Jubilee Secretary General Raphael Tuju has disclosed that he was breastfed by is step mother for some time.
This happened at the time when his mum fell ill and the step mother, who had just lost her child, agreed to breastfeed him.
“My step-mother, I mean my mama’s co-wife, breastfed me. It happened that my mother became unwell for some time. Her co-wife had unfortunately lost a baby and that meant she still had her milk in her breasts. She agreed to feed me for some time,” Tuju said in an interview with the Nation.
He further said that he has a close relationship with her and she has been a pillar in his life since the passing away of his mother on November 17.
“She is the one I consult at home. She even led me to the Anglican church I attend today. She was the first one I called when mum passed on,” added Tuju.
Tuju’ mother, Mama Mary Odiyo Tuju, died at the age of 87 while receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital last week.
President Uhuru Kenyatta condoled with the family while eulogizing Mama Mary as a hard-working community leader and elder who greatly valued and supported education as the foundation of life.
“Mama Mary was a known and highly respected community leader who believed in the virtues and benefits of education. Her belief that education was the foundation of life was the inspiration that led many from her community to pursue education, and become productive members of society,” the President said.
The Head of State further described Tuju’s mother as a strong matriarch who raised a successful family and prayed to God to grant the family solace and fortitude during the difficult time that had befallen them.
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