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Chris Kirwa warns men against sleeping at their in-laws’ place
25th December, 2025 07:38 AM
Kenyan veteran event organiser and entrepreneur Christopher Kirwa has issued a cautionary message to men, advising them to avoid sleeping at their in-laws’ homes.
In a statement shared on his official Instagram account on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Kirwa emphasised that no matter how much a girlfriend or wife insists, men should refrain from spending the night at their father’s or mother-in-law’s place.
“It’s that time of year again to remind the boy child: avoid sleeping at your in‑laws’ home. No matter how much your girlfriend or wife insists, don’t spend the night at your father’s or mother‑in‑law’s place,” Kirwa advised.
He went on and stated that in some communities, the rule is even stricter and in-laws are not allowed to be at the home after sunset.
“In some communities, the rule is even stricter—don’t be around after sunset,” he added.
In addition, Kirwa acknowledged that some people, particularly women, might disagree with his advice but urged men to stay firm, noting that in the long run, such discipline earns respect from their partners’ parents.
He further advised that if a woman gets angry, a man should step away and handle the situation later, assuring that her parents would respect him, and added that even if her own parents ask him to stay, he should leave immediately.
“Many people, especially girls, will disagree in the comments section; men, ignore them completely – Thank me many years later,” Kirwa stated.
“If she gets angry, step away and handle it later — her parents will respect you. Even if her own parents ask you to stay, bounce like a bad cheque.”
Kirwa reinforced his point with a Kikuyu proverb: “Uthoni ndo rangarangagwo,” underlining the importance of setting boundaries and maintaining respect in familial relationships.
“As the Kikuyus say:“uthoni ndo rangarangagwo.’ Period,” he said.
This reminder comes as families across Kenya prepare to celebrate the holidays, a period when many couples visit relatives. Kirwa’s advice, though controversial to some, is grounded in traditional practices and aimed at helping men navigate family dynamics respectfully.
