When David Musili, Personal Assistant to Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe, took to social media to mourn his wife, Emmah Musily, his words did more than express grief — they painted a powerful portrait of love that transcends death.
Emmah’s life was tragically cut short after a road accident near Spotlight Bar and Grill on the outskirts of Kitui town. The vehicle she was travelling in alongside her husband and three others reportedly swerved to avoid a stationary car, lost control, and rolled several times down a slope. Emmah sustained severe head injuries and, despite being rushed to Kitui County Referral Hospital and later Machakos Level 5 Hospital, she passed away in the ICU.
In the heartbreaking tribute that has since captured national attention, Musili relives the horror of the crash and the haunting aftermath.
“In seconds I’m crashing in car, in minutes I’m stained with your blood, and in hours I’m in a pool of tears. My tears… blood red eyes,” he wrote.
But within the grief lies an extraordinary celebration of love — one that radiates tenderness, humor, and faith. He affectionately calls her “Ma,” “darling,” and “my state darling,” speaking to her as though she still hears him.
Photo Credit: David Musili / Facebook
“I promise you I will walk through fire to gather every tiny strength for the sake of our little angels,” he vowed, referring to their two children, Ethan and Sasha.
“Your name is permanently engraved in my heart. You know we loved each other… You know our kids are in the greatest hands in the world.”
Musili’s poetic farewell reads like a declaration of eternal devotion. He vows to honor her with a “state funeral” in his heart — a symbolic gesture that has resonated deeply with readers across Kenya.
“I will accord you my personal military honors, your casket will be covered with my flag — a red rose flower. A period of mourning has already been declared in my nation… Baba will be jealous,” he wrote, blending heartbreak with gentle humor.
Anchoring his message in Psalms 23:1 and the Lord’s Prayer, Musili ends with humility and faith:
“Thank you Lord for the gift of an angel on earth. With your blessing we had two more. I acknowledge I had three, and you’ve only taken one. I summarize my existence from a single line in the Lord’s Prayer — Thy will be done.”
Friends and colleagues have described Emmah as radiant, kind, and full of life — a woman whose presence brought joy to everyone she met.
While her passing has left an irreplaceable void, her husband’s words have transformed grief into a public tribute of strength and love — a reminder that even in loss, love endures.
“I understand the assignment: our kids,” he concluded — a single line that captures both heartbreak and hope.
Through his tears and his words, David Musili has given the country not just a eulogy, but a lesson in devotion — a love story that truly lives beyond death.
