Sheila Wegesha: Slain Businesswoman’s Mum Wails In Sorrow As She Begins Her Final Journey

• The body of slain businesswoman Sheila Odoyo Wegesha arrived home in Kanyada for her burial after she was reportedly stabbed to death by her husband, Jack Bamboo.
• Wegesha's grief-stricken family gathered at the funeral home to carry her body, with her mother overcome with grief, wailing and singing a dirge
• Two women supported Wegesha's mother as the body was moved into a hearse, marking the beginning of her final journey home

Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi - The body of slain businesswoman Sheila Odoyo Wegesha has finally arrived home in Kanyada ahead of her burial.

The beautiful mum was reportedly stabbed to death by her husband, Jack Bamboo, in their house in Athi River.

Bamboo reportedly went into hiding after the incident and the police have been on his trail with his phone last pinging in Narok.

How did family pick Wegesha's body?

Ahead of her final journey, the deceased's grief-stricken family gathered at the funeral home as they prepared to carry her body.

Wegesha's mum was overcome with grief as she wailed about how she struggled to bring up her daughter.

She broke down into a traditional funeral dirge known as 'gueyo' as the body was slowly ushered into a hearse.

Two ladies helped her throughout the period as the body was being moved away from the funeral home.

Neighbours view Wegesha's body

Hundreds of Nairobi residents trooped to Umoja estate's Tena Grounds to view the body of the late Sheila.

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.

Why will Wegesha 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.

What you should know about Sheila Wegesha

• Sheila Wegesha's neighbour recounted the events that led to the beloved businesswoman's death in her bedroom
• There were emotional scenes as family, friends, and well-known musicians lit candles in honour of the slain businesswoman
• TUKO.co.ke featured five gorgeous photos that showed different facets of Wegesha

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke