Kenyan gospel singer and pastor Ruth Matete has touched the hearts of many Kenyans after opening up about the emotional struggles she still faces while living in Canada. Her recent confession about missing her late mother has sparked an outpouring of love and support from fans on social media.
Matete, who relocated to Canada to pursue further studies while raising her daughter, said life abroad has brought both opportunities and challenges. Although she is grateful for the chance to build a better future, she admitted that there are moments when she wishes her late mother was still alive to stand by her side.
In her emotional message, the singer reflected on how difficult life can become when there is no parent to turn to during hard times. She said there are days when she longs for the comfort, advice and love that only a mother can give. Her words reminded many people of the pain of losing loved ones and the importance of family support.
Matete’s life has been marked by painful loss. She lost her mother when she was only eight years old after a violent incident involving her stepfather. She has spoken publicly about how that tragedy changed her childhood forever and forced her to grow up without a mother’s guidance.
Years later, she suffered another heartbreaking loss when her husband, Nigerian pastor John Apewajoye, died following injuries from a gas explosion at their home in 2020. At the time, Matete was pregnant with their daughter. Despite the tragedy, she remained strong, welcomed her child and continued her ministry while inspiring many people with her faith and resilience.
Since moving to Canada, Matete has continued to share updates about her journey as a student, a mother and a gospel minister. She has previously revealed that she is studying nursing while balancing family responsibilities and rebuilding her life after years of grief.
Following her latest emotional confession, many Kenyans flooded social media with comforting messages, prayers and words of encouragement. Some shared their own experiences of losing parents, saying they understood the deep pain of wishing a loved one could still be present during life’s important moments.
Matete’s story is a powerful reminder that even those who appear strong continue to carry hidden pain. Her honesty has encouraged many people to appreciate their loved ones, cherish family bonds and keep hope alive even after experiencing great loss.