Parents Name Triplets Emmerson, Constantino & Kembo

A couple in Siakobvu in Kariba district who were gifted with triplets named them Emmerson, after President Mnangagwa, Constantino after Vice President Chiwenga while the last one was named Emmanuel, but is, however, known as Kembo after Zanu PF Second Secretary Cde Mohadi.

The children were born on September 2, 2021 at Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital when President Mnangagwa was officially opening the Chinhoyi Courts Complex, word got to the President that triplets had been born.

Touched by the situation of the family who had other 5 children and was unable to take care of the newborns, the President sent emissaries who gave the family some assistance.

Senator Joseph Chirongoma provided transport to take the family back to Chikuro Village where they reside.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa also sent some foodstuffs including cereals, sugar, cooking oil and cordials, detergents, clothes and blankets to cater for the family.

The family was also given an undisclosed amount of money at the handover ceremony of the gifts in Siakobvu at the weekend.

The birth of the triplets came as surprise to the family as they hadn't prepared for 3 children which made their preparation to be inadequate for the three newly borns.

Realising the fragility of the condition, medical staff at the hospital advised that delivery had to be done through caesarean section.

The mother of the three Ms Precious Ngwenya said she went through the pregnancy without ever imagining that she would add three more children to her brood of five at once.

“I had five other children already, comprising four girls and a boy. The birth of the boys came as a complete surprise,” speaking to nhau news she said.

“It was not easy because I was not producing enough milk to satisfy them. We had to supplement their diet with cereals so that they get enough food.”

Looking after the triplets was a nightmare as they needed attention at the same time.

They would cry simultaneously, she said.

The father, Mr Jairos Chipiruka , could not hide his gratitude for the President’s gesture.

“Things have been difficult since the birth of these children as I am not working, but had to try everything just to get them enough to eat and clothes,” he said.

Asked about the idea of naming his children after members of the Presidium, Mr Chipiruka said he has always loved the ruling party Zanu PF.

“We just decided to name the one who was born first Emmerson after the President, the second after his deputy VP Chiwenga and the third Kembo, although he is named Emmanuel,” said the affable but shy father.

“The President was quick to respond as soon as we highlighted the plight of the family and other well-wishers came on board pledging to pay all the fees for the triplets when they start going to school,” said Minister Mliswa-Chikoka.

She said support for the family would continue to be provided.

To the parents, the triplets’ characters and demeanour are baffling.

The family also received solar lights from Zoneful Energy, which are expected to replace candles and paraffin powered lamps.