My name is Buda, and I always believed that love could overcome any challenge. My wife, Amina, and I had been together for over ten years. We had built a modest life in Kisumu, sharing the joys and struggles of raising two children, managing our small business, and supporting each other through thick and thin. Our love, I thought, was strong enough to withstand anything—until the day Amina got her big break.
Amina had applied for a government position for years without success. When she finally secured a well-paying administrative job in Nairobi, we celebrated as a family. I was genuinely happy for her, proud of her achievements, and hopeful that our lives would improve. But soon after she started working, I noticed subtle changes in her behavior. She became distant, less patient, and increasingly critical of the way I managed the household and our small business.…CONTINUE READING
