This archive report was first published on 8 August 2019.
Published on August 8, 2019, a study by two Canadian sociologists revealed that Kenya has one of the highest levels of children born out of wedlock in Africa. The study found that 6 out of 10 Kenyan women are likely to be single mothers by the time they reach 45.
On a recent episode of Jeff Koinange Live, the host asked his guests why they only ever talk about their mothers. The question sparked an emotional response from Wendy Waeni, a gymnast, who was visibly upset.
Wendy Waeni's response was heartfelt and emotional, as she expressed her desire for her father to reconnect with her. She said, 'It was really tough with my mum alone. Back then she didn’t have a job and he just left us. He is my dad, I have never had a male figure in my life, so I would like him to get in touch. Yes, dad, I forgive you, I don’t know where you are but I forgive you, please just come back home, I miss you.'
Ellyanne, a nature enthusiast, also shared her story, revealing that her father left them in 2017, citing Kenya as an unfavourable place to live. She bravely fought back tears as she spoke about her father's absence.
Leyla Mohamed, a musician, took a more positive approach, saying, 'Think of the positive side, I can bravely say that I am the head of the family now. For me I forgave him a lot time ago and I wish him the best of luck.'
