"Nimefika boma": Ombija's wife steals show with speech at his Nyakach event

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- Vanice Ombija, wife of TV presenter Trevor Ombija, made a surprise appearance at the Nyakach Cultural Day celebration on Friday, 14 August 2026

- She took to the stage with a spirited speech and dance that got the crowd on their feet during the live-streamed outdoor event

- Vanice arrived bearing matoke as a gift for Nyakach residents, declaring she had come home and promising more visits to the community

Trevor Ombija's wife, Vanice Ombija, became the talk of Nyakach Cultural Day after her energetic stage appearance left the crowd cheering and social media buzzing.

The outdoor celebration, hosted by Trevor Ombija, saw Vanice join the festivities on stage before a packed crowd, delivering a speech that quickly shifted from warm greetings to full-on dancing.

Vanice Ombija's message to Nyakach residents

Introducing herself in Swahili, Vanice told the crowd she had travelled from the Kisii side bearing matoke as a gift for the people of Nyakach.

She extended an open invitation, urging mothers from the region to visit her home so she could cook for them and share the meal with the elders, adding that she would only feel at home once the elders confirmed her matoke met their standards.

"Mama nimeingia kwa boma. Siyvo? Niwapikie matoke. Tukisha pika, tupatie wazee. Wazee wetu wakisema matoke iko sawa, siwata tuunga mkono," she said, drawing enthusiastic applause from the audience.

She also took a moment to acknowledge how warmly she had been received, and could not hide her excitement as the event hosts and crowd embraced her.

What followed was a lively dance on stage that brought several other guests up alongside her, turning the cultural celebration into a full party moment.

The crowd's delight was visible throughout the clip, with people clapping, ululating and joining her on stage as the music picked up.

Watch the video below:

Kenyans react online

The clip spread quickly online, with many viewers charmed by Vanice's free-spirited energy and her gesture of bringing matoke to the community. Watch the moment Vanice took over the Nyakach Cultural Day stage below.

@Ojwang Obunde said:

"Ombija all the way."

@Lauralasha said:

"DJ si tulielewana ni per day? 🤣"

@Shann said:

"I love this."

@Seth Otieno said:

"I love this."

@user74727846749220 said:

"Hapo sawa Ombija 🤣🤣🤣."

@jmontannah.ochibo said:

"I am coming so fast, Ombija 🥰🥰🥰."

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Source: TUKO.co.ke

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