Couple Who Met During Protests Face Financial Strain from In-Law Wedding Demands
Love knows no boundaries, not even in the heat of protests. For Tony Sherman and Kendi Gloria, destiny had a unique plan in place, proving that love can truly blossom anywhere, even amidst chaos. Their eyes first met on June 18, along the bustling Tom Mboya Street, as the first protest against the Finance Bill 2024 took center stage. In that moment, amidst the shouts and chaos, something magical happened – a spark that would soon ignite into a beautiful love story.
The couple’s journey from protest to marriage was swift. By August 25, they had exchanged vows in the heart of Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD), surrounded by the very people they had protested alongside. It was a spontaneous, unconventional wedding, a celebration of love in the most unexpected of places. But little did they know, their love story was about to face a new kind of challenge.
The couple is now under intense pressure from their in-laws, who insist that they formalize their union with a traditional wedding ceremony. According to the newlyweds, the family members felt excluded from their CBD wedding and are demanding an official event that they can attend. This demand has cast a shadow over their newfound happiness, testing their bond in ways they hadn’t anticipated.
“Some in-laws are demanding we officiate our union in a formal manner and invite them. We were not ready for this because we were already wedded,” Sherman expressed with a mix of frustration and understanding. The financial strain of planning another wedding has only added to their challenges, especially as Sherman is currently unemployed and facing difficulties finding stable work.
Having spent over Ksh50,000 on their initial wedding, the couple is now grappling with the idea of a second ceremony they simply can’t afford. “I do not have the resources to do a big wedding that some family members are asking for,” Sherman admitted, highlighting the financial pressure this new demand has placed on them.
Despite these challenges, Tony and Kendi remain hopeful. They’re open to hosting the wedding their families desire – on one condition: the families must step in and help cover the costs. “We have no problem with doing an official wedding,” the couple shared, as long as they won’t bear the financial burden alone.
Their story is a testament to love’s resilience, proving that even in the face of societal pressures, genuine love can stand firm.
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Couple Who Met During Protests Face Financial Strain from In-Law Wedding Demands
