Saturday, June 13, 2026 - Former Makueni Governor, Prof. Kivutha Kibwana, has warmed hearts online after sharing a touching photo with his mother as he marked his 72nd birthday.
Taking to X, the accomplished scholar and former county boss
posted a photo alongside his elderly mother and accompanied it with a heartfelt
message:
"Mama, I celebrate you for giving birth to me 72 years ago
today."
Born in 1954 into a large family of 29 children, Prof.
Kibwana rose from humble beginnings to become one of Kenya’s most accomplished
public figures.
Over the years, he has built an impressive career as a
lawyer, human rights advocate, academic and public servant, earning prestigious
qualifications from Harvard University and the School of Oriental and African
Studies (SOAS) in London.
He served as Makueni County’s first Governor from 2013 to
2022 and is currently a professor at both Daystar University and the Catholic
University of Eastern Africa.
His birthday post attracted thousands of reactions, with
netizens flooding the comments section with warm wishes.
Many also joked about Kamba people seemingly aging gracefully, while others praised the strong bond between the former Governor and his mother.
The
Kenyan DAILY POST
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