TikToker Esther Migwi explains why Mt Kenya baby daddies neglect their children
By David Nthua, January 7, 2026TikToker Esther Migwi has sparked heated debate online after making bold claims about child support and parenting patterns in the Mt Kenya region.
In a TikTok video shared on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, after schools reopened, Migwi cautioned women against falling for men from the region without doing proper background checks.
She began by questioning women whose children are back in school but are struggling financially.
“Baby daddy ametuma pesa ya school fees ama ulizaa na wanaume wa mulima?” Migwi asked.
Claims of neglect
Migwi went on to allege that most men from the Mt Kenya region do not support their children once relationships end.
“Wanaume wa mulima, as long as hamko pamoja hawaku support na watoto, 90%. Hii 10% ni wale wako na brand na hawataki kuchoma,” she said.
According to Migwi, even wealthy men allegedly go out of their way to avoid responsibility. “
“Mwanaume wa murima ata akue ni businessman… Kwanza akue ni businessman na ako billionaire atafanya juu chini heri atoe ongo aonekane hana kakitu,” she claimed.
She further alleged that such behaviour often comes back to haunt them later in life.
“Wanatakanga waprove hawana kakitu, huwa wanakutesa. Ndio maana unaona baadaye kinarudi kinawaramba,” Migwi said, suggesting that neglecting children leads to regret.
Warning to women
Migwi claimed that many men later attempt to reconnect with their children after years of absence.
“Ndio maana unapata wakiwa wazee wanaanza kutafuta wale biological children na hiyo time wamekua wakikaa na mtu mwingine,” she said.
Using her platform as a warning tool, Migwi urged women to be cautious before committing or starting families.
“Fanyeni research before upewe mimba na mtu wa mulima kitakuramba,” she warned.
While some viewers agreed with Migwi, saying her comments reflect lived experiences, others accused her of stereotyping an entire region and fuelling division. Critics argued that irresponsible parenting cuts across communities and regions, not just Mt Kenya.
Despite the backlash, Migwi stood by her statements, saying she intended to spark conversation around accountability and child welfare.
As schools reopen and financial pressure mounts on parents, her remarks have reopened a sensitive national conversation on absent fathers, responsibility, and the cost of broken relationships.