- Kenyans flooded the internet with happy birthday greetings to the former First Lady, Margaret Kenyatta, when she turned 62 on April 8
- The salute highlighted his legacy projects, including Linda Mama, the Beyond Zero Campaign, and the expansion of health services through mobile clinics.
- Many also celebrated his lasting public image and his charming relationship with former President Uhuru Kenyatta
Former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has turned another year old, with Kenyans online celebrating the event with an outpouring of love and congratulations.
Source: Facebook
Margaret celebrated her 62nd birthday on 8 April. Although he did not make any public appearances or share any messages on the networks, Kenyans made sure he still felt the love, with the networks being filled with messages of celebration.
How did Kenyans celebrate Margaret Kenyatta?
In various social media platforms, Kenyans honored her for her leadership and the contribution she made during her time as First Lady together with the former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Many highlighted the important initiatives he developed, while X internet influencer, Alinur Mohamed, was among those who gave deep compliments praising his contribution to public service.
In his message, he wrote: “Happy birthday to the most beautiful first lady Kenya has ever had, Mama Margaret Kenyatta, as she turns 62 today, we thank her for the Linda Mama Program, the Margaret Kenyatta Institute, the Beyond Zero Campaign, 52 fully mobile clinics in all 47 counties, and Medical Trips.”
The Linda Mama program is a government-sponsored program that aims to reduce maternal and infant mortality by providing free prenatal, delivery and postnatal services to mothers and infants.
The Beyond Zero campaign, launched in 2014, aimed to reduce preventable maternal and child deaths and stop the transmission of HIV from mother to child.
It also expanded access to health services through mobile clinics, medical trips and widespread health awareness.
Check out the post below:
Other Kenyans also celebrated Margaret’s long-term relationship with former President Uhuru Kenyatta, while some admired their relationship and even expressed the hope of finding such life partners.
The two were lovers since high school before later becoming one of Kenya’s most loved political couples. Their relationship continues to be interesting even after leaving power.
Check out some of the messages shared below:
@VantageKe: “Happy birthday to former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta and a blessed year ahead.”
@JoshuaNdeg90704: “The epitome of true leadership, true motherly love, beauty, love, respect, charm, openness and humility, all gifts of God. Happy birthday, Mama Margaret Kenyatta, our Mother of the Nation.”
@Young_Pharmacie: “Happy birthday to the best First Lady Kenya will ever have! Margaret Kenyatta.”
@mansang29: “The former First Lady of Kenya, Mama Margaret Kenyatta, is celebrating her birthday today. She never gets old.”
@Wanjeriii: “Happy birthday to Margaret Wanjiru Gakuo Kenyatta, one of the best First Lady Kenya has ever seen.”
@PuritymMwangi: “Happy birthday to our National Mother Margaret Kenyatta. We will always be grateful to Linda Mama.”
Source: Facebook
What happened on Uhuru Kenyatta’s birthday?
Uhuru celebrated his 64th birthday on 26 October 2025 in a surprise celebration that caught him off guard during a wedding ceremony.
Margaret and her brother Muhoho Kenyatta were present when a cake was brought to honor her.
Pictures showing Uhuru’s reaction quickly went viral online, drawing laughs and comments from Kenyans.
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