Uhuru graces Kidero’s niece’s traditional marriage ceremony
By Ascah Mwango, September 14, 2025Former President Uhuru Kenyatta joined family and friends at the traditional marriage ceremony of former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero’s niece, Michelle Arwa Mboya, on Sunday.
The event, known as Nyombo, was held in honour of Michelle, the daughter of the late lawyer Peter Mboya and lawyer Gladys Mboya, as she was united in marriage to Jeff Stefanos from Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
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In a statement shared via his X account on Sunday, September 14, 2025, Kidero described the moment as deeply meaningful for his family.
“It was a distinct honour to attend the traditional marriage ceremony (Nyombo) of my niece, Michelle Arwa Mboya, daughter of the late Wakili Peter Mboya and Wakili Gladys Mboya, as she was ceremonially united in marriage to Mr Jeff Stefanos of Boston, Massachusetts, USA,” he said.
Adding;
“The occasion was graced by the presence of His Excellency Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, the 4th President of the Republic of Kenya, together with esteemed members of the Mboya family, the Charles Mbindyo family, and the Stefanos family from the United States.”
“Heartfelt prayers and blessings were offered for Michelle and Jeff, with hopes for a long, joyful, and prosperous life together,” he stated.
One of many
This is the latest of several family ceremonies that the former president has attended this year. In May 2025, Uhuru travelled to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to witness the wedding of Captain Amanuel Workneh, the son of Workneh Gebeyehu, Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development. Amanuel exchanged vows with Captain Mahilet Terefe in a ceremony that drew dignitaries from across the region.
“Former President Uhuru Kenyatta joined other distinguished guests in Addis Ababa over the weekend to celebrate the wedding of Captain Amanuel Workneh and Captain Mahilet Terefe. Captain Amanuel is the son of Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, the Executive Secretary of IGAD,” a statement from the Office of the Fourth President noted.
Earlier in May 2025, Uhuru also attended the wedding of Kimoi Moi, son of former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, and his bride, Ivy. The colourful event took place at Ol Tukai Lodge in Amboseli and brought together close friends, family, and dignitaries.
“Former President Uhuru Kenyatta graced the wedding ceremony of Ivy and Kimoi, held in Ol Tukai Lodge, Amboseli. Kimoi, the son of Gideon Moi, and Ivy, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Melly, celebrated their union in a joyous event attended by family, friends, and dignitaries,” a statement shared at the time, the Office of the Fourth President stated.