Kikuyu Singer Peter Kigia’s Wife Makes Tearful Prayer During Son’s Burial
- Peter Kigia is a veteran Kikuyu Benga musician from Gatanga in Muranga county, and he recently lost his son
- Ken Kirehu went missing on March 18, 2025, and was discovered dead in Gatanga, around the Kigio area; his father was the first one to announce his death
- During Ken's burial, his mother broke down while asking God to never let her feel such intense pain again
A video clip of veteran Kikuyu musician Peter Kigia's wife making a passionate prayer to God, as her son's body was being lowered to the ground, has moved many people.
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Where does Peter Kigia come from?
Kigia is a native of Gatanga in Murang'a county, and he is well known for belting out beautiful Benga music over many years. During that time, Kigia has remained active and influential in the Kikuyu entertainment world.
The Reke Tumanwo (Let's break up), Gacheri, Njeri Gaitu (Our Njeri), hitmaker was a close friend of legend John De'Mathew, who also made Benga music before his death.
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What happened to Kigia's son?
Kigia's son, Ken Kirehu, went missing on March 18, 2025, and was discovered dead in Gatanga, around the Kigio area.
The news was broken on Facebook by the grieving father, who questioned why anyone would hurt his son.
He also expressed pain, prompting fellow artistes and fans to console him, especially since they recalled that he lost his daughter a few years ago.
During the burial service, Kigia's wife was captured in a Chuma Moto YouTube video, and she was overwhelmed.
"Lord do not ever let me pass through this kind of pain again," said Kigia's wife.
Kenyans react to the video:
@sharonkaru7535:
"Very sad for a parent to bury their children... I rebuke premature death. Dear God grant us long healthy life .. may we never die young. Rest Ken Rest 😢."
@nonig8816:
"Very sad aki, may God console this family and especially the mother 😭😭😭😭😭😭🫂🫂."
@estherngechu7340:
"Ooh...huuugs, mama...it is not easy....Jehova remember mercy on this your child."
@esthermwaniki1963:
"God give peace strength to handle the lose of son Rest in peace kan😂😂😂."
Rkellie Witu:
"My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God's peace and love be your strength during this challenging time, and may your son's memory be a blessing to all who knew him. 🙏."
Elijah Mukundi:
"This is sad loosing such a brilliant young man in unclear circumstance! my condolences to the entire family."
Joseph Kimani:
"The most difficult part of life is when a parent is required to bury a child. This is where you find yourself in. My deepest condolences to your family and friends. RIP."
Rahab Wambui:
"Pole mine went three of them and my husband, please take heart...its really sad."
Esther Musila buries 'son'
In a previous story, Esther Musila's family was devastated after losing their 'son' Malakween Koech, and at his funeral service, they mourned him painfully.
Musila shared photos from the memorial mass, and she looked heartbroken while reading her tribute.
The musician's wife also shared a video where the family was standing next to Malakween's casket.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
