A moving photo of former Meru governor Kiraitu Murungi quietly staring at a portrait of his late daughter, Anita Kendi, during her requiem mass has broken the hearts of Kenyans online.
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Murungi’s lastborn daughter, Anita, passed away a week ago, after a short illness and on Wednesday, May 29, family and friends held a moving mass ahead of her burial.
In a touching photo, a visibly heartbroken Murungi gazed at his late daughter’s portrait, unable to come to terms with the loss.
The emotional image captured the depth of a father’s grief as family, friends, and leaders gathered to mourn the young woman.
Many Kenyans are now comforting him, with many parents resonating with the huge loss that the politician and his family are grappling with.
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“No parent should ever have to bury a child,” one Kenyan noted, with many others praying for their strength at this tough time.
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Among those who attended the requiem mass was Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who shared a heartfelt message consoling Kiraitu and his family.
“At the requiem mass in honour of Anita Kendi, a daughter of my long-time friend Kiraitu Murungi, former Cabinet Minister and former Governor of Meru County,” Kindiki wrote.
He described the loss of a child as the most painful experience any parent can endure, noting that no amount of consolation could fully comfort the grieving family.
“The loss of a child is the most painful experience for a parent, and no amount of consolation is enough to comfort my brother Kiraitu and his family. May God comfort them,” he added.
Kindiki also used the solemn occasion to call for unity and peace across the country amid recent unrest and violent incidents reported in different areas.
Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS
