Forget designer gowns, fancy gifts, money tokens or well-crafted favors, the biggest status symbol you can have in a wedding is having the commander-in-chief appear as the chief guest at one’s nuptials.
Well, not everybody gets the chance of having a President attend their wedding.
There are usually a few pressing issues around the country that might take up his time so having him free up his space, just so he can grace your wedding is really something to brag home about.
That rare invite acceptance is typically seen as a sign of the close and personal bond that the hosts share with the president.
Here are some of the Kenyans who have had the opportunity to host the President as the chief guest at their weddings.
Anne Waiguru
President Uhuru Kenyatta was among the many dignitaries who attended the traditional wedding of Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru and city lawyer Kamotho Waiganjo on July 13, 2019.
Waiguru and Waiganjo met 10 years ago in a ferry in Likoni, Mombasa County, while travelling to a conference on the Constitution.
The event took place at Kiamugumo Primary School in Gichugu constituency.
Meru Senator Kiraitu Murungi's daughter's wedding
In 2013 the president attended was that of Meru Senator Kiraitu Murungi's daughter Nkatha Murungi and Eddie Omondi at the Holy Trinity Church in Kileleshwa, Nairobi.
Buuri MP Kinoti Gatobu's wedding
In June 2014, Uhuru attended the wedding of Buuri MP Kinoti Gatobu and his bride Carol Nkirote in Meru county. Gatobu got elected as an MP at the age of 26, making him the youngest member of the 11th parliament.
Irungu Kangata
Murang’a Senator Irungu Kang’ata solemnised his marriage to his wife Mary Wambui, in a colourful wedding graced by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
The wedding was held at Gathinja Catholic Church in Kahuhia constituency, Murang’a county.
The couple picked nominated Senator Isaac Mwaura and his wife Mukami as the best couple for their yellow-themed wedding.
Kang'ata was excited by the President's presence.
"It is rare that he attend weddings, so I don't take that for granted. I was also happy for Murang'a people because they also got some benefits from my wedding. As a gift for my wedding, the President gave goodies worth Sh5 million to the people of Gathinja Day School, a bus to the neighbouring Mukang'u Day School and promised to tarmac a road for them as well."
Nominated Senator Isaac Mwaura and his wife Mukami
They got married on June,26 2015 in a colorful ceremony attended by the creme dela creme of the Kenyan society.
Naisula Lesuuda
Naisula Lesuuda the member of parliament for Samburu West married the love of her life Robert Kiplagat in a colourful wedding.
When she announced her engagement on January 1st this year, Lesuuda posted on her social media:
“Here’s to new beginning….All said and done, I thank God for the growth that I have experienced both politically and in my personal life…Here’s to love and light in 2018.”
The wedding took place on November 17th this year at ACK St. Phillips Lesirai church.
Chemeli Chumo
Kenya Power Chief Executive’s daughter, Chemeli Chumo and her boyfriend Kevin Oduor walked down the aisle at a wedding that was attended by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Naeem Balala
President Uhuru Kenyatta joined hundreds of invited guests at the wedding of Naeem Balala, son of Mining Secretary Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala.
The colourful wedding between Naeem and Safiya Omar Sherman, daughter of prominent lawyer Omar Sherman, was held at the exclusive Vipingo Ridge in Kilifi County and officiated by Ustadh Sharif Abdulqadir Hyder.
Charity Ngilu's son's wedding
The first notable wedding Uhuru attended as after being elected president was that of Charity Ngilu's son Yalo Ngilu and his bride Anne Maina in 2013.
Uhuru was with the First Lady Margaret Kenyatta at the even held at Marula Manor, Karen, Nairobi County. By then, Ngilu was the cabinet secretary of Lands, Housing and Urban Settlement.
