Sheila Wegesha: Sorrow as Neighbours Throng Tena Grounds to View Body of Slain Businesswoman

 

The late Sheila Wegesha

Nairobi residents trooped to Umoja estate's Tena Grounds to view the body of the late Sheila Wegesha, who was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband Jack Bamboo. The late Sheila Wegesha who was allegedly stabbed to death (l), the coffin bearing her remains (r).  KSh 429, 620 collected by well-wishers A video shared by Jano the Governor, showed people who had gathered at the venue to view the body, and many of them still had looks of disbelief and sorrow on their faces.  A night vigil with music was also held for the late businesswoman, where people sang and danced.  In a different post, Jano intimated that Wegesha's loved ones had collected KSh 429,620 from the the candle lighting and harambee held at Egesa. "May I take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your participation in making the day a success. Our total collection will go to the burial expenses for the late Wegesha," read a post by Jano on Facebook. "Our journey to Kanyada Homa Bay county will be on May 28, and burial on May 29. Go well Sheila Wegesha," read another part. Kenyans speak on the death Sammy Sammito Wuod Ukwala: "May the Almighty God rests her soul in Eternal peace ️️️️." Calvince Mbayi:  Moureen Adhiambo: "Poleni.sana." Vivian Omondi: "Sad." Geof: "Sad to see a young soul gone too soon. May she Rest in peace." Ondwusu: "Rest in peace Sheila Wegesha, you did not deserve such a cruel death." Wegesha to be buried in Homa Bay Another story revealed that Sheila Wegesha will be buried at the home of her first husband according to Luo traditions. Her nephew, Jano said the beautiful woman will be buried at Nyalkinyi village, Kanyada, in Homa Bay county after her first husband agreed to bury her despite their separation. Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Jano also shared that the first husband earned the right to bury her because he had paid dowry, and Bamboo was considered a boyfriend because he allegedly hadn't paid anything. 

by  Susan Mwenesi