Digital content creator Chiki Kuruka has revealed that she recently took part in gun safety and handling lessons, a move that has sparked conversation online.
In a post shared with her followers via her official Instagram account on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
However, she was quick to clarify her personal stance.
“Learning how to shoot today. Gun safety and gun handling,”Chiki wrote.
“I’m actually INCREDIBLY anti-gun, and remain so,” she said, making it clear that her decision was not a shift in ideology but rather a practical step toward awareness.
According to Chiki, the motivation behind the training was rooted in preparedness.
“In a space where there are a lot of guns, knowledge is power,” she explained.
Her remarks suggest that understanding how firearms work and how to handle them safely can be a form of self-protection, even for those who oppose gun ownership.
Conversations around gun safety
Her comments come at a time when conversations around safety and self-defence are gaining momentum.
Recently, Saumu Mbuvi, daughter of former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, also weighed in on the issue.
In a statement shared in February 2026, Saumu called on parents to take responsibility in raising respectful sons while also empowering daughters with self-defence skills.
“Must women always live in fear, even innocent kids? Enough of the killings,” Saumu said, expressing concern over the safety of women and children.
She added that she intends to teach her daughters how to handle licensed guns for self-protection, stressing that preparation is necessary in a world where threats are real.Saumu emphasised that teaching respect at home is just as important as teaching self-protection.
“Teach your sons how to respect women because I’m going to teach my daughters how to handle a licensed gun,” she stated.
Her message showed a dual approach. Prevention through values and protection through skills.
While Chiki and Saumu approach the topic from slightly different angles, both highlight a growing public debate which is how best to balance personal safety, responsibility, and deeply held beliefs.
For Chiki, learning about gun safety does not mean endorsing gun culture. Instead, she frames it as gaining knowledge in an environment where firearms exist.
