This archive report was first published on 25 August 2019.
Published on August 25, 2019, Sabina Wairimu, the first wife of late benga singer John De'Mathew, stunned mourners at his burial ceremony in Gatanga, Murang'a County, after she vowed to protect her co-wife Caroline Waithira.
Ms. Wairimu, who described De'Mathew as a symbol of unity in their family, said the two women never quarreled when their husband was alive and that nothing would come between them following his death.
She revealed that there was an attempt to drive a wedge between her and Ms. Waithira after De'Mathew's death, but she has resisted, saying that Waithira respected her as the first wife and that she would continue supporting her and their children.
“No one will come between us. I recognize Ms. Waithira as the second wife and she respects me. In fact, when the late could not get his favorite shirt, I could call her to ask whether it was in her home. Our children love each other and it is hard to know which one belongs to which mother,” she said.
Ms. Wairimu also vowed to take up De'Mathew's roles and continue supporting Ms. Waithira and all her children, saying that they were stronger than ever.
Ms. Waithira, on her part, noted that there was no dull moment for them and that it was the best decision ever to marry De'Mathew, adding that she would now be the father of their children.
