Gatundu North MP Njoroge Kururia recently made a statement that’s got people talking, and not in a good way.
He questioned why women over 30 don’t have kids, even asking if they don’t have a uterus.
Understandably, lots of folks are upset, especially women’s rights activists and everyday people who think his words are insensitive and old-fashioned.
The uproar isn’t just on Kenyan social media. People are talking about how wrong it is for public figures to assume they know anything about a woman’s choice to have children.
Liz Jackson, a commentator, said we should normalize not having an opinion on things you don’t understand.
Many agree that personal decisions about having kids shouldn’t be up for public debate.
Critics say these kinds of statements push unfair stereotypes and pressure on women. They suggest a woman is only worth something if she can have babies.
Others have said that Kururia ignores medical issues, personal situations, and individual decisions that go into family planning.
Some of the MP’s supporters say he was just trying to start a conversation about values and family planning.
But most women, youth groups, and organizations believe public figures should be careful not to say things that shame or put down others for their personal choices.
This whole thing has restarted talks about gender, politics, and respecting each other’s decisions in Kenya.
Lots of social media users are sharing stories of successful women who don’t have kids, so it shows that success looks different for everyone.
As this online drama continues, it’s a reminder that politicians need to be careful about what they say and how it affects others.
By Meta