Kenyan content creator and forex trader Kenyan Prince has sparked debate online after declaring that any relationship not bound by marriage is essentially “trading,” describing it as a form of mutual benefit between two consenting adults.
In a candid statement that has since circulated widely across social media platforms, Kenyan Prince said:
“Relationship haijakuwa conjoined na marriage that's trading. That's entrepreneurship. Let's be realistic.”
According to him, modern relationships that are not formalized through marriage function more like partnerships built on exchange rather than long-term covenant commitments.
He emphasized that he and his girlfriend understand this dynamic and are both comfortable with it.
The remarks have triggered mixed reactions among Kenyans, with some agreeing that many modern relationships are based on mutual gain, while others argue that love and emotional connection cannot simply be reduced to a business model.
“It’s a Win-Win Situation”
Kenyan Prince explained that in his current relationship, both he and his partner benefit in different ways, making it a “win-win bond.”
He did not frame the arrangement negatively but instead positioned it as realistic and transparent.
By referring to non-marital relationships as “entrepreneurship,” he suggested that such unions often operate on negotiated expectations—whether emotional, financial, social, or lifestyle-based.
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His analogy compared dating to business partnerships where both parties bring something to the table and expect value in return.
While he did not dismiss marriage, his statement implied that marriage is what transforms a relationship from transactional to covenantal.
In his view, once a relationship is “conjoined” by marriage, it shifts from trading to commitment.
Online Debate
Social media users have been divided over his perspective. Supporters argue that many people already approach relationships with expectations—financial stability, emotional support, networking opportunities, or lifestyle upgrades—making his comment more honest than controversial.
Critics, however, say that reducing relationships to transactions ignores deeper elements such as affection, sacrifice, shared growth, and emotional bonding.
Some questioned whether his statement undermines the idea of love, while others noted that even marriage itself involves forms of mutual exchange and shared responsibility.
Relationship experts have long discussed the concept of “social exchange theory,” which suggests that human relationships often involve cost-benefit evaluations.
Kenyan Prince’s remarks appear to echo this theory, though delivered in more provocative language.
A Reflection of Modern Dating?
His comments come at a time when conversations around dating culture, financial expectations, and commitment are highly visible in Kenya, particularly on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Many young adults openly discuss “standards,” “provider roles,” and “what someone brings to the table,” making the business analogy resonate with some audiences.
By calling it “entrepreneurship,” Kenyan Prince reframed the idea in economic terms, suggesting that transparency about mutual benefit may be healthier than pretending relationships are purely emotional.
However, he made it clear that he and his girlfriend are both aware of their dynamic and are enjoying it. He described their bond as mutual rather than exploitative.
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