Murang'a Mother Finds Out Firstborn Child She Thought Was Dead Is Alive 10 Years Later: "Ninafuraha"

• Rose-Anne Njeri Burugu barely spent quality time with her newborn as her in-laws took custody of the baby while she sought medical help at home
• A while later, she was informed her husband and child had passed away under unclear circumstances and shown their graves
• Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, the Murang'a mother of three said she found out her baby was alive and well a decade later

Murang'a—A woman cannot keep calm after discovering the truth about a major event of which she was lied to many years ago.

After delivery, Rose-Anne Njeri Burugu did not spend quality time with her newborn because of an underlying medical condition.

She was having a constant headache and had to go back to her mother's house after being pushed away by her in-laws.

Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, the mother of three said the in-laws remained with her child as she returned home.

How often would Njeri visit her child?

"I would visit my child whenever I found fare and time. I was to return and take her permanently when I felt better. She was four months old when her in-laws took her. The visits were inconsistent as it was difficult for me," the single mum said.

As time passed, her relationship with her in-laws became strained, and their grip faded.

She bitterly recalled being informed one day that her husband and child had died and was even shown their graves.

After the news, Njeri shifted her focus to building her life and destiny since she had nothing else to hold onto.

Who told Njeri her child was alive?

A decade later, after having two more kids and going through a lot, Njeri wanted to share her life story.

On her way to TUKO.co.ke offices, someone called her "Njeri", and she knew the person must know her well.

"It was my ex-husband's brother. He asked me why I never attended my ex-husband's burial and why I was not invited. However, he told me my child was alive and that she had been hidden in Kitale. I could not believe it.

"She is in Grade 8 in a boarding school. I am looking forward to reuniting with her after 10 years since she was taken away from me. She is healthy and okay, though I doubt she will remember me," the Murang'a mum said.

Couple reunites after 30 years

In another story, a young lady was overjoyed as her parents, who had been apart for three decades, got back together.

A short clip from the couple and their daughter's reunion photo shoot sent netizens into a frenzy.

Internet users shared her joy with kind words, while some hoped for a family reunion.

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