Radio Jambo presenter Esther Mwende Macharia marked her 40th birthday in grand style, throwing a lavish celebration that had Kenyans talking long after the night was over.
The bash, held at Tessara Bistro on Tuesday, September 15, carried the fitting theme “Queen @ 40” and drew a crowd of close friends, family, and well-known faces from Kenya’s entertainment industry.
How did Mwende Macharia celebrate her 40th birthday?
Among those spotted at the party were popular radio personalities Mbusii and Lion, making the evening a proper industry gathering.
In a candid chat with TUKO.co.ke, the presenter was in high spirits about stepping into a new decade.
“Queen at 40. Oh my goodness, the Lord has finally done it for me. I have officially landed gracefully yet powerfully on the 4th floor, and I am feeling so great. This is the best I have felt in many years. All glory and honour be unto you, my God,” she said.
Sharing the news on Facebook, she wrote:
“My night of celebrating my 40th birthday was EPIC. Thanks to my friends and family,” tagging the venue.
See the post below:
Fans react
The post drew a wave of reactions from followers and fans, with many chiming in with birthday wishes and a generous helping of playful humour.
Ben Ben wrote:
“You are the first Kenyan celebrity woman to reach 40yrs, hao wengine huesabu miaka ikirudi nyuma, huwa hawapiti 23_27”
Shadrack Kering added:
“Yani umebakisha nusu ufike 80 😂😂 happy birthday Queen”
Morgan Mill was all warmth:
“40th and still glowing like a 20-year-old, keep shining and live long, Esther Mwende Macharia”
Michelle Bianca kept it simple and affirming:
“Happy birthday, Queen. Life starts at 40, enjoy”
Deej Rouf offered a cheeky welcome:
“Welcome to Millennialism”
Danson Kimwetich Kiprotich joked:
“Happy birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 kumbe 5 years tu ufike…”
Douglas Muturi closed it out with a simple declaration:
“Long live the queen.”
Esther Mwende Macharia has been a recognisable voice on Radio Jambo for years, earning herself the self-styled title “Queen of the Airwaves.”
Turning 40 appears to have only deepened that confidence.
