- Renowned HIV activist Asunta Wagura has welcomed twins at the age of 60, much to her own shock
- The crusader, who has lived with the disease that was once seen as a death sentence for 34 years, took the delightful news to her Facebook page
- She shared photos of her new bundles of joy swathed in matching outfits, and recalled how gruesome it was when she got the infection in 1988
Kenya’s renowned anti-HIV/AIDS crusader, Asunta Wagura, has embarked on a new chapter in her life journey by welcoming twin girls at the age of 60.
The news came as a delightful surprise to many, marking a momentous occasion in Asunta’s life as she expands her family to seven children.
Announcing the joyous news on her Facebook page, Asunta expressed her astonishment at this unexpected turn of events.
“This year, my life’s narrative took a comedic turn worthy of an Oscar—yes, at the sprightly young age of nearly 60, I’ve become a mother to twin girls! It’s a plot twist I never saw coming, and one I can hardly believe myself!” she wrote.
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Asunta, who has been living positively with HIV for over 34 years, sees the birth of her twins as a fulfillment, a revelation, and a revolution of her soul.
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“I never knew exactly what I was looking for until it arrived, swaddled in pink and crying out with vigorous, life-affirming wails…Who says you can’t set sail on new adventures just as you’re nearing that ‘sixth floor’ of life? I chuckle, rocking my girls to sleep.”
Asunta’s remarkable journey began in 1988 when she received her HIV diagnosis—a time when such a diagnosis was often equated with a death sentence.
However, instead of succumbing to despair, Asunta chose to defy the odds and dedicate her life to advocating for HIV/AIDS awareness and support.
To combat the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS and provide much-needed assistance to those affected, Asunta founded the Kenyan Network of Women with AIDS (Kenwa).
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Through Kenwa, she and her team embarked on a mission of compassion, making home visits and offering essential supplies, bed management, and care to those in need.
Their efforts touched the lives of thousands, reaching upwards of 10,000 people at one point.
As a result of her tireless advocacy and unwavering commitment, Asunta emerged as a beacon of hope and resilience in Kenya’s fight against HIV/AIDS.
Her work earned her widespread recognition as a pioneering figure in the country’s anti-HIV/AIDS movement.
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Now, with the arrival of her twin daughters, Asunta’s journey takes on a new dimension of joy and fulfillment. Despite the challenges she has faced along the way, Asunta’s resilience and determination continue to inspire others to embrace life’s unexpected twists and turns with courage and grace.
