Kenyan Businesswoman Accuses Ex-Husband of Exploitation Amid Struggles

Purity Wambui Maitu, a mitumba trader based in Gikomba, Kenya, has publicly shared her struggles with her ex-husband, Ambrose Mutembei, accusing him of exploiting her hard work and neglecting their family responsibilities. 

In a report by a Kenyan publication, Wambui revealed that she paid her own dowry of Ksh 40,000 and financed the construction of a property in Mwihoko, which includes a main house and six rental units, solely through her mitumba business earnings. Despite her significant contributions, she claims that Mutembei has been collecting rent from the property for the past three years without providing any support for their three children.

"I built the house entirely on my own and even paid my bride price out of love. Yet, he now collects rent from the house and the units while I struggle to raise our children alone," Wambui lamented.

The situation intensified when Wambui discovered that Mutembei had rented out the main house without her consent. Frustrated by his lack of support and involvement in their children's lives, she has vowed to take drastic action if necessary. 

"If I can't get justice, then we'll both lose. I'll demolish the house if I have to," she stated.