- Gideon Kirui married his German fiancée, Tabea Jasmin Schumann, after two years of dating and overcoming family opposition
- Kirui told TUKO.co.ke that he met Tabea in 2024 when he was studying for a Master’s degree at Tel Aviv University in Israel
- Both families initially expressed concern due to cultural and racial differences, but later accepted the union
A man from Boror Village in Rongai, county of Nakuruhas finally married his white fiancée, Tabea Jasmin Schumann, after two years of dating and overcoming cultural opposition.
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Gideon Kirui told TUKO.co.ke that he met Tabea in 2024 in Israel, where he was studying for a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Development at Tel Aviv University.
His now wife, who is originally from Hannover, Germany, was also working with a Christian organization at the time.
“We met during a church service at Hillsong Church in Tel Aviv and became friends. Soon after, we started having a relationship, and that friendship has now turned into marriage,” Kirui said.
Did Gideon’s family object to his marrying a white woman?
The young man attributed his marriage to what he called the hand of God, realizing that without faith, the union would hit the rock.
He explained that he comes from a very caring society and had been warned before he left Kenya to study in Israel against bringing a white wife home.
In addition to opposition from his own family, Tabea also faced concerns from his side, making their relationship more difficult.
When they fell in love, these cultural barriers stood in their way, but they chose to fight for their relationship and remain committed to each other.
Over time, both families slowly accepted the union.
In November 2025, Kirui traveled back to Kenya with his fiance for his official introduction, after which they started planning their wedding.
“He had heard many bad stories about white women who married black men, as well as the common racial stereotypes that exist. However, through Christ and the help of our parents, friends, and church leaders, we were able to overcome these cultural and conceptual barriers to start a family and unite in holy matrimony,” he said.
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When did Gideon Kirui marry Tabea?
The two got married in a colorful wedding ceremony held in Ngata on January 3, 2026.
Both families, including parents and siblings, were present to witness and celebrate the happy event.
The bride looked beautiful in a simple yet elegant white gown, while the groom looked dapper in a blue suit.
Their officiants also looked stylish in long red dresses, while the groomsmen wore modern black three-piece suits.
Gideon thanked everyone who helped them on their journey, saying he was grateful to start a new chapter with his lover after overcoming all the challenges.
“Thank you to friends and family for joining us in celebrating our union. Special thanks to the Gospel Outreach Church, Salgaa, for officiating our marriage. We also thank our overseas community in Perth, Sydney, Germany, and Israel for helping us and following the event online,” he said.
Why did the businessman marry his lover after 50 years of living together
In other news, Celebrate reported that businessman Tony Ssenkebejje officially married the mother of his children after 50 years together.
The two met in 1974 but waited until 2024 to get married in the church after seeing the need to celebrate their union.
They lived together for decades and were blessed with four children, all of whom attended their wedding.
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