Former radio personality Kerry Martin and his baby mama, Faith Wanjiku, are at the center of a heated social media storm following a public disagreement over parental responsibility and a mounting medical debt.
The conflict erupted after Wanjiku gave birth prematurely at just 27 weeks. The infant required intensive neonatal care, resulting in a staggering KSh 500,000 hospital bill. Wanjiku took to social media to accuse the influencer of being unsupportive during this crisis, prompting a series of “receipt-heavy” rebuttals from both sides.
One-Night Stand vs. Promised Support
In his defense, Kerry Martin shared snippets of their private conversations, claiming the pregnancy was the result of a one-night stand and that he had initially expressed reservations about keeping the baby.
However, Wanjiku quickly countered with her own set of screenshots. She argued that the “one-night stand” narrative was a distraction from the fact that Kerry had spent months promising to be involved.
“I was rudely interrupted by this man who left us in the desert without water… I tolerated this man for nine months while he claimed he was financially unstable and depressed.” — Faith Wanjiku
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Financial Struggles and “Moving to Shags”
The leaked chats provide a raw look into Kerry’s alleged financial downfall. In one message, the former presenter apologized for his silence, admitting that his inability to provide had caused him to become “avoidant.”
Key details from the leaked messages include:
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Joblessness: Kerry admitted he currently has no source of income.
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Relocation: He revealed he was forced to move out of Nairobi and back to his rural home (“shags”) because he could no longer afford rent.
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Mental Toll: He described being “low” and stressed while trying to get back on his feet.
The Demand for Presence Over Money
Wanjiku was unmoved by the financial explanations, reprimanding Kerry for his lack of emotional and physical presence. She maintained that being a father requires showing up regardless of one’s bank balance.
“You cannot just say that you are here and not be here,” she wrote in the chats. “That baby deserves a father who would do anything to protect and provide for him.”
As the story continues to trend, the public remains divided. While some sympathize with Kerry’s admitted financial and mental health struggles, many others have sided with Wanjiku, emphasizing that the burden of a premature birth and a half-million shilling bill should not be carried by the mother alone.
