What tickled Uhuru at Kamaru’s burial? Singer’s sister reveals

During the burial of Benga icon Joseph Kamaru on Friday, a woman caught the attention of the entire nation after tickling President Uhuru Kenyatta’s funny bone.

Catherine Muthoni – the late singe’s sister- was the centre of attention in Muranga after walking to President Uhuru’s side and exchanging warm pleasantries including a hearty laugh with the head of state.

Turns out that Muthoni and President Kenyatta are no strangers they met over 50 years ago.

In an Interview with Citizen Tv, Muthoni revealed what she told the president that tickled him so much to the amusement of many at the burial in Muthithi.

She said that she reminded Uhuru their childhood memories when he would ‘steal’ sodas and give her whenever she visited State House with her late brother, Kamaru.

“Nilimwambia wewe unakumbuka vile ulikuwa unaenda kuniibia tu soda, akachekaaa. Ni vile kwenu kuna soda unaenda kuchukulia mtu kamoja kamoja (I reminded him how he used to ‘steal’ sodas for me, the way little children always do. That’s what amused him),” said Muthoni.

President Uhuru has since officially invited Muthoni to the house on the hill next week in the company of other Benga musicians.

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