Maragua, Murang’a County – In a dramatic turn of events, a mother in the remote village of Muumbu-ini has taken matters into her own hands, literally, by beating her 26-year-old son for not having a wife. The incident has left the village in shock and sparked a heated debate about societal expectations and family responsibilities.
According to neighbors, the mother, who has been supporting her son by doing manual labor, finally lost her patience. The son, whose daily routine involves spending time at the local shopping center chewing miraa, has not shown any interest in finding a wife or contributing to the household.
One neighbor recounted, “We always see him at the shopping center, sitting around while his mother goes off to work. When she leaves in the morning, he stays behind to wash dishes and sweep their home. A man of his age should be married and have at least two children by now. He needed a beating to wake up. We’ve never even seen him talk to any of the village girls.”
The mother expressed her frustration, stating that she was tired of feeding a grown man who has shown no initiative to start his own family or take on responsibilities. Her actions, though extreme, highlight the pressure and expectations placed on young men in the community to marry and start families.
The incident has sparked mixed reactions within the village. Some residents sympathize with the mother, understanding her frustration and the cultural expectations that drive her actions. Others, however, believe that violence is not the solution and that the young man should be given support and guidance to find his path.
