Money, Relationships and the Cost of ‘We’

“Love” is easy to talk about, but what does “We” actually cost? In this episode, Just Ivy Africa sits down with Jacob Aliet, author of Unplugged, and Dianah Murethi, a private wealth lawyer, to unpack the real financial dynamics behind relationships. From dating to marriage and even divorce, we explore how money quietly shapes power, ownership, and decision-making between partners. Because when everything is going well, love feels simple. But when things fall apart, the question changes. “The question is not who shall be given this property… the question is to whom does this property belong.”  In this episode, we break down: • The hidden financial mistakes people make in relationships • Why love doesn’t automatically mean ownership • The difference between contribution and entitlement • How the law actually views money, property, and marriage in Kenya • The risks of building wealth together without structure • Why many people walk away from relationships with nothing Join the conversation: If your relationship ended today, would you know what you actually own? Jacob Aliet, the Unplugged Author, is a Kenyan writer, coach, and speaker whose work challenges convention. linkedin.com/in/jacob-aliet https://www.instagram.com/jacob_aliet/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unpluggedvip_ Dianah Murethi is renowned as a private wealth lawyer with a focus on trusts, estate planning, tax, and business modeling. linkedin.com/in/dianah-mureithi-68a31041 https://ke.andersen.com/team/dianah-mureithi/ https://www.instagram.com/theprivatewealthlawyerke/ Stay ahead of everything happening in the economy, powered by The Kenyan Wall Street: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6bsWC0rGiScNY6zP47 👉 Subscribe to The Kenyan Wall Street for new episodes every week! 🎧 Listen & Follow Just Money Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kenyanwallstreet Spotify: Just Money Podcast TikTok: Just Money Podcast X (Twitter): @JustMoneypod Instagram: @JustMoneyPodcast Follow our Host Just Ivy Africa on Socials: https://linktr.ee/justivyafrica_?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=63b80341-307e-4644-a2d7-dadb5367987f Sponsors: Set Provider Thank you to Kofisi for providing our beautiful, world-class set, where ideas like this thrive. Visit them at: https://kofisi.africa/ If scammed or have been a victim of an online trading scam, you should report the incident immediately: Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI): Contact the toll-free hotline at 0800722203 or file a report at your nearest police station. Capital Markets Authority (CMA): Report fraudulent and unlicensed investment platforms to the CMA.Central Bank of Kenya (CBK): Check the CBK Fraud Safety Guidelines for more information on spotting Ponzi and pyramid schemes.