The first wife of Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has filed for divorce before Mombasa Chief Kadhis Court after nine years of separation.
Madina Giovanni Fazzini is seeking dissolution of the marriage citing desertion.
“I am clear and unequivocal that our marriage has broken down irretrievably, with no chance of revival, given we have both moved on over the years,” said Fazzini in her affidavit.
The records show that the two were married under Islamic law on February 11, 2011 until January 2013 when they separated.
“Since the respondent, Joho, moved out of our matrimonial home in June 2013, the substance of our marriage has dissipated and has no basis to be sustained from a legal and social standpoint,” said Fazzini.
Fazzini said there was no hope or possibility of reconciliation or compromise of whatsoever nature or kind between her and Joho.
Fazzini said she had not been an accessory to or connived or condoned Joho’s actions, neither had she colluded with him in bringing the instant proceedings.
“At all material times relevant to this suit, the petitioner (Fazzini) and respondent (Joho) were and are still husband and wife, having married under Islamic law on February 11, 2011,” read her affidavit.
She also attached a marriage certificate and birth certificates of the two children she bore with Joho.
Fazzini seeks that the marriage be dissolved and any other or further relief the court may deem fit to grant in the circumstances.
She has been instructed to serve Joho with the court documents.
The governor has been accorded 14 days to respond to the petition.
