This archive report was first published on 5 May 2020.
On May 5, 2020, news broke out that Anerlisa Muigai had lost her sister Tecra Muigai in a tragic accident, sparking widespread shock and grief.
As investigations into the circumstances of her death continue, many have been left wondering about the man Tecra was dating before her demise.
According to social media, Tecra's in-laws have expressed concerns about the man's social status, citing that he is not of her standards.
However, Akothee's sister Cebbie Koks has come to the defense of Tecra's lover, urging people to respect their choices and the complexities that come with them.
She wrote on social media, 'TECRA MUIGAI WAS STILL VERY YOUNG. SHE DIDN'T DESERVE TO DIE. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND LOVED ONES. MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE, MAY THEY FIND STRENGTH.'
Cebbie went on to explain that love is blind and that people should not try to understand the contradictions of love and emotions.
She added, 'WHAT I'M AM I IMPLYING? THAT WE SHOULD RESPECT PEOPLES CHOICEs AND THE CONTRADICTION IT COMES WITH. ADMITTEDLY, THE LATE TECRA'S IS NOT EVEN THE MOST COMPELLING LOVE STORY.'
She concluded by saying, 'LET'S STOP TRYING TO UNDERSTAND THE CONTRADICTIONS OF LOVE AND EMOTIONS. WE ARE TICKLED DIFFERENTLY, love IS BLIND TO AGE, LOOKS, STATE OF GROOMING, STATE OF THE POCKET, SOCIAL STATUS AND ALL FORMS OF STATUSES.'
As the debate continues, many are still waiting on the postmortem results from the police to confirm what killed Tecra.
