President Uhuru revealed that it was his father who encouraged him to speak to Margaret, the relationship consequently ending up in marriage.
“I first met Margaret when I was out swimming with my father and he nudged me to befriend her” stated President Uhuru.
I have now known her for most of my life. She is my friend, partner and strong supporter. Strong and successful women make a strong and successful Kenya” added President Uhuru.
President Uhuru has been hailed as the ‘Youth President ‘ he is not shy to hug his wife in public or even hold her hand.
The Red Tunic is the ceremonial dress for the Kenya Army. Commander-in-Chief Uhuru is presenting colors to an Army Battalion, first time it is happening in Kenyan history.
Check out photos of President Uhuru at Jamhuri Day celebrations;
As we start the count down towards the end of 2018 we take a look at common Kenyan citizens who became instant celebrities for one reason or another.
From interacting with President Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto. Below is the list: 1. Ksh 100 Wedding Couple
Ann and Wilson Mutura, became instant celebrities after spending only a 100 bob for their wedding officiated by a pastor going by the name Prince Jasper Ojwach on Facebook.
This saw companies come out to help and below are some of the offers they received
a. SLIQUE EVENTS PLANNER Ltd through M.D Aaltonen Jumba has offered a fully sponsored wedding to give Wilson & Anne an opportunity to celebrate with friends and family.
b. BONFIRE ADVENTURES AND EVENTS through CEO Kabu Simon has offered an all expenses paid honeymoon package.
c. FINE CINEMA PRODUCTION through M.D Maureen Karee have offered make-up artist and free photoshoot on Valentine’s Day.
d. Lilian, a volunteer in U.S has pledged start-up capital for a small business whichever Anne will find appealing.
e. Moses Meingati has offered one goat as a wedding gift.
f. Geoffrey Ngari has pledged a cake to the couple.
g7. Derek Otieno, Wambui King’ori, Rosalind Njogu, Monica Chau and many others have pledged small tokens to celebrate this marriage.
He was spotted absentmindedly enjoying his maize and bean meal as he joined millions of Kenyans braving the cold, damp weather to cast their vote in 2017.
He trended and that saw him undergo an overhaul. He was even put in rehab after President Uhuru’s intervention, he was even dressed by Uhuru’s stylist.
Unsolicited goodies started coming his way from leading mobile network operator Safaricom, while other Kenyan corporate practically fell over themselves just to get a piece of him.
He got free holiday trips and new suits that transformed him from the haggard man in an ill-fitting checked blazer to a suave, streetwise, sharp dresser.
A Head of State Commendation during 2017 Jamhuri Day celebrations capped off the roller-coaster ride had been riding.
She became an instant celebrity after Deputy President William Ruto forked out a whopping 100,000 just for tea and chapati he had at her kiosk.
Taking to tweeter Ruto wrote
“While taking refuge when the rains disrupted our public meeting at Shianda, Mumias, Kakamega County, we enjoyed nice tea and chapati at Mama Susan Mkhasia’s kiosk,”
On Monday, former Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale set tongues wagging after revealing that the DP Ruto had paid Sh100,000 for the snack.
“Yesterday a lucky Susan Mugasia served tea worth Sh 250/- to @WilliamsRuto & these VIPs at her kiosk at Shianda market in Kakamega. The Deputy President gave her Sh 100,000/- and told her to keep change!” said Boni Khalwale.
4. David Kuria
David Kuria received a surprise invitation to the State House to attend President Uhuru’s swearing-in and a State dinner thereafter. Kuria, a newspaper vendor had faithfully sold newspapers to Kenyatta along the streets of Nairobi for decades.
5. Emily Wanjiru
An encounter with the president changed the life of young Emily Wanjiru‘s family. The little girl moved the president with her poem.
Shortly afterwards, the president offered to construct a better house for the family and pay for the girl’s education. This saw the family move from a 10 by 10 makeshift wooden house in Gachoror to a decent house.
Photos of a sickly Chris Kirubi sent a shock wave in May this year but that is all in the past, as he is now strong and lively.
He was and still is recovering from cancer. Kenyans took to social media to compliment him on his improved health after he shared his photos at the Blue Economy Conference at KICC.
Many commened him for being a fighter.
Here are his before photos weeks after he came from overseas where he had gone for treatment.
Pitts Nguru: Thank God you are looking fine. God give you strength our role model in biz and prosperity. DJ ck is back! Hallelujah
Christian Love: So good to see you back on your feet Chris. I was once worse off than you were and people wrote me off as good as dead. But I bounced back a d am not going g anywhere soon. It is almost 12 years since. God has been good to me andI love a good fight and the satisfaction of the victory thereafter. Live long Chris.
Catherine Mugo: I just love this man I thank God for you ..may you live long….I know you can’t live for ever but may you stay a stay we need you thanks
Philip Kamau:We love You. You are my hero. I personally wish you well, quick recovery, so that you give me a place to aim for
History was made in Kenya after Kenya Airways was flagged off for their first ever non-stop flight from Kenya to New york.
President Uhuru Kenyatta was accompanied by other senior government officials during the flagging off ceremony at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
The plane has 234 passengers on board. Of the 234 passengers, 204 will be in economy class.
Here are some of the celebrities who got to experience it,
1. Jeff Koinange
The Award winning Journalist and the current Talk show host for Jeff Koinange Live.
2. Amina Abdi Rabar
The TV and radio talk show host took it to instagram to share ”Humbled to be a part of this historic moment with official kenya airways as we take off to New York for their inaugural non stop, daily flight to the big apple.”
3. Alex Chamwada
He is an International Journalist, founder and CEO of CHAMS Media and a Media Consultant
4. Maqbul Mohammed
Actor and radio host
5. Monica Kiragu
Citizen TV news Director.
5. Susan Wong
The plane left the airport at exactly 11.20pm, although it had been scheduled to leave at 10.45pm.
After Sunday night’s departure, the plane will land at the JF Kennedy International airport at 6.25am New York time (1.25pm local time).
Deputy President William Ruto is a worried man, his biggest fear being that he might not get to see heaven to enjoy milk and honey.
He expressed this during the burial of famous secular artiste Joseph Kamaru who was laid to rest in Muranga on Thursday.
In a video doing rounds, he says
“Juu ya safari ya Mbinguni inaonekana watu wengi sana watabaki huku hawataenda hii safari.Tumepata wasiswasi mpaka nmeketi hapo nkauliza rais ‘Sasa unaonaje hii safari?’
Akaniambia, Inaonekana tusipojipanga vizuri na kufanya bidii inakaa sisi tutabaki huku, bishop nataka nikwambie tutafanya bidii hatutaki kukosa kwenda mbinguni
Na ile mambo yote umesema tutajipanga tuachane nayo halfu twende mbinguni.”
Music legend Joseph Kamaru received a hero’s send-off at his home in Kaharati home in Maragua, Murang’a county on Thursday.
The burial was attended by President Uhuru Kenyatta, DP William Ruto, leader of opposition Raila Odinga and a host of dignitaries from the entire country.
Scores of artistes, both gospel and secular, also attended Kamaru’s burial. The late popular artiste is credited with mentoring many of the said artistes.
The artistes collectively led the mourners in songs.
The 79-year-old musician’s career started in 1965. He was suffering from Parkinson’s disease and was in and out of hospital since last year.
Kamaru’s remains will be interred at his late second wife Teresia Wanjiku’s home. His first wife Susan Wangari lives in Kangema sub-county. He had four children.
Women are known to be adventurous and according to discussions on Classic 105, they have a bucket list that must be fulfilled.
During the Morning show on Classic 105, fans were given the chance to tell Maina Kageni what’s in their bucket list and the responses were captivating.
One says
“If I was given Ali Kiba and President Uhuru Kenyatta I would eat them na ugali kavu, bila hata supu. Back in 2015 there is a time I had won hampers from Ali Kiba but I accidentally sent the email to the wrong person and that’s how I missed my opportunity.
Now that you know that, please do something about it for me.”
“You (Maina Kageni) and Mike Mondo are on my bucket list. I don’t know what I would do if I met them, I just love Mike’s voice. T he way he carries himself and even the way he dresses.Hao wawili wakinipeleka dinner, it’s a done deal ntajua nimefika mahali nataka.”
Just when you think you have heard another female caller says
“Mine is Mwalimu Kingangi and Proffessor Hamo. I love them coz they are crazy”
Another adds that she loves Uhuru not because of the money, but she just loves him bila sababu. She further adds she loves Maina Kageni for his sound.
Seven days ago, President Uhuru Kenyatta witnessed the destruction of contraband good worth Sh15billion and what you didn’t know was that Samantha was among the contraband.
According to the Nairobian, among other goods that were destroyed included 14 packages of s3x toys, vibrators, several Samantha dolls and pornographic DVDs worth millions of shillings.
A Kenya Revenue Authority boss said that the toys had to be covered since its not good to display such to the public.
“The s#x toys had to be covered because it is not prudent to display such goods in public, especially given that the function was being presided over by the president.
The crowd that attended the function was excited and most of the people wanted us to uncover the [email protected] toys so they could see them. Most of the s3x toys were for women,”
The high-tech [email protected] doll is reported to have a realistic silicone skin and ability to flirt with men.
The Samantha craze swept through Nairobi a few months ago, and while most men loved her, the women were not in the least amused.
Also set a blaze at the East African Portland Cement Company in Athi-River were packets of sub-standard condoms and other assorted goods.
Among the illegal imports were luxurious vehicles, sugar, rice, pharmaceutical drugs, electrical appliances, roofing materials and other household consumables.
President Uhuru Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta are currently in the United States of America to meet business executives of leading US Companies.
The companies are under the umbrella of the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU).
Well, Kenyans can’t t keep calm after a video of President Uhuru Kenyatta giving a mini-speech got out. Kenyans are saying he has a different accent compared to the way he addresses us back home. What do you think? Listen below:
Truth be told Uhuru who is considered a favourite among all Kenyan Presidents knows all too well that when you go to Rome you behave like the Romans.
This is a challenge to the Xaxa generation who can’t even construct a proper sentence to learn the ropes and learn the queens language and proper delivery skills.
Can you imagine how embarrassing it would have been if President Kenyatta didn’t know how to speak fluently?
Here is the video and Kenyans comments on Uhuru’s mastery of the Queens language
Raymond Otete: Kumbe uhuru anakuaga jaluo na sijui 😂😂😂good English Mr president
Regina K Mwengi: Hapa you have to call all you Engish lessons to alertness,. no room for swanglish.
meddyjose: Mpaka accent imechange heheheh
babyshoeschateau: Yaaaaaas,that’s a new accent
Joyce Nailantoi : Yaani Uhunye alinyoosha rusungu sasawa
Rhoda Tsuma Mwebesa: Twang finally popped out 😂😂😂
wamukui:Kumbe rusungu huu change na environment…apo uhunye uko sawa
Lekolol started working for the President in July, becoming the first ADC from the Kenya Navy.
He took over as the third ADC to Uhuru after Lieutenant Colonel Victor Mburu who took up the role in August 2017.
Mburu took over from Lt. Col. Peter Njiru, who was promoted to Brigadier and appointed as Commandant of the Recruit Training school.
The roles of ADCs include receiving gifts and other items on behalf of the President, escorting him from State House into a waiting car, opening the door, and standing at attention and saluting when the President sits.
Other roles are carrying the President’s personal items, including mobile phones and speeches, and attending to his other needs as required.
Weeks after landing a state job former Citizen TV presenter Kanze Dena has finally started her official duties with a press statement at state house.
Kanze landed the job after President Uhuru Kenyatta appointed her as Deputy Government Spokesperson working together with Manoa Esipisu who is the government spokes person.
In her first assignment Kanze captivated many with her usual fluent Swahili but what we could not help but notice is her changed wardrobe.
Away from her usual dresses and skirts she was rocking a smart blue suit.Check out how she rocked it in her first day at work and borrow a few tips for your next job.
Kanze got emotional during her send off party at her former place of work when she had to bid her friends good bye .
During the farewell she encouraged her fans with an encouraging post below and the battle is just beginning for her
“The Journey of life…its one that no one knows the destination… No idea where the meanders are… The bumps.. Potholes.. Smooth roads.. Valleys and the rivers… The one thing I know is that you and I just can’t give up now.. We have come tooo far from where we individually started from… No one said the road will be easy…. What I don’t believe my dears is that God has brought you and I this far to leave us. ..#MaryMary..
As Kenyans marked fathers day ,TV Presenter Anne Kiguta left many talking after wishing the father of her twins Jomo Gecaga a happy father’s day.
Anne is an eye candy who has caught the attention of many including a Kawangware man who would give anything to spend time with the Citizen TV news anchor?
According to Kiss 100 the man struck by cupids arrow even confessed that he will take her, with her three children on condition that she should be ready to give birth to more.Here is his letter
“Dear Anne Kiguta.
My name is Timo Semi, one of your biggest fans in Kenya, I’m also your secret admirer. I saw what your ex-husband did to you, he kicked you out of his house. Am ready to take you as my wife and we can bring up your little girl together as a family…I’m six feet tall and I live in Kawangware. Money is not a problem, we shall hustle together. I own a laptop. We can have five kids together. I will be waiting for your reply Yours faithfully,”
Other admirers also struck by cupids arrow reached out to Anne Kiguta after the screen siren posted a selfie on her social networks.
“Those eyes really ‘murder’”, commented another one.
“Mrembo Kweli….” wrote another follower.
“White teeth, brown skin, wah, I’ve never seen this. More than beautiful”,
Read a comment posted by Anne Kiguta’s follower.
“Pretty lass”, read another comment.
Well, Team Mafisi, hamna kitu hapo. Anne Kiguta is so taken.
A Zambian parliamentary delegation of eight MPs is in Kenya to learn how to effectively fight corruption in a country already swallowed up by the same vice.
The committee on Privileges, Absences and Support Services visited EACC commissioners at Integrity Centre is in Nairobi to learn how the agency has been spearheading the war on graft.
This comes at a time when Kenya has been marred by corruption led by the NYS scandal in which Sh9 billion was stolen, the National Cereals and Produce Board (Sh1.9 billion), Kenya Pipeline Company (Sh95 billion), and the National Irrigation Board.
According to The Star the eight people delegation arrived over the weekend and held its first meeting with the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission on Monday
Zambian MPs at the EACC offices during their visit to learn how to fight corruption
EACC Commissioner Mwaniki Gachoka confirmed this “This is a study tour by our colleagues from the Zambian National Assembly. We are sharing experiences on fighting corruption and promoting ethics,We are fighting corruption through many strategies. One of the is law enforcement – investigating cases and recommending them to the DPP.”
Funny as it may sound Kenya has been named among the top most corrupt countries in the World ,with our police force being the most affected institutions,We have gone back to being ‘Inchi ya kitu kidogo’ where who you know and where you come from determines how quickly your problems will be sorted.
The recent NYS victims are still in remand awaiting judgment ,while some are still free roaming and planning when to strike again and we can only wonder what lessons we can offer Zambia when we can not fight our own corruption cases.
Ann Ngirita who was paid 9 million in the latest NYS saga for goods not supplied
Garry Nkombo, who is leading the foreign delegation, said they were studying best practices in managing corruption in governance.
Nkombo said they will also share their experiences and the problems they have encountered in the fight against the vice and processes in whistle-blowing and prosecution of suspects.
“We recognise the fact that corruption does exist and want to learn how Kenya has been dealing with it. It is generally agreed that corruption cannot be fought with kids’ gloves,” Nkombo said
“We are here to learn how the EACC is managing it, bearing in mind that those who engage in corruption remain very powerful and with the mandate to look after the aspirations of the people they govern.”
President Uhuru Kenyatta has warned that nobody who is found guilty will go unpunished while the Judiciary has asked agencies and investigators to provide evidence sufficient for convictions.
Kenyans are celebrating Uhuru Kenyatta’s 56th birthday today. President Uhuru who was born in 1961, October 26, is the fourth president of the Republic of Kenya and if he emerges the winner in today’s election, he will serve for the next five years.
Mike Sonko and Gideon Moi have led Kenyans in wishing Uhuru Kenyatta a happy birthday and here are the messages.
Mike Sonko: Happy birthday President Uhuru Kenyatta. Wishing you good health and a long happy and prosperous life. God Bless You.
Gideon Moi: Happy birthday my brother Uhuru Kenyatta
Marc Smith: Happy Birthday My Dear President Uhuru Kenyatta. Many blessings today and forever.
FrancisTosh: Happy birthday President Uhuru Kenyatta. My birthday gift to you will be my vote. May God bless you with many more.
Sylvia: To you Mr president( Uhuru Kenyatta ) as you turn 56, this my prayer to you.Psalms 56. Amen Happy birthday
Wamteru: Happy birthday our beloved president, We love you
Kimani: The good Lord who saw you rise to the presidency, the same God who will see you through trials and tribulations. Keep being strong. Happy Birthday Mr president
Also, a Kenyan man from Gatundu baked a cake for President Uhuru as a birthday gift and here are the photos
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A year older, a year wiser. Happy Birthday President Uhuru Kenyatta.
TV Actress Wanjiku Mburu popularly known as Mama Baha from the TV series Machachari has opened up about her long lost brother.
Out of frustration she has tried to get in touch with the President’s office to get some closure on where her brother could be.
“See Mr President my brother was kidnapped and it’s now 3 years since and nothing from you or your office…after everything has been said and done, it’s been said and NOTHING done. So this is me hoping with everything going on, your re-election, Githeri man raising to fame you will get to read this and bring my brother home…3 years, I think he has done his “time”. His children need their father, his wife-a husband, his parents- a son and me- MY BROTHER,” Wanjiku wrote in an open letter to the president.
She continued, “I am writing to you and this is me clutching at straws…i was told not to write to you, others said I should follow chain of command, which I did and after a few attempts to seek audience with the relevant people we had our 1st meeting and everyone was happy to see ‘us’..well that’s until we told them why we were really there and no sooner did they hear us, there were promises of immediate action…there was ” call me 1st thing in the morning….” which I did and this was the narrative…in hushed tones I was told..” I am in a meeting I’ll call you later..” this went on for a while until they no longer bothered to pick my calls…”
Wanjiku hopes her open letter to the president will get to the attention of the commander in chief.
Kenyans who read the letter reacted. Here are some of their comments.
Susan Ndubai: Saa mkiandikia uhuru letter nyi wote atasoma ya nani….sometyms da so called celebs wa Kenya mnakuwanga na kiherehere mob sana..give da son of mama ngina peace …
Emmah Ngigi: Go to state hse personally and ask to c him he does not read such. Jaribu ufike
James Kyalo: Its hard to separate entertainment and serious issues pliz mama baha clarify!
Davie Baba: Susan Ndubai wacha wanaa you think kiherehere doesnt help m2 wagatheri alisaidika
bigstorm_mcteekay: This is very touching to the heart😢
President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent his condolence message to gospel brothers Rufftone and Daddy Owen following the passing on of their father Mzee Josephat Mwatia.
The gospel stars Rufftone and Daddy Owen lost their father last Saturday after he succumbed to cardiac arrest.
In a message to family, friends and fans, Rufftone wrote,
“Bwana Asifiwe …. I pray that this finds you well. It is with great sadness that i wish to inform you of the loss our Dad which occurred on Saturday night due to a sudden cardiac arrest at our rural home in Kakamega. It is therefore my honor to invite you to a thanks giving service /fund drive this Thursday 12th Oct at NPC Valley rd 5-7pm.keep us in your prayers.”
In many occasions, Rufftone has been performing his music during the president rallies including his campaigns.
The family has asked for prayers as they go through this had time with funeral plans underway.
In his Twitter account, President Uhuru Kenyatta wrote;
Deeply saddened by the death of Mzee Josephat Mwatia, father of gospel artists Rufftone and Daddy Owen. May God comfort the grieving family.
