Christmas 2025 brought a wave of unexpected moments as several Kenyan celebrities surprised fans with rare and heartfelt posts.
From intimate family glimpses to surprising festive reveals, the stars had fans talking throughout the holiday season.
Below are some of the Kenyan celebrities whose Christmas posts stood out and captured public attention.
Joyce Omondi and Wahiga
TV host Joyce Omondi and her husband, Waihiga Mwaura, took to their social media accounts on the eve of Christmas, Wednesday, December 24, 2025, to reveal that they had welcomed a son the previous year.
The couple also shared a photo of themselves, with Waihiga carrying their first child, whom they had quietly welcomed.
“Last year, the Lord blessed our family with the most precious gift. Every day since has been a testament to God’s goodness and faithfulness. We’ve cherished this beautiful new season of our lives, quietly soaking in every moment. Our hearts are so full and we’re grateful to share the joy that’s been blooming in our home. Merry Christmas from #TheWaihigas,” the couple posted.
Cartoon Comedian
Stand-up comedian and musician Vanessa Akinyi shocked her fans after posting a family Christmas photo of herself with her partner, Rotimi of Africa, and their newborn.
Fans were unaware that she had welcomed a child, as she had not publicly announced her pregnancy.
Betty Kyallo
The TV host shared maternity photos of her baby bump on her Instagram account, and later, while on live television, Betty explained her decision to finally reveal the bump on air.
“We’ve been cooking something oh so sweet,” Betty wrote on her Instagram account before making the live TV announcement.
“We have company guys si AI, and I have gotten very much feedback from the whole day when we did the announcement, and you know what the whole team were like today: ‘Let’s show them that we have been double, double blessed,’” Betty said on Friday, December 19, 2025.
“Thank you for all the love that you have been showing us; thank you for the love,” Betty added.
Kabugi
Digital creator and stand-up comedian Kennedy Kabugi shared joyful news this Christmas season, announcing that he and his partner, actress Grace Chege, also known as Shee actress, are expecting their first child together.
Taking to his official Instagram account on Thursday, December 25, 2025, Kabugi posted a series of heartwarming photos featuring himself and his girlfriend dressed in festive red outfits with a captivating caption.
“Merry Christmas from Mine to yours, Santa gifted us this time,” Kabugi wrote.
However, they might not be expecting a child; it could instead be a creative way of announcing that they are dating.
Jaymo Ule Msee
While most celebrities surprised fans with pregnancy or baby bump announcements, renowned Kenyan comedian Wilson Muirani Gathoni, popularly known as Jaymo Ule Msee, disclosed on Christmas Eve that he has embraced Islam, converting from Christianity.
In a post shared on his official Instagram account on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Jaymo uploaded a video showing himself inside a mosque as he underwent the conversion process.
The comedian further expressed gratitude and peace, emphasising surrender to Allah as the foundation of this transformation.
“Today I begin again. A healed heart, a renewed soul, and a life surrendered to Allah. From this moment forward, my steps are guided by faith, service, and purpose. Alhamdulillah,” he wrote.
