Love sparked in Nakuru church still blooms, 52 years later

Rose Mary Kinyanjui, 76, and David Kinyanjui,80, are still embarking on a lifelong journey together. Their 52 year marriage is a testament to the depth of their connection.

The rings on their fingers that have sat there since 1972 symbolize their commitment to stand by each other till the end of time.

These rings also serve another purpose as it reminds the couple that their marriage has passed the test of time.

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“We have been married for half a century, and we are yet to run out of topics to chat about, dispelling the notion that marriage is boring,” Mrs Kinyanjui happily narrates.

She narrates how the two met at St Johns ACK church on Elburgon where David was in the church leadership while Rosemary was a congregant.

Mrs Kinyanjui discloses that they tied the knot on 9th December 1972, and later on December 11 2023  they  renewed their nuptial vows at the All Saints ACK Section 58 parish, their current sacred place of worship, in a refined and decorated ceremony.

“The marriage vows that we took in 1972 are still the same ones we recited on our renewal as nothing has changed. The rules remain the same with my handsome man, who still takes care of me to date,” she notes with laughter.

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According to Mrs Kinyanjui, she too takes care of her husband despite having a house help and some limitation due to her age.

Mrs Kinyanjui says, “Food is the way to a man’s heart and my husband is not any different. To make him happy, some days I personally prepare his favourite meal.”

Rosemary expresses concern that the current generations tend to harbour destructive attitudes about marriage even before getting married; consuming a lot from the media and allowing it to influence them, therefore negatively distorting the image of a marriage.

“Money is important, but if you spend all your time chasing, talking and arguing about it, your marriage will suffer. Money alone will not make you happy. A happy marriage needs balance,” Mrs Kinyanjui shares.

David says he agrees with his wife adding that if money is used well, it is a faithful servant. If not it can damage a relationship as money should be only seen as a tool to help one live a comfortable life.

“Living as a married couple for 50 years is no mean feat, but it’s possible if you both pay attention to each other’s problem, as ignoring a problem will not make it go away,” he expresses.

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Additionally he notes that marriage is a lifelong relationship that is nurtured by loving each other every day, and not on special occasions only.

He notes that love is the binding factor that has sustained their marriage in times of conflict.

David concludes, “For anyone planning to be married, it is important to agree on roles, responsibilities, and the way forward together. You must work as a team.”
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