They say life begins at 40 and for Pwani fm radio presenter Mkanyika Jilo she  decided to mark the beginning of her 'life' in style.

Mkanyika who turned 40 last Saturday took some time off to celebrate the milestone with needy children from the Gladies school for the intellectual challenged in Bamburi.

The mellow - voiced presenter who is also the assistant station head spent her afternoon singing, dancing and sharing her cake with the Children in the company of some of colleagues from Pwani fm. 

Also present at the celebration was Ms president participant and Women's disability advocate Jemima Kutata.

"I decided to spend my special day with these children as a way of also thanking God for this far I have reached" said Mkanyika.

Adding "I would like to thank all those who made this a success including controller of programmes Anne Kazungu, head of Pwani fm, my collegaues, friends, relatives, my mum also my Mp Ali Mbogo and Paul Katana of Kaloleni who played a role in this"