In 1960, in the heart of Kenya, a young man named Ibrahim Mbogo met a spirited young woman named Tabitha Wangui. From the moment they met, there was a connection that neither time nor circumstance could shake. Following the customs of their Kikuyu heritage, they went through the traditional marriage rites, celebrating their union with family, friends, and their community. With blessings from their elders, they began their life together, building a home, raising children, and weathering life’s unpredictable storms side by side.
Life, as it often does, moved quickly. Children grew up, careers came and went, joys were savored, and hardships endured. Yet, one dream lingered quietly in the background: a formal white church wedding. For decades, it remained just a thought, pushed aside by the daily rhythms of family life and the pressing demands of the world around them. And so, year after year, the dream waited.
But in August 2024, that long-held wish finally came true. At Tambaya PCEA Church in Mukurweini, Kenya, Ibrahim, now 95, and Tabitha, 90, stepped into a moment that had been decades in the making. With gentle smiles and hearts full of memories, they exchanged vows once more—this time in a simple yet elegant white wedding ceremony. Surrounded by loved ones, friends, and well-wishers, the couple celebrated not just a wedding, but a lifetime of unwavering commitment.
When asked the secret to a marriage that has spanned more than six decades, Tabitha shared her wisdom: “Respect your partner, don’t keep holding on to mistakes, and when you are wrong, apologise and ask for forgiveness.” For Ibrahim and Tabitha, love has never been about age, circumstance, or grand gestures—it has always been about choosing each other, again and again, every single day. Their story is a testament to patience, devotion, and the enduring power of love that stands the test of time.
