Uhuru Raises a Red Flag Over High Number of Single Parents in Kenya

President Kenyatta has sounded alarm over the rising number of single parent families in the country.
Speaking during the 59th Madaraka Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens on Wednesday, Kenyatta pointed out that the number of single parents rose from 25 percent in 2009 to 38 percent in 2019.
The president warned that if the trend is not checked, it could destroy Kenya’s fundamental character and reap untold harm to children, who he described as the most vulnerable and precious members of the society.
“…Equally important to highlight is the threat to our traditional values and the family as the basic unit of our society. The evolving face of the Kenyan family is characterized in the 2019 national census where families headed by single parents rose from 25.1 percent in 2009 to 38.2percent in 2019,” Uhuru said.
“If unchecked, this trend shall destroy the fundamental character of Kenya and reap untold harm onto our most vulnerable and precious members of society; our Children.”
Kenyatta called for concerted efforts to ensure the Kenyan family remains a “strong and respected institution” as a way of saving children and appealed to the media, church and community elders to step up.
“I urge our media houses, our religious leaders, our community elders, and the concerned government agencies to step up to the plate and make sure that the Kenyan Family remains the strong and respected institution that it has historically been,” he added.
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Too late,Mr. President.The…
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Too late,Mr. President.The horse is already out of the barn.Yesterday there was a good article in the Daily Nation of how University girls abuse HIV medication,solely because their sugardadies,and sponsors, who are usually much older prefer -mundu khu mundu. Go figure.No only that, but earlier there had also been an article in the dailies that highlighted how actively young women seek sponsors. Not only that,but dont we read on Mwakilishi all the time about big shots running away from child support,or impregnating minors? Given this backdrop, is there any wonders that our family values have gone to the dogs?
Women whom tradition has sanctioned them to be the paragon of moral guidance in family,society, are getting just a evil as men. Now mom is "evil",and papa is "devilish" where will the kids get moral guidance? Men of the cloth are not setting good example either.
Where are our social scientists to tackle these issues? We need action not just talk.
To me: Uhuru's statements…
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In reply to Too late,Mr. President.The… by Maxiley (not verified)
To me: Uhuru's statements about Single Mothers and Raila's promises to the Single Mothers makes an OXYMORON. They're speaking like "Birds of Different Feathers" yet Comrades in Politics.
The sugar daddies and sugar…
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In reply to Too late,Mr. President.The… by Maxiley (not verified)
The sugar daddies and sugar mummies prefer mundu khu mundu sex because 99% of them are HIV positive.
Those university girls and boys going to get some free money will all be dead soon, and some will be leaving unwanted children behind for others to parent them.
Kenya women are far worse…
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In reply to Too late,Mr. President.The… by Maxiley (not verified)
Kenya women are far worse than the men. They will “Muchere” your drink or food and carry your wallet shoulder high when you are forming in the mouth/nose dying on the ground.
Watch out @maxiley since you like to hang out in those funny joints whenever you are visiting kenya. Don’t revisit an open white cup or some chicken fillet.
@Jane, thanks for the free…
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In reply to Kenya women are far worse… by Jane (not verified)
@Jane, thanks for the free advise,that could potentially save my pocket,and life. I owe you one. Should you ever come to Florida on your spring break,or just to relax on the beaches , give me a shout,I shall be more than glad to entertain you. Yes Iknow you are thinking about my mexican squeeze. Iwill figure out something...After all what is so wrong about taking "asister " for a drink and sightseeing even if she is not wearing a Niqab...I didn't say wearing a swim suit.Though that would be ideal on the beach.
Sweeeet! I will be coming to…
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In reply to @Jane, thanks for the free… by Maxiley (not verified)
Sweeeet! I will be coming to Miami next month. Are you in Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, or Miami?
But as you are aware bro, I don’t mess around with a guy whose main squeeze is alive - Mexican, Kenyan, African or Ukrainian. Been there, done it, and it was messy!
I know you love those short fat girls since you are 6’4”. I’m only 5’10” and 115 Lbs somehow out of your league. I have a Very nice shape, back side nicely tight and round, the upper chest is D size, little light skin tone, and elegant appearance. Can you handle that @maxiley?
But we can hang out during the day time hours (0:9 AM to 5:0 PM) as long as you promise to flip the entire bill. What kind of Moto do you have - I mean drive if you own one? I prefer the German high speed machines you know💃. How about that @maxiley?
Wow, you are coming to Miami…
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In reply to Sweeeet! I will be coming to… by Jane (not verified)
Wow, you are coming to Miami,from where,DC?
My taste in women depends on if I am looking for long term, or temp. For long term, I would rank character first,looks would probably be 3... MMmmm 5'10 and 115lbs. Pretty good height for me,but I would love to bring you up to 135,before I buy the swim suit.Since Iam footing every thing...What say you?
I dont have my Porch 911 carrera anymore.I went Japanese. Would you mind riding in a horse carriage .I see tourists riding them here all the time,Ithink it would be very really nice to relive them days before ferraris,and BMWs...
New York, New York @maxiley…
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In reply to Wow, you are coming to Miami… by Maxiley (not verified)
New York, New York @maxiley. I will take the ancient Horse Ride. A Nissan will do too as long as the entrance is tall enough not to bump my head. What side of Miami to do live? I have a condo down there nearby the Trump’s place.
The only thing @maxiley, I don’t do the dirty did to a man looking for a temp quick hit. I am looking for a solid, nice, stable, kind, family oriented brother to settle down.
But we can be friends….. you know. I have heard good things about you from those who know you🕺🏾!
I like that. You are…
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In reply to New York, New York @maxiley… by Jane (not verified)
I like that. You are straight up. You know what you what,and you say it. Actually Iam in Tampa.about4 hours from Miami.For a catch like you I would drive the whole day...
I see you are doing very well to be Trump's neighbor.
Kenya women are far worse…
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In reply to Too late,Mr. President.The… by Maxiley (not verified)
Kenya women are far worse than the men. They will “Muchere” your drink or food and carry your wallet shoulder high when you are forming in the mouth/nose dying on the ground.
Watch out @maxiley since you like to hang out in those funny joints whenever you are visiting kenya. Don’t revisit an open white cup or some chicken fillet..
Single mothers can be out of…
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Single mothers can be out of choice, can be to escape abuse and spare their kids from mental and psychological issues Others is being impregnated by the likes of sonko and co who makes them pregnant and abandon them or as we have experienced the school girls who are looking for adventure or being raped .
@ Loise, you are right in…
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In reply to Single mothers can be out of… by Loise (not verified)
@ Loise, you are right in what you have said.However, regardless of how singleness is caused, it appears to be a concern to society,and that's why our president has taken time to mention it.
The only exception here would probably be those women who use services of a sperm donor.I mean getting a sperm from a sperm bank,not from a deadbeat.There singleness is purely a choice,save for a loving partner who shoots blanks...
You sound like a loose…
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In reply to Single mothers can be out of… by Loise (not verified)
You sound like a loose single mother whose advise and suggestions are counter productive to the well-being of good family life.
We have heard of many women putting muchere in a man’s drink or food but rarely do you hear of a man doing such a thing to women. It take two to tangle and remember women have become the worst abusers to men and children.
So don’t jump up to be counted with saying anything constructive @loise.
@Jane i am in a 28 years of …
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In reply to You sound like a loose… by Jane (not verified)
@Jane i am in a 28 years of a happy marriage.I hope it stays so . there is no guarantee in this world . women are killing husbands so are the husbands. stop stereotyping women like you are not one unless you are using a fake gender. why do we Kenyans want to hurt each other in this forum we bring our hate and anger which takes away the essence of what it is about . I know a couple of women who say they want a child but no husband why cause of w the experience in their relationship or from their parents when growing up .it is not healthy for the child who will miss a father figure but it is something personal just like the homos are being allowed to adapt children but that is the ruling of individual countries. that minority group has brought tyranny in our life unfortunately
Wow @loise - you are really…
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In reply to @Jane i am in a 28 years of … by Loise (not verified)
Wow @loise - you are really very old if you have been married for some 28 years. Are you in a miserable marriage? It sure sounds like it based on your hate for men. You need to be counseled by Uhuru for real!
I am 27, single and happy but I am looking for a good man because I don’t want to bring children in the world without a father figure in my house. I don’t want my boys ending up with a name like “Olekina wa Jane, Kamau wa Jane, Sakwa wa Jane, etc”. It’s more proper for them to have names like “Kamau wa Kanyi, etc”.
I don’t have to agree with your screwed and myopic opinion that men are bad. I grew up in a family with a mother and a father. They have stayed together throw thick and thin. I have had a chance to learn many good things from my father. A very lovely and humble man. My mother treats my father with dignity and class; and so did he to my mother. Every child needs a father in a home to be properly grounded in life.
So I am really shocked and surprised to learn that your feminism have caused you to advocate on kids growing up without a father figure in the family. Do you have kids? I don’t think you do based on your shaky state of mind.
What are you telling the single women out there? I really think you have a mental and psychological problem if you believe your alternative single family lifestyle is the answer to single motherhood. I don’t have to agree with a woman who is very old and taking to the streets to mislead young women. Hit me back so we can debate further on this hot topic.
I have booked a front seat…
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In reply to Wow @loise - you are really… by Jane (not verified)
I have booked a front seat for the debate.Knowing that it would be atleast 3 hours, I am carrying my flask of adult beverage to spice the entertainement.
Anyway, jokes a side,this is serious stuff. We do not need experts to tell us that a family,that is a mother,father(male)with childred, has abetter chance of bringing up well" adjusted children"compared to single parenting. Sure one could point ,here and there single families that are"excelling" but that is not the proper order of things as proven by time.
BTW, at Jane how about naming "Our" junior-Maxley Matendechere.Sound masculine,and very african. Maxley=Tabuley.I used to hit high notes like him,thus the moniker Maxley...The rest is history.And just because I could hit high notes should not in any way question my masculinity.
@jane you need a shrink. You…
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In reply to Wow @loise - you are really… by Jane (not verified)
@jane you need a shrink. You are mad insane complete lunatic and for sure you are not Jane but a sick bastard .
Single motherhood is mainly…
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In reply to Single mothers can be out of… by Loise (not verified)
Single motherhood is mainly because the woman refused to have the man wear the protective device (called condom) before screwing around. There is also birth control methods to prevent unwanted pregnancies.
Mothers are failing their school age daughters because they are not talking to them. I hope you are not one of those mothers who let nature dictate biological emotions.
Why do you always jump into a conclusion that men are the only ones who are bad? What’s wrong with you @loise? Advise other women properly without misleading them.
And by the way, have you had a fling with Sonko since now you have spread his name here in vain? Why do you sound so bitter @loise? Are you a single mother?
The cost of living and being…
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The cost of living and being jobless forces women to sell themselves to anyone who can give them bread of the day . it is a dire situation but most of inflation has been caused by your government MR. UHURU. you never fault corruption . You replace stolen money with borrowing which taxpayer have to pay. fortunatley for you and your family you do not feel the pinch and you have never slept without food sometimes for days or slept in the streets because of poverty . Lucky you but coming to tell us what we know at the last hour is shameful . you had 10 years what were you doing ?
@loise, here is a quarter to…
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In reply to The cost of living and being… by Loise (not verified)
@loise, here is a quarter to call ☎️ somebody who cares. Taking on Uhuru won’t help you. How do you define inflation besides the definition you get from world news sources?
And it's because Many of…
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And it's because Many of these Women go around Acting like Hell on Earth while Silently killing Men. Uhuru needs to Come to the US and See (for himself) a Bunch of Single loitering KENYAN women who Thought they Knew better than the Men that Brought or Sponsored them to the US. Sasa wanajuta kuJua that Hawajui.
Msonobari, you couldn’t have…
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In reply to And it's because Many of… by MsonoBari (not verified)
Msonobari, you couldn’t have said it better. When Kenyan women in the states are working those nursing jobs and/or are young, they confuse sexual attention with long term interest. They realize too late that interest rarely goes beyond the sheets when they are older and alone. The men would have moved on with younger and more cooperative young women. Divorce, at least here in the US, is initiated over 70% by women who by their own admission assume they can do better. Women will always control sex but men will always have the upper hand on who has the relationship and gets married.
@ Chilling, the 70% figure…
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In reply to Msonobari, you couldn’t have… by Chilling (not verified)
@ Chilling, the 70% figure you mentioned,it true.It even gets worse when you consider education.Women who have college degrees are 90 % likely to initiate divorce proceedings.
To figure out why,is not rocket science.Simply put, Women of today cann't, should not,and are not willing to put up with unacceptable behaviors their grandmothers and mother to an extend, put up with because they relied financially on the man/husband.Not so anymore.It's that simple. As you can see, the more educated she is, the less likely she is to put up with a man who is "less than" she is.And here education translated to higher earnings.
A woman who is "kept" is less likely to rock the boat so to speak,least she sabotages her source of "income".In other words she is dependent.On the other hand a woman with her own fortunes,and income can pretty much throw caution to the wind...especially when Mr.BRUNO the" gentle giant" at work keeps telling her how beautiful she is...
Uhuru seems to have Learnt…
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Uhuru seems to have Learnt the Hard way when him and Wife went Seperate ways fir some Time. But thanks to Daniel Moi who is Alleged to have Reconciled them (as he Incubated Uhuru for the Presidency).
@ MsonoBari,interesting,…
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In reply to Uhuru seems to have Learnt… by MsonoBari (not verified)
@ MsonoBari,interesting, somehow if true I missed it.Anyway, Rich or poor when it comes to marriage, we are all faced with pretty much similar challenges.In fact put it in another way, if you expect"two strangers" to live happily ever after,without friction here and there you are asking too much,and being unrealistic.
Maxiley, you are raising…
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Maxiley, you are raising some good points. Ubaya wa Kenya we tend to view most of our conditions in terms of politics and emotions.
Mr. President, Yes, things…
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Mr. President,
Yes, things have gone from bad to worse. We don't need the biased colonial media that brings foreign biased content to our nation; we don't need colonial foreign churches and foreign religions in our country that have been corrupt and have corrupted our people and our children. You have been the President for 10 years.Your leadership has seen and accepted this state of affairs for 10 years.
Those who were responsible for those evils did not do that because of their might or strength, they did that because it was their time. Their time is up and coming to an end ( The animal age).
This is not for those corrupt institutions to change, it is for us. It's time and change is underway. No one can stop the separation, revelation and restoration. It is time. ( Aquarius age).⁷
Time of our people to be restored. The time for enslaving, misusing our people and our kids, is coming to an end.
As you retire, the next President say goodbye. We will fix what is broken!!
The old folks have allowed the destruction ( that includes Raila). They cannot be part of destruction and at the same time be part of restoration.
Forget about romance and…
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Forget about romance and such stuff of movies. Only 2 quiz. Can you get along and can he or she respect you. Then you are happily married.
Woman do not stay with an…
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Woman do not stay with an abusive husband for the sake of the children. instead leave for the sake of children. At least is is better for a child to be raised by a single parent than 2 men or 2 women . such a child will eventually suffer
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In reply to Woman do not stay with an… by Loise (not verified)
Women initiate over 70% of the divorces in the states. Let’s say 20% of those are abuse…it leaves lots that are the so called no fault. The heavily tilted system in favor of women incentivizes them to file because they stand to be favored more by the court system. There simply isn’t any benefit for any man to tie the knot these days. It is the advice I will give my son when he grows up and hopefully many more many conclude the same.
@chilling - you need to be…
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In reply to Women initiate over 70% of… by Chilling (not verified)
@chilling - you need to be Loise’s marriage counselor to help her reboot her 28 year marriage.
She is in a quickly falling apart marriage because she does not have anything positive to say about her husband. I’m sure he is catching he’ll from her.
I just hate it when I see an old woman misleading other women with this negative glaring hate for men. I would hate to think she may have sired a boy child as much as she is negative about men.
I agree with your assessment here. Men are now running away from good women because they have been used and dumped by gold digging women. Men have become endangered species because of the sheer nonsense from women like @loise.
If Uhuru wasn’t president…
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If Uhuru wasn’t president today he definitely would be counted within singles. Many would be partners have been separated by the booze. Anyone will understand why am saying this especially about Uhuru.
So you are now married to…
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In reply to If Uhuru wasn’t president… by Asista (not verified)
So you are now married to Uhuru @asista? You gossip like a little sinorita bitch. Why are you whining if Margret is not complaining? You kalenjin men got a lot of growing up to do. Typical of WSR the persistent whiner.
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