Grief as Taita Taveta MCA Buries Newborn 3 Days after Wife's Funeral
- Taita Taveta MCA Duncan Wangama is mourning once again after his newborn daughter died just three days after he buried his wife, Stella Wangama
- Heartbreaking images showed Wangama at his little girl’s burial site, viewing her body in the tiny coffin and later placing flowers at her grave
- The MCA’s wife and daughter were laid to rest side by side at their family home in Kitalenyi, Ngerenyi village
- TUKO.co.ke spoke to a psychologist who explained that grief manifests differently in different people
Duncan Wangama, the Member of County Assembly for Wusi Kishamba Ward in Taita Taveta county, has been thrown into mourning once again after the death of his newborn daughter.
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Wangama had just laid his beloved wife, Stella Wangama, to rest on Thursday, July 17, in an emotional send-off, only for their daughter to follow suit three days later.
The double loss has left the MCA in deep pain and grief, as he struggles to come to terms with the fast and tragic turn of events in his life.
In a moving post that attracted concern, empathy, and words of encouragement, the grieving MCA announced his daughter’s demise.
“Ooh my God, why all this? My daughter Judy, mbona?” he shared.
Where did Taita Taveta MCA bury newborn daughter?
In images shared online, the heartbroken MCA was captured viewing his young daughter’s body, evidently lost in thought and sorrow.
Other photos showed him placing white, green, and purple flowers on Judy Wanjugha Wangama’s grave as mourners stood by in silence.
Judy was laid to rest right next to her mother’s grave. She passed away on Sunday, July 20, and was buried on Monday, July 21.
The family is yet to reveal the circumstances that led to her death, which occurred barely two weeks after her mother died.
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How did Duncan Wangama’s wife die?
Stella tragically passed away in the early hours of July 8, barely a day after giving birth to the baby girl.
Although she had successfully delivered via caesarean section, she later developed complications that led to her untimely death.
During her burial, the MCA shared a heartfelt tribute, remembering her as a loving and selfless wife who always ensured their family was well taken care of.
Wangama fondly recalled how Stella often gifted him and made sure he was well dressed for every event he attended as an MCA.
“You loved me so loudly and so intentionally, from feeding me using the same plate to carefully dressing me for work and events so I could always look my best. You never stopped surprising me with your thoughtful gifts, even when I least expected them. Just like you did on Friday the 4th. I had no idea that would be your last surprise for me. Your love was pure, truthful, and deeply intentional,” he said at the time.
Wangama also promised to take care of their daughter and raise her to know the kind of woman her mother was.
Tragically, he never got the chance to keep that promise, as his beloved little girl passed away just days later.
How do you handle grief after losing loved ones?
TUKO.co.ke spoke to a psychologist who explained that grief manifests differently in different people.
Jedida Wafula said some individuals may become depressed, withdraw from family and friends, or stop engaging in their usual activities.
"Grief affects people in different ways. While some may cope well and grieve for a short period, others struggle. It doesn’t necessarily end—some may find themselves mourning years after losing a loved one," she said.
Wafula noted that counselling and therapy are effective ways to begin the healing process. She added that the MCA may need to see a therapist following his loss.
Who killed Nairobi man’s wife and children?
In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that popular radio fan Junior wa Githogoro returned to his house one early morning and found his wife and three children dead.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Junior’s wife had fatally attacked their children that night while he was away.
Police launched investigations to determine what transpired in the Nairobi man’s home, leading to the death of his entire family.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
