Man, take her to school at your own risk

A few weeks ago, Kenyans were treated to the moving story of Stanley Silingi, a man from Kisumu, whose “wife” Phoebe allegedly “ate” his Sh620,00 and then left him.
Not only had his money not been going to Phoebe’s higher education, she was also leaving him for a doctor. Silingi’s pain was captured and shared, quickly going viral.

This story true or not, has sparked debate on social media and beyond, begging the question of whether it wise to pay fees for a spouse? At the heart of the issue is the idea that men support women only when expecting something in return for what is essentially an investment. He helps elevate that woman with the understanding that she will then pour it back into their family. It is true that men are not always sinister in their intentions.