Nzoka & Wedding Preparations Checklist

  • 1. Officiating pastor

    a) Bishop Simba

    Requirements by officiating reverent:

    • Ksh. 5,500 for marriage certificate,
    • Return transport for him and his wife
    • Any extra token will be voluntary and an appreciation

  • 2. Grooms

    • All grooms to have measurements taken by June 11, 2023 at African Yuva
    • Discussions on music, car pooling, dancing partners and after party to commence on June 12, 2023
  • 3. Maids

    • Payment commitment to tailor by June 3, 2023
  • 4. Attorney general process

    • On June 22, 2023, Joshua & Esther have to go in person to Machakos to pick marriage permit and sign some documents in person
    • Joshua/Esther to be formally introduced in Mwingi Baptist Church on June 4, 2023
    • 3 consecutive church announcements are mandatory prior to wedding
    • Marriage certificate to be signed on Juy 15 in accordance with the law
  • 5. Dowry payments (finalization)

    • Selling of bull (by June 1, 2023, led by TMK)
    • Buying of 2 young bulls
    • Delivery of 2 young bulls to Katakani (June 30, 2023 by Munyithya & Nyamai, led by TMK)
  • 6. Nzoka preparations

    • First physical meeting in Tseikuru (June 3, 2023 led by David Musila & DMK)
    • Ghai venue for freshening up of June 30, 2023 attendees (by June 25, 2023, led by TMK)
    • Final meeting in Tseikuru (by June 25, 2023 led by David Musila)
  • 7. Katakani communication

  • 8. Friends/relatives WhatsApp group

    • Ground rules for online WhatsApp group (by May 26, 2023, led by DMK)
  • 9. Service providers

    a) Tents

    • Contacting Mutinda Muti regarding tents (by June 25, 2023, led by FMK)

    b) Videography and photography

    • Contacting James regarding photography/videography (by June 22, 2023, led by FMK)

    c) Catering

    • Progress update on catering team (by June 1, 2023, led by Mama Muithya)

    d) Public address system

    • Contacting Titus Musenge on public address system (by May 25, 2023, led by DMK)
  • 10. Joshua/Esther Checklist

    • Completion of attorney general process
    • Selection of songs for wedding date (by June 1, 2023 led by Joshua & Esther)
    • Confirmation of best couple
    • Purchase of rings
    • Bride’s gown
    • Booking of vehicle for wedding event