Gay Couple Welcomes Baby, Other Parenting Stories That Moved TUKO Readers In 2023

• Years after exchanging vows in a luxurious wedding, a gay couple finally welcomed their first baby together
• Ex-television presenter Muthoni wa Mukiri also moved special media users after announcing she was expecting a baby boy
• Brian Kamau, a Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) student, reunited with his mother

The journey of parenthood is entirely of mixed experiences that leave a positive or negative impact.

As 2023 comes to a close, TUKO.co.ke looks at some parenting stories that wowed readers.

1. JKUAT student living in a bush reunites with mum

Brian Kamau, who scored an A- in the 2014 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), lived in the bush.

His calm and loving mother disclosed her boy took mobile loans of over KSh 50,000, leading to their fallout.

2. West Pokot girl's heartwarming letter to guardian after joining Pangani Girls

June Pkyach addressed a gratifying letter to her guardian, who was responsible for educating her at Pangani Girls High School.

The youngster thanked Madam Emma Catarina for reawakening her hopes after uncertainties regarding her education due to her family background.

The girl's perfect grammar, handwriting and captivating tone warmed hearts; Kenyans thanked the guardian for offering to help her.

3. Francis Atwoli's daughter Mariah reacts after receiving missed calls

Mariah, who was busy partying with friends, was called five times by her dad but did not pick up and jokingly reminded the old man she was 25.

Some netizens found it disrespectful, while others made fun, saying Atwoli was aware of dating life in Nairobi and wanted to protect his daughter, who was shocked to find her father was on TikTok.

4. Gay couple welcomes baby girl born through surrogate

The US gay couple who exchanged vows in a gorgeous wedding ceremony welcomed a bouncy baby girl on Friday, March 31.

The delighted parents announced their healthy bundle of joy born via surrogate, sharing adorable photos online.

The couple's loved ones could not contain their joy after seeing a photo of them posing with their princess.

5. George Wajackoyah stops to help couple spotted carrying newborn on boda

Wajackoyah was impressed by the adorable lovebirds who carried their newborn baby on a boda boda hours after birth.

He said he would assist the baby's father, Emmanuel Odhiambo, to get a job to enable him to fend for the family.

The former presidential aspirant in the 2022 elections indicated he gave the baby's mother some cash as a token of appreciation.

6. Muthoni wa Mukiri discloses she's expecting bundle of joy

The author shared cute photos showing her bulging baby bump, revealing she was expecting a baby boy.

Friends of the former TV presenter, Shix Kapienga, Lillian Muli and Teacher Wanjiku threw her a lavish baby shower.

Fans of Muthoni congratulated her, wishing her a safe delivery, and her dress code impressed many during her baby gender reveal party.

7. Proud father collects late daughter’s degree

The heartbroken father took the graduation stage at Nelson Mandela University in honour of his late daughter.

TikTok user @kgabodelly shared a video showing him walking to the stage and professors giving him support.

Netizens paid their respects, showing love to the man as they couldn’t imagine his pain.

8. KU graduate says he walked home alone after ceremony

Phillip Solonka shared walking home in his graduation regalia after everyone else had left because his mum had not shown up.

Solonka from Namanga, was the son of a single mum and was educated by a well-wisher from Meru county identified as Anthony.

On his graduation day, the Bachelor of Education degree holder walked to the home of his friend.

9. Family sells house, borrows money to travel abroad

A lady and her family borrowed huge sum of money and sold their property to travel abroad with the hope of making it.

While in the UK, trouble started when the lady realised that she would have to make an application to be able to work.

With creditors calling her family from abroad, school fees to pay, and bills of five children to take care of, she broke down.

Buying daughter Tesla

In another story, a mum bought her daughter a Tesla for her birthday.

However, the mum was left distraught after her daughter rejected her KSh 200,000 and a Tesla in a viral clip.

The girl reportedly wanted a pink Mercedes Benz, and her mum got her a Tesla, leaving her unimpressed with the gesture.

She asked her mum to return the item because she did not want it and banged the door at her poor mum.