Kenyan businessman Khalif Kairo recently opened up about his marriage to Maria Wavinya in an exclusive interview with Mungai Eve on October 15th, revealing the thoughtful approach that led to their union.

Known for his pragmatic approach to both business and personal life, Kairo shared that his decision to settle down was driven by maturity and a desire for stability after past toxic relationships.

“We are technically married,” Kairo revealed, discussing how his mindset evolved over time. “I’ve been in toxic relationships before, but once you mature and develop a certain mindset, you realise it’s time to settle down and start a family."

He added the importance of shared values in his decision, saying, "When you meet a woman who shares the same mindset and principles—someone who wants to raise your children—you don’t waste time. You just go for it."

Kairo explained that he approaches relationships much like business opportunities—seizing the right moment.

“We’re just turning four months now, and I approach relationships the same way I do business. If I see a good opportunity, I go for it. There are people who date for five years and never get married. Whatever I’ve been searching for all these years, God finally made the connection."

A key factor in his attraction to Maria was her simplicity and grounded nature. "What drew me to her is that she’s very simple. Cars and money don’t excite her. She cooks every single day, and it feels amazing—the best feeling on earth," he shared, clearly enamored by her down-to-earth qualities.

Reflecting on his decision to marry, Kairo noted that it was something he had thought about for two years.

“Being young doesn’t mean I’m not exposed. If we’re delaying things for too long, then it’s a waste of time. Why would we date for two years? I decided I wanted to get married. I’ve studied, I’ve travelled, and now I’m ready.

Kairo, who was previously in a relationship with Cera Imani, acknowledged that his path to finding love hadn’t always been easy. “I’m happy. It’s not perfect, but I’ve had bad experiences in the past."

Despite any challenges, he expressed contentment with his current relationship, stating, "Maria brings so much brightness into my life."

As for the future, Kairo and Maria plan to keep things simple. “We are legally married, but we haven’t had a big wedding, and people shouldn’t expect one. We’re modest and simple. We’re thinking of doing something small, maybe on the beach. We’ve already made our decision, and we’re very happy with it," Kairo explained.