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First Lady Margaret Kenyatta eulogizes late Bruce Odhiambo as a trailblazer during requiem mass in Nairobi (Photos)

Posted on January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 by Martin Oduor

The late Bruce Odhiambo was a personal friend to president Uhuru Kenyatta and his family. This explains why First Lady Margaret Kenyatta attended Bruce’s requiem mass.

The former Youth Enterprise and Development Fund (YEDF) board Chairman died on 4th January at the Nairobi Hospital after a battle with heart condition.

On Thursday family, friends and well-wishers gathered at the Nairobi Baptist Church in Nairobi for a memorial service for the fallen music producer.

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta at the Nairobi Baptist Church during a requiem mass for Bruce Odhiambo

Beyond Zero campaign

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta was among those who paid tribute to Bruce, she eulogized the deceased as a trailblazer with an unmatched zeal to support local talent and artistes.

Margaret recounted how Bruce greatly contributed to her Beyond Zero campaign. She said that no words could adequately describe Bruce’s role in the building of the Beyond Zero brand to its current status.

The fallen music producer will be buried on Saturday January 19th, the burial will be held at Bruce’s rural home in Koru, Kisumu county.

Texas Cancer Centre CEO Dr Nyongesa set to meet First Lady Margaret Kenyatta

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Martin Oduor

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta is expected to grace EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards gala set to be hosted at Raddison Blu Hotel in Nairobi.

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards or EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards is an award sponsored by Ernst & Young in recognition of entrepreneurship. [sic]

The First Lady is expected to rub shoulders with Dr Catherine Nyongesa among other entrepreneurs who are to be feted at the award gala.

Stiff competition

Dr Catherine Nyongesa, the founder and CEO of the Texas Cancer Centre, opened the facility in Mbagathi to offer radiotherapy, chemotherapy and palliative care after noticing the gap in the treatment and care for cancer patients.

Texas Cancer Centre has hosted celebrities such as Rick Ross, Omarion, Diamond Platnumz, Peter Okoye formerly of P Square, Nameless, Navy Kenzo , Kidum, Lady Jaydee among others in a bid spread awareness on cancer while raising funds to help the needy cases access treatment.

American rapper Rick Ross opens chemotherapy wards at Texas Cancer Center

Texas Cancer Centre founder has been nominated for the prestigious award alongside Simu Kabu CEO and founder of Bonfire Adventures, Lizzie Wanyoike – founder NIBS College and Ken Njoroge – CEO Cellulant Group.

The award gala is going down today December 5th at Raddison Blu Hotel in Nairobi.

“My father nudged me to befriend her” President Uhuru reveals how his late dad played the matchmaker and paired off Margaret and him

Posted on March 9, 2018March 9, 2018 by Martin Oduor

President Uhuru Kenyatta reveals that his late father Mzee Jomo Kenyatta was the force behind him starting a relationship with his wife Margaret Kenyatta.

Uhuru opened up about what his father did as he commemorated International Women’s Day (IWD). The president spent the day at State House with his wife who was launching Beyond Zero Strategic Framework 2018-2022 which coincided with IWD.

Uhuru and his wife Margaret at State House on Thursday March 8th

Jomo initiated the move

Uhuru says he first met Margaret when he was swimming with his father. The head of state reveals that Jomo prodded him to befriend his future wife.

Uhuru Kenyatta with his late father Mzee Jomo Kenyatta

“I first met Margaret when I was out swimming with my father and he nudged me to befriend her. 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. Happy International #WomensDay,” Uhuru tweeted.

President Uhuru Kenyatta takes First lady Margaret Kenyatta for a ride on a motorbike

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Martin Oduor

President Uhuru Kenyatta treated his wife to a motorbike ride on Sunday December 17th. The two lovebirds rode on a superbike within State House compound.

Last Sunday president Uhuru and the First Lady hosted a Christmas party for children at State House. The day-long party saw hundreds of children mingle with the First Couple.

The kids were drawn from various children homes, police officers and State House staff. The kids were treated to live music, motorsports, bouncing castles, virtual reality and other fun games.

Uhuru rides a motorbike

President Uhuru treated his wife to a motorbike ride during the party at State House. The First Lady clung on her husband as he powered the bike and took off.

Watch the video below:

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta slays in jeans trouser and casual rubber shoes (Photos)

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Martin Oduor

Margaret Kenyatta is always wearing African attire or fancy ladies’ dresses, but this time round she rocked casual clothes and she still impressed with her look.

President Uhuru Kenyatta and his wife got lost in the wild while the country’s attention is still fixed at Supreme Court continued where the fate of Kenya will be determined in the next few days.

The head of state shared photos of the First Lady and him enjoying the serenity of the Kenya’s wildlife at a location thought to be Tsavo.

“Sharing some moments with our magnificent national heritage as we await the conclusion of the judicial process. Keep the peace,” Uhuru captioned the photos

The president and his wife were watching elephants mud bath at a pond. The First Lady’s casual dressing caught the eyes of many people, she rocked a safari hat, jeans coat, tight jeans trouser and rubber shoes.

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta and her husband