Bernice Saroni Explains Why She Would Not Tolerate Polygamous Marriage
In a candid look back at her past, US-based Kenyan entrepreneur Bernice Saroni recently opened up about the difficult choices she faced when her marriage hit a breaking point. Taking to Facebook on Thursday, February 12, 2026, Saroni shared that her decision to prioritize her peace of mind ultimately meant walking away from a polygamous arrangement.
Prioritizing Peace Over “Titles”
Saroni reflected on the “marriage battles” that forced her to make a life-altering choice. While she admitted the decision was far from easy, she emphasized that maintaining her mental well-being was more important than holding onto a marital status or title.
”#tbthursday When the marriage battles started, I said NO to polygamy. It wasn’t an easy decision, but peace mattered more than titles,” she wrote.
The Financial and Academic Shift
The transition to life as a single parent brought immediate financial challenges, particularly regarding her children’s education. At the time, Saroni’s three sons were enrolled at St. Christopher’s, an international school where the fees totaled Ksh 550,000 per term.
Realizing she could not sustain the cost alone, she made the difficult choice to transfer them to St. Hannah’s School in Karen.
The impact of the move included:
- Language Barriers: Her sons had to learn Swahili from scratch to keep up with the curriculum.
- New Learning Methods: The boys struggled with traditional classroom tasks, such as copying notes from the board, which was a departure from their previous international system.
- Academic Pressure: Being consistently “behind” in class caused them to struggle, a reality Saroni says “broke her heart” as a mother.
A Story of Resilience
Despite the heartbreak of seeing her children struggle with the transition, Saroni’s post highlights her journey of resilience. By choosing to live within her means and protect her peace, she navigated one of the most trying seasons of her life, relying on her faith to see her through.
