I am writing to share a deeply painful experience that I have endured, hoping that by raising awareness, I may receive assistance and also help others facing similar struggles. My name is Margret Wambui, and I am a mother of three beautiful girls. My marriage was destroyed due to my husband's desire for a male child, leading to my abandonment and financial struggles.

After completing my secondary education, I moved to town in search of work. I first worked as a housemaid before securing a job as a waitress. During this time, I met a man, and we fell in love. After a year of being together, we moved in and started a life as husband and wife.

When I became pregnant for the first time, my husband expressed his strong wish for a boy. However, when I gave birth to a baby girl, he was visibly disappointed. Hoping to make things better, I became pregnant again after two years. A hospital scan revealed that I was carrying twins. I was hopeful that this would bring joy to my husband. However, after nine months, I gave birth to two girls.

When my husband visited me at the hospital and learned that I had given birth to twin girls, he cruelly told me that all I could do was give birth to 'prostitutes.' His words shattered me, but I had nowhere else to go. After being discharged, I returned home, determined to raise my daughters despite his disapproval.

One and a half years later, my husband returned home with another woman who had a baby boy. Without hesitation, he threw me and my three daughters out, telling me he could not live with a woman who only gives birth to girls. Heartbroken and without a place to go, I was forced to rent a small house and start life anew with my children.

Today, I struggle to provide for my daughters and seek any form of assistance, particularly employment in Naivasha town, so I can support my family. My story is a plea for help, but also a message to society that gender discrimination in marriage is unjust and deeply damaging.

I hope that by sharing my experience, I can find support and also encourage other women in similar situations to stay strong and seek help. I would be deeply grateful for any job opportunity that will enable me to raise my children with dignity.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope to hear from you soon.