Lovebirds now marry in death
Just to give a face to the tragedy in Nairobi last weekend...
They were inseparable in life and now in death. They had planned to wed next Saturday, but the terrorists cut short their dream. And Friday, they were united in the grave. The love bond between Mbugua Mwangi and Rosemary Wahito was so strong that even though they were not formally married, their parents endorsed their marriage posthumously.
Before he met his death, Mbugua had already received the blessings of Rosemary’s parents to marry their daughter, and he was scheduled to pay dowry Saturday. The 29-year-old businessman was wrapping up plans for their big day, and the two had already chosen their dress code and settled on the flavour of their cake. The only thing that had not been confirmed was the venue of the wedding, according to Mbugua’s eulogy.
In what mourners, and even church leaders, agreed was the ultimate show of love, Mbugua and Rosemary died of seven bullet wounds to their chests as they embraced each other. What is more, Mbugua died while shielding his girlfriend from the gun-totting Al-Shabaab attackers. This was revealed during a solemn funeral service for the two at the Nairobi Chapel, attended by top government officials, including President Kenyatta, who happens to be Mbugua’s uncle. Senator Beth Mugo said postmortem conducted on the two bodies indicated the two lovers were shot dead by the terrorists at Westgate Shopping Mall.
Like a married couple
“The postmortem report indicated the two died of gunshot wounds in the same area around the chest, an indication that Mbugua was a brave man who tried to shield his fiancée ,” she said. Their relationship had matured after developing soft spots for each since childhood. “It was agreed that the couple who fell in love two years ago, be buried together, having gone through the traditional rituals. Mourners said they had also shown commitment to each other — just like a married couple. The couple was to be laid to rest at Mbugua’s parents’ farm in Gatundu, next to founding President’s Jomo Kenyatta home.
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