Wilson and Ann Mutura, known for their humble KSh 100 wedding, were treated to a lavish KSh 3.5 million wedding on Valentine's Day, courtesy of an event company.
The couple had initially gained attention for their simple wedding, where they exchanged rings costing a combined total of KSh 100.
Following their story, several companies and individuals offered them gifts, including a plot of land with a greenhouse worth KSh 1 million, an all-expense-paid trip to Mombasa, and another trip to Dubai.
However, not everyone was pleased with the couple's newfound fortune. Some critics, including former radio queen Caroline Mutoko and a renowned pastor, questioned the validity of the couple's story and the decision of the company to spend KSh 3.5 million on their wedding.
Wilson Mutura responded to the criticism, stating, "The ceremony my wife and I had was not a wedding per se, it was a day to celebrate our love given that we could not afford a hefty wedding back then. We danced, ate cake, and made merry.
Suggestions that the sponsors could have given us the money used to organize the event are valid, at least according to them. But then again, the sponsors organized the ceremony, and we appreciate the opportunity.
Mutura also expressed his gratitude for the experience, saying, "I have never experienced such a feeling, and I will remember it for the rest of my life. I am lucky that Ann stood beside me when I was financially unstable. For a marriage to be complete, it is not about all the money, but love, understanding, and perseverance, which Ann has in spades."
The recovered account cited reporting by Tuko.
