Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana marked a special personal milestone on Saturday, June 13, as he celebrated his 72nd birthday with a heartfelt tribute to the woman he credits for giving him life.Kibwana shared a rare and touching photograph of himself alongside his mother, offering Kenyans a glimpse into a deeply personal family moment.
The image, taken outside their rural home, showed the former governor seated next to his mother as the two appeared engaged in a cheerful and affectionate conversation.
Accompanying the photo was an emotional message that resonated with many of his followers.
In the post, Kibwana expressed gratitude to his mother for her role in his life, writing, “Mama, today I celebrate you and thank you for bringing me into this world 72 years ago.”
The photograph quickly attracted attention on social media, with many Kenyans joining in to wish the former governor a happy birthday while praising the strong family bond reflected in the image.
Dressed casually, Kibwana appeared relaxed & joyful as he shared the special occasion with his mother.She, in turn, wore colorful traditional attire and smiled warmly, creating a scene that many described as both inspiring and heartwarming.
Kibwana was born to a businessman father who later achieved success in Taveta, dividing his early years between two very different worlds.
Today, Professor Kibwana lectures law at Daystar University, a continuation of a teaching career that has spanned decades.
Before this, he spent over 25 years imparting legal wisdom at the University of Nairobi, helping mould generations of lawyers and thinkers.
Back then, life’s ambitions were simple. For boys, teaching seemed a natural path; for girls, nursing was the expectation.