Details about the family of actor Matayo Keya, also known as Alphonse Makokha, have emerged in the eulogy of his late wife, Purity Wambui.
The late Wambui is being buried today, Thursday, June 13, at Lang’ata Cemetery in Nairobi. She passed away on June 1, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.
In the eulogy received by Mpasho.co.ke, it was revealed that the deceased had four daughters with actor Makokha.
"Purity married Matayo Msagani Keya in 1993, and they shared many wonderful years together. Their marriage was full of love, respect, and mutual support. They were blessed with four beautiful daughters: Maline, Sharlet, Shanice, and Malia Msagani," the eulogy read.
The four daughters also mourned their late mother in the eulogy.
Each of them had a special message for their late parent, expressing their love for her and acknowledging how they remember her.
Maline Msagani: Mama, I miss you so much. Thank you for always being there for us and teaching us to be strong. I love you.
Sharlet Msagani: Rest in peace, mummy. Yes, we are sad because you left us, but we are also happy that you are resting and no longer in pain. I love you.
Shanice Msagani: Mama, you were my rock. You showed me the meaning of being brave, no-nonsense, and a go-getter. I promise to take care of Dad and Puuh just like you did. I will always love you, Wambire.
Malia Msagani: I miss playing with you. Thank you for the hugs and great stories. I love you so much and will always remember you.
Makokha's wife, the late Purity Wambui, passed away on June 1, 2024, after a long struggle with breast cancer.
In a recent interview, the veteran actor revealed that his wife passed away at home. He said that she was under the care of their daughter when she died.
"I was going to work. I had left my daughter and told her to take care of her mother while I went to earn a living," he narrated.
He disclosed that it was his fellow actor, Hiram Mungai, also known as Ondiek Nyuka Kwota, who was first informed about his wife's passing.
Ondiek then compassionately informed him of the sad news.
"I cried for about two hours. I was the one driving, so he (Ondiek) took the wheel and drove. I said since it had happened, we should continue the journey. I went to work as usual. That night, we were supposed to sleep, but I didn't even sleep; I had to go back. God gave me strength, and I took them home safely, and I also got home safely," he said.
Makokha said that after arriving home that evening, he had a terrible night, crying a lot until morning.
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