Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Radio presenter, Mwalimu Rachel, has sparked conversation on parenting after
candidly sharing her views on the importance of a father’s presence in a boy’s
life.
Speaking during an interview with media personality, Alex
Mwakideu, on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, she argued that a strong
father‑son bond is central to shaping discipline, identity and emotional
stability.
“A boy needs his father, I hope women understand when I say
this.”
“As long as he is not an abusive father and is a good parent
to that child, it is very important for the boy to spend as much time with the
father,” Rachel said.
In cases where the biological father is absent, she insisted
that other male figures such as uncles or grandfathers must step in to provide
mentorship.
“I am a strong believer that a man is the only one to raise a boy;
sisi tutapambana na utachoka, utazeeka kabla miaka yako, utakuwa bitter,
utakasirika, and if it is not the father, other father figures, the uncles or
the grandfather, there has to be that male presence in the boy’s life,”
she added.
She also opened up about her own co‑parenting journey,
revealing that her son now lives with his father while she takes him on
weekends.
“We co‑parent. It’s not easy now that he’s almost a teenager.
Anaelekea puberty.”
“What I did was I now took him to his dad aishi naye. Now I take
him during the weekends.”
“I wonder why women find this hard. Unasaidiwa kazi, especially if
this is a responsible man,” she shared.
She explained that trust is key, noting her son is now
learning vital lessons on manhood, respect and responsibility.
“He’s being taught how to be a man, how to talk to girls, and how
to dress and so far imekuwa results poa.”
“Ameacha ka ukora. Siku hizi nikimuambia kitu anafanya.”
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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