Award-winning Kenyan journalist Waihiga Mwaura has celebrated his wife, gospel singer and former TV host Joyce Omondi, as she marked her birthday.

Waihiga took to social media on Tuesday, September 29, to share a heartfelt message dedicated to Joyce, describing her as his “beloved queen” while expressing gratitude for another opportunity to celebrate her.
“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.
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He went on to wish Joyce a “fantastic ‘only God’ year ahead”, adding the hashtag #ItsHerBirthday to his post.

Waihiga and Joyce’s love story

Waihiga and Joyce have been married since December 2015, having first crossed paths while both were working at Royal Media Services.
Waihiga previously recalled noticing Joyce while watching Rauka, the gospel programme she hosted on Citizen TV.
According to the journalist, Joyce’s natural presentation style caught his attention and even caused him to stay tuned to the programme longer than he had planned.
He later commented about her on social media, a move that eventually became the beginning of their relationship.
The couple went on to tie the knot in December 2015 and have largely kept their relationship away from the spotlight, occasionally giving fans glimpses of their life together.

The couple’s growing family

Waihiga’s birthday message comes months after the couple shared another major milestone in their family life.
Waihiga Mwaura // Instagram
In December 2025, Waihiga and Joyce revealed that they had welcomed their first child, a baby boy.
The couple explained that they had kept the new chapter of their lives private before deciding to share the news with their followers. They accompanied the announcement with a photograph showing Waihiga carrying their son, although the baby’s face was not shown.
At the time, the couple described their son as a precious gift and expressed gratitude for the new season in their lives.

Joyce’s career in music and television

Joyce is known for her gospel music and her time as a presenter on Citizen TV’s Rauka.
Joyce Omondi // Instagram
She has also released gospel songs and collaborations during her music career and has remained active in entertainment and faith-based spaces.
Waihiga, meanwhile, has built a career in journalism spanning Kenyan and international media. He previously worked at Citizen TV before joining the BBC, where he became known for his work in international broadcasting.