Mwakideu Backs Marya Over Remarriage
He implored the public to accept people’s decisions, adding that individuals heal in varied ways and should be happy on their own terms
He also quoted another such incident in the late footballer Otuoma's wife, who was trashed for dating again. Photo/ Courtesy
By Juliet Jerotich
Radio host Alex Mwakideu has defended influencer Marya Okoth following Kenyans who had condemned her for remarrying just a year after she broke up with comedian YY.
Speaking on radio on Thursday, August 7, 2025, Mwakideu termed the backlash against Marya as experiencing undeserved double standards—especially for women.
He questioned critics who asked why Marya had soon replaced the comedian with a traditional wedding (ruracio).
“Most Wakenya say fear women, since Marya got married,” he added. “Why is that a problem?”
Mwakideu pointed out many were condemning her for rebuilding her life.
He reminded the listeners that relationships do not last and individuals have the right to move on once they are ready.
He also quoted another such incident in the late footballer Otuoma’s wife, who was trashed for dating again.
“Another story came up about Otuoma’s wife. She moved on with someone else. People are judging her too,” he said.
Mwakideu noted that moving on is only questionable if a partner dies and the other remarries suspiciously fast.
“For instance, if Otuoma died today and the wife remarried after a month, then I’d question the timing,” he explained.
He argued that society unjustly pressures women to grieve or remain single for long.
He disputed the existence of a period of formal mourning or waiting before women get promoted.
“Is there officially a number of days women have to wait before getting on with their lives?” he asked. “That’s old-fashioned.”
Mwakideu called on people to stop policing the actions of women.
“If one wishes to move on after three months, let them,” he said. “Let Marya live her new life and get married.”
He implored the public to accept people’s decisions, adding that individuals heal in varied ways and should be happy on their own terms.
Closing his address, Mwakideu said, “We need to stop judging and give people space to live their lives.”
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