The hard choices that fathers have to make

Musician Kidum (Jean Pierre Nimbona) with his daughters, Grace, Natalia and Naomi . [PHOTO: PETER MUIRURI/STANDARD]

Kenya: When asked what the most challenging part of being the leader of the most powerful nation on earth was, President Barrack Obama said being father to two young girls ranked as the most demanding part of his career. This is not an understatement for a man who grew up without the presence of his father.

Recognising the role fathers play in the lives of their children, Obama started the President’s Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative, an effort geared toward raising awareness on responsible fatherhood.