Annrita Kiriamiti, daughter of legendary Kenyan author John Kiriamiti, has given her family a milestone worth celebrating after graduating top of her class at United States International University-Africa.
The proud graduate completed her studies with a Magna Laude distinction, a remarkable academic achievement that made her the first university graduate in her immediate family.
John Kiriamiti’s daughter graduates
The ceremony, held on Saturday, September 26, took place beneath a tented outdoor venue, filled with the warmth of families celebrating their loved ones in caps and gowns.
In a video shared on Instagram on Wednesday, September 30, Kiriamiti, best known for his iconic autobiography My Life in Crime, was visibly overjoyed throughout the occasion.
Dressed for the event, the celebrated author wrapped his arms around Annrita multiple times as the pair posed for photos, his wide smile capturing a father’s pure delight.
Kiriamiti’s wife was equally emotional, pulling her daughter into a long, heartfelt embrace that drew plenty of attention online.
Annrita, wearing her academic gown over a pink dress, radiated joy throughout the ceremony. She accompanied the clip with a caption that summed up the moment perfectly:
“Mom & Dad’s First Graduate. Top of the Class 🥇Magna Laude 👑I’m not crying, you’re crying.”
The video quickly resonated with followers, many of whom flooded the comments section with warm messages for the new graduate.
@misskithinji:
“Congratulations darling.”
@fiestytas:
“Congratulations.”
@joy_lusi:
“So happy for this lady who is so talented and has a great personality. Lots of best wishes, darling.”
@martinwarichu: “Congratulations.” John Kiriamiti rose to prominence in Kenya through his 1984 debut novel My Life in Crime, which drew heavily from his own experiences and became one of the most widely read Kenyan literary works of its generation.
His story resonated with readers across East Africa and cemented his place as a significant voice in Kenyan literature.
Seeing his daughter claim top honours at university adds a fresh chapter to a family story that has long captured the public’s imagination.
