Prominent clergywoman Pastor Elizabeth Mokoro has delivered a strong message to step-fathers, urging them to prioritize their immediate families over those of others. In a recent sermon, she condemned men who focus their resources and attention on advancing the well-being of another man’s children while neglecting their own.
Pastor Mokoro argued that providing good schools and food for stepchildren does not compensate for ignoring one’s own offspring. She warned that such behavior is spiritually and morally problematic, stating that men who neglect their immediate families are “worse than a non-believer” and “worse than a vagabond.”
Her remarks highlight the importance of responsibility, accountability, and proper care within the family unit. They also reflect broader societal concerns in Kenya regarding family dynamics, parenting responsibilities, and the ethical obligations of adults to those they are directly responsible for raising.
The sermon serves as a reminder to step-parents and guardians alike that nurturing and protecting one’s own children is a non-negotiable duty, both morally and spiritually, in building strong and healthy families.
