Forget red carpets and celebrity glam. Celebrated Kenyan actress Marya Okoth quietly ditched the limelight and stunned fans by marrying a senior legal advisor from the Ministry of Education in a traditional wedding, held deep in the countryside of Sigomre, Ugunja, Siaya County.
The bride? A screen queen known for charisma and charm. The groom? Mr. Okula Jack, a soft-spoken yet high-ranking Technical (Legal) Advisor to the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Basic Education.
No press release. No teaser post. No ring reveal. The couple pulled off the unthinkable in an age of oversharing they kept it private.
Photos and whispers from the exclusive August 3 ceremony hit the internet over the weekend, leaving fans floored. Not just because Marya had moved on from her public breakup with comedian YY, but because no one even knew she was dating.
And yet, here she was, all smiles beside her new husband celebrated by family, close friends, and trusted inner circles, like the so-called “KITCHEN circle” which lauded Jack’s dependable nature and leadership.
“We celebrate you, my brother Okula Jack… Both events of May 31 and August 3 were top-notch,” wrote David Ochola, a close associate, hinting at a pre-wedding event kept just as secret.
Fans had last seen Marya navigating co-parenting after her split from YY in September 2024, with whom she shares a daughter. Following a brief attempt at love with Noela Toywa, even YY moved on.
But Marya? She stayed silent. No hints. No headlines.
Until now.
Jack, described by colleagues as humble and principled, remains relatively unknown to the public unlike his new wife. Yet, the elegance and authenticity of the traditional ceremony have since captivated netizens, proving that real love stories don’t always need a spotlight.
Marya has yet to release a statement or comment on her marriage but if the pictures are anything to go by, her quiet smile says it all: love won.
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