Gospel singer Karangu Muraya had Kenyans talking on Monday, September 14, after he took to Facebook to share a humorous but telling moment involving his son Emmanuel and a laptop purchase that had been sorted out almost instantly.
The musician posted about the meeting where he picked up his son’s new laptop under cover of darkness.
Karangu found the whole scene hilarious, sharing it with his followers alongside details of where he sourced the machine.
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What made the post resonate beyond the comedy was the backstory behind it. Emmanuel had earlier shared a list of things he needed for school, a laptop among them.
Within hours of seeing the request, Karangu had already acted on it. For many followers, that kind of responsiveness spoke volumes about where things stand in his relationship with his son.
The purchase landed differently given the history surrounding Karangu and his estranged first wife, Triza Njeri, with whom he shares Emmanuel.
The separation had previously been marked by public accusations, with claims circulating that Karangu was not contributing to the children’s upkeep and that Triza was left to handle school fees and daily needs on her own.
The drama, which played out loudly for a period, appears to have quietened considerably.
The laptop moment offered many a glimpse of co-parenting that seems to be finding its footing, with the father stepping up when his son reached out.
See the post below:
Netizens weigh in
The post drew a wave of warm responses from followers who were quick to recognise the effort.
@MeLine Nyaga:
“Let’s clap for Mr wonderful 😊”
@Wanjiru Wa Gathoni: ”
Resposible dad 👏👏”
@Davine Mwangi:
“That’s why you’re called a responsible father….ukuhahuka,ucoke wone toro ma Mr Wonderful”
@Dennis Machaa:
“Ikiharibika Leta kwangu Dentech Computers”
@Veronica Warutere:
“Lazima utueleze”
@Lucy Maina:
.”Kwani nilizaa na nani?”
