NAIROBI, Kenya — Prominent Kenyan lawyer and long-time aide to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Silas Jakakimba, alongside his wife Florence Adhiambo, has publicly announced their separation in a joint statement released on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
The couple, who had been married for three years, characterized their decision as a difficult one, arrived at after careful consideration and extensive reflection.
They underscored that the choice to part ways was reached mutually and with profound respect for each other, further noting the significant support received from their innermost families and spiritual leaders during this process.
“This decision was reached mutually and, with respect for one another, noting with deep appreciation and gratitude, the immense love and support from both sides of our Innermost Families and Spiritual Leaders as we sought to make this decision public,” Silas stated in a social media post.
Despite Silas Jakakimba and Florence Adhiambo separation, the couple reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to maintaining privacy and prioritizing the well-being of their family.
They respectfully requested that the public and media grant them the necessary space as they navigate this deeply personal chapter.
“We remain fully committed to maintaining the privacy and well-being of our family during this transition. We ask that our privacy be respected as we navigate this personal matter,” Silas added.
To ensure clarity and minimize speculation, they explicitly stated that no further public comments would be made regarding the matter.
Jakakimba also appealed to the public to honor their request for privacy as he and Florence embark on separate journeys.
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“We ask that our privacy be respected as we navigate this personal matter. We will not be making any further public statements whatsoever regarding this matter at this or at any other time – and we do appreciate your understanding,” Silas concluded on his X (formerly Twitter) account.
This announcement follows their lavish wedding ceremony three years prior. Jakakimba and Adhiambo tied the knot in a colourful wedding ceremony on October 16, 2021.
The lavish event, which was held at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, was attended by lawyer Donald Kipkorir, Lang’ata MP Phelix Jalang’o and wife Amina Chao, Ugandan musician Bobi Wine, Babu Owino, Akothee, Ken Mijungu, Trevor Ombija, and Milly Odhiambo, among others.
