This archive report was first published on 13 July 2019.
On July 13, 2019, Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru prepared to wed her partner Kamotho Waiganjo in a traditional ceremony.
Waiganjo, a lawyer, has represented Waiguru in several court cases.
The event was set to kick off at Kiamugumo Primary School in Ngariama Ward, Gichugu Sub County at 10am.
According to Kikuyu custom, the traditional ceremony involves several rituals, including the 'ngurario' where the groom and his procession are not allowed into the bride's home.
Women from the groom's procession start singing as they carry various gifts, a ceremony known as 'kuhura hoti', which is performed before the door is finally opened.
After the door is opened, the couple participates in the 'gucagura muka wake' game, where the groom has to pick out his bride from a group of women disguised as his betrothed.
Mr. Waiganjo paid dowry for the Kirinyaga Governor on February 16.
The two are both divorcees and are said to have been dating for several years.
