On Saturday, October 26, 2025, Uhuru attended a wedding ceremony — a family friend’s event in Nairobi — expecting a day of love, laughter, and cultural joy. What he didn’t expect was to become the centre of attention himself.
Midway through the reception, as speeches wound down and music filled the air, the bride and groom paused the festivities for a “special moment.” Then came the surprise: a beautifully decorated cake, candles flickering, and a chorus of voices breaking into the familiar tune of ‘Happy Birthday.‘
For a moment, Uhuru was visibly stunned. Cameras captured his wide smile, his hand instinctively going to his forehead as the room erupted in song. His wife, Margaret Kenyatta, beamed beside him — her expression mixing amusement and affection. The look on the retired President’s face said it all: pure, unexpected joy.
Within hours, photos and clips from the event flooded social media. The former president was seen laughing, cutting the cake, and later feeding Margaret a slice — an endearing gesture that melted the internet.
Fans and public figures alike shared the videos with warm wishes and emojis, turning the moment into one of Kenya’s trending topics that evening.
“That reaction was everything — so genuine,” one X user wrote.
“For once, it’s nice seeing our leaders just being human,” another commented.
The event — captured from several angles by guests — felt refreshingly ordinary, even intimate. There were no red carpets or heavy speeches, no security fanfare or staged press moments. Just a retired leader, his family, friends, and the magic of a well-planned surprise
If anyone matched Uhuru’s surprise with equal grace, it was Mama Margaret. As the cake was presented, she clasped her hands and laughed heartily, joining in the song. When Uhuru finally blew out the candles, Margaret leaned in for a quick hug — a brief but beautiful moment that drew applause from guests.
The couple’s quiet warmth has long been admired, and moments like this remind Kenyans why. Off-duty, away from officialdom, they remain one of the country’s most composed and loving duos — comfortable in simplicity, and occasionally, as this weekend showed, delightfully playful.
Also in attendance was Uhuru’s brother, Muhoho Kenyatta, along with close friends and relatives. The mood was easygoing, filled with laughter and conversation. Reports suggest the former president stayed long after the formal program ended, chatting with guests and sharing in the newlyweds’ joy.
Several now-viral images have since defined the moment
Online, the response was overwhelmingly affectionate. Kenyans reminisced about his lighter moments while in office — from dancing to Jerusalema at State House to cracking jokes during national addresses.
At 64, Uhuru Kenyatta has taken a quieter public role, focusing on private business, philanthropy, and family.