I Let My Husband Take Control of Our Finances, But I Discovered He Was Hiding Money From Me, Nairobi Woman Opens Up
Esther, a 38-year-old woman from Nairobi, Kenya, trusted her husband Peter completely. They had been married for eight years, and Esther, confident in Peter’s abilities, allowed him to take control of their finances.
She believed that as the head of the household, Peter would manage their money responsibly and make decisions that were in the best interest of their family. Esther focused on managing the home and raising their children, trusting that Peter was looking out for their financial future.
For a while, everything seemed fine. The bills were paid, their savings grew, and their family life appeared stable. But Esther began to notice small inconsistencies.
Despite their growing wealth, Peter seemed to always claim that their finances were tight, telling her they couldn’t afford certain luxuries or even save as much as they should. When Esther asked for more details about their savings and investments, Peter would give vague answers or brush her concerns aside.
Over time, Esther became increasingly suspicious. One day, while going through some old paperwork in the home office, she came across a bank statement with large, unexplained withdrawals that Peter had never mentioned.
Shocked and confused, she realized that money had been taken from their joint account without her knowledge. It wasn’t just a small sum either—there were several large amounts missing, and Peter had never provided an explanation for them.Still unsure of how to confront him, Esther tried to dismiss her growing doubts, but the feeling that something wasn’t right continued to nag at her.
