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Questions surrounding paternity and fidelity remain among the most sensitive issues in many Kenyan families, often compounded by cultural expectations, social judgment, and the pressure to maintain family stability.
Experts say such situations can trigger emotional distress, mistrust, and stigma if not handled carefully.
It is against this backdrop that a Kenyan man has sparked widespread online discussion after anonymously sharing his predicament with Facebook influencer Ngugi Isaac, seeking advice following the birth of his third child.
In his message, the man explained that he and his wife have been married for two decades and are parents to two children.
He described their excitement as they awaited the arrival of their third child, noting that his wife works as a marketing manager at a leading tours and travel company.
“We have been together for 20 years and blessed with two kids. We were full of hope expecting our third born.”
He said his confusion began at the hospital shortly after delivery.
“The nurse came out and asked if I was the husband. I didn’t think much about it and confirmed. She told me there was no cause for alarm and both mother and baby were fine.”
However, he claims his shock came when he first saw the child.
“My wife looked guilty and the baby looked like a mzungu. When we reached home and I looked again, it became clear the child was indeed mzungu.”
The man said he confronted his wife over suspected infidelity but received no clear explanation.
“I asked why she cheated on me with a mzungu, but she says she is shocked too.”
Beyond doubts about paternity, he expressed fear about how relatives and society will perceive the situation.
“What will I tell my relatives? How will society judge me? How will I raise a mzungu child with African siblings when we have no white ancestry?”
Despite his distress, he stressed he harbors no resentment toward the infant.
“I will not harm the baby. The child is innocent — an angel — but I don’t know what to do.”
The confession has triggered mixed reactions online. Some users urged him to pursue DNA testing and counseling before making conclusions, while others advised calm dialogue and prioritizing the child’s wellbeing.