Harusi Tunayo? McDonald Mariga Addresses Marital Status After Pressure at Mother’s Funeral

McDonald Mariga had to shed some light on his marital status during his mother's funeral. Photos: FKF Media

Harusi Tunayo? McDonald Mariga Addresses Marital Status After Pressure at Mother’s Funeral

Joel Omotto 22:42 - 07.07.2025

FKF vice president McDonald Mariga was forced to clear the air about his marital status after it became a subject of discussion at his mother’s funeral.

Football Kenya Federation vice president McDonald Mariga found himself addressing his marital status during his mother’s burial ceremony at the weekend.

Mariga, who was joined by his family, among them former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama, alongside friends, who included high-ranking politicians, eulogised his mother Mildred Wanyama as a strong pillar of their family who shaped who they turned out to be.

However, the former Parma and Inter Milan midfielder was put on the spot over his marital status after it emerged that he was still single when his younger brother Wanyama introduced his partner Serah Teshna to speak.

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Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi opened the can of worms when he challenged Mariga to sort out his marital status to ‘pave the way’ for his younger brothers as is the norm in many African traditions.

Mariga Put on the Spot Over Lack of Wife

McDonald Mariga is consoled by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. Photo: Musalia Mudavadi X

“Mariga you are our friend and I have seen your brother who has his wife here and the other ones are younger. Now you need to clear the way for others to get married. Now you have the means and what is remaining is a little task,” Sudi said while addressing the mourners.

Mariga was hard-pressed to explain himself but ultimately cleared the air, promising to get his house in order soon.

“When Victor brought his wife here to speak, I heard people asking me how about you. And I saw Sudi looking at me with those eyes…but mine is in the pipeline, there is no cause for alarm,” said Mariga.

“We will feast soon because she is there. Another wedding is on the way so those asking about me, that is your answer.”

Mariga has kept his relationship status under wraps over the years with little known about the woman in his life but it seems his fans might not wait for long.