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Kenyan author Hilda Lumati sparks a fierce national debate on morality and dating by revealing she remained a virgin until her marriage at age 27.

In a society where "body count" is a casual dinner conversation, Kenyan author Hilda Lumati has dropped a bombshell that is shaking the internet: "I stayed pure until I said I do."
Speaking to Dr. Ofweneke, the Kakamega-born writer revealed she entered her marriage bed at 27 with a "body count of one"—her husband. It is a declaration of counter-cultural defiance in an era of normalized promiscuity. Lumati’s story is not just about abstinence; it is about the intense societal pressure placed on women to conform to modern dating standards or risk being labeled "prudes."
"People think I am crazy," Lumati admitted. She recounted losing a four-year relationship because she refused to compromise her values. Her stance exposes the dark underbelly of Nairobi’s dating scene, where sexual availability is often the price of admission for a relationship. Lumati refused to pay it.
Hilda Lumati is not preaching; she is testifying. Whether you agree with her or not, her courage to stand against the tide of "hookup culture" is undeniable. She has reminded us that in a world where everything is for sale, some things are still worth keeping off the market.
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