Media personality Marya Prude has opened up about the painful details surrounding her 2020 divorce from Citizen TV presenter Willis Raburu, shedding new light on the breakup during an interview on The Wind Down podcast in January 2026.
For years, public speculation linked the separation to the tragic loss of their daughter and alleged infidelity. However, Marya clarified that the reality was far more complex, touching on emotional strain, legal battles, and personal growth.
Responding to Divorce Claims
For the first time, Marya addressed the specific legal grounds cited in Raburu’s divorce petition, including claims that she had withheld conjugal rights. She explained that the period in question was marked by intense emotional distress, adding that the circumstances surrounding their relationship at the time made intimacy difficult.
She described the experience as emotionally draining, noting that the claims did not reflect the deeper struggles she was dealing with behind the scenes.
Divorce Papers Sent via WhatsApp
In a startling revelation, Marya disclosed that she received the official divorce papers through WhatsApp while staying at her parents’ home. Although she found the method unusual, she said she was not entirely surprised by the move.
“I expected it, but receiving such documents via WhatsApp was still shocking,” she said, adding that from that point on, she chose to communicate strictly through her lawyer.
“I Did Not Initiate the Divorce”
Marya firmly stated that she did not initiate the divorce. This aligns with Raburu’s previous admissions that he was the one who filed for separation, citing that they may have rushed into marriage without fully understanding each other.
She said the public narrative often overlooked this fact, unfairly placing blame on her.
Regrets About Marrying Young
Reflecting on her personal journey, Marya admitted she regrets getting married at the age of 23, saying she bowed to societal pressure and expectations.
“I now see marriage as overrated,” she said, adding that she no longer views it as a defining life achievement or measure of success.
Grief and a Lengthy Legal Battle
Both Marya and Raburu have openly spoken about the devastating loss of their daughter, Adana, who died in December 2019. Marya noted that the grief, combined with a prolonged and emotionally taxing divorce process, forced her to move back to her parents’ home for more than a year and a half.
She described the legal battle as financially and emotionally exhausting but said it ultimately pushed her toward healing and self-discovery.
Marya’s candid revelations have sparked renewed conversation online, with many praising her honesty and resilience as she continues to rebuild her life beyond the public scrutiny of her past marriage.
