Murang’a Senator Irungu Kang’ata finally tied the knot to the love of his life, Mary Wambui in an exquisite ceremony held on Saturday.
The two lovebirds exchanged vows at Gathinja Catholic Church in Kiharu Constituency, Murang’a County in a ceremony attended by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Nominated Senator Isaac Mwaura was the groom’s best man while Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro was the groomsman.
“I feel very honoured that President Kenyatta has attended this important occasion. I am a very happy man today,” the Senator said.
Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka, Murang’a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria, Woman Representative Sabina Chege and several other leaders from across the political divide attended the ceremony.
“Marriages give birth to families which are the foundations of the nation and future generations, they should be cherished and kept together. Leaders should get married to become good examples in the society,” President Kenyatta said at the wedding.
The President also jokingly told Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro to follow the footsteps of his predecessor (Kang’ata) and ‘cross the bridge’.
“Murang’a County has produced great leaders including the late (Dr Julius Gikonyo) Kiano and (John) Michuki and had families, Mr Kang’ata was Kiharu MP for five years and now Mr Nyoro is serving the electorates of Kiharu and is not married,” the President said prompting MP Nyoro to introduce his fiancée.
Asante sana Ndugu Irungu…
Asante sana Ndugu Irungu Kang’ata kwa kuwaheshimu mababu zako kwa kuitwa majina ya “Ciana cia Gikuyu na Mumbi.”
Wakenya wenzangu, yafaa tufuate Nyayo za Ndugu zetu Wagikuyu ambao ndio taifa la Kenya pekee kuabudu huku likifuata Imani ya Mababu zao. Pili, Wagikuyu walikuwa watu wa kwanza Kenya kuyatupa majina ya kiutumwa na Kikoloni. Lakini pia kuna Wagikuyu ambao ni “Wagikuyureza au Wagikuyulish.” Mgikuyureza/Mgikuyulish ni Mgikuyu kwa damu tu, lakini hamna tofauti yake na Waingereza.
Waswahili husema, ” Mwacha mila ni mtumwa.”
‘Come We Stay’ is a…
‘Come We Stay’ is a recognized marriage in Kenya. The dude has been married ‘Come We Stay’ and they have three kids