This archive report was first published on 21 June 2021.
On Father's Day in 2021, Esther Passaris took to social media to celebrate two special men in her life: her father and her husband, Pius Ngugi.
Passaris' father, who was 79 years old at the time, was honored by his daughter for being the first Kenyan of Greek origin to build a ship at Kenya's Coast in Mombasa.
"Happy Fathers Day 2021 to my dad. At 79, still making efforts to lift weights/ cycle with the help of family around you when I can't be there. I celebrate you as being the 1st Kenyan of Greek origin who built a ship in Msa. & For the many young lads you mentored as a football coach," Passaris wrote in her first message.
Passaris also celebrated her husband, Pius Ngugi, for his dedication to their family. "I celebrate the father of my children. Many battles fought but always working towards keeping the family through thick and thin. Happy Father's Day," she wrote.
Passaris' posts also featured her two children, Makenna Maria and Lefteris Ngugi, who are now 25 and 18 years old, respectively. Makenna Maria launched her music career in 2012 at the age of 16.
