This archive report was first published on 19 June 2020.
Former Attorney General Charles Njonjo, who celebrated his 100th birthday earlier this year, has shared his thoughts on marriage in Kenya.
According to a statement attributed to Njonjo, any man attempting to marry while still poor should be arrested. He made this remark during a tour in Uganda to mark his 100th birthday, as quoted by Uganda's Unity FM.
Njonjo emphasized the importance of financial stability in marriage, advising young men to concentrate on making wealth before settling down with a woman. He explained that the woman one marries determines how well one will live, and that no man should be in a rush to get married until they are well established.
Notably, Njonjo had to wait until he was 52 to get married, highlighting the importance of patience and financial preparedness in marriage.
As Warren Buffett once said, 'there are three ways to go broke: liquor, ladies, and leverage.' Njonjo's advice echoes this sentiment, warning that marrying while poor is punishing the generations to come, as they will have nothing to inherit from the parent.
He also dismissed the idea of 'we shall look for money together,' stating that if one doesn't have money, they are not ready for marriage.
