Kenyan social media users have been, especially vocal, resurrecting famous Kenyan infidelity scandals.
Many have joked that the trend of Kugongewa—Kiswahili slang for when your partner becomes intimate with another person— can be traced as far as the times of the Bible when King David saw Bathsheba bathing on a rooftop and lusted at her.
A while back, popular comedian Flaqo came out strongly to refute claims that he had broken up with his girlfriend , Keranta due to cheating. Rumour mills had it that Flaqo who had gifted his girlfriend a car, took it back after finding out she cheated on her.
The shifting landscape of relationships, a growing number of married women are discreetly active in the dating field, living dual lives that challenge traditional notions of marriage and fidelity. While the reasons for this trend are diverse, they often centre on a longing for emotional and physical connections that some feel is missing in their marriages.
Relationship experts say many married women who seek companionship elsewhere are not simply driven by dissatisfaction, but by a desire for validation, adventure, or a deeper connection that revitalises their sense of self.
For some, the availability stems from feeling undervalued or invisible at home, where routines and family responsibilities can eclipse romance and excitement.
These women are often successful professionals or busy homemakers, who, despite fulfilling their roles as wives and mothers, feel a part of themselves remains unexplored.
A discreet relationship outside of marriage can fill that gap, providing emotional affirmation or passion without disrupting their primary family structure.
Psychologists note that, unlike stereotypical depictions of infidelity, these women often remain committed to their families, finding balance between their roles and their “second lives” with careful planning and discretion.
By Newsmedia