Jackie Matubia: Ex-Husband’s Demand for Me to Be a Housewife Led to Divorce

Actress Jackie Matubia has shared details about her divorce from ex-husband Kennedy Njogu, revealing that one of the key reasons for their split was his insistence that she become a stay-at-home mom—an arrangement she couldn’t accept.

According to Matubia, Njogu envisioned her focusing solely on their home and family while he provided for all their needs. However, the actress, a mother of two, felt stifled by the idea.

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“I was married to a man who ensured I never had to ask for anything—he always provided. But there was a downside. He wanted me to be a stay-at-home mom, which conflicted with my personality. I’ve always been the type to work and pursue something for myself. Being confined at home just didn’t align with who I am,” she explained.

While acknowledging that being a housewife is fulfilling for many women, Matubia said it wasn’t suitable for her.

“Being a housewife is a wonderful thing for many women, but not for someone like me. I have ambitions and a vision I want to achieve. That’s where the friction began,” she added.

Despite the tension, Matubia noted that Njogu remained supportive during their marriage.

“He was very supportive. He bought me a car, we lived in a beautiful home, and he provided for everything, even the smallest needs. But I felt unsettled. I had this deep desire to work and not put my life on hold for someone else. I wasn’t at peace knowing I had paused my dreams,” she emphasized.

Matubia also cited marrying young as another challenge that contributed to their separation.

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“We were both 23 when we got married, and I had my first daughter at 25. We were young, juggling careers, parenthood, and marriage all at once. It was overwhelming, and we didn’t have mentors to guide us through the challenges of marriage,” the 34-year-old actress admitted.

The couple, who started their relationship in 2014, finalized their divorce in March 2019 after seven years of an on-and-off marriage.

“For seven years, I’d pack up and leave, then return. One day, I looked in the mirror and asked myself, ‘What makes Jackie happy?’ Our life had become chaotic. Fighting was so frequent it felt normal. That’s when I knew it was time to walk away,” she concluded.