Machoka’s birthday was held at his Fred’s ranch in Isinya Kajiado county. The colourful event was graced by his family, friends and colleagues from the media and Congolese Rhumba sensation Mbilia Bell performed. The Rhumba presenter shared a dance with Mbilia for a few minutes before enjoying a special dance with his beautiful wife, Sophie. The journalist, who has been in the media industry for more than 40 years, thanked his support system, wife, parents, children and other people who played a major role in his career. From family and friends to RMS bosses, they paid glowing tributes to Machoka, leaving him emotional, and at some point, he wiped tears from his eyes. Fred Machoka the best husband? Machoka and his wife cut a huge, stylish cake to mark the end of his 70th birthday celebration and shared it with those who attended the party. Sophie pampered her husband with love, and she said: “Let me tell you, when I married you, I did not know the man I was marrying. I was marrying a stranger, the only difference is I loved him to bits, and he loved me back,” she said. The beautiful mother described her husband as a business partner and mentor. “You are so many different things to me that I did not know at that time you became my husband. You’re my pillar of strength, you’re my hope when all is falling apart, you’re the father of my children, the grandfather of my grandchildren, you’re my business partner, you’re my mentor,” she said. She added: “I just want to tell you, happy birthday, sweetheart. I love you and will always love you, and I’m so glad that I finally found my song in the shelter of your eyes. Thank you, enjoy yourself, love you.” Fred Machoka’s romantic side Machoka penned a heartwarming message to celebrate his wife’s birthday in November 2022. He borrowed words from biblical Ruth, telling Sophie that he will go where she goes, and her people will be his people. The couple has been together for an impressive 42 years and renewed their vows three years ago in a magnificent ceremony BY TUKO NEWS