The Grand Coalition Marriage: Timothy and Virginia

Coalition is the new buzz phrase that has hit the Kenyan vocabulary. Many are going to wed or bed for convenience purposes (Read politicians). But on Saturday May 3rd 2008 at the famous NPC Valley Road, we witnessed a real grand coalition between "The West" and "The Central". One lovely young man going by the name of Tim Shitsetswa (famously and rightly so referred to as Mr. Shhh) convinced a bright, beautiful & beaming bride to embrace the west and brace the test of proving she's the best face for him. How she handles that... Well let's just say that she has a lifetime to do it. But knowing who Virginiah Nyambura is, I think she's up to the task. Both, former students of UoN, School of Business, graduated in 2004.

I was unable to attend the negotiations and the lobbying for cabinet posts for this coalition but I was present when the deal was signed and I bring you images, stories and intruiges encountered during the occassion.

Enjoy,

Prince


THE GRAND COALITION

Is there any better way to introduce it? I bet not;

This magnificient building -NPC Valley Road-
is the venue where the coalition partners
were signing off the deal.

First, meet the Chief Mediator: the Man who brokered the deal

Next, meet the team of Eminent Persons


Meet the Negotiators from the Blues'
(read Groom's) Side

Meet the Negotiators from Orange
(read Bride's side) Notice their dress colour?


Meet some prolific and upcoming election
.... sorry... wedding observers


And meet the other team of delegates...
counterpart wedding observers


All these were here to help the partners chart a way forward


For the rough 'marriage road' that lay ahead


And finally the coaltion partnersMeet Mr. Shh... the groom

And the 'Wife Designate' Ms Vriginiah

THE NEGOTIATION PROCESS
We had some members going through the draft Proposal and others
checking if their names were left out of the delegates' list


When the carpet was rolled out,

The dignitaries entered in style


Na kila mtu alikuwa na wake


Na alimshika

Mwenzake baraba and walked in style

While the matron escorted the wedding observers


And the Wananchi waited eagerly


Then at the doorway

Came in the bride under the heavy Parental Escort


Somewhere in the middle, Mr. Shh told them
"it's ok, I will take her from here..."


And he sure took her down the isle to the altar


First, we sang the 'National Anthem'
( That's Praise and Worship for the conservatives)


Then the Chief Mediator asked whether there was any one
carrying the message displayed on this banner above.
Tension of course mounted (as it does when these announcements are made)

And Tim's mum looked for any protesting opposer

So did Tim's dad look too

V's dad & mum keenly scanned the crowds also.


The Best man craned to see we didn't miss any one at the back.

While the best lady looked up to ensure we didn't
(miss ... eh... any angels opposing the marriage????)
I don't know but since the couple was very beautiful,
I wouldn't have been surprised if a celestial being
got tooo tempted to interrupt!!... well never mind.

The "marriage hopefuls" also anxiously
scanned the crowds for any trouble.

What a relief when none was forthcoming and they were
free to Brand each other with the seal of identity


They then ratified the draft proposal
and appended their signatures to it


Consequently, the Chief Mediator uttered the famous
'Koffi Annan Words'....
"Ladies and Gentlemen, We have a deal..."


Immediately, the throngs of Wananchi broke into a dance


A Grand Celebration for what had just transpired


While they kept the deal in a very safe place


And shook their hands... No ..No ... shooks their
...Lips... in public to signify a new agreement
(Ooops, I missed the shot where the lips got into contact... Sorry)


From there, it was intense lobbying by former Kabeterians as they
scrambled for a close photo with the coalition partners.
I bet they wanted to be considered for plum Cabinet Portifolios...

(Yani, they want when the couple gets kids, some be named after
them!!Hmm.. just how many kids these two will need to have to
satisfy these guys. Kibaki and Raila got 40, the ball is now in your
court Mr. & Mrs. Shh)


But hey, these guys had places to go and they weren't ready
for a cabinet bickering, so the motorcade came for them


However, there was a slight protocal row
as to who sits where in the "pecking order"

But the "Government Spokesman" (Read MC) was quick
to explain the Government's position

Which as you can see was able to sort out sitting's arrangement
and pecking order Question and so the couple
left to go for a bonding session


Leaving Wananchi to be treated to a state banquet


I don't know but looks like those two guys are
asking the lady in white ...
"haiya what do you mean you need a soda too
and you have lot's of food!"


When they came back from "Bonding..."


...Wananchi were at hand to graciously receive them


They were then led to the dias for a light meal


Before the start of 'Weddings' Season 2

WEDDING DRAMA
Weddings have their own brand and fair share of drama.
This being a mix of Kuyos and Lunjes,
hmm, it was not any different.

Check this out...For Kyuk's, they've got this fixation about doing a
test run as to whether 'she' can carry marital obligations
comfortably


They also have to prove that she knows how to
fix mouth watering cuisine with whatever
ingredients and machinery she can access


Kwa Waluhya, ngoma moto moto is they key word


From the old mamas...


... to the cute ladies...

They must ... ♪♪♪ ... shake, shake, shake a leg..♪♪♪

Away from the drama, check out this amazing munchful cake
Before it was ceremoniously demolished

I do not know.... but I got this feeling that this cake
was exceedingly sweet coz both of them

Ate it with their eyes closed!!!!
(It's true, check those photos again...)

Before drinking some fruit wine in an amazing style


SIDE SHOWS

When buying wedding gifts, you might do well to research
where one works. They presented her with a Mobil gas cylinder
whereas she works for Total Kenya.
Did it tick off her boss? I don't know... but it was amusing

Some tips on how to deal with the "Press" (Read Me)
Don't threaten them and then hide in the midst of the ladies

Just smile, let them take your photo and you will be OK.

When they grant you an interview and ask questions like...
"Ati so, when do you think you will get married?"
Don't get knocking knees, all mushy, and too shy
(Especially when the ladies r in the background!!)

...But on the other hand, do not be too enthusiastic as to
demonstrate your answer. Especially not with your eyes closed.
... ha ha ha

Choose your friends carefully: like what one
Peter Ndung'u did (guy with a white hankie) .
He choose to seek advice from married men.

...A wise thing coz his potential mate (Christine)
was looking to see who he associates with!!!

Ladies... learn a thing or two from those who have
walked down marriage road before

• One is that always be happy &...
  
• Two, uniform intuition is admirable
  (don't you like their fabrics?)
  

Something else to learn, There are some things,
you might consider giving a wide berth!
(E.g. playing hide 'n' seek... )

Because that might really ...REEALLY scare the bride!!!!
(so desist from them)

But by all means try to stand out amongst the crowds
(Remember that Kiwi advert's song?)
♪♪♪..... Hebu jitokeze, jionyeshe simama, mbele ya watuuu ....♪♪♪


Prince's Royal Awards Hey my award goes to this un-identified little girl
who was really brave to entertain the throngs of Wananchi


And the other award goes to this very humorous lady
who gave the couple lovely, humorous and entertaining advice.

For example he told them to sing...
♪♪♪ ... O mundu acugie wake.. Ku ♪♪♪ ... x2
(Everybody hold your partner lets ruuuumbleee)


We sincerly wish the two love birds,


A very bright and graceful future together.


HA! I forgot to say that I was standby to bring all that action to you.
Hope you atleast got the feel of how V 'n' T enjoyed their day.
SO.... who is next???

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Baraka Mob,
Prince