Edday Nderitu marks one year in US after leaving "toxic environment"

Edday Nderitu, the former wife of Kenyan mugithi singer Samidoh Muchoki, recently commemorated a significant personal milestone on social media.

It's been one year since Nderitu made the life-altering decision to relocate to the United States with her three children.

Taking to Instagram, Nderitu penned a heartfelt message reflecting on her experience.

She acknowledged the immense courage and determination it took to leave her previous life behind and embark on a new chapter.

 “It's exactly one year ago today when I took a step of faith and started a new chapter in my life! That takes a lot of courage and determination,” wrote Nderitu.

Nderitu highlighted the personal growth she's experienced, discovering new strengths, developing coping mechanisms, and gaining valuable self-awareness.

“I’ll keep moving forward, even if the path ahead is still unclear. I've got this! Remember that every step, even the ones that feel uncertain or scary, is an opportunity for growth and learning,” she added.

Nderitu's departure from Kenya in May 2023 was followed by public statements in July, where she openly addressed the reasons behind her decision.

She described the prior environment as "toxic," particularly for her teenage daughter, who Nderitu claims was directly affected by unspecified negative behavior.

Nderitu further clarified her marital status, denying any involvement in a polygamous relationship, saying, she “left the husband for whoever needed him more”

She stated that her choice to leave Samidoh was driven by a desire for a healthier environment for her children, stating her ability to independently provide for their needs.

“I made a decision to remove myself and my kids from that toxic environment especially my teen daughter who unfortunately is direct recipient of unbelievable  behavior displayed …I have managed to sustain my kids needs so far with no help and I am not regretting any bit of it,” she shared on her Facebook page.