Celebrated Kenyan journalist Mary Kilobi who also doubles up as the third wife of veteran trade unionist Francis Atwoli has cheekily responded to claims that his husband married a new wife in Kilifi while recently celebrating his 71st birthday.
In an Instagram post, Kilobi noted that her attention has been drawn to the lady, adding that she’ll look for her and have a conversation with her.
“Huyu Dem wa 23 Year Old Msomali au sijui Jamila Mbugua si ametesa Jameni? Watu hawalali!. Mkimuona salimia yeye sana. Nitamtafuta tujadiliane,” she posted.
Reacting to her post, State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena also threw shade at the claims, suggesting that the said lady was non-existent.
“Salamu tutafikisha...swali ni pepo hufikishiwaje salamu?” she posed.
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For the last two days, social media has been abuzz with claims that Atwoli had married a Somali 23-year-old girl to be his fourth wife.
The COTU Secretary General recently celebrated his 71st birthday at Mawe Resort in Watamu, Kilifi County in the company of his wife Mary Kilobi, Devolution Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa, and his son Phillip.
He enjoyed time at the beach with his family, followed by a yacht trip around the Indian Ocean.
Taking to social media, the COTU boss expressed gratitude to his wife, son, and the Devolution CS for celebrating his birthday together, extending a thank you to members of the public who acknowledged his day.
"May I take this opportunity to say a BIG THANK YOU for all your warm birthday wishes. Sincere gratitude to my wife Mary Atwoli, Waziri Eugene Wamalwa, and my son Philipo who took me on a yacht trip around the Indian Ocean," Atwoli stated.
Atwoli is famed for his flashy birthday parties. On June 5, 2019, rhumba musicians Evala Mbuta and Koko Nyboma immortalised the COTU sec-gen in a song dubbed Atwoli Birthday 6.6 which was followed by a huge party.
