How romantic are our politicians? Well, Kenyan men in the political class do not fare well in matters of the heart. Voluminous publications on unfaithful and brutal politicians are all over. Courts are suffocating with law suits filed against waheshimiwa for child maintenance or divorce. Many are struggling in shaky relationships. For the sake of their image, they just hung on. Regardless of this, several lawmakers stand tall. They openly talk about their love life, brag about their sweet babes and make every Kenyan know they are married. And who could they be…. Here is the list.
- Raila Amollo Odinga
The former Prime Minister is arguably Kenya’s most romantic politician. He leads by example, edging out even his archrival, the son of Jomo. He is just ‘Baba Yao’ when it comes to treating a woman. He just knows what to say, and how to say it. To-date, RAO in his 70s, is still in love with his sweetheart, Ida Odinga. They have talked about their marriage journey since 197. Together, they had four children, including Fidel Odinga who died in January 2015. Does RAO top the list because men from his roots are considered voraciously romantic in Africa?
- Uhuru Kenyatta
Is he romantic? Did you know anything about President Uhuru’s love life before Uhuru-Ruto political marriage? The jury is out there. Since the son of the first President rose to power, he is all over with his lovely Margaret Gakuo Kenyatta. Oftentimes, the President’s TL is flooded with family photos. The two got married in 1991. Between them are Jomo, Jaba and Ngina.
- Ababu Namwamba
For many Kenyans, Budalangi Member of Parliament Ababu Namwamba is the most romantic politician in the country. Ababu and his wife Priscah literally brag about their love for each other. Last year, while in Iceland, the duo shared their photos on social media capturing sweet moments away from the parliamentary noise. Their bond is held together by two kids.
- Alfred Mutua
Dr. Alfred Mutua is a man of many hats. Is he Dr. Love or just a controversial Maendeleo Chap Chap crusader? Dr. Alfred Mutua does not hide his love for his SECOND WIFE Lilian Ng’ang’a. We beg your pardon, Her Excellency First Lady of Machakos County, Lilian Ng’ang’a. In 2000, the former government Spokesperson tied a knot with his estranged wife, Dr. Josephine Thitu. Together they had three children before things fell apart.
- Kipchumba Murkomen
Why is Elgeyo Marakwet Senator on this list? Well, Kipchumba Murkomen has worked hard for all of us to know his wife and to maybe ‘prove a point’. Oftentimes, the Senator splashes their romantic photos on social media and sends sweet vibes to the queen of his heart, Gladys Wanjiru. Early this month, Kipchumba wrote on his Facebook and Twitter accounts, “My son Kiberur Kipchumba was born today (Wednesday) at 6:35pm. He is 4.075kg and 53.7 centimeters. Congratulations my dear Wife. We are truly blessed.” Together they have 4 children.
- William Ruto
Do we really need Deputy President William Samoei Ruto on this list? Yes of course. The Deputy President is a family man and a staunch Christian. We have all seen Mr. Ruto and his babe Rachel Chebet Ruto in trench coats and scarves grace the Streets of Netherlands, during press briefings and even weeping moments in church. Do you remember when Ruto wept? Rachel’s arm was all over his shoulder, telling him calm down ‘swirry’, it shall be well. They have six children.
