Anerlisa Muigai engaged to longtime boyfriend Melvin Ibrahim

Known for keeping her private life away from the public eye, Anerlisa's engagement came as a delightful shock to many.

Melvin Ibrahim, the man behind the engagement ring, is not a familiar face in the spotlight. However, he is the director at Apex Automotive, a car dealership based in Nairobi.

Anerlisa Muigai and her fiancé Melvin Ibrahim during their engagement party on march 16, 2024. Pulse Live Kenya

The dealership specialises in importing vehicles from various countries such as Japan, the UK, South Africa, and Australia, as well as dealing with the buying and selling of locally used cars.

He's also into finance and real estate according to his Instagram bio.

Anerlisa Muigai's lavish engagement party

Rumours of the engagement began circulating after a lavish party was hosted at Anerlisa's parents' home in Naivasha on March 16, 2024.

Senator Tabitha Karanja and businessman Joseph Karanja, Anerlisa's parents, spared no expense in celebrating their daughter's milestone, inviting prominent figures from the political sphere to commemorate the occasion.

Anerlisa Mwigai's mother Tabitha Karanja, senator Tabitha Mutinda, and other attendees during the engagement party of Anerlisa on March 16, 2024. Pulse Live Kenya

Distinguished guests, including nominated senators Tabitha Mutinda, Esther Okenyuri, and Hamida Kibwana, graced the event, showcasing their elegance in stylish attire. Senator Mutinda even took to social media to share glimpses of the celebration, capturing the festive atmosphere and the joyous faces of the attendees.

Anerlisa's mother stole the spotlight with her stunning long pink kitenge attire adorned with touches of jungle green, radiating sophistication and grace.

The news of Anerlisa's engagement sparked an outpouring of congratulatory messages from Kenyans, celebrating her happiness and wishing her well in her new journey.

Anerlisa Mwigai's mother Tabitha Karanja, senator Tabitha Mutinda, and other attendees during the engagement party of Anerlisa on March 16, 2024. Pulse Live Kenya

Anerlisa Muigai's relationship with Ben Pol

However, despite the buzz surrounding the event, Anerlisa has chosen to remain tight-lipped about the details of her engagement.

Anerlisa's engagement comes two years after her divorce from Tanzanian star Ben Pol in 2021.

The couple got engaged in 2018 in a similarly low-key manner. Despite the end of her previous relationship, Anerlisa's engagement with Melvin Ibrahim signals a new chapter in her life, filled with hope and excitement for the future.