[PHOTOS] Song and dance as Kalonzo son weds in colorful traditional ceremony

Azimio leaders led by Raila Odinga graced the ceremony as Kelvin Muasya wed Sharon Nthoki.

In Summary
  • "Congrats to the couple; may bliss accompany them in this journey together," Azimio leader Raila Odinga told the couple.
  • "To our family and friends, your presence was invaluable," Kalonzo said.
Opposition leader Raila Odinga in a dance with some of the leaders present during wedding ceremony on May 11, 2024.
Opposition leader Raila Odinga in a dance with some of the leaders present during wedding ceremony on May 11, 2024.
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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka son's Kelvin Muasya tied the knot on Saturday in a colorful wedding ceremony held in Maanzoni in Machakos.

Muasya married Sharon Nthoki who his father Kalonzo described as his 'rib' and "God's appointed helper".

The traditional ceremony attracted a host of notable figures from the Azimio coalition led by Raila Odinga.

Sharon Nthoki and Kelvin Muasya go through the rites of their traditoonal wedding on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
Sharon Nthoki and Kelvin Muasya go through the rites of their traditoonal wedding on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
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Also present during the event were Eugene Wamalwa, Opiyo Wandayi, Wyclife Oparanya, Jeremiah Kioni and governors Wavinya Ndeti (Machakos) and Mutula Kilonzo Jnr (Makueni).

"Asante sana Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Party Leader Rt Hon Raila Odinga for joining us and sharing a beautiful message. Thank you DAP Kenya party leader Eugene Wamalwa and Jubilee Party secreatry general Jeremiah Kioni for making the time to share this special day with my family," Kalonzo said.

"To our family and friends, your presence was invaluable," he added.

Kelvin Muasya and Sharon Nthoki lead guest in a dace during their traditional wedding at Maanzoni in Machakos county, may 11, 2024.
Kelvin Muasya and Sharon Nthoki lead guest in a dace during their traditional wedding at Maanzoni in Machakos county, may 11, 2024.
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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka addresses guests during his son wedding at Maanzoni in Machakos county on May 11, 2024.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka addresses guests during his son wedding at Maanzoni in Machakos county on May 11, 2024.
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Kalonzo capped his message to the new couple with a quote from the scriptures as he wished them a happy married life.

"Genesis 2:18 reads, "Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.”

"Today, my son Muasya married his 'rib' and God's appointed helper, Nthoki. Thank you for allowing us to partake in your wonderful day and may your love grow stronger with every passing year."

Opposition leader Raila Odinga pose for a photo with the groom (Kelvin Muasya), bride (Sharon Nthoki) and Kalonzo Musyoka during wedding ceremony on May 11, 2024.
Opposition leader Raila Odinga pose for a photo with the groom (Kelvin Muasya), bride (Sharon Nthoki) and Kalonzo Musyoka during wedding ceremony on May 11, 2024.
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"Congrats to the couple; may bliss accompany them in this journey together," Azimio leader Raila Odinga told the couple.

"Delighted to join Kelvin Muasya Musyoka and Sharon Nthoki at their pre-wedding in Maanzoni, Machakos County. Wishing you a long and happy marriage," added Wandayi.

Kelvin and Nthoki during their wedding.
Kelvin and Nthoki during their wedding.
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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka does a jig during the wedding ceremony at Maanzoni in Machakos on May 11, 2024.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka does a jig during the wedding ceremony at Maanzoni in Machakos on May 11, 2024.
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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka (right) with some of the guests during the wedding ceremony on May 11, 2024.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka (right) with some of the guests during the wedding ceremony on May 11, 2024.
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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka's son Kennedy with other guests during wedding ceremony Maanzoni in Machakos on May 11, 2024.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka's son Kennedy with other guests during wedding ceremony Maanzoni in Machakos on May 11, 2024.
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Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr at the weeding.
Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr at the weeding.
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DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa shakes hands with the newlyweds during their wedding ceremony at Maanzoni in Machakos on May 11, 2024.
DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa shakes hands with the newlyweds during their wedding ceremony at Maanzoni in Machakos on May 11, 2024.
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Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti at the wedding.
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti at the wedding.
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Former Ndaragwa MP Jeremiah Kioni with an unidentified guest during the wedding ceremony at Maanzoni in Machakos on May 11, 2024.
Former Ndaragwa MP Jeremiah Kioni with an unidentified guest during the wedding ceremony at Maanzoni in Machakos on May 11, 2024.
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Bridegrooms during the wedding ceremony on May 11, 2024.
Bridegrooms during the wedding ceremony on May 11, 2024.
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Guests follow proceedings during the wedding ceremony on May 11, 2024.
Guests follow proceedings during the wedding ceremony on May 11, 2024.
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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka (left) with Raila Odinga and the newlyweds during the ceremony at Maanzoni in Machakos on May 11, 2024.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka (left) with Raila Odinga and the newlyweds during the ceremony at Maanzoni in Machakos on May 11, 2024.
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Opposition leaders pose for a photo with the newlyweds during their wedding ceremony at Maanzoni in Machakos on May 11, 2024.
Opposition leaders pose for a photo with the newlyweds during their wedding ceremony at Maanzoni in Machakos on May 11, 2024.
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EALA MP Kennedy Musyoka with his spouse during the wedding ceremony at Maanzoni in Machakos on May 11, 2024.
EALA MP Kennedy Musyoka with his spouse during the wedding ceremony at Maanzoni in Machakos on May 11, 2024.
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