Double the Joy: Award-Winning Educator Shokwei Barsulai Celebrates Her Children’s Shared Birthday

 Today, joy and gratitude overflow in the home of acclaimed teacher and national education advocate Shokwei Barsulai, as she celebrates a unique and heartwarming milestone: the shared birthday of her two beloved children, Kigy and Sarai, both born on August 19th—four years apart.

In a touching tribute posted earlier this morning, Shokwei expressed her deep gratitude to God for the gift of motherhood and the extraordinary blessing of having both children share a birthday. Kigy turns 13, officially becoming a teenager, while Sarai celebrates her 9th birthday, each marking an important step in their life’s journey.

“Today my heart is full of gratitude,” she wrote. “God blessed me with two beautiful children, and in His amazing way, both were born on the same day—19th August. Happy Birthday to you, Kigy and Sarai. You are my precious blessings.”

Known for her dedication to transformative education and child empowerment, Shokwei’s message resonated deeply with fellow educators, parents, and well-wishers across the country. She praised her children as her “greatest joy and inspiration,” wishing them a future anchored in faith, love, wisdom, good health, and divine favor.

“May your journey through life always be guided by God, by love, wisdom, good health, and endless favor,” she added in her post. “Happy birthday, my loves. May your 9th and 13th year bring you abundant blessings.”

The heartfelt message has since garnered an outpouring of love and birthday wishes from colleagues, students, and members of the public who admire Barsulai’s work in championing inclusive education and values-based parenting.

As a two-time recipient of Kenya’s Teacher of the Year Award, Shokwei Barsulai continues to inspire both in and out of the classroom. Today, however, the spotlight shines not on her accolades but on her role as a loving mother, as she celebrates a day that means more than most—a double birthday filled with love, laughter, and answered prayers.