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A Kenyan man sparked a heated debate on social media after sharing how his marriage broke down despite spending a significant amount on it.
The marriage ended after a fancy wedding due to unspecified reasons or challenges that arose after the celebration
The netizen stated that he met his future ex-wife in 2019 while he was with his then-girlfriend.
“I was dating a Somali lady when I met my ex-wife. The cultural differences between me and the Somali lady made me conclude that we had no future.”
The man made a significant decision to end his relationship with the Somali lady in favor of a woman from Limuru, Kiambu County.
He recounted how he meticulously followed all the Agikuyu traditions leading up to the radio (dowry payment ceremony) and an elaborate wedding.
“She wanted a ring made of interlocking gold parts with three diamonds,” he recalled.
Additionally, she insisted on purchasing a wedding gown worth KSh 40,000 instead of opting to rent one. In total, the man claimed to have spent approximately KSh 4.5 million on the wedding festivities.
The incident sparked a flurry of reactions on Twitter, where netizens turned the situation into a comedic topic, poking fun at the extravagant spending and the unexpected outcome of his marriage.
“You’re saying she forced you to get the ring, just like Manchester United was forcing you to win the title,” remarked a guy, eliciting laughter from the audience.
The comments section was flooded with responses from netizens, many of whom suggested that he had disregarded the teachings of the bro-code, as outlined by Amerix.
@Rhymaholic quipped, “He saw dust because he took himself to the desert.”
@esthermuli_bee countered, “Sometimes even men mess. Don’t blame women every time.”
@Its_prootich remarked, “Dust is always constant.” @itsOsama_kareem added, “It still hurts.”
@Manucruz1812 humorously noted, “Simps will always see dust; if it’s raining, they will see mud.”
@Duke_Of_Pokot concluded, “When Amerix is teaching, some people are busy waxing their ears. The slogan is change or perish.”
These diverse reactions encapsulate the range of responses to the man’s situation shared on
In other news, Veronica Okure was married off after completing Class Three, but her marriage did not last due to her inability to conceive.
Over time, she married 20 different men, each leaving her because she could not bear children.
The Nairobi-based grandmother expressed regret to TUKO.co.ke about her youthful choices, which also led to her contracting HIV.
