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Steve Wakaniaru and 5 other TikTokers who have echoed Ronoh’s stance that marriage excites fools
19th September, 2025 02:38 AM
Over the week, outspoken TikToker Chebet Ronoh came out blazing to her fans with a message that aimed at marriage, an arrangement many people see as the final step of love and companionship.
She dismissed it as something that does not necessarily bring fulfilment, insisting that most people walk into it not because it makes them happy but because they are, in her words, dumb.
Her message came at a time when conversations about relationships and shifting values have been dominating online spaces, making her words immediately stand out. Within hours, the post had drawn a storm of mixed reactions, with comment sections and duets filling up with heated debate.
Some strongly opposed her, saying that marriage remains a sacred commitment that provides families with stability and continuity.
At the same time, a wave of TikTok creators and followers supported her, agreeing that her message spoke to realities many young people quietly feel.
They argued that marriage does not always guarantee happiness and, in many cases, creates pressure and disappointment when expectations are not met. According to them, societal norms often push people into unions they are not ready for, and questioning those expectations should be seen as awareness rather than rebellion.
Below are some of the TikTokers who echoed her sentiments and the reasoning they gave to justify their stance.
Steve Collins Kariuki
Kasarani masseuse Steve Collins Kariuki, popularly known as Wakaniaru University, was among the most popular TikTokers who stood firmly by her side, saying that there was no way anyone could dismiss her statement because, in his view, marriage only excites those he described as naïve.
He noted that many of those attacking her appeared to have been struck deeply by her choice of words, yet he wondered why they were so angered when she had merely spoken what he considered plain truth.
“You cannot tell me anything because Ronoh spoke the truth. Marriage excites fools. That is just the truth. And I see you are all very angry because she said that, but I do not see why you are angry. Is it that you were touched in a sore place?”
Ntazola Gloria
Ntazola Gloria was equally unreserved in her support, insisting that Ronoh’s words captured reality.
She argued that many women cling to marriage not out of love but out of dependence, pointing out that some rush into unions simply because they cannot afford to provide for themselves.
“Ronoh said marriage excites fools, and is that not the truth. You are in that marriage for what reason, food like vegetables and ugali? A grown woman like you cannot feed yourself, and that is why you are in marriage. You want a man to feed you. You saw that man had a small fridge, and you ran there. You saw he has a television of 85 inches that you cannot buy for yourself, and that is why you stuck there,” she said.
She added that such women often remain in those marriages even in the face of hardship or abuse, simply because they cannot sustain their lives independently.
“If you are a capable woman, why do you not buy those things for yourself. Look at you living like a clown in another person’s house in the name of marriage. And you indeed go into marriage because you cannot feed yourself. And maybe that man even beats you up, and still you remain there. It is because you cannot feed yourself.”
Mama Boyz
Mama Boyz also lent her voice to the debate, saying she completely supported Ronoh’s sentiments because they mirrored her own lived experience. She admitted that she entered marriage without any exposure to life beyond school, moving directly into the role of a wife without understanding the broader possibilities of life.
“I hear Ronoh has addressed people who are in marriage. She called them foolish, and I hear you are very angry because she told you the truth. What Ronoh said, I support one hundred per cent. Because I am also one of those fools she was talking about,” she said.
She reflected that beauty and vitality, which she considered a form of currency for many women, only last a short while before fading, and she suggested that those realities made her identify with the point Ronoh was raising.
I entered marriage without any exposure, directly from school to becoming someone’s wife. You know, beauty and the sweetness of life only last like fifteen years. It does not last long; let us not lie to ourselves. From there, maybe one only grows old.”
Jewel alias Badgyal Yasa
Jewel was another creator who supported the controversial remarks, saying that those who celebrate marriage as an achievement are the very individuals Ronoh was referring to as foolish.
She observed that it was surprising that in the present day, some people still view marriage as the ultimate milestone in life, yet in her view, there are countless opportunities to pursue beyond tying oneself down to a lifelong commitment.
“I support Ronoh. Marriage excites fools. And those fools are the majority, and that is why you are very angry, period. I do not believe that up to now, there are people who see marriage as an achievement. Open your mind, there are so many things in the world to do other than just looking forward to getting married and ending your life just like that,” Jewel said.
She noted that anyone who believes marriage is the highest mark of success needs to become smarter, expand their mindset, and open their horizons instead of clinging to outdated notions.
“The fools are the ones who like marriage. And if for you staying with one person the rest of your life is such an achievement, then you need to get smarter and open your mind. You need to think bigger and stop getting angry.”
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