Lang’ata: Kibera Mother’s Emotional Return to Baby’s Grave Touches Hearts Online

• A woman identified as Winnie was seen all alone at the Langata Cemetery lighting candles and laying flowers on the little grave of her dear son
• When asked why she was there, the young mother explained why her family did not bury the baby in Siaya and that she had come to mourn him
• Many Kenyans who saw the video sympathised with her and speculated that she was in the early throes of grief and that she was dealing with the death the best way she knew how
• Some Kenyans were eager to get her number so they could visit her and share in the grief that was still fresh.

Lang'ata, Nairobi: Days after burying her sweet baby with friends and family, a young mother identified as Winnie has returned to the graveside for a moment alone with her child.

Winnie cut a quiet, lonesome figure with a purpose, and that was to mourn her child who lay in the ground, six feet under.

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For the task at hand, the loving mum of the departed soul brought sweet, fresh flowers and some candles. She carefully lit the candles and laid the flowers on the grave.

In the video shared by Paxon Chege on TikTok, Winnie carefully explained why she had come from Kibera to Lang'ata to visit.

She also shared why her baby was buried in Lang'ata and not Siaya.

"My grandmother had also died, and they were burying her as well, so we could not go there," she said.

What were Kenyans' thoughts at the moment?

When Kenyans saw the video, they were touched by the need of a mum to privately mourn her baby in private, as the grief was still fresh.

Some people also wanted to visit her and have a moment with her, just give her a shoulder to cry on, so they asked for her number.

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None had been offered by the time the story was published. It was, however, established that she comes from Alego in Siaya county and lives in Kibera.

"Oooh my goodness, bring contacts; we plan and visit her, the pain in her voice Is too much, please share contact," said Jemimah.

"She is still in a very confused state and she seems has no one close to console her that's why she seeks solace by going back to her kid's grave," opined Simiyu Lydia.

How did Kenyans react to the video?

Laura's Nabs:

"Sisterhood, si tutembelee huyu dada pls 😭😭."

Paloma Arthur

"This was my situation in 2014 when I buried my son, who was just 8 days old. It still pains me, and I still visit his grave with his siblings every year😭🥲🥲 continue resting in peace King Abraham."

Precious💞:

"And shes just alone,what a sad moment 😒."

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Amaya:

"Huyu dada ni wa Siaya county Alego pole sana winny, usijali hayo yote ni mpango ya Mungu utapokea tena malaika tena."

queennyandhiwa:

"Nisaidie na namba ya uyu dem kama uko nayo please 🙏 nimeguzwa maali waaa😭😭😭."

Polly..🇰🇪:

"Respect kwa akina mama walai,look how she look young,hata kwa yote anapitia alirudi kwa kaburi ya mtoto wake ,mamas love 💕💕💕💕."

Dr.On Call☎️ 🇰🇪 🌎:

"She has a lot to say in regards to death and burial of her kid on that site but resorted to play cool, which is the best."

How to comfort a mum who's lost her child

Details shared by Parents.com indicate that comforting a mum who has lost her child is not easy, and one should be especially careful with their choice of words.

For starters, keep the condolence message simple, with statements like 'we are thinking of you' or I am sorry for your loss'.

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Avoid triggering phrases such as 'don't worry, you will have another', or 'everything happens for a reason' as that invalidates the mum's pain.

Check in often and give them a listening ear as they process their grief.

KK Mwenyewe's mum pens tribute to son

Another story revealed that KK Mwenyewe died at only 26 after being ill for some time, and his death pained his mother, who let him stay at home to go and hustle.

In an emotional eulogy, his mother recounted how her son had a special spirit and a gift for making people smile

The grieving mum also remembered the joy that KK brought into her life while sharing memories of his laughter, talent, as well as warmth.

Racheal Nyaguthie, HoD Human Interest, added details of how to comfort a mum.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke