Nairobi socialite Amber Ray has opened up about her growing frustration regarding the delay in her marriage to her fiancé, Kennedy Rapudo.
Despite being engaged for two years, the reality star revealed in a recent Nai-Rich episode that she’s disappointed the relationship hasn’t progressed to an official marriage.
Amber shared that if Rapudo doesn’t marry her by year-end, she intends to remove her engagement ring, symbolizing her dissatisfaction.
Reflecting on her life choices, Amber admitted regret over having her second child, Africanah, outside of marriage.
Now, she’s determined to be married before considering expanding her family again.
“If this year ends before we are officially married, I’ll remove the ring,” she stated, adding that she doesn’t want to have a third child before becoming a married woman.
“It has been two years, and I am the only one walking with a ring; he does not have one. Unajua makosa ilitendeka nikazaa Afriacanah kama sijaolewa lakini sahizi kuzaa tena third norn bila kuolewa? Haiwezi!” she noted.
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Kennedy Rapudo questions Amber Ray’s club gigs
Recently, Rapudo expressed his concerns about the nature of Amber’s work, particularly her late-night appearances at clubs.
Despite knowing what she did for a living when they first met, Rapudo now questions if it’s still appropriate for her to continue in this line of work.
During their conversation, Rapudo told Amber, “I think at your age, you should not be hosting. It doesn’t make sense for you to go to clubs at night and return home in the morning.” He went on to propose an alternative, offering to compensate her for the income she would lose by quitting her club appearances.
“What if we make a deal? No matter how much you make, I’ll pay you to stay at home. Would that work for you? I believe you should leave these gigs to younger girls and socialites,” Rapudo suggested.
He further explained his concerns, mentioning their family responsibilities, especially with their daughter Afrikanah being less than 10 months old. “Our family is still young. Afrikanah is barely 10 months. My wife should not be out hosting in clubs,” Rapudo stated.
Rapudo clarified that he supports Amber’s work, but it’s the club hosting aspect he finds problematic, saying, “I’ve always supported her job, but I’ve never been comfortable with her hosting in clubs.”
Amber Ray refuses to quit her job for Rapudo
In response to Rapudo’s suggestion, Amber Ray was quick to defend herself, stating that she would never quit her job for a man.
She emphasised the importance of maintaining her independence and career, highlighting that she is not ready to solely rely on Rapudo’s money, as it could lead to disrespect.
“I don’t want to lose myself because of a relationship. This is something he knew I was doing when we met,” Amber said, adding that she wouldn’t give up her career and brand for the sake of the relationship.
Amber further explained her concerns about being financially dependent on someone else, saying, “What if one day he wakes up and decides not to give me money? I’ll be stuck, with six children, doing nothing but house chores. How would I manage? I can’t risk damaging my brand and becoming just a housewife.”
She also reminded Rapudo that she is a breadwinner and doesn’t want to be in a position where she has to ask for support for her family.
She stated, “I’ve been in that situation before, and it brought a lot of disrespect. I allow you to do your job, and it’s not affecting our relationship in any way.”
