This archive report was first published on 18 May 2020.
On May 18, 2020, Bishop Allan Kiuna and Rev Kathy Kiuna of the Jubilee Christian Church celebrated 26 years of marriage.
Speaking during a TV interview, the power couple revealed that patience and being selfless for each other have been the key to their enduring relationship.
They met in the 1990s, when Allan was serving in the Faith Evangelistic Ministry and Kathy was a singer at the ministry.
"It's not rosy but for us, the good has superseded the marriage because we are friends," Allan said.
"We focus on the positives but also it's been hard work and a lot of patience," he added.
Both Allan and Kathy have had to endure each other by being selfless, a quality they believe is essential in any marriage.
"It's important to marry someone you like and not just love. She is a real friend and patient with me," Allan said of Kathy.
Kathy advised couples to be quick to forgive, citing selfishness as a common cause of marriage breakups.
Looking back, Allan revealed that he knew Kathy would be his wife the first day they met.
"I saw Kathy, and suddenly, something was stirred up inside me," he said. "Immediately I saw her, there and then, I knew this was my life partner."
