Businesswoman Sarah Mtalii appeared on Massawe Japanni's mid morning show on Radio Jambo and described the kind of partner she would welcome, months after her divorce from Simon Kabu was reported as final, in a relaxed .
The checklist
In a relaxed, playful chat on the Nairobi station, Sarah Mtalii said she would want a Black American partner. She described him as tall, dark and handsome, with plenty of charm.
Kindness mattered most, she said.
She was quick to add that she is not actively looking for love.
"I love them. I have a friend who is a Black American, a doctor, and he's very kind-hearted."
Mtalii said a friend of a friend gave her a real-life example of the kind of man she is drawn to.
Memories over money
For Mtalii, how a man lives matters more than how he looks or where he is from.
She said she likes to "eat life with a big spoon". She wants a partner who enjoys experiences, not one who only piles up wealth.
"They don't know how to create memories. So for me, I want such kind of a person."
In her view, ambition counts for little if a man never pauses to enjoy what he has built.
Mtalii also spoke about loyalty. She called herself "the most honest, loyal person you can ever meet".
She added that she keeps her eyes on her goals, whatever is going on around her.
'Not in that way'
Mtalii also spoke about a male friend she has been seen with in public. The topic drew plenty of attention online.
She rejected suggestions that the two are romantically involved.
"He's my best friend. One of those friends when I'm around with, I feel peaceful. I feel so good, but not in that way that people imagine."
She said they can even travel together and stay in separate rooms.
She added that he acts as her adviser and therapist, because he knows her so well.
Where things stand
Mtalii and Simon Kabu co-founded Bonfire Adventures, one of Kenya's best-known travel brands. Their marriage lasted about ten years, according to earlier reports.
Kabu announced on 18 February 2026 that the divorce was final. Mtalii had said weeks earlier that divorce can feel as hard as death, because few people grieve with you.
The two still work together at the company.
