This archive report was first published on 8 October 2019.
Published on October 8, 2019, a heartwarming moment unfolded on social media as State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena showered her sister Elsie with praise after her remarkable achievement in Mr and Miss World Kenya 2019/2020.
Elsie, the 1st Runner-up, shared Throwback Thursday photos, reminiscing about the contest, which she described as the 'toughest bootcamp yet the most fulfilling experience yet.'
She captioned the photo, 'This was the toughest bootcamp yet the most fulfilling experience yet..being part of Kenya's most prestigious PAGEANT was such an honour. I am now part of the MWK family and I met amazing young and vibrant contestants who I already miss.'
Kanze Dena, a proud big sister, commented on Elsie's post, praising her for making their family proud. 'You made us proud sis..and I know daddy smiled.. his little girl has become such a strong and confident woman. Lots of love. #Mungumbele,' she wrote.
The sisters have faced their share of challenges, having lost their father in 2018 and their mother to colon cancer in 2007.