On 20 November 2018, Akothee sparked conversation online after saying she keeps condoms in her bag and does not rely on bedroom promises when it comes to protection.
The singer argued that even women in relationships should be prepared, saying a condom should be part of a woman’s essentials because trust can never be assumed. Alongside condoms, she said sanitary towels and cotton wool are items she considers necessary in her cosmetic bag.
“Is it okey for a woman to pack condoms for her partner? Even though he is not cheating,?? for aka just in case? I am asking for my daughters?” “Things that shouldn’t miss inside a woman’s cosmetic bag” “CONDOM? Mambo ya you don’t trust me is a no?? I DONT EVEN TRUST MYSELF?” “1.sanitary” “2.cottonwool for cleaning?” “Above all Condom is life??????????”
In the same post, Akothee said she was done having children “at least for now,” framing her comments as advice for women and, in particular, for her daughters.
She also referenced Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, saying that once he was done with roads, he should help single mothers. In her words: “Matiangi aki malizana ma barabara mwambie single mothers waimechoka, na list imejaaa, sasa tumeamua ni condom kwenda mbele????”.
The remarks were published as part of a wider online exchange that also linked to a separate story about Akothee and Cyprian Nyakundi.
