BBC news anchor Waihiga Mwaura melted hearts online after pulling off a stunning birthday surprise for his wife, former TV girl Joyce Omondi, turning their home into a festive haven she clearly did not see coming.
Joyce shared the moment on her social media, giving fans a glimpse into the touching celebration.
“Baby gal was speechless 🥹 Forever grateful for #theonehekeptforme Waihiga Mwaura ❤️,” she wrote, capturing just how overwhelmed she felt walking into the decorated space.
Inside the birthday surprise
The vertical video, shot in an intimate, casual style typical of social media celebrations, shows the couple’s home transformed with red balloons, heart-shaped foil balloons, curling ribbons and a bold “Happy Birthday” banner stretching across the room.
The warm, festive atmosphere made for a deeply personal setting, a far cry from a flashy public event, and that seemed to be exactly the point.
Joyce’s emotional reaction as she took in the scene was clear, with the decoration-filled room drawing genuine surprise and gratitude from the celebrated guest. The video quickly caught attention online, with many fans moved by Waihiga’s thoughtfulness.
A love story Kenyans have followed
Joyce is a well-known figure in Kenyan entertainment and gospel circles, having built a loyal following through her music and her earlier career as a television presenter. Waihiga, her husband, is equally prominent as a seasoned broadcast journalist with the BBC.
The couple has long been regarded as one of Kenya’s favourite public pairs, admired for the warmth and openness with which they share their relationship. This latest gesture from Waihiga only added to that admiration, reminding fans why many hold them in such high regard.
