Veteran broadcaster Fred Obachi Machoka found himself completely overwhelmed when his wife, Sophie, stepped up to the microphone during a live television appearance and poured her heart out in front of the cameras.
The moment was captured on stage on Citizen Digital, bathed in colourful lighting and an unmistakably celebratory atmosphere.
Sophie held nothing back, telling Machoka exactly how she feels about him in front of an entire audience.
“You are my everything. I thank God in heaven every day for you, kwa sababu wewe ni mume wa jibu, sahibu na yote mazuri. Hata sijui nilipatia Mungu nini ili kunipenda hivi akanipa mume kama huyu. Nashukuru Mungu. I love you, sweetheart,” she said, her voice full of warmth.
Machoka looked helpless as he put his hands in and out of his pockets and blushed in front of the camera. At one point, he put his hands across his wife’s shoulder.
“I love you too,” Machoka responded, visibly emotional as the room soaked in the moment.
Fred Obachi Machoka’s 50 years in broadcasting
The occasion was tied to Machoka’s upcoming milestone celebration, an event set for October 10, 2026, marking half a century of his iconic career as a broadcaster.
A household name in Kenyan media, Machoka has remained one of the most recognisable voices and personalities the industry has ever produced, and the event promises to be a major celebration of his legacy.
Sophie’s declaration was clearly spontaneous and heartfelt, with her switching between English and Swahili as she expressed gratitude for the life they have built together.
Those who watched the show responded warmly, cheering the couple on as Machoka stood beside her, visibly moved by her words.
Watch the moment Sophie professed her love for Fred Obachi Machoka on live TV:
Kenyans react to the couple’s on-stage moment
The clip quickly made the rounds on social media, drawing admiration from fans who were touched by the couple’s bond. Here is what some of them had to say:
@Iva said:
“Hlafu kuna huyu wangu wa two years kazi ni kunitoa siaka.”
@ash_ley said:
“Luhya ladies know how to love.”
@Black Psychologist said:
“You are such a model couple. I knew Ombachi when I was around seven, now past 50, and he appears very energetic.”
@Anitaa🎀 said:
“Congratulations kuka, kwa ndoa hiyo miaka yote not a joke mama.”
@miss Hamba hamba said:
“Visited his ranch in Isinya; this guy is a genius.”
@🍄❄️min❄️🍄 said:
“Bukusu women! 🥂”
@Vallen Cherono said:
“Yaani wameishi hadi wakafanana. 🥰🥰🥰”
