Kiambu Woman Representative Ann WaMuratha has strongly denied viral rumours suggesting she has separated from her husband, terming the claims as false, malicious, and deeply hurtful. In a video shared online, WaMuratha, a seasoned lawmaker and certified marriage counsellor, said her nearly 30-year union remains firm and grounded in mutual respect and understanding.
“My home is intact and growing. WaMuratha is stable and steady,” she declared, adding that only death will part her from her husband.
WaMuratha criticised social media as a space increasingly used to spread misinformation and cause harm to personal lives and institutions such as marriage. She revealed that the rumours sparked distress among friends, supporters, and even the bishop who officiated her wedding, all of whom reached out in concern.
“I have received many calls, including from the bishop who conducted our wedding. People were genuinely worried,” she said.
A passionate advocate for family values, WaMuratha expressed disappointment that her name was dragged into unverified gossip, especially given her long-standing role in counselling couples and promoting marital harmony. She attributed the strength of her marriage to a deliberate focus on amplifying her husband’s strengths while overlooking minor flaws.
“I learnt in marriage, you amplify the strengths of your partner and lower the weaknesses. That is how we have remained together,” she explained.
Addressing online trolls, she warned that social media harassment has far-reaching consequences on families and mental well-being. “When you troll someone, remember that person has a family and children. Social media is destroying many people,” she cautioned.
She also addressed Generation Z, urging for intergenerational dialogue instead of conflict. “Let’s not talk at each other, let’s talk to one another,” she appealed.
At 55, WaMuratha affirmed that titles or wealth do not influence her values. “I am not mesmerised by being a Woman Rep. I am a believer in marriage,” she said.
WaMuratha vowed to continue advocating for strong families and respectful public discourse, both online and offline. “My struggle before God is to keep this family,” she concluded.
