Kenyan musician Kevin Bahati has recounted his son Morgan’s educational journey, revealing the decision that saw the young boy move from an expensive international school to a local learning institution in Makueni County.
The story has attracted attention among Kenyans, with many expressing interest in the parenting decisions made by Bahati and his wife, Diana Marua, as they raise their children.
Morgan, who is Bahati’s adopted son, previously studied at an international institution where the school fees were reportedly estimated at KSh500,000. However, his parents later decided to change his learning environment and enrol him in a school in Makueni.
The decision was not only about education but also about teaching him important values that would help shape his future. Bahati and Diana wanted their son to understand that life was not always about comfort, expensive possessions and having everything provided for him.
Diana previously explained that they had noticed Morgan was becoming too comfortable with the lifestyle he enjoyed at home. According to her, he had reached a point where he did not fully appreciate some of the things he received because he was used to having them readily available.
She explained that the couple wanted Morgan to experience a different environment where he could interact with children from families with different financial backgrounds. They believed the experience would help him appreciate his privileges and become more understanding of other people’s circumstances.
Morgan also opened up about how he initially received the decision. He admitted that moving to the new school was not easy because he had become accustomed to his previous learning environment.
At first, he hoped that performing well academically would convince his father to take him back to his former school. He explained that he used the possibility of returning to his previous institution as motivation to work harder in his studies.
However, with time, Morgan began appreciating the experience and the lessons that came with attending a different school.
In a conversation with his mother, he also reflected on how his new school environment had contributed to his personal growth and maturity.
The young man revealed that he had learned to appreciate different experiences and understand that people come from different backgrounds. His reflections impressed Diana, who expressed pride in the young boy’s maturity and understanding of life.
The story has also brought attention to the relationship between Bahati and Morgan. Despite the challenges that come with raising children, the musician and his wife have continued to publicly express their love and support for him.
Morgan’s educational journey has sparked conversations among Kenyans about parenting, discipline and the importance of raising children who appreciate what they have.