Kenyan influencer Harriet Njenga has found herself at the centre of an online discussion after some social media users questioned her close relationship with her father.
The conversation started after a video showing Njenga spending time and drinking with her father circulated online. Some viewers questioned whether it was appropriate for a daughter to party and drink together with her parent.
However, Njenga has made it clear that she does not see anything wrong with the relationship she shares with her father.
Addressing the criticism in a video, the influencer appeared unfazed by the reactions and suggested that people were judging her relationship with her father based on their own family experiences and lifestyles.
Njenga pointed out that families have different backgrounds and financial situations. She went on to make a comparison between fathers who drink keg in the village and her own father, whom she said enjoys premium drinks such as XO.
Her remarks quickly attracted mixed reactions, with some people supporting her for openly defending her family while others felt that the comparison was unnecessary and came across as disrespectful.
Njenga also explained that she does not feel the need to pretend to be a saint whenever she is around her father. According to her, the two share a close bond and she is comfortable spending time with him as both a daughter and a friend.
The influencer also brought up her late mother while defending the relationship. She said she believes her mother would be happy to see the close bond she continues to share with her father.
For Njenga, the relationship goes beyond the usual parent and child connection. She described her father as someone who offers her love, support and friendship.
At one point, she referred to him as her sponsor and daddy, a statement that also caught the attention of social media users.
While some followers praised Njenga for being open about her relationship with her father, others urged her to be more careful with the way she responds to criticism.
The debate has continued online, with Kenyans sharing different views on whether parents and their adult children can freely enjoy social activities together.
However, Njega’s response showed that she remains comfortable with the bond she has built with her father and does not appear ready to change it because of online criticism.