Swahili journalist Mashirima Kapombe is a celebrated newscaster now a household name for Longalonga Show on Citizen Television. She is a veteran Kenyan reporter alongside Munene Nyaga and Nuhu Bakari. Despite her fame, Mashirima Kapombe biography details are still scarce.
The sassy looking Kapombe is a preferred newscaster for her arousing Swahili accent. Even so, she is a highly reserved media personality despite fame and influence.
Mashirima Kapombe profile summary
Real names
Mashirima Kapombe
Birthday
May 1, 1989
Age
36 years
Birthplace
Taita Taveta
Career
Journalist
Net worth
Ksh 150 million
Mashirima Kapombe biography
How old is Mashirima? Born on May 1, 1989, Mashirima Kapombe is 36 years old as of 2025.
She originates in Voi town. Her father is from the Giriama tribe and her mother the Taita tribe.
The Voi-bred beauty attended Consolata Primary School and later Gatimu Gandu High School in Karatina.
In 2012, she graduated Bachelor of Arts in Communication degree from Daystar University.
Husband and children
Is Mashirima Kapombe married? The gorgeous-looking Mashirima Kapombe is not yet married but is already blessed with a son called Kenga.
She affirmed being a single mother and not in a serious relationship while responding to a legion of fanatics on social media.
The follower said “I never knew that you had married Captain Otos” to which Mashirima responded, “I am not married.”
She recently celebrated the birthday of her son now aged about 10 years.
“Eight years and counting. Happy birthday my darling Kenga.You are my everything!”
Mashirima Kapombe.
Who is Mashirima Kapombe baby daddy? Kazungu Matano alias Captain Otoyo is allegedly the biological father of Mashirima Kapombe’s son Kenga. However, these speculations from back in 2014 remain unconfirmed.
Personal life aside, Mashirima is a highly accomplished screenwriter having worked in KBC, Q FM, NTV, and KTN before joining Royal Media Services owned Citizen Television in 2018.
Her monthly salary is estimated at Ksh 350,000 excluding loyalties and benefits. further sources estimate her net worth at Ksh 150 million.
Photos of Mashirima Kapombe’s husband and ex-boyfriends are still in thick wraps being that she is not a lover of controversies.
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