Jackie Matubia, a Kenyan actress and mother of two, recently shared her experiences with divorce and its impact on her views on marriage. In an interview with Nairobi News, she shed light on the financial and emotional cost of her 2019 divorce from her first husband, Kennedy Njogu.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThe process of getting divorced actually cost me around Ksh300,000,\u201d Matubia revealed. \u201cThis can vary depending on the complexity of the case, especially if there are shared assets or disagreements about child support.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
She described the legal process as lengthy and arduous, further hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic and virtual court proceedings. \u201cIt was all very traumatizing,\u201d she shared.<\/p>\n
This experience has instilled a hesitant stance towards a second white wedding. \u201cHaving gone through such a difficult divorce, the whole process of marriage in Kenya can seem daunting,\u201d Matubia explained. \u201cThe back-and-forth, the paperwork, the expense \u2013 it can make you very cautious about getting that marriage certificate again.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her preference now leans towards cohabitation before potentially considering another formal union.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cDon\u2019t rush,\u201d she advises. \u201cBe open and honest about your concerns, like I was throughout my relationship. Not everyone wants to follow the traditional path of a quick engagement and wedding.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Matubia emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting individual choices: \u201cIf someone wants to be engaged for 10 years before marriage, that\u2019s okay. Some people need more time, and that\u2019s perfectly valid. I myself would be comfortable living with someone for years before even thinking about a wedding.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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