A Mombasa Woman Narrates How Her Neighbor Tried to Break Her Marriage

For many years, Fatuma*, a 32-year-old woman from Mombasa, lived a seemingly peaceful life with her husband, Hassan*. They had built a home together, raised two children, and shared dreams of a future filled with love and stability. Their marriage had its usual ups and downs, but Fatuma believed they could handle any challenge as long as they communicated openly and stayed committed to one another.

The trouble began subtly. Fatuma noticed that her neighbor, a woman who appeared friendly and helpful, started taking a keen interest in her marriage. At first, it was small gestures—inviting Fatuma to long chats about her husband, sharing unsolicited advice, and occasionally asking probing questions about their private life. Fatuma initially dismissed it as harmless friendliness, never suspecting that there was a hidden agenda.…CONTINUE READING