'The pain...can't compare,' Anerlisa mourns ahead of Tecra's private burial

Piece by: Grace Kerongo
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Nero Water CEO and social media influencer Anerlisa Muigai is mourning her only sister, Tecra Wangari Muigai.

Tecra breathed her last at Nairobi Hospital on May 2 after falling down the stairs of a cottage in Lamu.

She hit her head and suffered a celebral edema which led to her death.

Today, for the first time, Anerlisa has articulated her grief.

In an Instagram post, she wrote,

"The pain that you have been feeling can't compare to the joy that is coming. Roman's 8:18."

The family that owns Keroche Breweries put out a media advert that celebrated the life of Tecra.

The announcement detailed what kind of person Tecra was.

"She was passionate about her country Kenya and its people, and always advocated for equal opportunities for everyone."

The eulogy continued,

"Until her death, Tecra was the Strategy and Innovations Director at Keroche Breweries. She has passed on at her prime."

The tribute read,

"The Lord gives, and the Lord taketh. In God, hands you rest surrounded by angels. In our hearts you will live forever. Eternal rest grant unto her oh Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon her. May you rest in peace. Amen."

The announcement also revealed that Anerlisa is now legally married to Tanzanian star Ben Pol.

Check it out below.