.

They walk beside us everyday; unseen, unheard but always near.Still loved, still missed, still very loved.
Raj, we shall not say goodbye, there's no need for that.
Thank you for touching our lives 
positively.Dine with the angels now.Travel Safe, Travel Light."-Celeste Ma'Kyle

"My heart goes to the family. I hope hist soul rests in peace. Such a good looking boy."-Manvinder Missan

"I never met you but I met and loved Pika Chakula. May your family be comforted for you really were an amazing person."-Alive Mwaka

"I actually never met you in person, but i heard so much about you from my mum... She knew you ever since you guys worked together, its been years. She always praised you, said you're a completely down-to-earth person.. She spoke so much about you,
Not till we heard you're gone, We're really sad to hear you to have left so soon in an early age, mum was full of tears... You shall always be in our hearts dear. May Almighty give strength to your family, May you rest in peace.."-Kiran Kaur

"I did not know Rajan but have heard alot of great stories about him in the last week through his relatives and friends in the UK, and all i can say is that you were such a great guy that you have truly touched so many peoples lives....RIP Rajan...God Bless...May your family have much strength and blessings through this time...xxx"-Sonam Radia

"I may not have known you personally but i knew you through your works.How wud cooking be without my pika chakula recipes??thank you for sharing that with us.Rest in peace n may God be with ur loved ones during this trying time.thru pika chakula,we are all left with a piece of u."-Eve Mwangi

"Rajan Solanki, People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within. - Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross....Rajan you shall be dearly missed. You have not only helped us at Young Jains Nairobi by sponsoring our events but also my co-founder forhttps://www.facebook.com/bloodbankkenya and created the website as well. I cannot Thank you enough for all the hard work and effort you put in towards all your social voluntary work and you shall be dearly missed on my CA Whatsapp group too. Even on be-half of CA Admin Team and entire members reaching a number over 2,550 members!!!"-Prina Galaiya

"Rajan,thankyou for your Pika Chakula recipes..I remember you telling me to check out the website and since them that has been my cook book,thankyou for the recipes.....to Rajan's family and friends my deepest condolences and prayers. Rest In Peace Rajan."-Maryeanne Njoroge

"Remember those who have passed on not as they are now, but who they were to you. Cherish the memories for they never really leave us. They live on in our hearts:((("-Rimple Asal

"Rajan I personally was not close to u but I have known u since so many years....I will never forget how just the night before ua incident u were at my place for dinner....I still remember u went up to charge ua phone and I remember my brother Sidhharth showing me ua pika chakula shirt u had given him...it had minions printed on them  
U r the one hu showed us the paneer bbq recipe n everyone hu ate that loved it...
U will really be missed rajan..
Rest in peace"-Ankita Kuchhadia
Rajan, You wewre always chewing my head whenever you found me online ;( i found it so irritating but now i actually miss it if im thankfull to have known you...the recipes you gave me worked wonders...atleast ill be making something knowing it will remind me of your sill self 
sigh Rest In Peace 
You did not deserve to go by force in such an animal manner you deserved nothing of that sort"-Sabrina Rio Ferdinand
"Pape -
rajan bruv, what can i say man..hve been so disturbed since knowin dt seein u agen ,wudnt b possible nw, i jst remember the skul days bro wen lunch tym me u n amit used to mess around "C n R " dah those soccer tyms wen all the boys wud play n wyl we busy jst pigain stories ..the tym wen we met in july with amit was the last tym we met n last hug..... il miss u bruv....alot, n the so called al shabaab will be history soon.."-Vicky Shienh

"I might not have known you personally but i knew you from your baby Pika Chakula. What would be of my cooking if i didn't have my pika chakula recipes?I have tried so many of them my best being my poultry cook book. Rest in eternal peace and may the good Lord be with your family at this trying time. Though gone forever, a piece of your will always remain with us through Pika Chakula."-Eve Mwangi

"Rajan! u died as a hero, died for ur country n for the passion of ur heart. We dearly loved u but God loved u most. RIP."-Mercy Kikhako

"RIP my brother!
my boy genius, may your family and your sister find the strength to find peace & solace in this hard time & may ur soul find peace and happiness in the afterlife...
C U in the afterlife Dugs!"-Hassan Jiwani

"It was not so long ago you giving me tips on how to further leverage on social media to enhance my organization's visibility...I learnt a lot and will be forever be grateful...Rest In Peace Bruv..."-Michael Kwambo

"I can say a million words but only 3 will suffice "RIP""-Jay Dadhania

"Rest in Peace Rajan.Kenya will miss you,but we'll alws remember the gud memories,n we celebrate you."-Monicah Maina

"R.I.P Rajan Solanki (DALC Alumni)..condolences from us, DALC Fraternity."-Nick Musembi

"Its so shocking that rajan not with us its really sad through I did nt knw him much only knw him as a child when he used to cum to Arusha to visit his cousins n I lived next door of them I remember he used to cum n play with me with his cousin n as kids we were playing games I only hv his childhood memories wit us once we grew up I never met him bt o used to hear frm his cousin his a great person n heard abt his engagement how they enjoy was happy for him never knw I would hear this his nt there I knw its hard for the family bt remember god loved him most n me sure his in a v gud place as I read abt him n from all comment I can say he was a truly great person may his soul rest in peace ameen"-Taslim Hussein

"The first time I met Rajan was back in 2010. What struck me was his cool calm and collected nature coupled with a keen eye for detail and a positive mind all round . . . . .I was working with a colleague of mine on some packaging he needed.
It is so sad that he is gone, but he lives on through the positiveness he invested in all of us.R.I.P"-Twak Joseph Thiongo

"A moment of silence for a special soul."-Princess Wakesho

"Rest in peace Rajan. you have left a legacy behind and we shall always remember you."-Tamaya Indimuli

"Rajan my brother! looking back at the moments we shared, one thing that stikes me about you, and I have always admired is your care free spirit! u knew hw to b happy in the moment and let tomorrow take care of its self. In your presences we all forgot our woes for that instance. That may have been why I enjoyed hanging out with you. You were a determined individual, one who never took no for answer. You always found a way, where there was none you bulldozed a path for the rest of us to follow.You accomplished much during your time here. You definately left a mark on me. I will never forget the time u, me, amit and balo spent together! deep down I always hoped to we could relive those days once more, I always hoped you would be there when i came back home. I guess I will always have to live with my decisions! 

To the world: Let it be known there once walked amongst us an individual who truely lived, in every sense of the word. A humble soul and meek personality who bore no ill will towards any living being. He blossomed with hope and held within him the rays of sunshine that he shared with all. He was a many things to many men: a son, a brother, a friend, a lover, an entreprenuer gleeming with potential, and a humantarian but above all else he was a HERO! 
We shall come through this stronger together, for WE ARE ONE!
Rajan: where ever you are my brother, we thank you for having given us the opportunity to be a part of your life. I hope one day that I may become half the man you were. The world thanks you for your many contributions,and for your ultimate sacrifice in preserving humanity and saving innocence. I am proud to say here that I knew a man, a man like you! 
Till we meet again..."-Dixit Patel

"i remember our MSN chats back in 06-07 when you used to send me pics of Tarak mehta.. and used to ask what if i looked like him would i still chat to you.. and how you wanted to have a tach like him... whenever i used to go online i used to catch you and we had funny conversations... after that we hardly spoke..but used to follow you on face book.. was proud of your work and achievements.. and will forever be... you have inspired food lovers in many many ways... ! 
your dream will be lived and fulfilled by your loved ones.. ! 
your memories with me (even if little ) i will cherish always. 
gone too soon.. but your dreams will live... God bless your soul! x"-Vaishali Siyani

"Was listening to lungi dance song on fm,listening to the song rajan ur dance got stuck in my head and all I could see is you dancing the way you do best, U were an amazing friend, future of ur parents, dream of ur grand parents,body guard to ur brother and sisters,I wish the world could seen you as a husband, a father,a grand father, coz you could have and you are the best in every1 eyes ..You have gone too soon bro"-Ketan Umrania

"May god bless you with eternal rest in peace, son and courage to your loved ones to move on life with all the joy and happiness you gave. You will be missed for sure."-Arind Patel

"these heartless men will not rest unpunished by God in heaven.to your family I pray this will not destroy your hearts,The future is bright pls move on God b with you."-Eunice Wanjiku

"RIP ..... a big loss....you left before your time....Hope you are in a better place...God bless"-Manpriya Kaur Gill

"Still trying to understand and forgive the evil doers who shamelessly took you and many others away. May you rise with the angels and rest in peace Rajan."-Smaller Mathangani

"The dastardly act by the Alshabab terrorists has left many families shattered and the trauma that other family members face will take long to get over.May God grant all family members and friends courage and patience to bear the loss of such a young man who was at the prime of his life."-Muzzafar Khan

"Rajan, we frnds wil miss you forever, its your 25th birthday today, and you left this beautiful World of your own Friends on 21st sept..my last respects and salute i gave u at M.P. SHAH Hospital Nairobi with tears in my eyes on sat.21st sept. Night, wont forget that sad sinario in my life...God bless your Soul...R.I.P."-Suresh Shah

"it's still hard to believe what happened, i keep thinking i'm going to call you, chani and the rest again some night and tell you to come to some party i'm playing at somewhere, try to convince you as always. rest in peace rajan, may your family and friends be granted the strength to deal with this great loss."-Raj el rey Sehmi

"I try as much as possible to pretend this never happened.
Today though something struck my mind. At least, I have that privilege of "pretending".
Raj, your family must miss you more. Your room, your lappy, your clothes, your presence... 
It must be harder on them. :'(:'("-Celeste Ma'Kyle

"Rajan Solanki it was any other day until I heard that this could happened in our lives too. Heard about terrorist attacks, watched movies about ppl being hostages but never thought one if my own would be taken away in this way.. Kept planning for your wedding so much.. This morning chani said my brother is held hostage in a mall.. Dint know if I really understood it in a literal meaning.. But now your gone.. RIP.. Can't stop thinking of all the lovely times we spent together in Kenya.. Absolutely saddened by this..Chani Solanki I love you and please be strong.."-Mridutrisha Choudhury

"WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!! you cant leave us.. we still need to complete that 'gangnam style' and also the 'lungi' dance at your wedding and i want you and Bansri to bully me and Chani like the usual... and you singing so loudly in the car "pinjare ke panchhi re, tera dard na jane ne koe"... I still remember in mombasa, you tried to run after a Monkey but then it started running after you. I still want to wrestle with you like the old times. As usual you will always be in my heart and no one can replace it. May you rest in eternal peace.  x"-Mital Gohil

"To all our fans we lost the founder of Pika Chakula yesterday at the Westgate Mall"-Pika chakula

"Wat a fail kenya...utterly disgusted with the one country I was soo proud of..I hope those terrorists rot in hell...but the one who's gone will never return..my dear brother Rajan Solanki and all those who've lost their lives due to this tragic event, may you rest in peace...I wish I could have you back..all those memories..right from childhood...all the preparations for your wedding...theres no replacement for you..I love youu raj..I wish it was just a nightmare that got over this morning...we just want you backkk..."-Chani Solanki

"Yesterday ended on a very tragic note. After having a stressful day I went back to my hotel room only to find the message that Rajan Solanki was longer amongst us. He lost his life in the terrorist attack in the Kenyan mall that is in news. Such a young soul. We were all planning to be part of your wedding celebration in Feb. I just don't know how to react to this news. I am sitting at an event now with so much noise around but I am lost in my thoughts. Chani Solanki we love you a lot. Be strong. Hugs!!!Terrorists...be it here or there...they are just a bunch of spline less bastards who knows nothing of justice and humanity. To hell with you and your agenda. You are worse than a piece of shit. May all you die and rot."-Anirbandeep Dutta

 

"A very smart gentle Man who enjoyed the simple things in life, out going and never learnt how to say no. Never had nufin against any1.
Never a dull moment with u!!!
Eventually u ended up being an innocent victim of the act of a group of heartless and selfish Mother Fuckers.... Till the last moment i wished i was still gonna c u. i waited, i waited..... Little did i know
Bt wht"s the point Rajan, u were forced to leave everything behind and left all of us with ur fond memories. 
Ur Best bud Misses u alt, Still cnt belive ur gone, still cnt.
REST IN PEACE WHERE EVA U R, LOVE U BRO!!!

GONE TOO SOON GONE TOO SOON!"-Amit Maru

"Rajan,what can i say..
Its just unbelievable the way you left us.. We all waited for you.. we yet wish it is a nightmare!!
Well all i can say is i am extremely glad that i met an awesome person like you. actually awesome is an under statement!! 
It was a pleasure knowing you.. All your help and everything you did for me..
You never failed to make us laugh and put a smile on our faces...All your jokes and craziness will be missed!-lungi dance
There are no three stooges anymore  
You meant so much to all of us,you were special and that's no lie
You brightened up the darkest days,and even the grey skies.
No one will ever replace you in our lives because it was just you!
You have left us with great memories to hold on to.
As long as we live, you shall live with us!! 

You shall be missed terribly!!! RIP"-Mili Shah

"Thank u everyone for the condolences be it via messages, calls and coming home personally to give us all support during this very difficult time..such a great loss not only to his family and friends but to all around the world who knew him as mr.Pika Chakula..hez gone but his legacy remains..he will always be missed...rest in eternal peace dear brother...never in my life had I imagined I'd have to see u put at rest...praying for your soul"-Chani Solanki

"Your memories will always live-on in our hearts forever. It is still very difficult to digest the fact that you are no longer with us. Our friendship was and always will be as strong as our father’s friendship. We are family. We spoke the night before the terrible terrorist attacks that took place and this entire thing has taken all of us by shock. Even before the terrible news was out on FB/Twitter etc, I still had hope that you would do your "SpongeBob" Magic and just appear from somewhere. When we met last we were eating your favorite dishes, shopping for your wedding, watching IPL matches, movies etc in Mumbai. Again we met on transit in Dubai a few months later. Wish I could see you one more time buddy. So until we meet next in “Akshar Dham”, may god rest your eternal soul in peace."-Yash Patel

"a part of me taken away soo soon...    you're missed"-Chani Solanki

"Dear terrorists...today a father is performing rituals for his son-something no father should ever be doing...a mother is sitting infront of his picture praying for her sons soul to rest in peace-she still can't understand why all this had to happen-she just can't stop her tears..his only sister is sittin here early in the morning listening to relatives read the Gita for him-instead of the routine sleeping until late and having him come and throw pillows at her face to wake her up-all she can do now is hope that he is watchin over her and protecting his baby sister...his fiance is home too-but without him-still wishing all this wasn't true-still hoping the wedding was still on for february and the usual preparations still going on...instead all we have are his ashes in an urn waiting to be released into the holy waters...his close family is around-everyone is around but him....his close friends come over every night-not because they are picking him up for the usual dinners and outings-but to sit infront of his picture and speak to him and take the feeling that he'z still around-and hoping that he is listening to them...all this becausee youu took him away from us...because u believe that revenge is gun for innocent and not gun for gun-such cowards!!...but here's a message for u...you have broken us...shattered our dreams...ruined what we had..but we will keep his spirit alive and show you that you could take him away from us physically but none of your bullets or grenades will destroy the love...his dreams-we will continue...we will come out stronger than ever before because#WeAreOne"-Chani Solanki

"I remember the both of us discussing and describing heaven once, u pictured it as a place in the clouds with hot women or angels, all wearing sexy white clothes..... hehehe. wish i could call you and ask how it is there.

We would have been celebrating your 25th Birthday day together yesterday, unfortunately we did it without you. I'm sure you were looking down upon us smiling and saying i left behind some really crazy people. 

we all really miss you
"-Amit Maru

"Chani..Now your brother lives in your and our dreams. He believes in you when you stumble...he catches your tears in his gentle hands. He will hear your whispered prayers and thoughts. Times like these truly test our faith by putting our trust in God. I know how difficult this time is for you and your family. When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. Your beloved brother will always be in your hearts. I extend my most sincere condolences to you. And a very happy birthday to Rajan!"-Adnan N.

"I have seen jelousy in humans, didn't ever think God could be soo jelous as well."-His mother, Bharti Solanki

"Bhai beej is a festival of prayers, where a sister prays for her brothers long life...And the brother vows to protect his sister...but today, Raj without you by my side, I feel soo empty! I hope that you're okay wherever you are..I wish you'd come and give me a silent hug to make me feel protected...And I stilll wish I'd woken up this morning to find you just getting out of bed getting ready for work..Happy bhai beej nonetheless. I love you!"-Chani Solanki

"You're still here in my heart, still making me laugh coz your stories live on..
I hold you in a thought and can feel you and this gives me strength and courage..
The tears I have cried for you could flood the earth but I know you have wiped each one away..
I promise you i will go on with my life and make u proud...I will always hold you in my heart.. Through me you will still live, you will still laugh and love, sing and dance...
You will forever be in our lives..

I might cry or smile..but at the end of the day, I am one day closer to you!"-Chani Solanki

"You'd always been here for me,
But now you've left..
I know we'd fuss and fight,
But I love you with all my might!
Missing you soo badd!
"-Chani Solanki

"To lose someone you love is to alter your life forever...11 years ago... on this day.. we lost our darling angel Rupal..not a single day goes that we don't think of you..As I sit here by the window looking at the stars, i think perhaps they are not stars...perhaps they are openings from where our loved ones shine down to let us know that they are happy.. I hope you and Rajan Solanki are both looking down upon us through these openings..We miss you both, Rajan and Rupal...It just gets harder and harder..Love you both!I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. I’m a great place for you to tell a story and let your users know a little more about you."-Chani Solanki

"Its exactly 2 months since all what happened was not suppose to happen, and till today my eyes are in search for u, my ears are still waiting for ur voice, nothing is same except on thing which is your memories and the love for you.... You are still going stronger and stronger in me... Bro u can neva eva be missed in my life... Love u bro and will always do Mwahhhh"-Nikhil Patel

"Rajan Solanki, Just before a month on this day u left us all and knocked the heaven's gate... I am sure you must be looking up from there and laughing at us saying maro mari hawe maro, saying Nikhil lets do garba in the club, Amit lets go and have some honey lamb chops or lets go Mc Fry's.... but the truth is tht we are nothing without u.... today is the day where a mother, a father, a sister, a brother, a fiancee,a frend and a genius entrepreneuras left us all alone leaving tears behind, lovely memories, and showed us how to live life till you live.... bro you will always remain in our hearts till our last breath.... LOVE U"-Nikhil Patel

"Rajan Solanki,The Ganganam Styler, Desi Boy, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Harlem Shaker, Joker, Ambitious, Life Saver, Jolly, +ve Thinker, Achiever, Doer, Bonder, and a lots of more in the list that cannot be stopped, I met u before 6 years ago, and as I said, once you are 25 you don't have to ask anyone on what u do and where u go, and today is the day ma bro.... I wish you many happy returns of the day......Where eva you are bro, you were, you are and you will always remain in ma heart, Love u lods and will always miss you......"-Nikhil Patel

"When I don't see u, I always used to see to find u on my chat messenger..... and used to talk to u, now I just see ur name and dont see u online... please come backRajan Solanki really and deeply missing u bro Rest In Peace - Rajan Solanki come back........... always loved u and will always do...."-Nikhil Patel

"You were and are my soul, you were and are my life, you were and are everything to me and will always be part of me..... U are the one I always wished to be and will try but I cannot be like you no matter what no one can replace u..... u are always always gonna be in ma heart,soul and part of my everything in life..... love u bro and will always do..... I know u are with me and will always be..... where ever u are u ve always been a part of me.... miss u loads bro please stay with me. I will neva forget you LOVE LOVE U LOADS............"-Nikhil Patel

"Missing you is the worst pain tht I feel... the moment I wakeup till I go back to sleep.....the pain will only fade when I hear your voice or feel your touch.....the stabing I feel when someone mentions about you or ask something about you....the pain in ma heart that reminds me that there is an open space where you left....misssing you is remembering all the awsme time I spend with you and never let anyone take your place.....the pain in ma heart wont fade it might get lesser wid time but will never disappear. Love you....rest in peace"-Sonali Shah

"I wish I could be with you wherever you are, just so I wouldnt have to miss you so!!"-Chani Solanki

"Been more thn a month.....since u left us, countless number of calls and messages everyday just to teme "Be Strong" , How do i explain; ma strength was You....i seriously dnt knw hw to accept your absence, every passing day it gets harder and harder......every night i go to sleep hoping that all this is nightmare m gona wake up and ol the pain will be gone!!!i miss you real bad"-Sonali Shah

"feeling so empty widout you!!!...... i miss those morning calls.....more then 200 messages per days, countless hours of phone conversions a day.....and loads more....wish all this is a nightmare.....m gona wakeup soon and ol this is gone....will have morning messages and calls, u will be bk wid me....our wekend date would be yet on....i would be on ma way to west-gate to meet you.... missing you crazly...."-Sonali Shah

"Years back we used to link up at SouthPole Pub and shoot pool, crack jokes and make noise. We were family. You were always a tech-wiz and we always enjoyed your company. The brains behind Pikachakula. We will miss you Rajan Solanki. Too young. Gone too soon. You made us proud, always. Rest in Peace. See you on the other side."-Jithu Renjit

"A very smart gentle Man who enjoyed the simple things in life, out going and never learnt how to say no. Never had nothing against any one."-Rest in peace-Rajan Solanki

"Your memory will always live in the hearts
of those that have always loved you, dear Rajan
Like an angel in heaven can you watch over
your beloved whom you left behind in deep sorrow."-Rest in peace-Rajan Solanki

One of his last glimpse...

"Still cant get over what has happend.
U wer a top guy n took great care of me wen i was there. Will never forget the missions u done for me.
A drink to a Top Man, A fantasic Son, A Honourable Big Bro, loved to all who new.
U will always be with me and everyone else.
Rest in peace bro.
Live it large in ur after life....."-Ketan Mandalia

"Rest in peace son. I have learnt and enjoyed a lot from this page. I copy, print and save the recipes and have tried quite a number of them. Still in the process of trying others. Didn't even know it was such a young person doing it, that I was learning from someone the age of my children. He was such a talent. May God give the family strength and courage to bear the great loss."-Grace Wanja Manyara

"I am humbled to have known him through his Pika Chakula page I am touched to know such a young man who is in the same age gap with my son. My prayers are with you and the family. Rest in peace pika chakula as I knew him. Keep the page going in his memory. The Lord is our Comforter."-Roselyn Njeri Njoroge

"So sad that his work/life was cut short. I talked about Rajan at my workplace in the states. People don't realize that Kenya had a prolific food blogger who achieved as much or more than some major food bloggers in markets where food blogging is big like US, South Korea etc. Anyway, my sincere condolences to the family and friends of this lovely young person. May time heal your wounds."-Elle Wambui

"The greatness of an employer and friend is reflected by what the employers talk about that person! Chirag, was always full of praises for him. Rajan, helped build talent in people. I salute the parents who attracted such a great soul into their lives."-Ajit Vijay Patel

"Rajan, a dear friend and more of a brother.. i still remember the 1st day u joined high school, and i was the only 1 in class u knew.. then from there onwards we got along soo well.. i always remember we used to remix n sing songs recording them on ur computer.. u were an absolute down to earth personality.. u always helped out every1 and never said a No seeing ur mates in hard times.. i know i hardly was in touch recently but i always knew i hav a bro like u back in Nai.. Gone too soon bro.. U will be geatly missed and may ur soul REST IN PEACE.."-Balo Virdee

"The irony of life...when u were born..the world was smiling while u cried...now that you're gone...the world is crying..and I know that u are lookin down upon the legacy uve left behind and smiling...."-Chani Solanki

"There's no other love like the love for a brother,
and there's no other love like the love from a brother...
A brother is a friend given by nature!
Happy 25th birthday Raj.. There must be a grand party in the heavens today.. We miss you soo muchh!!"-Chani Solanki

"All we now hear is that laughter and the giggles...and all we now feel is absence.. We miss you soo muchhh!! Mum and Dad need you!!! I need you!"-Chani Solanki

"Every morning I long to see your face...to hear your voice..to see you smile..talking about your pikachakula and burp...I long to see our family complete like it used to be....A selfish part of me wants u back and wants to hold you tight to myself...but I know I've got to let you rest in peace...I love you! And miss you more than ever before..."-Chani Solanki

"Forever remembered, forever missed..
A little tribute small and tender, just to say we still remember..
There is a link death cannot sever, love and remembrance last forever..
A garden of beautiful memories sprayed with a million tears, tenderly we treasure the passed with memories that will last..
The memories are like threads of gold, they never tarnish or grow old..
In loving memory of Rajan Solanki, Mitul Shah and Ruhila Adatia-Sood.. You will always be remembered.. Take good care of each other.. You're missed!"-Chandni Solanki

"There are no goodbyes for us.. Wherever you are, you will always be in our hearts.. Rajan, you are being missed terribly!! Wish you could just once come and tell me you're okay..."-Chani Solanki

"One unfortunate thing about life is that You will lose someone that you can’t live without,and your heart will be badly broken, and the bad news is that you never completely get over the loss of your beloved. But this is also the good news. They live forever in your broken heart that doesn’t seal back up. And you come through. It’s like having a broken leg that never heals perfectly—that still hurts when the weather gets cold, but you learn to dance with the limp."-Bansri Gohil

"I'm Remembrn How You'd Pop Up On FB Chat N Make Me Smile Wit All Your Random Chats! 
RIP, You Were Amazing!"-Premvati Hirani

"RIP Rajan Solanki. You have been more than a friend. You have been the heart of our group. You will be missed but you will continue living in our memories. Look out for us from up there"-Sidhharth Kuchhadia

"R.I.P Rajan Solanki... Why did you leave so soon, I pray to god that I get you as a brother in my next life."-Dilpesh Parmar

"Rest in peace champion, you'll always still be with us."-Sumit Jadav

"RIP Rajan Solanki you will be missed mate. Haven't met a guy as funny as you. Rest in peace. Screw these terrorists"-Nakul Shah

"RIP Rajan Solanki,
Gone but never forgotten,
Gone so soon,
Always in our hearts&thoughts,
Can't believe this but we know your looking down at us,
Rest In Paradise Rajan"-Prina Mandalia

"I can't believe this!!! Rest in Peace Brother . You will be missed. Gone but never forgotten! You were a wonderful person and a great friend. My sincere and deepest condolences for his fiancee and family. Stay Strong, you have our support. See you on the other side."-Rishi Yerra

"Totally shocked.. Still can't believe this. You were truly one of the most cheerful, heartwarming and friendly guy anyone could know. RIP Rajan Solanki. You'll be missed.. God be with your family and all those going through this tragedy in Kenya."-Mehul Gautam

"The measure of a life is not in how much money one has or what possessions one has accumulated, but rather through the lives he touched and the sorrow he leaves behind. You indeed touched many people's heart. May your soul R.I.P.."-Meenakshi Bhagat

"Rest In Peace Rajan Solanki. Its sad that we have lost you at a very young age, may god bless your soul to eternal peace."-Harsh Patel

"God Always keeps those he really loves close to him.. And u were one of them.. Uv always been a wonderful person and shall remain in the hearts of all.. RIP Rajan..."-Darshna Parmar

"RIP Rajan, may god give you a really good explanation on why he called you up there real soon:(("-Shilpa Vinod Rupalia

Either my prayers weren't heard up there, or I didnt try hard enough..God can't be that unfair...it shocked me when I received a phone call in the afternoon, west gate is under terror attack, and our amazing loving caring and annoying brother, Rajan Solanki is there. I immediately told dad, and he rubbed my back, whipped the tears dropping down and said 'Dw beta, bhagwans with him'...hours later I hear he IS with Bhagwan...
Rajan, that one week I spent with u Chani and Nishmal will always be close to my heart...couldn't have asked for better memories...I may have said 'well see about the wedding'...but dad had it fixed at the back of his mind am coming..and only a few days ago he was like 'start saving up, for rajans wedding'...though I didnt know u as long as the others, Skype made up for it, everytime chani used to Skype home, 'radhi chhe ne'...my voice was my identity...or should I say 'loud voice'! 
You will FOREVER AND HAMESHA be in our thoughts...love u loads guys..xxxxx
Wishes and prayers go out to the family and friends...
Those bast£&$s need to be punished..."-Radhika Pihadia

"When someone you love dies, you never quite get over it. You just slowly learn how to go on without them. But always keeping them tucked safely in your heart." -Louai El-Sayed

"Saying my final good byes to Rajan, brother we will be united soon. Everyone in Nairobi be strong. R.I.P my dearest brother and friend Rajan Solanki"-Dilpesh Parmar

"A kind word for everyone, he died as he lived, everyone's friend.His cheerful smile, his heart of gold.The dearest person this world could hold. R.I.P Rajan"-Sonal Jadav

"cnt bliv ws the last tym u ever bullied me...was actually prepared to visit u guys soon to bully u! never thought this wud happn i knw u not reading dis but jst writing on ur wall makes me feel u can knw wt we all felt for u ... all i hope is wherever u are ur above all ..ur a friend il always cherish knowing amitz gona be incomplete widout u rajan no raju bhai now... "-Mahi Kaur

"Today I sat in your car... reversed..and then realised the music volume was down... so I turned up the volume and guess what... YO YO HONEY SINGHHHA.... Just looked to the sky and smiled............."-Chani Solanki

"Its been a week and I still cant accept the fact that you are gone. It's hard to let go of a brother who inspired you and who said that anything is possible you can accomplish your dreams no matree what it is he loved everyone and cared about everyone and did not have anything against anybody. "-Bansri Gohil

"A week today already...missing u sooo muchh!!"-Chani Solanki

"Missing you terribly!! even called your safcom line..just incase...and it said we have notified the user that you tried to call..and asked me to leave a voice message.......wishhh you'd reply to that..."-Chani Solanki

"Happy 25th birthdayyy raj   had so much to say, only if you were here! noo birthday wishes make sense either... I MISS YOU!! *hugsss* "-Chani Solanki

"Happy bday lil brother. May your soul R.I.P. here is a sol as I can't be drinking on my own lol. (IF NISHMAAL DRINKS THEN I WILL). But this time dont puke. Gone but will neva be forgotten.you will always remain in out heart."-Nishmaal Parmar

"i wish you were still here and i could say happy 25th birthday to you i wish you could come back bro and we could talk on skype just like we use to i miss talking to you bro it hard. Happy birthday"-Bansri Gohil

"Happy birthday to a a fallen soldier, Westgate did not kill your vision though it silenced you"-Kibali Moreithi

"Closed eyes, heart not beating, but a living love"- Sister Love

"Thank you all for your sympathy during our time of loss. Your kind words are of great comfort to us as we grieve my nephew Rajan Solanki’s death. He was my sister’s only son age 24 years old and today he would have become 25... He was young entrepreneur with great future ahead. He was foodie and founder of Pikachakula ( Popular cooking website) , Burp Kenya, Jikoni.co.ke and Director of my sisters company C&R Food industries Ltd in Nairobi. He was also the owner of Internet Company Monster Solutions
He just got engaged in August to Sonali Shah and was preparing for his wedding in February, unfortunately God had other thought. His life was cruelly taken away by senseless killers!!!! The anger i have of the murderers is beyond belief"-Satish Parmar

 

"Happy Birthday.. missing you a lot and you are always in my mind every single day. Wish we could Skype like the old times ... how about you come on skype right now and we pull a prank on bansri and chani again!! I Lost a sister and now a brother, but i know for a fact that you are always here with us, protecting us and guiding us.. love you forever xxx"-Mital Gohil

"Feeling empty without u!!:'("-Chani Solanki

"6 weeks.. I still wish none of this happened..I reallly miss youuu soo muchhh!!!Miss your jungliness "-Chani Solanki

"Still this feels like a nightmare"-Bansri Gohil

"Rajan Solanki miss you so bad"-Sonali Shah

"I miss you! #GoneTooSoon #ILoveYou "-Chani Solanki

"You've been gone tooooooooo long "-Chani Solanki

"We Miss You Rajyo!"-Mum and Dad

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