- Lilian Nganga weighed in on the backlash surrounding gospel singer Mercy Masika's Becoming a Wife masterclass
- Media personality Janet Mbugua and other critics questioned why women are being taught to become better wives while men face no such programmes
- The former Machakos first lady filmed a selfie-style video from her car sharing her views on the controversy
Lilian Nganga has stepped into the heated debate surrounding Mercy Masika's upcoming marriage masterclass, pushing back against critics who have taken issue with the programme.
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The gospel singer's Becoming a Wife masterclass, a seven-session biblical guide running from 21 November to 12 December, has stirred significant online debate since it was announced.
Media personality Janet Mbugua was among the vocal critics who questioned why similar programmes targeting men are absent, particularly at a time when Kenya continues to grapple with femicide, teenage pregnancies and gender-based violence.
Lilian calls out the backlash
Speaking in a selfie-style video filmed inside her parked car, Lilian said she returned from an offline weekend to find the debate in full swing and was taken aback by the level of anger directed at Masika.
"When I got back online, there was this discussion about this masterclass," she said, before making the case that the critics' frustration says more about them than about the initiative itself.
Lilian argued that the desire for love and companionship is universal and deeply human, regardless of what people say publicly.
"No matter how much we see marriage is not working out here, somehow we are all trying to get into them," she noted.
She added that Masika is simply sharing what has worked in her own life, and questioned why that should draw such fierce opposition.
"She's good in her marriage. It has worked, and she wants to share that with us," Lilian said, before landing what was perhaps her sharpest point: "Those who are triggered actually want marriage deep down."
She also noted that even women who have no intention of getting married could still benefit from the knowledge on offer.
"Even if you don't want to get married, it's good to have the knowledge," she added, going on to say she personally wished she could attend the class.
Who is the masterclass for?
Masika, who is married to Pastor David Muguro, has described the programme as being designed for 'every woman who believes that marriage shouldn't be miserable.'
Lady Bishop Kathy Kiuna is among the guest mentors featured in the series.
The masterclass has divided opinion sharply, with some viewing it as a practical and faith-based resource for women, while others argue it places the burden of making marriage work squarely on women's shoulders without holding men to the same standard.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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