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"Utaoa lini?" and 9 other Kenyan parents you can't escape this December

"Utaoa lini?" and 9 other Kenyan parents you can’t escape this December
"Utaoa lini?" and 9 other Kenyan parents you can’t escape this December (Photo: Gemini)

In Kenya, Christmas is not merely a holiday; it is a homecoming ceremony, a lifestyle audit, and a performance review rolled into one. The moment you step off the bus or park your car at the homestead, your parents switch roles. You may have survived Nairobi traffic, rent, and deadlines, but nothing prepares you for the festive season back home.

Below are ten types of Kenyan parents you are almost guaranteed to encounter during the Christmas season.

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