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.
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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.
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.