Wahu opens up about her daughter and the Westgate mall attack

                                   Wahu and daughter Tumiso    Photo: Courtesy

By Sheila Kimani (@sheilakimm)

Events following the Westgate Mall tragedy have left many worried and with tons of unanswered questions.

However while many Kenyans shared in mourning and passed their condolences to the bereaved families, survivors are still expressing their appreciation at how lucky they were to have survived the attack by a whisker.

While at it ‘Still a liar’ singer Wahu –Wife to Nameless- opened up on her blog and told how her daughter Tumiso had been expected to meet up with friends for a play date but fortunately plans changed and that may just be how she avoided the attack.

Here is what Wahu had up on her blog.

The Westgate tragedy still feels so unreal, like a bad dream that I need to wake up from.

“My daughter was supposed to be at Westgate for a play date that fateful Saturday; but that morning, her friend’s mum called to change the date from lunch and a movie at Westgate to swimming at Laico. Little did we know what was to happen later that day. As I watched the unfolding story on TV, I couldn’t help but cry…cry out of empathy for the victims, cry for mercy…and cry at the thought that it could’ve been my little girl needing to be rescued.

That evening, I held my family tighter than I ever have and showered them with kisses. I could see the confusion on Tumiso’s face as she could tell that her dad and I were obviously shaken.

I dedicate this blog post to all those who have lost loved ones in the tragedy; all those recovering in hospital from this cowardly act; all those who risked their lives to save their fellow Kenyans. Let not our spirit be broken. Instead, let this incident strengthen our national pride and brotherly love.”