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Judy Muringu found herself cheating on her husband at a time when he was unwell and bedridden.
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The affair opened a painful journey of regret that continues to haunt her after making choices she now describes as her “lowest moments.”
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It has been 10 years since Judy’s life turned upside down, and she has never recovered
Nairobi — Judy Muringu has opened up about the painful journey of betrayal, illness, and regret that continues to haunt her years after making wrong choices.
Judy, originally from Kirinyaga County, finished high school in 2005 and moved to Nairobi in 2007 in search of a better life.
How Judy met would-be husband
She told
Talks
that she was staying with a friend when she caught the attention of a neighbour who expressed romantic interest in her.
“I felt lucky,” she said. “He became my first boyfriend and later, in 2008, my husband.”
The young lovebirds were still poor, with Judy earning a living as a small-scale businesswoman and her husband working as a junior accountant.
Despite their humble beginnings, they stuck together and started building wealth, moving from a one-bedroom apartment to a mansion.
How Judy’s life started crumbling
Their marriage appeared strong until years later, when her husband was diagnosed with diabetes and started battling depression.
He was also accused of embezzling funds at his workplace and taken to court, a case that drained all their finances.
During this emotionally and financially difficult time, Judy was approached by a client who offered to help her with money.
“It was not love. He just took advantage of me because I was at my lowest,” she revealed.
Cheating escapade that ruined Judy’s life
After accepting KSh 5,000 from him, she soon began experiencing recurrent infections. Three months later, in early 2017, she was diagnosed with HIV.
Her health rapidly deteriorated, with her skin peeling and rashes appearing, which finally pushed her to seek medical treatment and begin antiretroviral therapy.
Despite the devastating diagnosis and ailing health, Judy admitted to making another mistake—falling into yet another affair. This time, she became pregnant.
When her husband learned of the pregnancy and realised the child wasn’t his, the emotional toll was unbearable.
Judy’s husband died
Already struggling with his health, the revelation dealt him a heavy blow. He passed away in June 2016 after a short illness, a loss Judy says she has never stopped blaming herself for.
She added that everything else she touches these days ends up in failure, something she attributes to her past mistakes.
Now living with the consequences of her actions, Judy says the guilt and pain are still fresh.
“I am still paying for that mistake. Every day is a reminder of what I did, and what I lost,” she said somberly.
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Bossmaan wrote a Facebook post confirming that his wife had since returned home and urged the public not to judge her.
Bossman explained that he was forgiving Alam despite the embarrassment because everyone makes mistakes and each deserves a chance to find clarity.
