This archive report was first published on 10 May 2020.
As the world marks Mothers' Day, Kenyans have been showering their mothers and mother figures with special messages of love and appreciation.
Politicians, celebrities, and ordinary citizens have flooded social media with warm messages to their mothers, wives, aunties, and sisters.
Deputy President William Ruto paid tribute to his mothers and all mothers out there, saying, 'Dear Mom, you are a special gift to me. You will always have a special place in my heart. Through you, allow me to pay special tribute to our mothers on this special Mother's Day.'
He added, 'We are incredibly blessed to have women who have raised us, loved us, and empowered us; we are immensely indebted to our mothers for shepherding us throughout our life and for their big hearts that continue to sustain us. Thank you for nurturing me. Thank you for praying for me. You are my strength.'
Musician Nameless appreciated all the women in his life, including his mother, wife, sisters, and all his fans who are mother or mother figures.
Starehe MP Charles Kanyi Njagua, aka Jaguar, paid tribute to his late mother on this special day, saying, 'Thank you mum for believing in me. It was hard. I was only 11 & I couldn’t understand why, but I kept your words in my heart. You always said, “Werutanirie.” I've grown mama. I'm taking care of my siblings & I'm helping others in our society.'
According to Wikipedia, Mothers' Day is a celebration honouring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in March or May.
West Virginia activist Anna Jarvis is credited with creating the holiday that is celebrated today, while the idea of Mothers' Day was first suggested by writer Julia Ward in 1872.
