"My love": Murkomen sends sweet message to wife Gladys Wanjiru on her birthday

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- Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen took to Instagram to publicly celebrate his wife, Gladys Wanjiru Kipchumba, on her birthday

- Murkomen's warm message described Gladys as his friend, love, and confidant, and was signed off jointly with their children

- The post comes shortly after Murkomen appeared at a public ceremony alongside Gladys and two of their children, Humphrey Kiptoo and Cherono

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen had a sweet message for his wife Gladys Wanjiru Kipchumba as she marked her birthday on Sunday, August 16.

Murkomen took to Instagram to publicly celebrate his wife, pouring out affection in a post that many Kenyans found refreshing.

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Accompanying the message was a cheerful photo of the couple smiling and posing together outdoors, surrounded by lush greenery and blooming pink flowers.

"Happy birthday to you, my friend, my love and my confidant, Gladys Wanjiru Kipchumba. The children and I wish you God's grace and very long life. We love you," the CS wrote in his post.

The birthday tribute comes not long after Murkomen was seen publicly introducing two of their children, Humphrey Kiptoo and Cherono, at what appeared to be a community celebration or rite-of-passage ceremony.

Gladys was present at the gathering, held under a tent.

During the event, Murkomen noted that some of their children were not in attendance before inviting Kiptoo and Cherono to join him.

Humphrey later addressed the audience, reflecting on the challenges faced by those being celebrated and presenting them with gifts as a gesture of recognition.

The warm post quickly drew reactions from Kenyans online, with many joining in to celebrate Gladys.

@joycegituro commented:

"Happy, blessed birthday @gladyswanjirukipchumba. Enjoy many more."

@tonnykbett wrote:

"Happy birthday to her."

@tekwenyicharl added:

"Happy birthday, mama, to more blessed years."

@beeniebvegasboy quipped:

"Uko na fisi. Very good."

@wanjiku.__.Njoroge noted:

"Wanjiru is a sharp girl."

@tigerchemirmir offered:

"To our shemeji, the wife of our brother, we say happy birthday, be blessed."

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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