
Grace Wahu
Grace Wahu was the first wife of Jomo Kenyatta, the founding father of Kenya, and married him under Kikuyu customary law in 1919. She played a significant role in the early years of Kenya's independence, although she largely remained in the background during her husband's political career.
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Founding president Jomo Kenyatta married his first wife, Grace Wahu, in 1919.
A peek into the lives, interests and ways of Kenya's first ladiesThe Standard·
Kenya· 2026-07-25











