Former Kenyan television journalist Esther Arunga has officially reverted to her former name, Esther Adongo Arunga, after dropping her husband Quincy Timberlake’s surname.
The name change was formalised on October 2, 2026, and published in the Kenya Gazette.
Esther Arunga’s Marriage to Quincy Timberlake
Arunga adopted the Timberlake surname after marrying Quincy Timberlake in 2010. The couple later relocated to Australia, where their family experienced a tragedy in 2014 following the death of their three-year-old son, Sinclair.
The case subsequently resulted in criminal proceedings against both parents.
Prison Sentences Following Their Son’s Death
In 2019, Esther Arunga was sentenced to 10 months in prison for her role as an accessory to the offence. Her husband, Quincy Timberlake, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for manslaughter in 2023.
Why Did Esther Arunga Drop the Surname?
The reason behind Arunga’s decision to revert to her former name has not been publicly disclosed.
Her name change marks a formal return to Esther Adongo Arunga, the name she used before her marriage.
