Francis Atwoli, COTU Secretary-General in charge of the workers’ union and an advocate for workers’ rights, is renowned for never fumbling his words.
He is also a tireless leader who represents Kenyan workers and fights for their justice and accountability.
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Who is Atwoli’s Wife?
In matters of family, the COTU boss is someone who believes in marriage, and he has demonstrated this by having three wives throughout his adult life.
Atwoli’s current wife is former KTN News presenter Mary Kilobi. However, Atwoli has had two other wives before marrying Kilobi.
In this segment, Times Digital Kenya highlights key details about Francis Atwoli’s wives, from the most senior to the youngest.
1. Jennifer Khainza
Jennifer Khainza is media-shy, so not much is known about her. She is Francis Atwoli’s first wife and goes by the nickname “The Principal.”
2. Simiyu Roselinda
Together, Francis Atwoli and Simiyu Roselinda have five children, but their marriage hit a rough patch when she joined politics against her husband’s wishes.
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She vied for the Webuye West parliamentary seat in 2017 but was unsuccessful in her bid.
In a past interview, Francis Atwoli disclosed that he separated from his second wife, Simiyu Roselinda, after she decided to enter politics against his wishes.
3. Mary Kilobi
Mary Kilobi, Atwoli’s third wife, was born on July 16, 1984, in Bungoma County, Western Kenya. After graduating from Chwele Girls High School, she enrolled at Makerere University to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature and Kiswahili.
The renowned journalist gained further fame when she married Francis Atwoli in August 2018. She is one of the most well-known and acclaimed Kiswahili TV anchors on the KTN channel, in addition to being Atwoli’s wife.
Under her leadership, the KTN Leo Wikendi show reached new heights, with her remarkable charisma making the news program highly engaging.
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Since getting married in 2018, Atwoli and Kilobi have shown strong dedication to each other despite their busy schedules. Their unwavering devotion and affection have won the hearts of many.
Despite their professional responsibilities, Kilobi and Atwoli make it a priority to spend quality time together.
