Kate Actress Pampers Son with Love on His 19th Birthday, Shares Rare Pics with Him
- Kate Actress left fans in awe of the bond she shares with her firstborn child, Leon, who celebrated his 19th birthday
- The mother of two shared rare pictures with her son, including some TBT pictures when Leon was a young boy
- Kenyans on social media joined the actress in celebrating her young son, who cleared his KCSE in 2024
A-list Kenyan celebrity Kate Actress has celebrated her son Leon's birthday.

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Kate is over the moon as her son turns a year older. The mother of two shared rare pictures of their family moments.
In the first one, she wore a stunning red dress during her birthday party earlier this year. She held Leon's hand.
How old is Kate Actress's son?
Kate has shared her struggles with raising her son in the past, having become pregnant while at university.
Nineteen years later, she is beaming with joy. She also shared old photos when she was still trying to make it in life.
Her son is enjoying his mini dreadlocks that cover some parts of his face. The actress is reeling with joy since her son is on the last leg of his teenage years.
Kate noted that Leon was not just her son; he was the beginning of a chapter she did not know she needed.
She thanked God for keeping every promise He made to them. Kate wrote:
"Happiest 19th, my baby, we thank God for this far. He has kept every promise. May God guide you and protect you as you navigate your last year as a teen. I love you so much."
Kate co-parents Leon with her ex-husband Phil Karanja, who took him in as his own when he married her.

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When did Kate Actress's son clear high school?
When Leon cleared his KCSE exams in 2024, Kate thanked her ex-husband for supporting Leon as if he were his own.

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The gesture warmed hearts on social media, with Kenyans dubbing the ex-couple mature.
Not most Kenyan celebrity couples get to celebrate each other after they split up.
Kenyans flocked to Kate's comment section to wish her son a happy birthday.
Kenyans pamper Kate's son with love on his birthday
Here is what they had to say:
muthoniwamukiri:
"Wow 🙌… Happy birthday to him. Good job mama. God willing I’ll be recreating the first pic in 17 years."
anita_ley:
"First son, first mom's true love."
dr.kristinasule:
"Awww. Happy birthday to him. It's the Augmentin in the last slide for me....😊motherhood."
luciamusau:
"A very happy birthday to the young man and congratulations to you @kate_actress."
queengathoni:
"Happy birthday to my lil nephew. Package tunatuma wapi?"
khadija_iddy:
"Si ata nyinyi mnaona kuzaa mapema ni poa...Just look at that 😍😍❤️ happy birthday to him."
What happened between Kate Actress and Phil?
In other news, Kate and Phil announced their divorce in 2023.
The two never got into the details of the divorce, only that it was mutual and they were looking forward to co-parenting.
Phil and Kate have been spotted together on several occasions, including on their daughter’s birthday.
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