By Nairobi news reporters
Presidential Escort Unit’s Edward Legei, who is an acclaimed shooting champion, wedded his girlfriend Rose Lenkupae on Saturday.
In a Maasai traditional themed event, Legei, a four-time winner in the Kenya Open Shooting Championship, had his guests dressed in red and white Maasai attire, a dress code that was clearly captured in the invite.
The newly weds accompanied by their bridal party during the ceremony at Chumvi in Timau, Nanyuki. PHOTO | COURTESY
The traditional ceremony which was held at Chumvi in Timau, Nanyuki saw the shooting champ drop his gun for a traditional walking stick with his newly bagged trophy, bride, beside him.
Legei won the Kenya Open in 2001, 2003, 2008 and 2013 a title that is currently being held by the Anti-Stock Theft Unit’s Loyford Mutegi.
The groom, Edward Legei, who works for the Presidential Escort Unit. PHOTO | COURTESY
Donning Maasai regalia and their heads covered in red ocher, Legei and Rose posed with their bridal party during their photo shoot in the wild.