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19 hilarious things Kenyan mum’s say to their children

Posted on May 11, 2020May 10, 2020 by Maureen Waruinge

She is a phenomenal black mum, but sometimes her children get under her skin.

Kenyans on Twitter are sharing some hilarious but truthful responses they get from Kenyan mum’s whenever they ask something.

The responses are so quirky and creative it will have you nodding your head.

You know you have a Kenyan mum when she says this:

1. @muitunguvincent..
Me : Sitaki kuoga saa hii nacheza

Mum : mimi usiniletee aibu kwa nyumba yangu

2. @Nivlake..
Ukieka vijiko mbili za shuge kwa cup… Mwaga Ata yote kwa kikombe si babako ndo manager wa Mumias sugar. 😂

3. @themalvin99..
Brings a friend with dreadlocks home

Mum: endelea tu kuonyesha wakora mkona tv. 😂😂

4 . @JemimahOdambe..
Eeeh kuleni yote nikama dunia inaisha usiku wa Leo na kesho mtataka kunikula

5. @OkumuKenleo..
Ever heard of “….. Kuna wakati mtanitafuta mnikose!” saa hyo umesahau tu kutoa sahani kwa meza.

6. @jaternreteeks..
Vunja vikombe vyote kwa hii nyumba,mkimaliza mnivunje roho Kama baba yenyu.😆

7. @ayshaj00..
Unajigonga kwa meza unalia

Mum: Kati ya wewe na meza ni nani ako na macho?

8. @mcjoker6..
*starts crying after a beating*

Mum: acha tulete mitungi ujaze machozi ata hakuna maji

9. @KuleiJuan..
Mum:umekula sukari sindio eeeh
Me:hapana mum
Mum: aaah hebu fungua mdomo ng’ombe hii

10. @harrisonthuo..
Me: (breaking cups)

Mum: Vunja tu hizo vikombe, nazihesabu, nitazikujia tu ukianza kufanya kazi!

11. @Ami92689210..
Me: naumwa tumbo mum
Mum: nashindanga nikikwambia utoke kwa hio simu ona sasa
🤨🙄

12. @MikeyMzito..
Me: Mum mimi siendi na hizi nguo,hazikai poa

Mum: kwani unaenda kuolewa,utavaa hizo 😅

Single Mother Getting Kids Ready in the Morning.

13. @ShyzloMike..
mum: sends me to look for something in the house
Me: shouting in the house ( mum sijaiona)
mum : wewe unaweza pata kitu kweli ukitumwa😓😓🤐🤐 na saa hiyo ndio anakishow place ameiweka😥😥😂

14. @justine_osiemo..
A spoon falls kwa floor

Mum:chukueni ata zile ziko kabati pasua yote si mama yenu anachuna pesa Kama matawi.
15. @KaiwaNzomo..
me: drops a spoon

mum:acha nikutolee vyombo zote kwa kabati uzimalize juu hivo utakua umenimaliza pia😂😂😂

16. @RSpartaz..
Ukiangusha glass accidentally:
Mum: chukua nyundo umalizie zenye umebakisha

17. @Its_WambuiG..
When you leave the door open.
Mum: unawacha mlango hivo kwani uko na mkia utafinya ukifunga?

18. @Rosal_awake9..
Ukiangusha vikombe na zivunjike anaanza
Mom:Vunjeni kabisa alafu mkuje mnivunje roho kama baba yenu😂

19. @WangetheP..
Me: tupike nini leo
Mum: kuna sufuria nimebeba ama? Mnaeza nikatakata mnikule 🙄

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How do you punish your children, asks Maina Kageni after boys online rant

Posted on September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 by Maureen Waruinge

Kenyans are outraged after a video of a primary school boy using abusive and threatening language went viral.

The boy can be heard threatening a schoolmate whom has bullied him, and said bad things about him.

The young man later shared a video apologizing for the strong comments, as KOT react to it.

Here at Classic, we posed the following question to listeners:

In light of the viral video that stirred a debate online, as a parent, how do you go about punishing your children?#MainaAndKingangi pic.twitter.com/bTZOjf3CBl

— Classic 105 Kenya (@Classic105Kenya) September 17, 2019

Fans and followers responded
@PManjeru..
People are just shocked with the abusive language but in this era of explicit music and videos should we real blame him..

Sylvanus Ndaso
@NdasoS..
Raising our kids without instilling the fear of God and respect 2 other person is the norm in the families. Nowdays parents applaud their kids on how they insult and abuse one another.The family need prayers #MainaAndKingangi
@ItsMainaKageni

@MaurinekingO..
21m
#MainaAndKingangi this kid was bullied.ndo afike ii point ya kuongea.We are lucky he recorded and posted a video ya ‘matusi’.What if it was a suicide video.mgesema http://nini.it was not right of what he did but bulling is real n it exist,do something about it…
@charzthepoet..
parents are barely there nowadays, so when they are around they choose to connect and turn a blind eye to the wrong doings of their kids #mainaandkingangi
@ReginahNimz..
Kitambo we used to settle bullying with closing day fights,,whats this now! Am really disappointed as a parent too #MainaAndKingangi
@ReginahNimz..
Discipline is lacking plus upbringing matters alot,,kitambo ukiingia kwa bus na mtu mzee kukuliko hana kiti unasimama akae,,how abt now…..No Ngai atuteithirie ma! #MainaAndKingangi

@MasaiJoshuaSnr..
We have to be role models to our children. They emulate what they hear their parents or relatives do. How do you plant matusi in your house or disrespect for each other in the family and expect to reap Joy, happiness and Good discipline???
@samkeep..
If you love your child, you’ll punish him/her; that’s the Bible. Don’t let your child be what they want to be, mold them to become someone you will be proud of tomorrow. We were punished, why leave your child unpunished?
@ItsMainaKageni
@MasaiJoshuaSnr..
No amount of caning will help,…kama mtoto ni kichwa ngumu kama wazazi wake. it all starts with the parents being disciplined. Let them preach water and drink water instead of wine
@Gracey26214693..
Kwangu ata my 3 yr old anajua “mjinga” ni matusi.discipline is my no.1 http://rule.as much as we pray for our kids, kiboko pia lazima ifanye kazi.I was raised by a single mum and she raised us well.ntalea watoto wangu venye nililelewa..
@moniqueKimm..
Parent’s have completely failed to discipline their kid’s.I even thought that boy was an adult,11 year’s and words that came out of his mouth are so disgusting. He has been brought up without manners!His parents need to wake up,they have completely failed!!It all starts from home

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A list of your favorite gospel artistes and their children (photos)

Posted on September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 by Peninah Njoki

These female gospel artistes are doing it big in the music arena, and back at home they are mothers to the most adorable children. Meet the families you probably didn’t know they had:

1- Esther Wahome

The ‘Kuna Dawa’ hit maker is a mother of three, with her eldest daughter Michelle being in her 20’s.

Esther’s kids are away from the limelight except for Michelle who looks all shades of beautiful.

2. Pastor Joan Wairimu

Pastor Wairimu is a gospel musician known mostly for her hit song Pambazuka na Yesu.

She is a mother of three and to say her kids are beautiful would be an understatement.

3. Betty Bayo

‘The 11th Hour hit maker’ is a doting mother of two – a son who is almost turning three and a daughter aged 7.

4. Shiro Wa Gp

Shiro, who is majorly known for her Kikuyu songs, is a mother of one.

In 2014, Shiru gave birth to twins but sadly the boy passed away due to health complications.

Shiru had been in marriage for many years without kids before the birth of the twins.

5. Lady Bee

Secular artiste turned gospel Lady Bee is mother to a beautiful daughter who is in her twenties.

Going by the photos the two would easily pass for sisters, She also has a son.

Lady Bee and her kidsCheck out photos of kids to your favorite gospel artistes

‘I am trolled for being barren’ MP Millie Odhiambo cries out

Posted on July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 by Maureen Waruinge

Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo is pretty outspoken about issues.

That is something she is well aware of, and won’t stop anytime soon.

This side of her sadly has seen her land the wrath of online trolls.

In an interview on NTV, Millie spoke out about being trolled and the one thing that hurts her greatly.

When I disagree with people even on Facebook, some people come and insult me and tell me that is why GOD has not blessed you with children, that is why you are barren like it is a big deal not to have children

‘Not having kids does not make me less human’ kambua shuts haters

Courtesy The star

Another female politician who has spoken out about not being able to conceive was former coast politician Joyce Lay.

The former Taita Taveta MP opened up about her painful journey to motherhood saying

During a debate on the In-Vitro Fertilization Bill, Ms Lay gave an emotional speech on the frustrations she went through when she had to use a surrogate mother to give birth to her only child.

“I wasn’t born barren. I was a young mother at the age of nineteen. I have been through the pain of giving birth; it is only that I lost my son when he was two years old. This time, it is only that I had to be assisted so that I can get another child,” she said.

Taita Taveta women rep Joyce Lay. Photo/Monicah Mwangi

KOT have responded to Millie’s confession, urging her to take heart
Lucie Cassandra Wangeci ..Ok, having children is undoubtedly super and one of the greatest blessings in life! However, it’s evil and callous to sneer at those who have not received this gift!

‘I didn’t get married just because I wanted kids’ Confesses Emmy Kosgei

Njeri Waweru ..I hate it when some people think that they are better than others just because they have children and others don’t,Millie is Blessed in so many ways ,She has inspired so many women and her Contribution to the society is Great, Those who insult her cowards

Wothaya Gakinya ..Sometimes people are so mean with their words. matters of health, wealth, marriage and children i don’t debate with anyone.

Wairimu Ndung’u ..People who think they are blessed coz they’re righteous startle me. Our self righteousness can never earn us anything on such matters..

Esther Njeru ..It is very sad to think that they can use that against her. May God forgive them.

Caroline Derry ..many think what they have is their will and not the grace bestowed to them by God,Millie you are a blessing and a mother to a whole nation..just like Abraham who had only two children after a long struggle God made him a father of the nations..u are a mother of so many gals,mothers and children look upto you…min piny.

‘We are not in a rush to get babies, we are still learning’ Mark Masai admits

Stella Moffat ..Its God who provides children ! God already blessed you with so many kids who you take care of !! Bless you my sister shallom

Lydia Flora Alushula …It is wrong as they do that You are a Strong and God fearing and a lovely Mheshimiwa admirable

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Tips: Consider these 10 alternative discipline strategies for your child

Posted on July 19, 2019July 19, 2019 by Delyne Momanyi

What’s the best way to discipline your child?

Is it according to age, the act committed? Is it a thorough whooping?

This is something that many are struggling with today.

Some of the best ways include;

Reward good behavior

When you punish something wrong, always remember to reward them once they do something good. This will actually motivate them to be improving on a daily basis to be rewarded.

Silence

At times as a parent you can be upset in such a way that you utter hurting words to the child. Silence is at times necessary to avoid such incidents like the child running away from home or hating on you. Talk to them when your temper is controlled.

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Have a conversation with the child

Spend most of the time with the child. This will actually help you to know your child better and learn their weaknesses. Talking to them can actually be the best way of them to change their bad behaviors.

Create rules and boundaries

Always have rules and boundaries for them such that if they cross them, they are aware of the consequences.

Deny them some freedom

At times you can give a child much freedom which becomes their excuse to mess up some more. The best way to deal with this is either to limit it or deny them the freedom completely.

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Send away

Sending to visit grandma always works. Once you send them there, they will behave much better the next time to avoid being sent back their. This is because they will miss a lot of luxury especially if they live at the city.

Life examples

Give them life examples of people who have mad it in life and those that have failed. If you child for example steals something, give the examples of people who did it and the consequences they faced.

Giving advice

You should always ensure that you have a close relationship with your child. Never be a source of stress to them whenever you are with them. This will make them confide in you at anything hence it will be easier for you to know which area to give them advice on.

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Ban them from what they like

Most of the kids love watching animations and cartoons especially at the younger age. Ban them from watching their best channels for some time till their behavior changes.

Guidance and counselling

At times yelling and canning is not the solution as the child may not change. At times it may be something that deals with their minds and emotions. You can take them for guidance and counselling so that they may share their problems.

Babu Owino gushes over daughters as he shows off his children for the first time

Posted on May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 by Maureen Waruinge

Kenyans biggest celebrities are constantly in the spotlight, which means fans may feel like they know everything about their lives. But after years of following celebrities, you might be surprised to know that some of your favorites are parents, some to more than one kid.

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino is one. He sneakily shared a picture of his adorable children gushing how they look alike.

See below his children who have been hidden away from the public eye.

We can tell they are ultra close in this photo he shared of his children, two adorable baby girls.

He also gushes about how supportive his wife is

Don’t let someone who gets you flowers and chocolate for a day misguide you into dumping that hardworking fellow who provides you with sukuma wiki and avocado everyday!

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Most Kenyan diaspora to send cash gifts on Mothers day

Posted on May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 by Maureen Waruinge

Why not treat your mum to a cash gift on mothers day?

A new survey from leading online international money transfer service WorldRemit reveals how the estimated 3 million Kenyans living abroad celebrate their mums on Mother’s Day.

The just released WorldRemit survey of customers sending money to Kenya reveals:

When asked who they send money to, 66% of those that responded said they send money to their mums in Kenya.
When asked when they last met their mother, 44% of those who responded said they haven’t seen them for at least 2 years.
99% of those who send money to their mothers celebrate Mother’s Day.
80% of those who celebrate Mother’s Day do so by sending their mother money.
Of those respondents who send their mom money for Mother’s Day, 84% also give their mum a call and 50% also send her a gift.

Last year, the Kenyan diaspora sent home over $2.7 billion, making remittances one of the top forex earners for the country.

Sharon Kinyanjui, Head of East and Central Africa at WorldRemit, said: “Mother’s Day is an important time for 3 million Kenyans living abroad to show their mums that they’re thinking of them. Our online money transfer service makes it easier to send money to your mom this Mother’s Day. Customers can make transfers at any time from anywhere with just a few taps on their smartphones. We also deliver notifications to you and your mom when the money has been sent and received to help you stay connected at every stage of the money transfer journey.”

To celebrate Mother’s Day this year, WorldRemit is offering new customers zero fees on their first transfer if they use the code MDAYWR when making payment.

WorldRemit’s app and website make sending money home as easy as sending an instant message. Kenyans living in over 50 countries, including the USA, the UK and Canada, can send money in a few taps directly from their smartphones, without having to travel and pay expensive fees at a money transfer agent.

For recipients in Kenya, WorldRemit offers a variety of convenient ways to receive money, including mobile money, bank deposit, cash collection at over 700 locations across urban and rural areas of Kenya, and mobile airtime top-up.

‘My son had to undergo 17 surgeries and 300 face stitches’ Tom Mboya

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Peninah Njoki

Former K24 journalist Tom Mboya has opened up on fatherhood and the challenges he has gone though bringing up his six kids.

Mboya, who is almost in his 50’s, says that the journey has had its fair share of challenges, but it’s been a worthy ride.

The journey had its fair share of struggles at the beginning. Being a father intimidated me but with time I settled down after realizing I had to play the role of mother and father.

We were parents when young so we did not understand the dynamics of marriage yet.

I decided to work on myself first and right now my kids are in campus and I feel so proud that I did it all alone.

‘Alcohol was going to kill me, pancreatitis saved me’ – Journalist Tom Mboya

Mboya goes on to narrate a horrifying incident that left his son seriously injured and how it shocked him.

My son had at the time disagreed with his friends so they decided to ‘revenge’ and going by the injuries sustained it is obvious that their aim was to kill him.

For some reasons he did not die. He lived to tell the story. He also underwent 17 procedures on the jaw and 300 stitches on the face.

I looked at my son in that state and felt weak. He was in a bad state and it was a very unpleasant image. The mother was however very disturbed.

I looked my son in the eyes and told him he was gonna be OK and he is OK

Heartbroken baby screams in agony after father shaves off dreadlocks

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Maureen Waruinge

A baby broke down in tears after seeing his dad for the first time without dreadlocks.

A video shared on Twitter by @aristew, has gone viral.

The 16-second clip sees the adorable baby sitting in a high-chair when his father walks in to show him his new haircut.

aw he’s upset his daddy cut his dreads 😩😂 pic.twitter.com/UqRR69bWLx

— stew (@aristew_) March 19, 2019

As the father says ‘hi’, the baby looks up at his dad and sees him without dreadlocks for the first time ever.

When he realizes his father’s long hair is gone, the baby erupts into tears.

He can be seen cradling his own head while sobbing uncontrollably.

It is understood that the father of the child previously had his hair styled in dreadlocks, and was unveiling his new trim haircut to his son for the first time when the funny incident occurred.

Taken by a woman, most likely the mother or a relative of the child, the clip then pans over to the side of the room.

As the father of the child enters, the baby can be seen turning his head to look at him.

The man can be heard saying ‘hi’ as the adorable little boy stares up at him.

And although the baby might have initially been looking forward to seeing his father, things quickly changed.

Locking eyes on his dad, the adorable little boy realizes that his dad no longer has dreadlocks.

Instead, he is sporting a short, tight haircut.

And when the child realizes that his father has a new look, he isn’t happy about it.

The tiny baby turns his head back toward the camera and lets out a sigh before he holds his head and begins crying.

He then begins sobbing uncontrollably, before turning around to take another look at his dad’s new hairdo.

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Tag: children news

19 hilarious things Kenyan mum’s say to their children

How do you punish your children, asks Maina Kageni after boys online rant

A list of your favorite gospel artistes and their children (photos)

‘I am trolled for being barren’ MP Millie Odhiambo cries out

‘Not having kids does not make me less human’ kambua shuts haters

‘I didn’t get married just because I wanted kids’ Confesses Emmy Kosgei

‘We are not in a rush to get babies, we are still learning’ Mark Masai admits

Tips: Consider these 10 alternative discipline strategies for your child

Is your partner still obsessed with their ex Maina Kageni asks

Nairobi woman kills husband, two children over domestic squabble

Children who use smartphones for long are likely to develop ADHD – Study

Babu Owino gushes over daughters as he shows off his children for the first time

Most Kenyan diaspora to send cash gifts on Mothers day

Heartbroken baby screams in agony after father shaves off dreadlocks

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