Uhuru Kenyatta Gifts Kikuyu Gospel Singer Martin Wa Janet Hefty Envelope On His Dowry Event: "Congratulations"

• Kikuyu gospel singer Martin Wa Janet held his dowry ceremony in Kiambu county on Saturday, July 29
• Former president Uhuru Kenyatta through his emissary surprised the couple with some gifts and a message of goodwill
• The event held at Kimbo saw the attendance of big names in the Kikuyu gospel world; Martin is engaged to Bittyb Wamaitha

Kiambu county - Retired president Uhuru Kenyatta pulled a surprise to renowned Kikuyu gospel musician Martin Wa Janet.

The musician was starting off the process of officially getting betrothed to his long-time fiance Bitty Wamaitha.

Their event at Kimbo, became a success evidenced by the attendance of the who is who in the Kikuyu gospel field.

A few might have known that Martin and the former head of state are friends until his big day when the latter gave a gesture.

Uhuru recognised the self-proclaimed 'Kigoco' president as his close friend and went ahead to gift him.

Uhuru's message of goodwill to the couple was delivered by Kamau Migwi, his presumed aide.

"I am a messenger of former president Uhuru. He told me to come here on his behalf. He told me Martin wa Janet is his close friend and that he loves your Kigoco music and he is happy. He told me to pass my congratulations. He told me that may God bless your marriage, and that may you prosper. all the best God bless you. I have your goats here from him," said Migwi.

A day before Martin's event, Uhuru was among the first people to contribute to the fund unveiled by Azimio La Umoja for victims of police brutality.

The Opposition faction had undertaken memorial events in honour of its supporters who died during the anti-government protests.

Uhuru, Raila KSh 2m contribution

Uhuru's KSh 1 million contribution to the kitty was announced by Wiper Party leader and Azimio co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka.

“I want to acknowledge with grateful thanks the contribution of our brother President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta of one million shillings,” Kalonzo stated.

Raila Odinga contributed to the kitty with the same amount as Uhuru.

Kalonzo announced he would give KSh 500,000, with many lawmakers contributing KSh 1.5 million cumulatively.

"I also want to acknowledge the contribution of our brother Raila Odinga of KSh 1 million shillings, and I am escorting them with half a million shillings. Members of Parliament have already given one and a half million shillings,” said Kalonzo.

The Raila-led faction claimed about 50 of its supporters were killed in the course of the many anti-government protests held recently.

The victims met their ends while fleeing violent scenes, while even more others after surrendering to the police.

“They were shot at vital organs and delicate parts of the body like the abdomen, the spine, the chest and the head. All of them had been unarmed,” the coalition claimed.

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Martin Wa Janet

Uhuru Kenyatta Gifts Kikuyu Gospel Singer Martin Wa Janet Hefty Envelope on His Dowry Event

Uhuru Kenyatta Gifts Kikuyu Gospel Singer Martin Wa Janet Hefty Envelope on His Dowry Event