Foi Wambui

Foi Wambui
Wambui in 2021
Born (1997-07-16) 16 July 1997 (age 29)
Occupationsactress, media personality
Spouse
Davis Githinji
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(m. 2026)​

Foi Wambui (born 16 July 1997) is a Kenyan actress and media personality known for her active presence in film, television, and digital media. Her authentic storytelling and versatility have made her one of Kenya's most recognizable young talents, celebrated for roles in Crime and Justice, Sincerely Daisy, and Shanga.

Personal life

Education

She first joined the University of Nairobi to study Law before dropping out to work as a radio presenter. Wambui attended United States International University (USUI) where she studied Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and she graduated in 2024.[citation needed]

Marriage

In July 2026, she and her then fiancé, Davis Githinji, participated in a Ruracio ceremony (a traditional Kikuyu dowry negotiation and custom marriage ceremony). They got married a few weeks later on 1 September.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2020 Kalasha Awards Best Supporting Actress in a Film Sincerely Daisy Won
2022 Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama Salem Won
2026 Best Lead Actress in a TV Drama Subterranea Nominated

References

  1. ↑ Wambui, Foi [@foi_wambui_]; (19 July 2024). "Soilan's birthday- 17th July. My birthday being on the 16th and Soi's on the 17th is honestly the ultimate alignment. Also, I got to cut cake on set and off set. That was fun! 😋" – via Instagram.
  2. 1 2 Muendo, Stevens (9 December 2022). "Foi Wambui, Coming of Age". The Standard. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
  3. ↑ "Foi Wambui's chosen nickname for her new sleek ride". Pulse Kenya. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
  4. ↑ Matiko, Sinda (19 October 2024). "Foi Wambui: My first acting role on TV was as an extra earning Sh500". Daily Nation. Archived from the original on 26 January 2025. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  5. ↑ Okudo, Katemarthason (4 September 2026). "Foi Wambui shuts down pregnancy speculation, says it's happy weight and honeymoon food". K24 TV. Archived from the original on 17 September 2026. Retrieved 17 September 2026.
  6. ↑ "Full List Of The 2022 Kalasha Award Winners". Business Times. 5 December 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
  7. ↑ Ochieng', Jennifer (25 March 2026). "Kalasha Awards 2026: 'Nawi' Leads Overall with 15 Nominations as 'Kash Money', 'MTV Shuga Mashariki' and 'Big Girl Small Word' Tie in TV". Sinema Focus. Retrieved 15 June 2026.