Kenyan Man Sheds Tears as Daughter Throws Him His First Birthday Party Since 1997
- For the first time in 28 years, he walked into a room filled with birthday songs, cake, and the people he loved most
- The surprise from his daughter left him speechless, his joy spilling over in tears as the candles were lit
- It wasn’t just a birthday; it was a celebration of love, resilience, and how far they had come as a family
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A father was left in tears after his daughter surprised him with his first birthday celebration in nearly three decades.
Source: TikTok
In a heartwarming video shared on TikTok, user Nduttah captured the emotional moment her 55-year-old dad walked into the house to find family members waiting with a cake.
Daughter's birthday surprise for father
The surprise caught him completely off guard, and he couldn’t hold back tears as they cut the cake together while singing the birthday song.
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In one of the scenes, the elated man dances passionately to music, his joy radiating as loved ones clap and cheer.
The daughter explained in her caption that her father had not celebrated his birthday since 1997, making the occasion deeply meaningful for the entire family.
“Grateful for everyone who helped us plan, I couldn’t do it alone. To my dad, happy birthday. I love you, Daddy Cool. This was special and emotional for us since we know how far we’ve come, but I’m happy and grateful,” she wrote.
Social media reactions to birthday surprise
The touching celebration has since drawn warm reactions online, with many viewers praising the daughter’s thoughtfulness and the family’s visible love for one another.
Diana_mutai:
"This is so nice. Everyone needs to feel loved and appreciated, and also age and gender don't matter."
CekeKimani
"As someone who lost their dad 3 years ago, this healed a part of me. Happy Birthday to Daddy Cool."
Dorothyodong
"I wish I could have been left with one I celebrate, continue resting in peace, my dear parents."
Nonnie Mumbui mbaari ya marigu
"Happy birthday online dad, we love you. Nduts, may God bless you for making your daddy happy."
Dark rose
"Awww, this made my inner child feel happy and sad at the same time. So touching."
Source: TikTok
Kiambu dad cries as daughter returns from Saudi
In an unrelated incident, a Kiambu father broke down in tears upon seeing his daughter, Rose Ndichu, return home after three years working as a house help in the Gulf.
The reunion happened in the early hours of the morning, around 3 am, when Rose chose to surprise her parent and catch them off guard.
The father’s emotions poured out uncontrollably as he embraced Rose tightly, repeatedly crying, “mtoto wangu amerudi."
Man weeps as wife abandons him
Elsewhere, heartbreaking photos of a young Kenyan father weeping while holding his baby went viral on social media, sparking emotional reactions online.
The boda boda rider was reportedly abandoned by his wife, who left with another man, forcing him to become both mother and father to their child.
With a loaned motorbike and no third-party help, the now-single father seemed lost on how to balance parenthood with work.
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