Content creator Murugi Munyi has opened up about the rapid and unconventional start of her relationship with her husband, Zach, revealing that she dumped her then-boyfriend and got married within the same year.
Murugi shared the revelation on Saturday, January 17, 2026, while participating in a popular social media trend where users post throwback photos from 2016 and reflect on how much their lives have changed.
Her post quickly drew attention after she disclosed that 2016 marked several major milestones in her love life.
“2016 was the year Zach and I met, and also the year we got engaged AND did our ruracio,” Murugi wrote, prompting surprise and curiosity from her followers.
Many were shocked by how quickly the relationship progressed. One follower openly questioned the timeline, commenting, “You met, got engaged and had a traditional wedding in 1 year?!!! wow… I guess wakudumu ata dumu.” The remark echoed the disbelief shared by many who saw the post.
In response, Murugi chose to clarify how everything unfolded, giving a candid account of the early days of her relationship with Zach. She explained that they met in February 2016 at a time when she was still in another relationship.
“Yup! We met Feb 2016. I was dating someone else then,” she admitted.
Murugi revealed that Zach was upfront about his intentions from the beginning and directly asked her to choose him instead. According to her, that bold approach played a significant role in her decision to end her previous relationship.
She noted that once she made the decision, things moved quickly but felt right for both of them. The engagement and traditional wedding followed within the same year, marking a dramatic shift in her personal life.
Murugi’s revelation has sparked conversations online about love, timing, and unconventional relationship journeys, with many praising her honesty while others expressed amazement at how fast her story unfolded.