Editor's Review

Also in attendance was Embakasi East MP Babu Owino who cracked the audience after explaining why Azimio demos were postponed.

Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi and his Murang'a counterpart Betty Maina have kick-started the journey to their official union.

The duo have been seeing each other romantically for a while and are now planning to tie the knot soon.

To initiate his marriage plans, Wamumbi visited Betty's parents on Saturday, April 22.

This was an introduction fete in which the lawmaker confirmed to the soon-to-be bride's parents and kin his intent to settle with their daughter.

"Together with my family and friends, we paid the first visit to the parents of Betty N Maina and the people of Muran'ga kùhanda Ithīgì which means that the girl is officially booked," Wamumbi said.

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To follow this would be dowry negotiations that precede the couple's wedding.

The Saturday event saw the attendance of political bigwigs from across Mt Kenya and outside.

Kirinyaga governor who also chairs the Council of Governors (CoG) Anne Waiguru was among the attendees of the fete.

Others were Governor Irungu Kang'ata of Murang'a and Nyeri's Mutahi Kahiga, senators Wahome Wamatinga (Nyeri), Karungo Thang'wa (Kiambu), and Veronica Maina (nominated) among others.

Members of Parliament in attendance included Babu Owino (Embakasi East), Ndindi Nyoro (Kiharu), Martha Wangari (Gilgil), and Sylvanus Osoro (South Mugirango).

Pictorial 

Ace photos were captured to hold memories of the successful event that this was.

Catch them below:

Murang'a woman representative Betty Maina (centre) looking dapper in company of Senator Veronica Maina and MP Mary Wamaua.

Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi addressing the audience at Betty Maina's home.

The Saturday fete brought together elected leaders from across Mt Kenya region.

Women legislators also showed up for their colleague's big day.

Collaged photos of governors Irungu Kang'ata (Murang'a) and Mutahi Kahiga (Nyeri) at the event.