While the subject of hosting relatives remains sensitive, Kenyan entrepreneur-turned-philanthropist Akothee (real name Esther Akoth) has shared her two cents on the same.

In a post on social media, Akothee cautioned families living upcountry against burdening their kin in Nairobi to host their children studying or working within the city.

“Let us all agree that in this generation, we are incapable of living with or accommodating relatives. We are all mentally unstable, including the children you want to impose on us. Let everyone come to Nairobi and hustle like we did; there are no comfort zones,” the mother of five began.

She castigated these relatives, saying most of them laze around while the occupants of the house are out fending for the family.

“They spend all day lounging on couches, eating leftovers, and consuming more than the homeowners. They even have the audacity to beat up our wives and children. They expose our secrets and turn our children into content for TikTok.”

Akothee, subtly urged families upcountry to seek other means of survival for their children starting out life in Nairobi.

“This child, your favorite child you are imposing on us, will break our family relationships for good. We might even choose not to come home because of what they have reported to you,” the celebrity added.

She mentioned that it was easier to support them once they rent out a house in Nairobi.

“They are your children and remain your responsibility, not ours. Find them a house as they hustle, and we will support them from there, but not while they are inside our homes. It is already challenging to live with a spouse; everyone is looking for mental space to breathe,” Akothee added.

This comes as Kenyans raise concern over high cost of living over the years, with the Finance Bill 2024 projected to increase more taxes, further straining their pockets.