Kanze Dena Biography: Husband, Salary, Net Worth, Photos, Age, Child, House, Tribe, Current Job

Biography

Born in 1980, Kanze Dena is a renowned Kenyan journalist who currently serves as the spokesperson for the Executive Office of the President of Kenya. Additionally, she oversees the President Spokesman Communication Unit (PSCU).

Before her appointment by Uhuru Kenyatta to the administration, Kanze Dena worked as a news anchor, conducting political interviews and discussing current events and entertainment. Her previous employers include leading Kenyan networks such as Kenya Broadcasting Corporation and Citizen TV, where she resigned in 2018.

Kanze Dena resigned from her position as Deputy State House Spokesperson and Deputy Head of PSCU to take up a higher role. After six weeks, she was promoted to Spokesperson in the President’s Executive Office.

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Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Kellen Beatrice Kanze Dena
Stage Name:	Kanze Dena
Born:	1980 (age 44 years old)
Place of Birth:	Kwale County, Kenya
Salary:	Sh800,000
Nationality:	Kenyan
Height:	N/A
Parents:	Mr. Kiwasi, Zainabu Kiwasi
Siblings:	Elsie Hemsi Stephens, Frank Meliso
Spouse:	Nick Mararo (m. 2019)
Boyfriend • Partner:	N/A
Children:	Nathaniel Amani, Natasha Dena, Joe Mararo
Occupation:	Journalist • Spokesperson
Net Worth:	$500,000

Early Life & Education

Kellen Beatrice Kanze Dena, a member of the Mijikenda community, was born in 1980 to Duruma parents and raised in Nairobi and Kwale. Due to her parents’ roots, she is part of the Daruma tribe, one of the nine distinct tribes of the Mijikenda group. She has a gorgeous sister named Elsie Hemsi Stephens and a brother named Frank Meliso.

She attended Kianjokoma Primary School (now St. Matthews Mixed Boarding Primary School) before proceeding to Kieni Girls High School for her secondary education (O-Levels), where she graduated in 1997. Eventually, she enrolled in the Foundation College of Professional Studies to study journalism and mass communication. She attempted to enrol at Kenya’s Top Medical Training Institution (KMTC) but was unsuccessful.

Kanze Dena had a strained relationship with her mother, Mrs. Zainabu Kiwasi, and kept her pregnancy a secret. However, Mrs. Zainabu Kiwasi learned about the pregnancy a day after delivery and offered to look after her daughter, Natasha Dena, allowing Kanze Dena to focus on her studies. Sadly, Mrs. Zainabu Kiwasi passed away from colon cancer, which was discovered when she fell ill and was sent for professional care.

Career

Kanze Dena‘s media journey began with an internship at Kenyan Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) radio, where she worked as a Swahili newsreader. Her outstanding performance during the internship earned her a position as a news anchor at KBC TV, where she worked for six years before moving on to Citizen TV.

While working as a director and newscaster, Kanze Dena co-hosted Nipashe Wikendi with Lulu Hassan for almost six years at Citizen TV. Her reputation as an exceptional newscaster grew, and she eventually landed the role of PSCU’s deputy head and State House’s deputy spokesperson.

Today, Kanze Dena serves as the spokesman for the President’s Executive Office, and she oversees the Strategic Communication Unit for the President (PSU). Her communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure have played a crucial role in her successful career. It’s no wonder she is widely regarded as a role model to many young women in Kenya and beyond.

Personal Life

Natasha Dena, the firstborn of Kanze Dena, met a tragic fate, which the latter disclosed during an interview with Maisha Magic’s Story Yangu segment. She revealed that she fell pregnant while working as a waitress, and her ex-boyfriend left her high and dry upon learning the news. To make matters worse, she kept her pregnancy a secret from her mother, who only found out after the baby was born.

Initially, she contemplated putting her baby up for adoption, but her mother convinced her otherwise. Nonetheless, the infant had to be taken to Mombasa to stay with her grandmother. Kanze Dena continued her studies in Nairobi, where she faced rumours about her pregnancy, which quickly spread like wildfire. In time, the speculations proved accurate, and she gave birth to her son, Nathaniel Amani.

On March 2nd, 2019, Kanze Dena tied the knot in a private ceremony at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia County. Her spouse, Nick Mararo, who happens to be the CEO of Nuvision Media, was by her side. The lovely bride donned a flowing cream gown, while the groom looked sharp in a grey suit. They exchanged their vows around 1:00 PM, surrounded by their loved ones. Their marriage is blessed with two children, Joe Mararo and Nathaniel Amani.

Social Media

Kanze Dena, a spokeswoman for the White House and the head of the PSCU, is active on social media. She talks to loved ones about her job, family, and memorable moments. 

On her official Instagram account @kenze_dena, she has over 284k followers and a massive following on Twitter @KenzeDena.

Net Worth

Kanze Dena quit her job in the media to take Manoah’s seat at the State House. She received a sizable pay raise thanks to her new employment. Her alleged pay was the topic of the day after she quit Citizen TV. 

Kanze Dena’s projected monthly compensation is up to Sh800,000, according to Bizna Kenya.

Kanze Dena is rumoured to have accumulated an estimated net worth of $500,000.