Kinuthia Criticises Father’s Day Posts, Says Fathers Deserve More Thoughtful Celebrations

Kenyan content creator and influencer Kinuthia has shared his thoughts on Father’s Day celebrations, saying he was not impressed by the way many people honoured their fathers online.

In a video posted on his Instagram page, Kinuthia humorously questioned why some people appear to put more effort into celebrating mothers on their special day compared to fathers.

Comparing the two occasions, Kinuthia observed that Mother’s Day posts are often accompanied by carefully selected photos where mothers look their best.

“On Mother’s Day, you post your mother looking smart. They look marvellous. You look at someone’s mother and immediately understand why they are proud to post her,” he said.

He noted that many people seem to go out of their way to find beautiful and memorable pictures of their mothers, making the celebrations feel more intentional.

However, he felt the same level of effort was missing when Father’s Day arrived.

“Yesterday was Father’s Day, and I didn’t like it,” Kinuthia said, joking that some of the photos shared appeared old and rushed.

“It looked like people were looking for photos from 2016 and suddenly remembered it was Father’s Day,” he added.

Although his comments were made humorously, Kinuthia said fathers should also be celebrated with fresh photos and meaningful gestures rather than last-minute posts.

“The things you people posted yesterday, I did not like them,” he said.

He encouraged people to create new memories with their fathers instead of relying on old pictures saved in their galleries.

“Take your father for a photoshoot in Germany,” he joked, before clarifying that people do not need to spend a lot of money to make the moment special.

“Buy him a nice suit, a nice shirt, or nice shorts. You don’t even have to take him for a photoshoot. Just take him somewhere and take a good picture,” he advised.

Kinuthia concluded his remarks with a personal comment, saying he would stay away from the debate because he no longer has his own father to celebrate.

“Anyway, since I don’t have mine, let me mind my own business,” he said.

His comments sparked conversations online about how people celebrate parents differently and whether fathers receive the same level of appreciation as mothers during special occasions.