Kenyan socialite Faith Makau, popularly known as Amber Ray, has expressed deep appreciation for her husband, businessman Kennedy Rapudo, after he orchestrated a luxurious surprise getaway despite being unwell.
In an Instagram post shared on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Amber Ray recounted the romantic escape in vivid detail, praising Rapudo’s thoughtfulness. The surprise included a rose-covered bed, an opulent dinner, a relaxing massage, and a glamorous makeover — all meticulously planned to pamper her.
“From a surprise massage to a glam makeover, then a dreamy dinner surrounded by flowers just how I adore them—grand and dramatic—and finally, a bedroom exquisitely decorated just for me,” she gushed.
The socialite, who recently revealed that her journey to fame began after being featured in the popular Facebook group ‘Kilimani Mums’, shared that heartfelt surprises like these are exactly why she has no regrets about embracing motherhood.
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Amber Ray described motherhood as a sacred blessing and emphasized that having a partner who showers her with such love and grand romantic gestures is a rare and priceless gift.
“I’m utterly speechless—being a mum is both a blessing and a privilege, but to be loved so deeply is truly the real gift,” she reflected.
Amber Ray then proceeded to express gratitude to Rapudo for the heartfelt surprise, affectionately referring to him as the love of her life.
She revealed that the entire gesture had completely swept her off her feet, particularly because Rapudo was gravely ill at the time yet still went the extra mile to plan a posh and memorable Mother’s Day celebration, and she thanked him for always being present in her life.
“Thank you, my love—even in sickness, you went above and beyond to make this Mother’s Day unforgettable for me. Even in illness, you made it happen—my heart is overflowing with love,” she concluded her post.
Accompanying the caption was a charming video clip of Amber and Rapudo enjoying a tender, love-drenched moment during the retreat, where they shared affectionate kisses and embraces, prompting an outpouring of heartwarming messages from their adoring fans.
Africanah’s birthday
The socialite’s joyful celebration of her husband’s romantic surprise came just hours after she had taken to Instagram on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, to pen a touching and love-soaked tribute to her darling daughter, Africanah, as she marked her second birthday.
Amber opened up about the unexpected way her pregnancy unfolded, revealing that before discovering she was expecting Africanah, she had made a personal decision never to have another child unless she was married.
However, she explained that the universe seemed to have a different plan for her.
“Before I found out I was pregnant with you, the universe was already preparing me. I had vowed never to have another child before marriage, even though I knew I had the strength to raise one. But God had His plan… and He wanted you here,” Amber Ray expressed.
Kenyan socialite Amber Ray
Kenyan socialite Amber Ray. PHOTO/@iam_amberray/Instagram
She shared that she kept receiving signs, recurring numbers, and visions, indicating that something new and life-changing was about to happen, even though she didn’t yet understand what it meant. After two sleepless nights, she finally discovered she was pregnant.
At the time, she and her partner, Kennedy Rapudo, had broken up. Despite the separation, Amber said Rapudo had a dream about their unborn child, describing Africah just as she is today.
On the same day, Amber decided to go for a scan. Rapudo unknowingly sent her money via M-Pesa with the message, “I’ve decided to buy you lunch today.” She said he had no idea what she was going through, but his message and timing were exactly what she needed in that moment.
“I kept seeing signs—numbers, visions—telling me to prepare for a new chapter I didn’t yet understand. I remember going two nights without sleep… only to discover I was pregnant with you,” she shared.
Adding:
“At that time, your dad and I had broken up. Yet even he had a dream of you, exactly how you are today. And the craziest part? On the day I went for a scan just to be sure, he sent me an Mpesa with the message: “I’ve decided to buy you lunch today.” He didn’t know what was happening in my life… but somehow, he sent exactly what I needed.”
