In a viral TikTok video, the student highlighted the struggles that many young women face when trying to survive on minimal support while studying.
The student, who appeared in her KMTC uniform, explained that some female students are forced to engage with men three times their parents’ age to meet their basic needs.
The student, who appeared in her KMTC uniform, explained that some female students are forced to engage with men three times their parents’ age to meet their basic needs.
“If you know what they are doing, you will not be proud of them or of yourself because you could be the reason they are going through it. Please check on your daughters; give them the money you do not want to give them,” she said, appealing for parental support.
She added that the girls are often subjected to manipulation and abuse by men who have no interest in their welfare other than exploitation.
She added that the girls are often subjected to manipulation and abuse by men who have no interest in their welfare other than exploitation.
“They are drinking them, and so is education; they are suffering and feel unloved,” she claimed.
While her message drew attention, many Kenyans on social media expressed mixed reactions. Some argued that students have always had to hustle to survive, citing their own experiences. Dan Singh commented,
While her message drew attention, many Kenyans on social media expressed mixed reactions. Some argued that students have always had to hustle to survive, citing their own experiences. Dan Singh commented,
“One time on campus, I was cut off from everyone at home. I bought sweets and sold them, making KSh 300 a day. That’s how we survived.”
Others echoed the need for personal responsibility and creativity in meeting basic needs.
Others echoed the need for personal responsibility and creativity in meeting basic needs.
Marvelous Prince Dreadlocks said, “We survived on part-time hustles; we sold eggs and smokies, but that never defined who we are now.”
Cate Mwongeli added, “If your fees, rent, WiFi, and other expenses are sorted, KSh 1,000 is enough. Let’s appreciate what parents can offer—they’ve done a lot already.”
The student’s warning also came in the context of rising safety concerns for women involved with older men, as highlighted by Kenyan social media user @truthwatchdog.
The student’s warning also came in the context of rising safety concerns for women involved with older men, as highlighted by Kenyan social media user @truthwatchdog.
He cautioned women to seek legitimate work opportunities instead of risking their safety by engaging with men solely for financial support, noting cases where women have disappeared or been harmed after such encounters.
The story has sparked nationwide debate on student welfare, parental responsibility, and the socioeconomic pressures faced by young women pursuing higher education in Kenya.
The story has sparked nationwide debate on student welfare, parental responsibility, and the socioeconomic pressures faced by young women pursuing higher education in Kenya.
While parents may struggle financially, the viral video underscores the urgent need for support structures that safeguard students’ well-being and dignity.
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