Meet Kenneth Matiba’s little known daughters

For many Kenyans, Kenneth Matiba is the selfless champion and father of multiparty politics in Kenya.

But apart from his impressive stint in politics, politics was many things; an entrepreneur, a sportsman, a mountaineer, and most importantly – family man.

The deceased politician was father of five children – three girls and two boys.

His daughters are trailblazers in the true meaning of the word – having received the best education at a time when many Kenyan women were given very limited opportunities.

Susan Matiba

The first born in Matiba’s family started her career in the music industry.

She is a former member of Musikly Speaking, Kenya’s first all-girl band, the group comprised of herself Suzzane Gachukiah, and Joy Mboya.

Susan later went on to run the family business where she served as proprietor of the Hillcrest Group of School the Matibas sold their share in 2011.

She is married to Issac Mwamto – an uncle to media personality Grace Msalame.

Ivy Matiba-Chege

Ivy run the Matiba family’s media company – The People Daily.

She has also served as a Director of the Kenya Film Commission.

Julie Matiba-Wahome

A graduate of the Ivy League Cornell University, Julie is a hospitality expert.

She currently runs the family’s investment arm – Kenedco which has interests in Real Estate, Media, Hospitality and Agriculture.

Like her sportsman father, Julie also runs Extreme Outdoors Africa and Africa Extreme – a company that promotes extreme outdoor sporting activities such as bike-riding.