BBC News presenter Waihiga Mwaura melted hearts on Tuesday, 29 September, when he posted a warm birthday tribute to his wife, gospel singer Joyce Omondi Waihiga, on Facebook, calling her his “beloved queen” and wishing her a “fantastic ‘only God’ year ahead.”
Waihiga noted that his wife Joyce was an incredible person who deserved all the happiness in the world.
“My beloved queen Joyce so grateful for another chance to celebrate the incredible person that you are as you mark a new year. You truly deserve all the happiness in the world today and always,” Waihiga wrote, tagging the post with the hashtag #ItsHerBirthday.
Kenya’s favourite media couple Waihiga and Joyce first crossed paths while both were working at Royal Media Services, and their relationship blossomed into a much-celebrated union.
The couple exchanged vows on 18 December 2015 and have since built a reputation for keeping their romance largely private while still sharing just enough to remind Kenyans why they are one of the country’s most admired pairs.
Joyce is a familiar face to many Kenyans through her gospel music and her long-running tenure as a host on Citizen TV’s Rauka show. Her husband, meanwhile, has carved out a distinguished career in broadcast journalism, most notably with the BBC.
She has publicly celebrated several of Waihiga’s career milestones, including his transition to the international broadcaster, and he has returned that support in kind.
Birthday moments and a growing family
In April, Waihiga arranged a surprise for Joyce at the studio during her final sign-off from Rauka, appearing alongside her close friends and mother to mark the occasion. Gestures like that have made the couple a favourite talking point among Kenyans who follow their journey.
The birthday post also arrives not long after a joyful chapter in their lives. In December 2025, the couple announced that they had welcomed their first child, a son, sharing the news quietly before giving the public brief glimpses of their baby boy.
With Joyce stepping into a new year, Waihiga’s words painted a picture of a husband who remains deeply grateful for the woman by his side.
