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I have 3 ‘baby mamas’ at 23 years: How do I manage on Sh45,000 salary

Dear Dr Pesa,

I am a 23-year-old man, straight out of campus and I just landed my first job; of which I am very proud. I earn Sh45,000 per month and I manage that pretty well. The problem is, I am also very handsome and it's hard to keep the ladies away. I may have further gotten myself into trouble by getting three women pregnant (20, 26 and 35 years of age). The babies are due within just a few months apart. Although I intend to be there for all my children, two of the women have already threatened to involve the authorities should I prove to be a dead-beat dad. The good thing is, they do not know about each other. I love my job and I hope to stay at this company for the next five years or so. Daktari, how can I manage to save for my future and still provide for all three children?

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