How Citizen TV's Yvonne Okwara Met Her Husband Through Sick Pet

Many people meet their soulmates in fairly special situations, but Citizen TV anchor Yvonne Okwara's love story is quite unique.

In a sit down with one of the local dailies, the poised anchor revealed that she met her husband, Andrew Matole, in his office when she had taken her sick pet for treatment.

Okwara was 31 years old at the time while her soulmate, a veterinary surgeon, was 47.

Her attempts to keep their union lowkey was, however, futile and shortly after she got married, people started trolling her demanding an explanation why she married a man who was over a decade her senior.

Citizen TV anchor, Yvonne Okwara, weds her husband Andrew Matole in December 2014.

She also disclosed that the two are in sync so much that such things as the age difference between them never matters.

"People talked. People said things. That’s what comes with having a job in the limelight, but again, no one lives my life but me."

"My husband is my best friend, we get along incredibly well, and none of these other issues have ever mattered," she stated.

Their love blossomed until they tied the knot in a low-key wedding held at Nairobi's Crowne Plaza hotel.

During the interview, the eloquent anchor took that opportunity to address the children issue arguing that people should be allowed to marry and procreate, when and if they want.

"First of all, it is completely fine if you don’t want any of these things. It’s fine! If you don’t want to get married, and you are religious, talk to your God, and then leave it at that. There’s no point in getting married for show only to lead a miserable life."

"If you don’t want to have children, and you have a partner, talk to your God, then talk to your partner.  These are the only two people who matter. No one else matters. Not even family. Family will talk, but eventually, they’ll get used to it. Stay true to yourself," she added.

In December 2019, the two will be marking five years since they exchanged vows.

Citizen TV anchor, Yvonne Okwara. She met her husband, Andrew Matole, at his office when she took her sick pet for treatment.