In the quaint town of Kakamega, Kenya, Simon Murefu Muyeho, a 56-year-old man, finds himself grappling with the emotional turmoil caused by his wife, Farida, who has left him for his younger brother. This unexpected turn of events has left Muyeho devastated, and he now faces the daunting challenge of single-handedly raising their seven children.
Muyeho revealed that his younger brother, who happens to own a motorcycle, developed a close relationship with Farida by providing her with transportation services. What initially began as a simple act of kindness evolved into a secretive affair, ultimately leading to Farida and Muyeho’s brother moving in together.
In a desperate attempt to salvage his marriage, Muyeho confronted his brother, pleading for the return of his wife. Regrettably, his appeals fell on deaf ears as his brother adamantly refused. Unwilling to succumb to despair, Muyeho contemplates involving local authorities to mediate the dispute.
Expressing his determination, Muyeho stated, “I followed the matter up, telling my brother to bring back my wife, but he refused. However, I will never give up on my wife. If this continues, I will even go to the local authorities to solve our problem,” as he shared with Afrimax English.
Farida, a former businesswoman, provides her perspective on the troubled marriage. She alleges that Muyeho was abusive, recounting instances of physical violence that left her physically challenged. “He was violent. He could beat me each and every time he came from work. He was a gatekeeper and would come back home in the morning having smoked and drunk. He almost killed me, but I survived, as he assumed I cheated on him,” she stated.
Farida further claims that hunger was a constant companion, portraying Muyeho as an irresponsible man. “He burned me and broke my arm. That is why I am physically challenged. We could sleep hungry except when I could try my best and find what to eat. He was an irresponsible man,” explained the mother of seven.
The plot thickens as Farida asserts that Muyeho prevented their children from seeing her after she decided to live with his younger brother. Her reasons for leaving stem from her new partner’s ability to provide a more caring and understanding environment.
