Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has opened up about the sacrifices his wife, Gladys Wanjiru, made for their family, highlighting the vital role of parental involvement in raising children.
Speaking during the Reformed Church of East Africa (R.C.E.A) Women League Annual Convention in Kitengela on Sunday, December 7, 2025, Murkomen revealed that his wife gave up her law career to focus on raising their children full-time.
“There is nothing that can replace personal attention to your children. Mimi at least nko lucky bibi yangu aliwacha kazi akasema wacha nikae na watoto,” he said, praising her dedication.
A Family Effort: Parenting Requires Sacrifice and Support
Murkomen explained that his wife’s decision meant he had to work harder to provide for the family, while also appreciating the stability her presence brings.
“So I have to work double ndio ni support bibi na ni support watoto because she is helping me to make sure there is someone looking after the kids all the time,” he added.
He urged other parents, especially mothers, to spend quality time with their children, emphasizing that active parental involvement shapes well-rounded and responsible individuals.
“Even you as mothers, create as much time and talk to our kids,” Murkomen said.
The Cost of Delegating Parenting
During the same event, Murkomen highlighted a worrying trend where parents increasingly rely on teachers, religious leaders, caregivers, and digital platforms to raise their children. He warned that this delegation deprives children of the grounding and guidance they need.
“Some of the prevailing social ills and crimes in our society today are attributable to a lack of parental attention and guidance during childhood. The role of parenting is increasingly being left to teachers, pastors, nannies and the internet,” he said.
Murkomen further stressed the importance of instilling moral and spiritual values at home, noting that family faith and traditions provide a critical moral compass for children.
“Cultivating a culture of prayer and teaching social mores in our families provides our children with the foundation to live with honesty, discipline and diligence. A family’s faith and tradition act as the moral compass and anchor as one navigates life’s challenges and demands,” he explained.
On December 12, 2025, Murkomen and his wife will be celebrating their 16th wedding anniversary. The couple met 20 years ago.
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