Taita Taveta MCA weeps painfully as wife who died after giving birth is buried

Wusi Kishamba MCA Duncan Wangama mourned his beloved wife Stella Machocho Wangama following her sudden death The couple had their colourful ...

• Wusi Kishamba MCA Duncan Wangama mourned his beloved wife Stella Machocho Wangama following her sudden death
• The couple had their colourful wedding less than two years ago, making the loss even more devastating for the MCA and his young family
• Stella was buried on Thursday, July 17, in an emotional ceremony attended by family and friends at her home in Kitalenyi, Ngerenyi

The family of Wusi Kishamba Member of County Assembly (MCA), Duncan Wangama, is mourning the heartbreaking death of his wife, Stella Machocho Wangama.

Stella was laid to rest on Thursday, 17 July, in an emotional funeral ceremony attended by close relatives and friends who gathered to pay their final respects and say goodbye.

MCA Duncan Wangama weeps at wife’s burial

MCA Wangama could not contain his grief; he wept bitterly upon viewing his wife's body in the coffin. His relatives supported him, offering comfort and strength during the difficult moment.

In photos shared from the burial, the heartbroken man was captured crying uncontrollably, seemingly overwhelmed by the thought of life without his beloved wife.

Wangama’s sorrow deeply moved other mourners, who also wept alongside him just before Stella was laid to rest at Kitalenyi village in Ngerenyi, Taita Taveta county.

How did Taita Taveta MCA’s wife die?

Stella passed away in the early hours of 8 July, barely a full day after giving birth to their beautiful baby girl.

She had delivered successfully via a Caesarean section, but unfortunately, developed post-delivery complications.

Despite the doctors’ efforts to save her, she succumbed to the complications, leaving her husband in deep grief.

What makes the tragedy even more painful is that the couple had held their wedding ceremony less than two years ago, meaning they were still relatively new in their marriage.

Kenyans comfort MCA Duncan Wangama

Leaders from the county and Kenyans on social media sent messages of condolence to the grieving MCA, praying for God's comfort and strength to be with him.

Among those who offered their sympathies were Taita Taveta governor Andrew Mwadime and his Deputy Christine Kilalo, who both attended the funeral.

Mwadime stated that Stella’s untimely death had robbed the family of a nurturing and supportive wife, and her husband of a true partner in his commitment to serving their community.

Mamake Ndasha:

"My condolences to you, Mr Duncan and the entire family. I am saddened by this news. You came for the burial of my dad that took place in Josa on June 28. Mungu akufariji, ndugu."

Sere Nduu Ngolonyi Kwapo:

"Jameni, so sorry dear ones, take heart, Mheshimiwa. God has not forsaken you. He will strengthen you and give you courage."

Evelyn Karinda:

"Such a sad situation. May the Almighty God give this family strength during this time. May the peace that surpasses all human understanding be with you all."

Mtoto wa Mama:

"To all who are mourning, my heartfelt condolences. May the God of heaven grant you comfort that surpasses human understanding."

How did Mrisho Mpoto’s wife die?

In other news, Best for you.co.kereported that legendary Tanzanian singer Mrisho Mpoto tragically lost his beloved wife.

Mrisho revealed that his wife had been managing hypertension for the past five years and had been undergoing treatment.

He explained that she was handling preparations for their daughter’s wedding when her blood pressure suddenly spiked.

He rushed her to the hospital, where she was receiving treatment, but sadly, she collapsed after asking to use the washroom. He said she suffered a heart attack.