Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s spouse Pastor Dorcas On Saturday Led Kenyans In Observing A Moment Of Silence During A Wedding Ceremony Of A Son To Economist Peter Maina Munyiri Who Is Kenya’s Ambassador To India
By ODP and MKT Correspondent
Pastor Dorcas Rigathi over the weekend led a section of Kenyans in mourning the death of pupils at HillSide Academy in Nyeri County.
The Second Lady asked guests to stand, and observe a minute of silence for pupils who died during a fire incident on Thursday night.
This was during the wedding of the son to Ambassador Peter Munyiri, Edwin Munyiri, who was joined in Holy Matrimony with his fiancée Teresa.
Economist Peter Munyiri serves as Ambassador in the Kenya High Commission in New Delhi, India.
The Deputy President was initially expected to attend the colourful ceremony that took place in Karen, Nairobi but is said to have cancelled the plans following the fire Hillside fire tragedy.
“Let us honour our children by giving them a standing ovation. The DP would have been here but he had to go to Nyeri because of the fire,” said Pastor Dorcas who was attending the wedding together with his two sons, Kevin and Keith.
She also encouraged and wished all the best to the newlyweds in their life in marriage, saying that many couples were enjoying decades of life together.
“Marriage works, and it is very productive. I have been married to His Excellency for the last 37 years,” she said.
Pastor Dorcas said marriage was fun, and the couple must continually love each other, and in times of disagreement, exemplify tolerance, forgiveness, apologise to one another, love again and again, and also communicate with each other.
Ambassador Munyiri appreciated the guests who honoured the couple with their presence, and making the occasion beautiful. “We are touched by your love,” said Amb Munyiri on behalf of his family and relatives.