Couple's big day turns tragic as groom dies on eve of wedding
Former Defence minister Njenga Karume (left) and his wife Rev Grace Njoki (right) arrive at the home of Alex Mwaura to console his family following Mr Mwaura's fatal shooting by unknown assailants, on the eve of his wedding. ERIC WAINAINA
The son of a former senior government official was shot dead Friday night as he dropped his wife-to-be at her parents home in Kikuyu.
Alex Kimani Mwaura, who was due to wed on Saturday, was accosted by unknown assailants a few metres from the Gikambura home of his fiancée.
He was shot at and died on his way to hospital. Mr Mwaura's fiancée also suffered a gunshot wound to the hand.
Mr Mwaura, the son of former Internal Security permanent secretary Zachary Mwaura, was scheduled to tie the knot at the ACK St Paul Church in Kirigiti, Kiambu.
The pastor, who was due to officiate at the wedding ceremony Stephen Wainana, told the Nation that preparations for the wedding were complete.
A sombre mood engulfed Mr Mwaura's Kiambu home and his parents were said to be in shock. Among those who arrived at the home to condole with the family were Gatanga MP Peter Kenneth and former Kiambaa MP Njenga Karume.
Kiambu DCIO Peter Ndubi told the Nation that one of the occupants of the vehicle took control of it in an attempt to rush Mr Mwaura and his fiancée to hospital.
Unfortunately, the vehicle was involved in an accident. The bride was admitted in hospital, but is said to be in a stable condition.
Guests, oblivious at the turn of events, had gathered at the church in anticipation of Mr Mwaura's big day only for the sad news to filter in.
