Inside the Kingmakers: Wives of Kenya’s Top Politicians Form Powerful Sisterhood Chama
- The wives of some of Kenya’s governors, senators, and Cabinet Secretaries have formed an informal yet tight-knit lunch group they affectionately call “Kingmakers.”
- Despite their different political affiliations and the public weight of their husbands' offices, their meetings are refreshingly apolitical.
- The chama offers them a safe place to laugh, vent, or even cry without judgment.
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Nairobi – In a political landscape often marked by rivalry and high-stakes power plays, a unique sisterhood is quietly blossoming behind the scenes.
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The wives of some of Kenya’s most powerful men, including governors, senators, and Cabinet Secretaries, have formed an informal yet tight-knit lunch group they affectionately call “Kingmakers.”
Who are the Kingmakers?
What began as casual catch-ups over lunch has evolved into something far deeper — a support system, a safe space, and a modern-day chama unlike any other.
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Among those in the group are the wives of the governors of Kiambu, Makueni, Migori, Nyandarua, and Nairobi, as well as the government spokesperson's wife.
"We also have the wives of senators from Muranga, Kericho, Kitui, former Kirinyaga senator, former Nyandarua senator, and former Nyeri senator. Kipchumba Murkomen's wife is also part of us," one of the members told TUKO.co.ke.
Despite their different political affiliations and the public weight of their husbands' offices, the women say their meetings are refreshingly apolitical.
“No politics, no drama — just vibes,” one member shared with a laugh.
Why group is called Kingmakers
The group, which remains informal by design, gathers regularly to talk, share meals, and unwind away from the public eye.
For them, it’s not about policy, power moves, or headlines — it’s about humanity, healing, and humour.
“We called ourselves the Kingmakers because, let’s be honest, we are the power behind the power,” another member quipped, hinting at the quiet yet formidable influence women often wield in political households.
While their husbands shape policies and political destinies, these women are shaping something equally significant — a network rooted in empathy, unity, and authenticity.
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Women supporting women
One of the founding members added that behind all the titles and protocol, they are still just women trying to keep it together.
“Sometimes, we just need a place to laugh, vent, or even cry without judgment,” she added.
The Kingmakers is not about wealth or status, but sisterhood. It’s a testament to the strength and solidarity that can thrive even in the shadows of Kenya’s most powerful corridors.
And in a world that often pits women against one another, the Kingmakers have chosen a different path — one paved with understanding, shared struggles, and the occasional plate of food.
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