Matatu entrepreneur Jamal Rohosafi surprised fans and followers by proposing to his longtime partner, Wangari Thiong’o, at the iconic Victoria Falls. The romantic gesture, captured on video, showed Jamal kneeling before Wangari as he slipped a ring onto her finger against the dramatic backdrop of the thundering waterfall.
The couple has been together for more than three years, navigating public attention and past controversies, including Jamal's previous association with a Burundian socialite who claimed he had promised to marry her. Despite these challenges, Wangari remained steadfast, and the proposal marks a significant milestone in their relationship.
Social Media Reacts to the Proposal
The announcement ignited a wave of reactions online, with many Kenyans sharing congratulatory messages and playful remarks:
- @iam_bosibori_ commented, "Dust delayed is not dust denied."
- @marksteveke simply congratulated the couple with, "Congratulations @jimal_rohosafi 🎉🎉🎉🎉."
- @queen_munish added, "Congrats guys 🔥🔥😍😍😍."
- @fvithwandvka humorously predicted, "It might not be today, not tomorrow, but mtaachana tu 😂😂wivu itakuja kunigeuza mchawi😂😂 congratulations, guys😍😍."
- @hey_nduta addressed Wangari directly: "Oh wow ❤️ congratulations Wangari."
- @_.sencha._ defended the couple, saying, "Mtu akikupenda ashakupenda y'all need to let her be 🧡 🔥."
Victoria Falls, straddling the Zambia-Zimbabwe border, provided a breathtaking setting that amplified the significance of the moment. Wangari’s affirmative response was met with joy from supporters across Kenya.
