Robert Nagila, partner to the late journalist Rita Tinina has shared his heartfelt tribute on how she has left a legacy.
Nagila started his tribute by giving flowers to Tinina.
"What is remarkable is Rita established her legacy, just shy of her 46th birthday," he said.
Nagila also spoke of how Tinina's passing has had an impact on so many lives which was proved by the people who were present at the mass.
He went further and said that over the past week, he has had to read and watch numerous tributes to the remarkable lady that Tinina was.
Reminiscing on some moments, Nagila took the mourners back to when he met Tinina.
"When our paths first crossed your beauty, laughter and warm heart touched me. But you are also the most stubborn person I ever met," he said.
"I shall miss you dearly, Mama Mia."
Nagila noted that Tinina's passing was a void that could not be filled.
"Last Sunday, your phone stopped ringing. Your passing has left a void that cannot be filled. But I am comforted with the fact that the memories of time spent will leave on with us," he added.
Looking at Mia Malaikah ( his daughter with Tinina), Nagila said that she was deeply cherished by her mother.
"My dearest Mia, your mother loved you more than anything else in this world. You were her best friend her confidant," he said
"And every single thing she did was centred around you and your future. Know this, You are loved so much and there is nothing we would not do for you."
To the family, Nagila highlighted that the late journalist regarded them with so much respect and family was the focal point of her life.
In addition, Nagila passed his gratitude to Tinina's friends and the media fraternity for the warm support they have shown towards the family.
Ahead of the burial on Wednesday, he said that people should celebrate Tinina's life even as they lay her to rest.
"It is my prayer as we travel to Narok, and I say this with a very heavy heart, a final farewell that all we go to celebrate her life," Nagila added.
Tinina will be buried on Wednesday, March 27 in Narok at the family's home, Noosupeni Farm Olokirikirai.
A death and funeral announcement seen by The Star stated Tinina beloved daughter of the late Dominic and the late Mary Yiapan.
"She was the mother of Mia Malaikah and loving partner of Robert Nagila," read the announcement.
"She was also deeply cherished as a sister-in-law of Timothy, Roshen, Belmont, Agnes and Macharia."
She was a beloved sister of Helen, Irene, Justine, Jedidah, Keen and Claudia.
