Citizen TV Swahili newscaster Mashirima Kapombe is clearly not shy about showing love for her family, and her brother Eugene’s latest birthday was no exception.
On Thursday, September 17, Mashirima took to her Instagram Stories to celebrate the occasion, posting a photo that showed Eugene in high spirits at what appeared to be a well-decorated birthday gathering.
How did Mashirima Kapombe celebrate brother? In the image, Eugene stood beneath an arch of yellow, white and black balloons, dressed in a red, white and black patterned traditional robe worn over a white shirt.
He completed the look with a black fez topped by a red tassel, a long black beaded necklace and a silver watch, leaning on a wooden staff with a wide smile on his face.
Behind him, a welcome banner bore the word “WELCOME” alongside large gold lettering, with grey spherical decorations and a printed photo visible nearby.
Trees and daylight in the background gave the scene a warm, celebratory feel. Mashirima tagged her brother using his Instagram handle @definitelykp and accompanied the post with a message that left little doubt about how she feels about him.
“Happy birthday, my darling @definitelykp. May you grow richer, stronger, kinder and more handsome. Favoured before God and man. Nakupenda Sana,” she wrote.
The post offered a rare glimpse into the personal life of the popular news anchor, who is widely recognised for her professionalism on screen.
Her decision to mark the birthday so publicly, complete with a prayer-like blessing and a declaration of love in Swahili, spoke volumes about the close bond the siblings share.
Mashirima has built a strong following over the years, both for her work at Citizen TV and for her candid presence on social media, where she occasionally shares moments from her life away from the cameras.
