Kelvin Kinuthia, a Kenyan content creator, shared that he plans to change his name to a female one legally. He said he’s making this choice after years of being asked about his identity, which has caused confusion.
Kinuthia, who is known for his fashion sense and online presence, explains that it’s not a publicity stunt but something he needs for his own comfort.
He said that many people already call him by female names, whether online or in person. Correcting everyone all the time has become tiring for him. So, he thinks that having a legal female name will match how he looks and cut down on having to explain himself at work and when he is around other people.
Kinuthia mentioned that names are important and affect how people treat you. He wants a name that fits how he feels and how people already see him. This change is more about accepting himself. He says he’s still the same person; he’s just picking a name that feels right.
This influencer has a lot of followers because he shares stuff about his life, shares jokes, and talks about things he has gone through. People often question his looks and who he is. But he said he has learned to pay attention to what makes him happy instead of the negative comments. He knows that people will react in different ways, but he’s ready for support and criticism.
In Kenya, you can legally change your name if you follow the correct steps, which include registering and telling the public. Kinuthia is ready to do what it takes to make his name change official.
For now, he hopes this decision will let him live without needing to constantly explain himself to others.