Rachel Ruto and tribulations of women married to big shots

 

First Lady Rachel Ruto and Netherlands Queen Máxima during a meeting at State House in Nairobi. Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are on a 3-day State visit to Kenya. [PCS]

Being a woman is tough. But being a woman married to a public figure is a different kind of burden altogether. Whether it’s the First Lady, a pastor’s wife, or the spouse of a local celebrity, these women endure double the scrutiny that ordinary women face.

Last week, Kenya hosted Dutch royals King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima for a three-day state visit. It was a significant diplomatic engagement, yet if you ask the average Kenyan about it, they might struggle to recall any key takeaways....