TBT Video of Janet Mbugua’s Lavish Wedding Emerges, Reignites Reactions about Her Separation
- Janet Mbugua and Edward Ndichu's extravagant celebration, once dubbed the wedding of the decade, featured designer fashion, celebrity guests, and a televised fairytale moment few forget
- Years later, their union faced turbulence marked by serious allegations and public scrutiny that turned admiration into speculation
- As the wedding video resurfaced online, netizens reignited debates, dissecting body language, guest reactions, and what might have gone wrong in their marriage
- Marriage counsellor Jane Muthoni shared an expert's perspective into the separation in an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.ke
A video from 10 years ago capturing the glamorous wedding of NTV media personality Janet Mbugua has resurfaced online.
Source: Facebook
The video's emergence has rekindled online chatter around her highly publicised separation from ex-husband Edward Ndichu.
When did Janet Mbugua get married?
As usual, online sleuths, always on the hunt for nostalgic gems or scandal triggers, dug up the clip of Janet’s opulent wedding, which took place on May 30, 2015, at the lush Chaka Ranch grounds.
The ceremony, aired on Royal Media’s The Wedding Show, was one of the most high-profile unions of that decade.
At the time, Janet and Ndichu were both twins, making the union symbolic as each left behind their sibling to start a new life together.
The event attracted a host of A-list celebrities, with guests arriving in style and fashion befitting the fairytale theme.
Janet was stunned in a snow-white, figure-hugging gown, while Ndichu dazzled in a beige designer suit that turned heads and was considered ahead of its time in Kenyan wedding fashion.
The couple exchanged vows and sealed their promises with a passionate kiss, vows that, in hindsight, did not stand the test of time.
What happened between Edward Ndichu and Janet Mbugua?
Despite the beauty and elegance of the day, their marriage eventually came to an end after five years and two children.
Rumours of infidelity surrounded the split, with controversial blogger Edgar Obare later alleging that Ndichu had been unfaithful and was also involved in an assault scandal alongside his twin brother, Paul.
It was later reported that Janet eventually filed for divorce in 2022, in a bid to formally exit the marriage.
Still, more recent updates suggest the former couple now co-parent peacefully.
In an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.ke, relationship counsellor Jane Muthoni explained that Janet and Ndichu's split, despite their high-profile wedding, highlights deeper issues that many couples face after the ceremony.
"From a counselling perspective, their separation points to a lack of emotional preparedness for marriage. A wedding is a day, but marriage is a lifetime. Couples often get carried away by the excitement of the wedding and forget to build a foundation of communication, trust and shared values," she explained.
Watch the video below:
Here are some reactions from social media users:
Wangeci Kate:
"Nobody loves divorce, but I say congratulations to them, they didn't kill one another "
Otieno Mary:
"His mannerisms communicated a lot, she just did not see coz she was in love."
Moses Wambua:
She should have watched the wedding video. The guy only wanted to conquer."
Kiki Keren:
"Why do people exchange their vows and then blatantly break them?"
Isaac Weriapsaweyot:
"This is a wedding for those who went to a group of schools bwanaa."
Dickson Njenga Ngugi:
"The brother thought he found the one."
Rose Cecilia:
"The bigger the wedding the shorter and ugly the marriage."
Mware Wa Ndegwa:
"It's the person who marries you not the occasion.. And when you marry a narcissist, the only way is out and go."
Tony Felix:
"Even the attendees are questionable by their demeanor, the mourning came before the merrying. This one was knee deep rooted to go south."
Marîé Wambui:
"Ile kiherehere walikua nayo hawangeenda mbali. The guests are looking embarrassed at the hyped jumpy couple."
Georgynah Kioko:
"So this ended? Maybe they weren't soulmates.. I hear you have to know you two are meant to be together."
Okeyoh Okeyo Kevinnocent:
"From the looks of everything here, this was not going anywhere."
Source: Facebook
Are Janet Mbugua and Edward Ndichu co-parenting?
Previously, TUKO.co.ke reported a rare public moment where Janet and Ndichu came together to celebrate their son’s birthday.
The celebration was reserved for close friends and family, and both parents appeared cheerful as they focused on making the day special for their child.
Netizens flooded social media sharing their unfiltered reactions to the rare interaction.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
