Kenyan actress Serah Teshna, partner of Kenyan football star Victor Wanyama, has shared a deeply personal and emotional tribute to her late mother-in-law, Mildred Wanyama, who passed away in the early hours of June 14, 2025.
In an Instagram post filled with both gratitude and sorrow, Serah reflected on how her late mother-in-law had raised the man she loves with dignity, welcomed her into their home with open arms, and embraced her and their children as her own.
The actress went on to say that she had been their prayer warrior, kept them grounded, and always reminded them of the importance of togetherness. Serah added that she had carried all that quiet wisdom with such elegance.
“My heart aches as we say goodbye to our matriarch. A woman whose love, strength and grace touched everyone around her, “Serah posted on Sunday, June 22, 22,2025.
“Thank you for raising the man I love with dignity, for welcoming me to your home with open arms, for loving me as your own, for loving our children, for being our prayer warrior, for keeping us grounded, for always reminding us the importance of togetherness and for all the quiet wisdom you carried with such elegance.”
“Your presence was a gift. We will deeply miss you, Mama. Your grandchildren will miss the little walks around the shamba, milking the cows, your tales and the smiles you brought to their faces, your warmth, your hugs, your gentle spirit. Rest well, Mum. You are deeply loved and forever missed,” she added.
Victor Wanyama’s mother
Serah’s tribute comes days after Wanyama’s elder brother, the former Inter Milan midfielder McDonald Mariga, announced the death of their mother on Saturday, June 14, 2025 via his official social media accounts.
In his message to his followers, Mariga said the family is currently making funeral arrangements and has promised to share more details with the public in due time.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, who left us peacefully this morning. We are currently making arrangements and will share more details soon! Thank you,” Mariga wrote.
Mildred Wanyama gave Kenya some of its most celebrated athletes. She was married to former AFC Leopards player Noah Wanyama, and together they raised a household deeply rooted in sports.
Apart from Victor and Mariga, Mildred was also the mother of Thomas and Sylvester, who have both played professional football, and Mercy, a talented basketball player who has represented Kenya internationally.
She was often spotted cheering from the stands during matches and took an active role during Mariga’s political campaigns, offering unwavering support to her children in every chapter of their lives.
