What Happened When Janet Mbugua Finally Met Mercy Masika After Their Public Disagreement

Media personality Janet Mbugua and gospel singer Mercy Masika have met in person following their public disagreement over the latter’s Becoming a Wife masterclass, which sparked widespread debate among Kenyans on social media.

The two shared a joint Instagram post showing them seated together on what appeared to be a television studio set, suggesting they had recorded a conversation addressing the controversy.

In their caption, Mbugua and Masika revealed that they had sat on the same set and talked through their differences, although they did not disclose where the conversation was recorded or whether it would eventually be aired.

“Marriage ministry isn’t new. Making sure every marriage it reaches is safe and supported is what matters now,” part of their joint statement read.

They further noted that people do not have to agree on everything to share a common goal, emphasising the importance of creating families that feel seen, safe and supported within the church.

The disagreement began after Masika announced a seven session programme titled Becoming a Wife, scheduled to run from November 21 to December 12. The masterclass also listed Lady Bishop Kathy Kiuna as a guest speaker.

Mbugua publicly questioned the concept, particularly the absence of a similar programme designed to help men prepare for marriage and become better husbands.

She also raised concerns about femicide, gender based violence and sexual abuse, arguing that religious platforms should address these issues rather than place the focus solely on preparing women for marriage.

Her remarks generated mixed reactions, drawing several public figures into the conversation.

Actress Kate Actress pointed out that marriage involves two people, while YouTuber Raych Gitau Kaymo echoed concerns about the lack of a corresponding programme for men. DJ Xclusive also joined the discussion, announcing his own proposed husbands’ masterclass in response.

However, digital creators Lillian Ng’ang’a and Lynn Ngugi defended Masika, arguing that women should be free to seek guidance on marriage without being ridiculed.

Throughout the controversy, Masika maintained that her masterclass was intended to focus on building families and developing a Kingdom mindset.

She also offered her perspective on humility, describing it as strength under control rather than silence or losing one’s identity.

The meeting between the two comes after weeks of public discussion over the role of faith communities in marriage preparation and the responsibilities of women and men in building healthy families.

While their joint statement indicates that they have taken time to discuss the disagreement, neither has disclosed whether the meeting resulted in a change of position on the issues that initially divided them. Whether their recorded conversation will be made public also remains unclear.

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