Radio presenter Muthoni Wa Kirumba, popularly known as Baby Top, has amused Kenyans after calling former President Uhuru Kenyatta to celebrate his 65th birthday.
The radio presenter reached the retired Head of State during her morning show on Monday, October 26, wishing him well as he marked another year.
Baby Top, who is also known as Wa Kirumba, has maintained a friendly relationship with the Kenyatta family over the years.
During the conversation, she expressed affection for the former president, telling him how much she and other Kenyans missed him.
“Long live our king. We miss you; we love you. We wish you good health, and may all your desires come to pass,” she told Uhuru.
She also asked him to send a message to his supporters, particularly those from the Mount Kenya region.
The former president thanked the presenter for remembering his birthday and said he continued to think about Kenyans and pray for the country.
“On my part, I want to thank you so much for remembering me today. I always think about you, and I always pray for our country,” Uhuru said.
He also urged Kenyans to love one another and remain united despite their differences.
Baby Top’s playful exchange with Uhuru
The birthday conversation also attracted attention because of the presenter’s playful way of addressing the former president.
In an audio clip shared online, Baby Top referred to Uhuru using affectionate nicknames, including “Sweetie” and “Sponyo”, prompting amusement among social media users.
She also explained that fellow entertainer Muthoni Wa Mukiri had encouraged her to call Uhuru and ask for a share of his birthday celebrations.
According to reports, Uhuru took the exchange in good humour, thanking Baby Top and acknowledging that he missed her and her friends.
Uhuru invites radio presenters for birthday cake
The birthday celebrations also brought together Kameme FM and Milele FM presenters.
After speaking to Uhuru, Baby Top connected him with Milele FM presenter Jacquey Nyaminde, popularly known as Wilibroda.
Wilibroda wished the former president a happy birthday before making a playful request.
“Happy birthday, dear Uhuru. Invite us for cake, sir,” she said.
Uhuru responded by inviting the presenters to his family home in Ichaweri, Kiambu County.
“Come to Ichaweri. The cake is there,” he replied.
The exchange ended with further birthday wishes and prayers for the former president.
Uhuru turned 65 on October 26, marking the occasion with family and close friends at his rural home.
The birthday phone call offered a lighter moment as Kenyans celebrated the former president, with Baby Top’s affectionate greetings and Wilibroda’s request for cake adding humour to the occasion.
