Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ngeno has formally quit the bachelors club after exchanging marital vows and wedding rings with the love of his life, Ms Nayianoi Ntutu.
The 45-year-old Kanu MP who is serving a second term in parliament crossed the bridge to the married club at a ceremony full of pomp and colour at Emurua Dikirr Secondary School just a short distance from his home.
People from all walks of life led by Deputy President William Ruto and Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga arrived at the function aboard helicopters, sports utility vehicles, matatus, motorcycles and hundreds others trekked to the venue to witness what could be dubbed as the wedding of the year.
Political differences were pushed to the back burner with laughter taking over as leaders, friends and family members of the outspoken MP took pot shots at him over the long period he took before finally settling down.
The MP landed at the school grounds in a helicopter escorted by colleagues Oscar Sudi and Nelson Koech before the ceremony presided by Reverend Stephen Ayienda of Baptist Church of Kenya kicked off shortly after 1pm on Saturday.
Mrs Mary Temas, the MP’s mother was perhaps the happiest as she officially received the bride from her parents led by Mr and Mrs Livingstone Ntutu at 1.20pm shortly before the couple exchanged marital vows.
“I had pushed my son to marry over the years but I did not know that the love of his life was out there pursuing education. I am the happiest person today. Welcome to the family my daughter,” Mrs Temas said.
There was an awkward moment when the presiding bishop asked the MP to kiss his wife after exchange of wedding rings and signing their marriage certificate with Mr Ngeno laughing out aloud, sending the crowd into a prolonged laughter.
The bespectacled MP hesitated, looked at the crowd, dignitaries at the dais and family members before stroking the bride and kissing her amidst applause.
There was a light moment when Mr Sudi, who was the best man adjusted the bride’s dress trail, a responsibility reserved for the maid of honour, as the couple signed the marriage certificate.
“People from far and wide have come to witness that after several years of waiting, you have proved yourself a gentleman by getting married. Congratulations my friend,” Mr Ruto said capturing the mood at the function.
“We agreed with Mr Ngeno that I arrive here at 10am, but he arrived a little bit late. I can accept this but but do not be late in the journey to heaven,” Mr Ruto said in the red carpet affair where Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter was the master of ceremony.