“We are each other’s major support system,” says Mwendie. But they agree on the importance of a support system outside marriage to help them cope with any challenges. “We have many mentors, who we consult with on a regular basis.
Kanjii acknowledges that most African men struggle to have a conversation about ‘nothing’. On the other hand, women can go on and on about everything and anything. He advises men to learn to talk to their wives.
“Learn to enjoy talking,” he says. “Mwendie is an exciting human being; creatively talented and so caring. I am lucky to have her,” he says of his wife. “She is also a wonderful mother to our children, Selah, 9 and Benga, 7,” he concludes.
