Bonfire Adventures co-founder Simon Kabu is celebrating his 51st birthday in style, thanks to a touching gift from his daughter, Maurine Kabu.
In a surprise that has since gone viral, Maurine gifted her father a fully paid trip to Thailand and Ksh1 million in cash.
Kabu shared the news on Instagram, showing a photo of the cash neatly spread out in Kenyan shillings, dollars, and euros.
He credits the thoughtful gesture to the power of mentorship and raising a financially responsible child.
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He recalled a moment from 2024 when he gave Maurine a credit card with over Ksh2 million for a trip to Cape Town, only for her to spend just Ksh32,000.
“The issue for me is not the amount but the thought! God is great!”
A Viral Moment
The heartwarming story sparked a wave of reactions online, with many people commenting on the generous gesture.
@gh0stface_madi joked, "Surprising him na pesa yake ni crazy ??."
@i.am_dave added, "Wale wa dead beat dads wanasema ni AI ??."
@moh_keiraa expressed her amazement, "Eeeh eeeeh kumekucha? nilikuja duniani kushangaa ."(“Eeeh, the dawn has come ? I came into this world just to be amazed ?.”)
@tata.wanairofi quipped, "Alafu kuna sisi wa Wueh ??."
A 57K Contact List
In a follow-up post, Kabu shared another unique fact about his life: the sheer size of his phone contact list.
He revealed that he has 57,834 numbers saved and invited his followers to reflect on their own networks. He also made a playful suggestion.
If everyone in his contact list sent him Ksh51 to celebrate his 51st birthday, it would be a truly memorable gift.
“If you are to give Simon Kabu a birthday wish or gift, what would you give me?” he asked his followers.
For a man who built one of Kenya’s biggest travel companies, this birthday is less about material wealth and more about family, mentorship, and the joy of being celebrated.
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