Veteran actress Sophia Waithera Muhia, popularly known as Maria from the long-running Citizen TV show Mother-In-Law, has once again opened up about the collapse of her marriage and her journey as a single mother.
In a video shared on TikTok, Maria candidly discussed her past relationship, revealing details about the circumstances that led to her separation and the challenges she faced raising her children alone.
The actress disclosed that she has been single for 15 years following the breakdown of a marriage that lasted more than a decade.
“I have been single for 15 years,” Maria said.
Her remarks echoed sentiments she has shared in previous interviews, where she revealed that she got married at the age of 19 and remained in the marriage for 16 years before her husband left.
The Third Child Disagreement
According to Maria, when people get money, they tend to begin thinking that the person they are with is not as smart as they thought and that they want someone “smarter.”
"True to that, he left, because all these years later, I am still single. We had two children together, both named after his parents, and then I took a break. It took a long time, about nine years, before I got pregnant again. In fact, when I became pregnant, I did not even know. It was my husband who noticed that I was experiencing morning sickness when he was dropping me at the market as he continued driving one of the matatus every day. This was around 2005," she added.
Raising Three Children Alone
Following the separation, Maria was left with the responsibility of raising their three children.
“My kids are my strength,” she said in an earlier interview.
Over the years, Maria has become one of Kenya's most recognisable television personalities, earning praise for her resilience both on and off screen.
Netizens React
The TikTok video sparked conversation among fans, many of whom praised the actress for her honesty and strength.
Mary Wanjiku wrote:
“You are a strong woman. Raising three children alone is not easy.”
Kevin Mutua commented:
“Your story is inspiring. You never gave up despite the challenges.”
Faith Njeri added:
“God has truly carried you through the years. Respect.”
James Kariuki said:
“Fifteen years single and still standing strong. That's admirable.”
Ann Muthoni commented:
“Your children must be proud of the sacrifices you made for them.”
