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June 18, 2023 Mama Ngina Kenyatta.The Star/KenyaFew witnessed the building of the young Kenyan state from within as did Ngina Kenyatta, the widow of Kenya’s first president, Jomo Kenyatta. Mama Ngina, as she is known, will mark her 90th birthday on 24 June 2023. She was by her husband’s side when Kenya won independence 60 years ago and for many turbulent years thereafter. Although Kenyatta was polygamous, it was the younger Mama Ngina who took on the roles of first lady.Ngina married Jomo Kenyatta in 1952 at the age of 19. That year, Kenyatta was arrested and subsequently jailed on charges of masterminding the anti-colonial Mau Mau uprising. By then, he had spent years abroad (mainly in England), where he embraced anti-colonialist and Pan-African ideas. Back home he was elected president of Kenya African Union, before becoming the front figure of the Kenya African National Union (KANU), the party that would go on to lead Kenya to independence.Kenyatta’s marriage to Ngina was his fourth. He had married Grace Wahu in 1920, Edna Clark in 1942 and Grace Wanjiku in 1946. The last marriage had political significance because Ngina was the daughter of a senior chief, Muhoho wa Gatheca, who held an administrative position of great influence. By then, Kenyatta was expanding his political base, so this marriage secured an alliance with an important clan.Mama Ngina is to be seen in many official photographs of the early days, protectively herding their young children in State House. The first-born was Christine Wambui-Pratt, who is today an advocate for people living with disability. The second was Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, who became Kenya’s fourth president (2013-2022). The third was Nyokabi Muthama, now a businesswoman and philanthropist. Muhoho Kenyatta, the reclusive last-born, is reputedly the engine of the Kenyatta family business empire.Away from family, Mama Ngina was often involved in supporting various Harambee (community development) projects. Yet very little was known about her and in particular her political influence during this period.She was, and still is, certainly not uninterested in politics. Though not a frequent public political speaker, she has spoken out in defence of her family. In 2022, she publicly campaigned for Uhuru Kenyatta’s preferred presidential candidate, Raila Odinga. She also sought to associate herself with the Mau Mau independence struggle in an apparent attempt to counter popular sentiment against the Kenyattas among the Kikuyu.Mama Ngina Kenyatta (second left) and Jomo Kenyatta (right) host

President Uhuru Kenyatta and First Lady Margret Kenyatta. Photo/PSCU ADVERTISEMENT Share news tips with us here at HivisasaPresident Uhuru Kenyatta has paid tribute to the late Mama Norma Florienta Kanja, saying she lived a great life of service to her family and the nation.The President spoke when he joined family, relatives, friends and other mourners for the funeral service at Kitisuru in Nairobi.“As we have all heard, she was a wonderful human being and we can testify to that fact. Mama Norma Kanja lived her life well and has left an enduring legacy which should be emulated."He consoled the bereaved, saying: “We stand in solidarity with you during this trying and difficult time of mourning. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you.” Uhuru was with First Lady Margaret Kenyatta.Mama Norma was mother-in-law to the President younger brother, Muhoho. She died aged 83.Other mourners eulogised her as a forthright, diligent, consummate entrepreneur, valiant, strong-willed and deeply spiritual person who lifted the lives of those who interacted with her.The funeral service was conducted by Father Stephen Mwaria Mukami of St Austin Catholic Church. Thank you for reading my article! You have contributed to my success as a writer. The articles you choose to read on Hivisasa help shape the content we offer. -James Omollo

Arguably one of the richest people in Kenya, former Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Director General George Muhoho has been sued over a Sh 107 million debt that was advanced in 2019.According to the suit before commercial court, African Banking Corporation (ABC Bank) against Muhoho and Westminster Ltd, the firm borrowed Sh52 million. However, the firm has failed to honor its end of the bargain. The amount has now accumulated to Sh107 million from the interests.“The second defendant (Westminster) has since failed to make the requisite payments to service the loan facility as it is obligated to do so in terms of the letter of offer dated August 7, 2019,” claims ABC in its court papers.The bank says Muhoho has been adamant in handling the matter, they’ve been reading the silence as a signal of unwillingness to pay the loan. “The continued state of default has become unsustainable and the plaintiff seeks to sell the property under informal charge in order to recover the outstanding amounts it is owed by the second defendant,” suit says in part.According to the court document, Westminster allegedly agreed to borrow the money at an interest of 14.25 per cent per annum.The bank states that the amount continues to attract interest at a 24 per cent default rate yearly. ABC’s Legal Manager Kajuju Marete in his supporting affidavit stated that Westminster inked the loan deal on August 7, 2019.Kajuju explained that ABC agreed to advance the firm money after Muhoho deposited the title as security. He claims that ABC holds the original title.“The second defendant has defaulted on the loan facility and is currently indebted to the plaintiff to the tune of Sh107 million as of January 31, 2023,” claims Kajuju.Kajuju now says even with a notice that Muhoho’s property would be sold, he allegedly never responded. “To date, no response has been made by the first defendant (Muhoho) nor has there been any attempt by both defendants to pay the outstanding amounts owing and due to the plaintiff out of the loan facility,” his affidavit reads.According to the agreement before the court, Muhoho shoulders legal fees incurred by the bank while seeking to recover its money.“The borrower will reimburse the bank on demand for all expenses incurred on their account as set out above, as well as for all expenses such as repossession charges, valuation charges, storage fees, investigation charges, legal fees… under this letter