Janet Mbugua Discloses She Lost Friends after Divorcing Eddie Ndichu: "Some Weird Profiling"

• Janet Mbugua and Eddie Ndichu held a lavish wedding in 2015 that was the talk of town for months
• The rumours about her marriage coming to an end started back in 2019, before she officially filed for divorce a couple of years later
• In a new video, Janet narrated how getting divorced changed her life and the effects it had on her social life
• Speaking exclusively to TUKO.co.ke, psychologist Naomi Muigai says divorced women often feel quietly excluded from former social circles

Media personality Janet Mbugua has opened up about how her life changed when she went through a divorce.

Janet married Eddie Ndichu in 2015, but rumours about their breakup started in 2019, before people noticed they were no longer living together.

However, in 2022, the TV personality filed for a divorce but did not divulge what may have led to her marriage coming to an end.

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How did divorce affect Janet Mbugua?

In an interview with podcaster Adelle Onyango, she shared that she lost many friends after her marriage dissolved.

"There is a difference between pre- and post-divorce. It is like two different societies. I think that is when you begin to see friendships for what they are. There are some Christmas parties you are not invited to, cause it is just like 'oh, where is your plus one?'. They do not say it, but suddenly, when you're no longer plus one, there is just a very quiet- and I noticed another friend of mine who went through it was like I thought it was just me. I was like, no, especially if you live in an estate. There is a weird, almost subconscious profiling even when you walk into the party," she said.

Watch the video below:

Netizens react to Janet Mbugua's confession

Here are some of the reactions from social media users:

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@Shom075 said:

"I can relate, the women look at you like you have leprosy, the men do not dare look in your direction because they are afraid the wife will see them looking at you. Growth happens when you do not care."

@Winny Adiso said:

"Why haven't I experienced this, and I have been divorced for seven years. I did not lose friends, or it could be that I never had any?"

@Wangui Samuel said:

"You do not belong there anymore. I went through a divorce, and yeah, it is tough, but you learn and keep moving. The circle does not want people who are divorced."

@Puppies and Sunshine said:

"I lost so many friends because I knew them when I was part of a couple, I am no longer that."

@Queen wa Accounts said:

"You will see yourself removed from some WhatsApp group."

@Lucy Njoroge said:

"Heal and move on gal. When divorce happens, people first judge the woman as a failure. Genuine friends didn't leave."

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@Leah Alice said:

"Did the ex-husband suffer the same fate of friends disappearing?"

@Esther Ess Wanja said:

"Such is life."

Speaking exclusively to TUKO.co.ke, counselling psychologist Naomi Muigai explains that it’s common for divorced individuals, particularly women, to feel ostracised by their former social circles. She notes that the shift is often unspoken but deeply felt.

“Divorce tends to reclassify a person socially, especially in tight-knit communities. Friends, especially those in couples, may not know how to relate to the new status, and this often leads to avoidance. It’s not always intentional, but it’s very real,” she told TUKO.co.ke.

Is Janet Mbugua single?

Janet came out to shut down claims that she was pregnant after her photos emerged online, causing speculation.

She revealed that she was still single and maintained that she had embarked on a weight loss journey.

She had shared a photo of herself wearing a black dress that had a see-through lace covering her tummy, which left many thinking she was announcing her pregnancy.

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Are Janet Mbugua and Eddie Ndichu co-parenting?

Janet and her ex-husband have resorted to co-parenting their two sons, and they have, from time to time, been seen attending school events together.

The two loving parents are on good terms and always reunite for their sons' birthdays, going out for dinner to celebrate the milestones.

In October 2024, Huru, the ex-couple's son, turned nine, and their secondborn, Mali, clocked six.

Eddie and Janet threw their sons a private birthday party, which was attended by a few close friends.

Recently, Eddie and his twin brother, Paul Ndichu, turned 40, but their ex-wives, including Janet, didn't celebrate them as fans wished.

Paul's baby mama, and mother to his twin daughters, Grace Msalame, celebrated him and Eddie.

The media personality shared a photo of the twins, penning a sweet message to them on their 40th birthday. Her actions elicited mixed reactions online.

Caren Nyota, HoD Entertainment, added details of Janet Mbugua and Eddie Ndichu's co-parenting.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke