- Rashid Abdalla shared a past story of how he once lied to his lover to avoid upsetting her, even though he was in pain after a night out
- The journalist went on to tell his wife and co-host, Lulu Hassan, that people often have to be somewhat dishonest with their partners when seeking marriage
- He further advised women to avoid marrying men who do not love being around women, explaining the reasoning behind his stance
Celebrated Citizen TV anchor Rashid Abdalla has sparked mixed reactions online following his bold remarks about relationships and marriage.
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Rashid, who is married to fellow anchor Lulu Hassan, has long been admired for his on-screen chemistry and the couple’s enviable bond, both on Citizen TV and their successful production company.
What did Rashid Abdalla say about marriage?
During a recent live broadcast, Rashid surprised many when he claimed that everyone lies to get married.
The Kiswahili news anchor shared a light-hearted story from his early dating days with Lulu, recalling how she once took him for a date at an Indian restaurant.
He humorously revealed that after the date, he suffered stomach aches because of the food, but when Lulu called to ask how it was, he lied and said everything was fine so as not to upset her.
“If you are a very truthful person, you will not get married or marry. You have to lie either in your words or actions. Someone can tell you about someone else and say they were just classmates, while in reality, they were lovers, just to avoid upsetting you,” he explained.
When Lulu teasingly asked if he had lied to her to win her over, Rashid cleverly dodged the question.
Rashid went on to make another cheeky comment, saying that a woman should avoid marrying a man who does not love women.
He argued that only a man who appreciates women can recognise the one with the right qualities to settle down with.
The funny but thought-provoking exchange left netizens talking, with many weighing in on whether Rashid was being honest or simply being cheeky.
Watch the video below:
Netizens react to Rashid’s comments on marriage
Here are some of the reactions from Kenyans online:
Adija Wa Ken:
“Unaulza pia nabado unadanganywa.”
Hamza Karisa:
“Kwa ivo wewe uliwahi danganya? Hapa aliruka swali Rashid wewe.”
Thomas Imboka:
“These couples are strong in character.”
Morris Limo:
“Ashasema ni lazima kudanganya so usingojee tena jibu hapo.”
Anjeline Onyango:
“Rashid si ni binadamu so alishawahi danganya.”
Vincent Onyango Samuel:
“Rashidi amelenga🫡sababu Lulu alidanganya pia.”
Meshack Mwaita:
“Mkuu ameruka swali ki Petero. Boychild and the entire generation is proud of him.”
Mtu ni watu:
“Hassan wewe ni mwanaume kamili kuwa mtu wa ukweli.”
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Do Rashid and Lulu earn the same salary?
In another story about the celebrated couple, Lulu shared that she and Rashid earn the same salary at Citizen TV as of March 2025.
Her revelation stirred mixed reactions online, with Kenyans expressing varied opinions about the disclosure.
Lulu also previously mentioned that she met Rashid during one of her lowest moments in life, when she lost her mum.
Interestingly, the two were employed on the same day at Royal Media after travelling to Nairobi together.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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