Wahu Kagwi Shares Best Motherhood Advice She Got as a First-Time Mum

Musician Wahu Kagwi, a mother of 3 girls has shared what she terms as the best advice she ever received when she was a first-time mom.

Speaking to Kalondu Musyimi of Mpasho during the launch of Dairyland’s new drinking chocolate, Mama Girls, as she calls herself shared that this pivotal guidance came when she had her firstborn daughter.

"When I got my first born who's standing over here and as a very confused young mother, someone came to me and told me to trust my instinct. Trust your maternal instinct. It's given to you immediately when you become a mother. So listen to that voice," she vividly recalled.

This advice, she emphasized, remains the best she has received to this day, and she continues to listen to that inner voice.

This powerful insight highlights her journey into motherhood and the wisdom she gained in those early, uncertain days.

Beyond her personal life, Wahu also touched upon her academic background, providing a glimpse into her earlier years.

She disclosed her KCPE (Kenya Certificate of Primary Education) score was 577 out of 700 marks on those days. For her university education, Wahu revealed she majored in Math.

While she admits that this particular course did not directly help her musical career, she quickly clarified its indirect benefit: "Math helps you develop your analytical brain".

Wahu also offered a peek into her kitchen preferences. Her favorite meal is Ugali beef stew and sukuma wiki. Interestingly, when asked about the dish she cooks best, she confidently stated, "Beef and Sukuma", aligning with her favourite.

In other rapid-fire revelations, Wahu proudly noted that her firstborn daughter is "much taller" than her, at 6 feet.

On her daily routine, she shared that it includes a modern habit: she scrolls on her phone as both the last thing she does before sleeping and the first thing she does upon waking up. She also shared that her father's death was the one that hit her the hardest.

A significant piece of wisdom she wished she had learned sooner was: "That money isn't everything. Happiness, peace, joy, all these things mean so much more".