An emotional tale of how Makokha’s wife of 30 years died

Legendary actor Matayo Keya, better known as Alphonce Makokha, has finally opened up about his late wife, Purity Wambui’s, long and painful battle with cancer.

The talented actor was married to Purity Wambui for 30 years, and together they have beautiful children, with the youngest being 11 years old.”

In an interview with a local media outlet, Makokha shared that his wife, Purity, has been dealing with the illness for 18 years. He described his wife as a hero.”

Makokha shared that his wife had been diagnosed with breast cancer, which led to numerous hospital visits and treatments over the years.

“Shida ilikuwa breast cancer… Alkuwa anaenda chemotherapy na kuna growths ambazo zilikuwa zinatolewa,” he explained.

Despite trying their best, the final four months of her life were particularly tough, with the illness even affecting her spinal cord, as Makokha mentioned/

Makokha recounts the Day Purity Passed Away

Makokha recounted the heartbreaking day his wife passed away, saying he had left for work and instructed his daughter to look after her mother.

“Nilikuwa naenda job. I told my daughter, Please take care of your mom. he recalled.

His friend, Hiram Mungai, who was the first to receive the news, delivered it with grace and care.

“Yeye ndio aliambiwa wa kwanza coz my daughter said utaambiaje daddy hii maneno? So wakati tulikuwa kwa safari Hiram akaniambia nisismamishe gari, tukaingia petrol station tukaitisha chai na akaniambia bro kuna vile mambo si poa but itakuwa poa. Then nikarudi kwa gari ndio akaniambia, she’s no more.”

Makokha was devastated and cried for about two hours. “Nilipiga nduru watu wakafikiria nimehijakiwa. I cried for about two hours. That night was a nightmare to me,” he shared.

Makokha’s last conversation with his wife

Makokha revealed his last conversation with his wife, in which she asked him to take her to the hospital.

“Daddy Nipeleke Hosy. Nikampeleka. When we got there, akaanza kuhudumiwa akasema, daddy, you are the best,” he remembered.

Despite the heavy financial burden, Makokha did everything he could to ensure Purity received the best care.

“Imekuwa ni mzigo. Siwezi sema ni mzigo imekuwa safari. Kila safari iko na mambo yake, milima, misumari, name it, and lazima upambane. Tulikuwa tunaenda private, you have to spend money. Mwisho nido nilikuja kumpeleka Kenyatta. It’s like over KSh 3 million.”

How the death of Makokha’s wife has affected their kids

Makokha spent almost all his money trying to find treatment for his wife. However, he didn’t tell others because he didn’t want to burden them.

“Singeweza kuambia watu, what was happening? I seemed happy, but deep down, I was breaking… Niliamua kufa kimwanamume because mara mingi sipendi kuendea watu kuwaambia nisaidie nisaidie,” he said.

He revealed that the situation has been particularly tough on their children, especially their youngest one, who is 11 years old, because she constantly asks where her mother has gone.

“It has hit and affected them. They are in disbelief. The youngest, who is 11 years old, asks where Mom is. I have to lie and say she is in heaven. She has gone to be with the Lord. I have to counsel the little one. It is painful, sad, and hard,” he emotionally shared.

Makokha Remembers Purity Wambui

Makokha expressed his deep sorrow over the loss of his wife, with whom he had been married for 30 years.

“It’s painful. Sitakuwa tena na jiko yangu ambayo nilikuwa naipenda karibu. Wamama ni watu wa maana sana duniani. Ni kidonda sijui itaisha lini lakini najua itaishi forever,” he lamented.

“We were a very happy family. I will miss her voice,” he added.