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Mummie Francie calls for return of condom adverts, highlights role they played
06th May, 2026 12:52 PM
Content creator Mummie Francie has called for the return of condom adverts on television, saying such campaigns have disappeared over time.
On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, she explained that these messages used to be common and played a key role in educating young people.
“Mnakumbuka kitambo adverts za condom zilikua kila mahali? Kila mahali kwa TV. Nowadays, we don’t have that; we need to bring that back,” Mummie Francie said.
She explained that the absence of such adverts today is worrying because they once helped shape behaviour among young people. Mummie Francie said the campaigns were clear and visible on TV during her younger years. She added that they carried strong messages about responsibility.
“We need to bring back advertisement za condom,” she said.
Importance of past campaigns
She further explained that the earlier campaigns encouraged young people to make careful choices. Mummie Francie said the messages focused on abstinence and preventing early pregnancies. She added that these adverts helped guide many during their teenage years.
“When we grew up, ilikua nimechill mpenzi wangu. Those campaigns ziliendelea kutuambia sisi youngstars to abstain from sex and early pregnancies, but nowadays hakuna,” she said.
She questioned why such campaigns are no longer visible on television today. Mummie Francie said she is unsure whether the initiative was led by the government or individuals. She added that the origin of the campaign should be revisited so it can be restored.
“Whose initiative was that? Was that the government ama ilikua ya individual?” she asked.
She explained that the disappearance of these adverts has left a gap in youth education. Mummie Francie said the campaigns played an important role in shaping awareness and added that bringing them back could help address current challenges.
She further emphasised that the messages were simple but effective. Mummie Francie said they were easy for young people to understand and remember.
She explained that television was once a strong platform for spreading awareness, and the visibility of the adverts helped reinforce their message. She added that removing them may have reduced their influence on the younger generation.
She concluded by stressing the importance of restoring such campaigns, saying public education on relationships and health should remain a priority.
