Rashid Abdalla surprised by his kids during live broadcast [Video]

Popular Citizen TV news anchor Rashid Abdalla was on Sunday night surprised by his kids as he read the 7pm news. Rashid had just completed reading the sports news when his kids accompanied by Citizen TV reporter Hassan Mugambi walked into studio carrying a cake and singing birthday songs for Rashid who was turning a year older. The kids took over the news desk leaving Rashid blushing as he completely caught off guard. “Happy Birthday to you…I’m happy I’ve never been to this place, everybody is watching me,” Rashid’s daughter said. On Facebook, Rashid’s wife Lulu Hassan posted “Happy Birthday” and shared a snippet of the video of the kids surprising their father. [caption id="attachment_17486" align="alignnone" width="720"] A screengrab of how Rashid Abdalla's surprise birthday unfolded. [Photo: Courtesy][/caption]Meanwhile, other celebrities and influential persons took to social media to wish Rashid well as he turned a year older. Below are some of their messages: Hassan Mugambi: If I played Shakespeare I’d fill up the page with all I’ve learnt from you. Not a friend but a brother… your kind is hard to find and lucky to have. May Allah continue to bless and guide your path. Happy birthday. Captain Otoyo: Happy birthday wakwehu na Ahsante sana kwa Mama kwa kila alichojinyima ili leo iwe ilivyo. Kila la kheri unapoanza safari mpya katika orofa ya tano. Sarah Hassan: Happy Birthday Talia Oyando: Happy Birthday rafiki State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena: Dua langu Kwa Maulana.. akupanulie mipaka yako na akuzidishie mengine...at the end of the moon...Happy birthday bro. Watch the video HERE