Mary Kilobi And Atwoli Welcomes Newborn After 7 Years As He Turns 75

Renowned KTN news anchor Mary Kilobi has given birth to a healthy baby boy, bringing joy to her family and friends.

The newborn, affectionately named Atwoli Junior (AJ), marks a significant milestone in Kilobi’s seven-year marriage to veteran trade unionist Francis Atwoli.

Kilobi, 40, hails from Bungoma County in western Kenya. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature and Kiswahili from Makerere University.

Before joining KTN, she worked as a producer, editor, and anchor at Uganda Broadcasting Corporation for four years.

In addition to her broadcasting career, Kilobi authored the Kiswahili teaching book Jifunze Kiswahili, available in major bookshops in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Francis Atwoli, 75, is a prominent Kenyan trade unionist who currently serves as the Secretary-General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU), a position he has held since 2001.

Born in Kakamega County, Atwoli has dedicated his life to advocating for workers’ rights and played a key role in mainstreaming labor rights in Kenya’s constitution.

The couple’s journey to parenthood has been marked by patience and resilience. Kilobi expressed her gratitude, emphasizing that she conceived naturally without medical intervention.

“I didn’t go through any medical procedures to conceive,” she shared, highlighting the natural course of their journey.

Atwoli, who is currently in Geneva for official duties, is overjoyed by the arrival of his son.

Despite the distance, he has remained in constant communication with Kilobi and eagerly anticipates meeting baby AJ upon his return.

The news has drawn warm congratulations from colleagues, friends, and the public.

Many have taken to social media to celebrate the couple’s new addition, praising their commitment to family amid their demanding careers.

As Kilobi embarks on this new chapter of motherhood, she continues to inspire many with her dedication to both her profession and her family.

The birth of Atwoli Junior stands as a testament to the couple’s enduring love and the joys that come with patience and faith.