- A proud mum from Mombasa has melted hearts after surprising her son with a car on his 18th birthday
- Caroline Gikunda shared a deeply emotional message about the man her son, Preston, has become
- She was compelled to gift Preston as his sense of responsibility is top-notch, and the car was her blessing him into adulthood
A Mombasa mother has moved social media users after celebrating her son’s 18th birthday with a heartfelt message and an unforgettable surprise gift: a car, marking his transition into adulthood in a deeply personal tribute.
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Caroline K. Gikunda shared her joy online, describing her son Preston as a blessing and expressing overwhelming gratitude for the journey of motherhood.
Why Caroline gifted son car
In an interview with NgGossips, she reflected on his upbringing, praising his humility, discipline, and grounded character despite his academic and personal achievements.
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She noted that although he is capable of flying an aircraft, he still chooses to work alongside construction workers, mixing sand and cement, and sharing meals with casual labourers without hesitation.

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Caroline added that her son’s kindness and humility stand out to everyone who meets him, regardless of their background.
She described him as “intelligent, responsible, gracious, humble and disciplined,” qualities she says have shaped the young man he is becoming.
“Preston has made me proud in ways words cannot explain,” she shared. “His sense of responsibility is top-notch. When he’s home, he literally runs my work.”

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Caroline’s son broke into tears
In a touching admission, Caroline said she would have gifted him even more if she had the means, joking that she would have bought him a helicopter.
She reiterated that the car, a metallic grey Toyota Vitz, was a symbol of love, gratitude, and pride for his milestone birthday.
“May God bless his going out and coming back. May He keep him and continue giving him wisdom and favour,” she wrote, closing her message with warm birthday wishes as she welcomed him into adulthood.
Speaking about the moment, Caroline disclosed that her son broke down and shed tears of joy, unable to believe he was officially a car owner at 18.

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The gesture has drawn admiration online, with many praising the emotional bond between mother and son and the values reflected in Preston’s upbringing as he steps into a new chapter of life.
Daughters gifts Kericho parents
In another sweet gesture, Paul Koskei and his wife, Nancy, were in tears of joy after being surprised with adorable gifts by their children at their village home.
The couple was seen hugging each other, unable to hold back their emotions during the special occasion in Keben, Kericho County.
They were gifted KSh 20,000 in cash, a Chester bed, a dining set, a TV, a TV stand, and a dispenser, gifts that left them overwhelmed with joy.
The occasion was colourful, lively, and filled with energy, drawing reactions from social media users who flooded the comment section with heartfelt messages.
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