Janet Mbugua celebrates son Mali’s 8th birthday with touching tribute
By Trizer Lijondo, September 17, 2026Media personality Janet Mbugua has celebrated her son Mali as he turned eight, sharing a heartfelt tribute that highlighted his personality, family bond and the simple details that made his birthday special.
Mbugua shared the birthday message on Thursday, September 17, accompanied by a photograph of Mali sitting with his brother on a wooden bench in what appeared to be their home garden. The image also featured silver number balloons marking his eighth birthday.
Janet’s heartfelt birthday message
In her message, Mbugua described Mali as one of her ‘favourite humans’ and expressed gratitude for being his mother.
“Oh Mali! How are you 8 today? The way you’re one of my favourite humans, I’m SO lucky to be your mum,” she wrote.
She said that waking up each day and getting to know him was a privilege, praising his “freshness, beautiful heart and ancestral confidence.”
Mbugua’s tribute reflected her appreciation for the person Mali is becoming, while also highlighting the qualities she admires in him.
His favourite song adds a personal touch
Mbugua also revealed that Mali personally chose the song accompanying the birthday post.
The eight-year-old selected “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees because it is his current favourite song. The song choice added a playful and personal element to the celebration, giving followers a glimpse into the music Mali enjoys at his age.
“So yeah, he makes my heart so full,” Mbugua wrote before reflecting on their journey together.
“What a ride, Mal Mal. Happy birthday, I love you so much, mum,” she concluded.
Mali chooses brother for birthday picture
According to Mbugua, Mali had a specific idea of how he wanted his birthday post to look.
She revealed that he wanted his only birthday picture to include his brother because “he’s my best friend, mum .” The photograph shared by Mbugua shows the two boys seated together, with Mali’s brother’s arm around him as they face away from the camera.
The detail gave the birthday celebration a family-focused feel, with Mbugua highlighting the closeness between her sons rather than centring the occasion solely on Mali.
The celebration comes as Mbugua continues to mark her son’s milestones while sharing selected moments from their family life with her followers.