5. Prof Ngugi wa Thiong’o and Njeeri
Njeeri Ngugi and her husband Prof Ngugi wa Thiong’o are always seen together. The writer who returned home in 2004 after 22 years in exile, went through a harrowing ordeal they didn’t anticipate they would go through, but even in the midst of the harrowing challenge, they were there for each other. The ordeal involved an attack by four gunmen who stripped his wife of all the cash she had, took her wedding ring and even tried to rape her. The Kenyan media was abuzz with the news of their attackers succeeding in raping his wife. However, they still stood by each other’s sides and later addressd a conference telling the whole truth about the attack.
4. Mwai and Lucy Kibaki
During the first term of the Retired President Mwai Kibaki as Kenya’s third president, there were several unscripted soap operas starring his temperamental wife, Lucy Kibaki in the lead role. Kenyans still remember how the livid retired President Kibaki, in a live TV address, emphasised that he only has ‘one family’. Speculation had been rife that a certain ‘Narc activist’ was his second wife.
Of course you can recall Kibaki calling a special press conference in March 2009 to let the country (then reeling under inflation, bad roads and joblessness) know that he had only one wife. This was happening right after media speculation of current Othaya MP, Mary Wambui being his second wife. Flanked by Lucy and senior government officials, an obviously disturbed Kibaki said: “I want to make it very clear that I have only one dear wife, Lucy, who’s here, and I do not have any other.” The couple has been spotted numerous times demonstrating their affection publicly.
3. Dr Alfred Mutua and Lilian Ng’ang’a
Dr Alfred Mutua is what many women will describe as handsome and eloquent. Early this last year, the Machakos Governor posted a photograph of him and Miss Lilian Ng’ang’a, the County’s ‘First Lady’. However, reports revealed he was previously married to Dr Josephine Thitu, and was reported to have divorced her leaving nothing to her name but devastation.
2. Ababu Namwamba and Priscah Mwaro
The couple have always showed off their love on social media. He posted a photo of himself and wifey Priscah Mwaro on a plane on May 5. Afterwards, Priscah returned the favor on arrival and posted a photo praising God for journey mercies. He also posted a picture of himself and his wife all mushy in Iceland. But when the Budalangi MP recently posted photos of him and wife Priscah Mwaro in Iceland (of all places) different opinions were sharply raised. To his male counterparts, Ababu was under pressure to prove something. They therefore criticised his action and even went to the extent of describing him as ‘un-African’. Women, on the other hand, prayed that Ababu becomes a good example to Kenyan men who they consider unromantic. Tough luck!
Either way, the couple are having the time of their lives. It was the first time in Kenyan history that a Kenyan MP openly shared a photo of himself and wife vacationing out of the country. And Ababu might be happy for the fuss and distraction the photos generated. The couple look better together and they have ensured that their love is ever-growing immensely by the day.
1. Rev Allan and Kathy Kiuna
Without doubt, this couple is one of the most admired in Kenya. Many believe they are the most elegant, fashionable and flamboyant middle-aged preachers in the nation. They are popular and much admired due to their very public relationship, especially when they are not ministering at the Jubilee Christian Church. Rev Kiuna revealed on KTN’s Cross Over programme that he has saved his wife’s number as ‘Baby’ while she saved him as ‘Honey Bunch’. Like in a fairy-tale, their love knows no boundary. They always pose for the camera together and have several images together. Believe it or not, they are quite the photogenic couple. They have graced different magazine covers, True Love inclusive.
Kathy has indeed become a role-model for the young, saved and upwardly mobile women in Nairobi who attend her “Woman Without Limits” sessions. Alan on the other hand, is a sheer charismatic and evangelical preacher who gives out all the energy on the pulpit.
