Safina Namukwaya, who made headlines after giving birth to twins at the age of 70 through in vitro fertilization (IVF), has finally brought her babies home. Namukwaya welcomed a boy and a girl in late November at Women’s Hospital International and Fertility Centre in Uganda.
On Saturday, the proud mother of three brought her son and daughter home for the first time. The hospital shared a touching photo on Facebook, captioned: “At 70, Safina Namukwaya’s maternal love blossoms into a miracle, cradling twins alongside Dr. Edward Tamale-Sali.
Their hands hold not just babies, but gems of hope, proving that a mother’s love transcends time and age. In this emblematic moment at Women’s Hospital International and Fertility Centre, the joy of motherhood shines unblemished, echoing the resilient spirit of Africa where every dream is nurtured with love and care.”
Namukwaya has named her daughter Shakira Babiyre Nabagala and her son Kato Shafique Kangave, according to TODAY. The twins, who will go by Babiyre and Kato, have elevated Namukwaya and her husband, Walusimbi Badru, to a new status in their rural village.
Namukwaya will be known as Nalongo, meaning “mother of twins,” while Badru will be known as Salongo, or “father of twins.”
Born on Wednesday, November 29, each of the twins weighed 3 lbs., 7 oz., as reported by NTV Uganda. The hospital celebrated this remarkable event, stating it is more than a “medical success; it’s about the strength and resilience of the human spirit,” according to the BBC.
Namukwaya acknowledged the challenges of pregnancy at her age, sharing, “There was a time I felt very sick because of the pregnancy. I spent nearly all my savings.
Then I went to a hospital and talked to the doctor about my condition.” With the help of her doctor, funding was organized to ensure she received the best possible care.
Namukwaya’s story is a testament to the enduring power of hope and the boundless nature of maternal love.
