A middle-aged man from Wote, a town in Makueni County, has caused a lot of conversations online after he said he “married” a mannequin dressed in clothes. He claims this helps him avoid the stress and money problems he associates with dating women.
The man has shocked residents after it was discovered that he made up his own woman from tattered clothes, alleging that women don’t agree to his proposals and those who do only need his money.
Many people are surprised by this story, which has raised discussions about how men and women relate to each other, mental health, and the pressures people face in Kenya.
This man, as reported by a local news outlet, has received both laughs and worries from the community, with many wondering why he did this.
Locals say he feels hurt because women have often turned down his marriage proposals or wanted his money, making him very unhappy.
Feeling frustrated, he made a “wife” out of old clothes and proudly walked with the mannequin on the busy streets of Wote.
He said, “Women don’t accept my proposals, and those who do only want my money. This one doesn’t stress me, and I’m satisfied.” The mannequin, dressed in bright clothes, has attracted a lot of attention, with people taking photos and videos of it.
One post said, “Wote man dresses his ‘wife’ in clothes, says no more human drama!”
This situation has created mixed reactions online. Some people find it funny, saying, “Makueni man is living happily with his mannequin wife! No fights, no bills!” Others are worried for his mental health, saying, “This is a cry for help. We need better support for mental health in Makueni.”
His story reflects the rising talk about money problems in relationships, especially in Makueni, where recent news shows many people are struggling financially and dealing with domestic issues.
Discussion also focuses on how men and women interact, with some blaming the man for being disrespectful to women, while others support him, saying, “He’s just tired of what society expects. Let him be.”
This incident, reported by local media, highlights issues of loneliness and how people cope in rural Kenya, where tough economic situations can put a lot of pressure on relationships.
