Monday, January 13, 2025 - A Kenyan businesswoman, Purity Wambui Maitu, a mitumba trader at Gikomba, has shared her her struggles with ex-husband, Ambrose Mutembei, accusing him of exploiting her efforts and neglecting their family.
According to a post by a Kenyan publication, Wambui revealed that she
paid her own dowry of Ksh 40,000 and single-handedly built a property in
Mwihoko, consisting of a main house and six rental units, using proceeds from
her mitumba business.
Despite her sacrifices, she claims Mutembei has been collecting rent
from the property for the past three years without contributing to the upkeep
of their three children.
"I built the house entirely on my own and even paid my bride price
out of love. Yet, he now collects rent from the house and the units while I
struggle to raise our children alone,” she lamented.
The situation escalated after Wambui discovered Mutembei had rented out the main house without her consent.
Frustrated by his refusal to provide support, she has vowed to
take drastic action.
“If I can’t get justice, then we’ll both lose. I’ll demolish the house
if I have to,” she said.
The couple's relationship, which Wambui describes as informal with no
legal backing, ended bitterly after years of what she calls unreciprocated love
and effort.
She has since built two more homes — a luxurious property in Nairobi and
another in Ruiri, Meru.
This afternoon, Mutembei reported Wambui to Mwihoko Police Post,
accusing her of taking photos of "his house."
However, Wambui insists the property belongs to her, as she purchased
the land and financed the construction herself.
The dispute highlights the challenges of informal relationships and
shared property, with Wambui's story drawing widespread attention and sparking
conversations about justice and fairness in such situations.
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