Family and friends gathered to bid a final farewell to Mercy Mawia, a beloved Mbaitu FM presenter, who was laid to rest today. The ceremony was filled with emotional tributes, reflecting on her vibrant life and the deep impact she had on those around her.
Remembering Mercy Mawia
Mercy was remembered as a humble, hardworking, and loving individual. Her mother shared through tears, "She was very humble and hardworking. We never knew that death could take her so abruptly. We will miss her laughter. God gave us Mercy, and He has taken her. May His name be glorified."
Her father, David, offered comforting words to Mercy's husband, James Mwangi. He shared three important principles for moving forward: Accept, Adjust, and Advance. He said, "Accept that your wife Mercy has left you, healing will begin there. Adjust to the new reality of life without her. Finally, advance, because life must go on. God will bless you."
A Heartbroken Husband’s Tribute
James Mwangi delivered an emotional tribute to his late wife, revealing the depth of their love and connection. "Mercy, my wife, mother of my child. My light went out on the 23rd when I lost my Mercy. Here in this casket, I see Mercy is not alone. Inside is her and our child."
James shared how Mercy was heartbroken after they lost their child, a pain he believes contributed to her passing. "Mercy was heartbroken. We had already known we lost our child, but I never thought I would lose them both. My last words to her were, 'You have been in worse situations before, you got this Mercy, you have no idea how strong you are.'"
Their Love Story
James reminisced about their love story, which began in 2008 while they were studying journalism. "I had joined JKUAT for engineering but dropped out without telling my parents. I went to study journalism, and that's how we met. It happened so soon; in the second week of admission, she was already my friend. We first talked on the staircase, and from there, you can imagine how it went. We became inseparable."
They married in 2015 and had a daughter, Stephanie. James fondly recalled their life together, saying, "It has been such a beautiful ride doing life with Mercy. God blessed us with a daughter, Stephanie, and we thank Him for that. She was very submissive and an efficient mother to my girl. Mercy was the star of our family, for both sides. Nobody ever came close to dethroning her. I don’t know what I did to deserve Mercy. Sometimes she was too good for me."
A Legacy of Love and Strength
Mercy's siblings also shared their memories, describing her as their rock who brought joy to their lives. The ceremony was attended by notable celebrities, media personalities, and musicians, all paying their respects to a woman who touched many lives with her kindness and strength.
Mercy Mawia's legacy will live on through the love and memories she left behind, as her family and friends continue to cherish her spirit
