In recent weeks, social media platforms have seen renewed discussion involving Kenyan content creator and actress Maria Wa Kitaa (Yasmin Said) and prominent journalist and producer Rashid Abdalla. It has been established that the two were involved in a personal relationship.
Maria Wa Kitaa became pregnant as a result of the relationship. She later delivered a baby, but Rashid Abdalla refused to take responsibility for the child.
The matter has generated significant public interest, with social media users sharing opinions and discussing the developments. As is common with stories involving well-known personalities, the discussion has spread rapidly across different online platforms.
Public reactions have been mixed. Some online users have expressed support for Maria, while others have commented on the situation and called for respect for the privacy of those involved, especially the child. Media observers have noted the importance of responsible discussion around personal matters of public figures.
Rashid Abdalla is widely known for his successful journalism career and his long-standing public relationship with fellow media personality Lulu Hassan. Maria Wa Kitaa has built a strong online presence through her acting roles, content creation, and engagement with audiences on social media.
The episode highlights how personal matters involving celebrities and media personalities can quickly become topics of public conversation in the digital age.
The actress took to social media to express her frustration of Rashid Abdala declining to take responsibilities of raising the child.
She wrote”Huyu mtoto nitamlea ata kama ulimkataa.”












