In a recent interview on NTV, Irene Nekesa, the household assistant employed by Diana Marua and Bahati, shared details about her monthly earnings, which surprisingly align with the income range of Major-ranked officers in the Kenyan Defense Force (KDF).
Nekesa was a featured guest on NTV’s “Gumzo La Sato,” a program that promotes positive relationships between domestic helpers and their employers. During the interview, she expressed her deep appreciation for Diana Marua and Bahati, considering them to be exemplary employers for any house help.
During her conversation, Nekesa unveiled her monthly salary, revealing that it mirrors the earnings of a Major within the Kenyan Defense Force (KDF). To put this into context, KDF Majors typically receive a starting salary of Ksh102,106 as they embark on their careers, with their income potentially rising to Ksh150,000 as they ascend the ranks. Remarkably,
Diana’s house help disclosed that she earns a monthly salary of Ksh100,000, effectively placing her in a comparable financial bracket to KDF Majors.
Additionally, Nekesa shared that she resides with her children at Diana’s residence and has faithfully served the celebrity couple for the past five years.
