Popular actress Marya Okoth tied the knot with her new husband, Okula Jack, in a vibrant traditional ceremony over the weekend in Ugenya, Siaya County. The wedding took many by surprise, as Marya had kept her new relationship private since her separation from comedian YY in September 2024. The ex-couple continues to co-parent their young daughter.
The couple’s wedding took place on Saturday, August 2, following another event held on May 31. Photos from the lavish celebration quickly circulated on social media, showcasing Marya’s new husband and their joyful union.
Here are five facts about Okula Jack, Marya’s new spouse:
- Okula Jack is a lawyer by profession. He is also known for providing educational and legal commentary on various media platforms, sharing insights that benefit the public.
- He serves as the Technical Legal Advisor to Professor Julius K. Bitok, Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Education’s State Department for Basic Education. Okula frequently shares updates from this role on social media.
- Okula is a devout Christian and active member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. He holds an official position in the church and often shares moments from church events, including camp meetings themed around faith.
- Beyond law, Okula is an entrepreneur. He owns Plato.ke, a popular restaurant in Upper Hill, Nairobi, which opened in 2020 and has steadily grown in reputation.
- He is a passionate Manchester United football fan. His social media features posts celebrating club legends such as Zlatan Ibrahimović, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Marcus Rashford.
Fans widely celebrated Marya’s new chapter, but the wedding also sparked humorous reactions from female lawyers online. They jokingly lamented losing one of their own to the entertainment industry and called for an “LSK singles conference” citing legal jargon in jest.
Marya Okoth’s surprise wedding marks a fresh start, and her new husband’s diverse background adds to the public’s interest in their story.
