My wife isn’t submissive – Stay-at-home husband tells court

A stay-at-home husband, Gyang Gyang on Friday took his wife, Jemima to a Customary Court in Nyanya for not being submissive to him and that she embarks on journey without informing him.

The petitioner made the allegation in a divorce petition he initiated against his wife in court.

“As the man of the house my wife is supposed to tell me know when she’s travellng but she travels whenever she wants, without telling me,

“I only find out she has travelled when I don’t see her in the house. She doesn’t take orders from me, and she disrespects me.” He said.

He also informed the court that his wife does not add to value to the welfare of the family.

“My wife has never been a supportive wife. She left the upbringing of our children for me.

”I suffer from diabetes and hypertension. She has refused to disclose how much she earns as salary to me.

”She is not contributing to the welfare of the family,” he said.

The petitioner persuaded the court to bring an end to his marriage before he would lost his life to high blood pressure.

The respondent, Jemima who’s a civil servant, and who made himself available in the court denied the allegations.

Doocivir Yawe, who presided over the matter sent message of advice to the couple to reunite.

“You have been married for over 27 years, at this point where you are supposed to be enjoying your retirement and your children you are in court seeking divorce, please try reconciliation, before judgment is passed.

He has adjourned the case until November 8 for judgment.