Lydia Wanjiru has said she would rather choose single motherhood over marriage if forced to make a decision.
She explained her position late on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, while reflecting on discussions around relationships and parenting. She made it clear that while she does not strongly prefer either option, she would still choose to have a child over living with a man.
She said she has been paying attention to different views shared in conversations about marriage and family. She explained that some opinions stood out to her, and she took time to note them.
She added that these views have shaped how she currently looks at relationships.
“I am so glad that women are waking up, especially story za marriage. Leave alone, children.”
She said more women are starting to think differently about marriage. She explained that many are now reflecting on their choices and what works best for them. She added that conversations around children and marriage are not the same and should be looked at separately.
What she says about marriage and motherhood
She said women have had different life experiences depending on when they became mothers. She explained that some had children in their early 20s, others in their mid 20s, and some later in life. She added that not all of them had the same level of understanding at the time.
“Because wengine walizaa in their early 20s, mid 20s, late 30s, they did not know better, but I think it is so much better to deal with your child as a single mom.”
She explained that, based on her view, raising a child alone can be more manageable than staying in a marriage that does not work. She said her opinion is shaped by what she has observed and the discussions she has followed. She added that each situation is different, but she has made her own choice clear.
“For me, if I would be pushed to a corner and asked to decide one, even though I really don’t like either, I be asked to choose chld free ama marriage free. But mimi kuishi na mwanaume. I would rather a child,” she said.
