All about Robert Mugabe's first born son whose burial he didn't attend

Piece by: Peninah Njoki
Lifestyle

It is no secret that the late Robert Mugabe was a father of four but not much is known about his son Michael Nhamodzenyika.

Michael was born to Mugabe and his first wife Sally Hayfron.

Michael who was born in 1963 passed away from Cerebral malaria of December 1966 at age three.

Mugabe did not attend the burial.

Robert Mugabe's wife also died young in 1992 after suffering from Renal Failure.

During the burial of his sister, Mugabe revealed that he had to start fending for his family at only 21 after his dad abandoned them.

May he rest in peace, till we meet again.