Kenyan social media personality Gen Z Baddie Charity has opened up about how her expectations for adulthood have changed, revealing that she has postponed marriage and starting a family until after President William Ruto leaves office.
Speaking during an interview on The Undiscovered Podcast hosted by Ciru Muriuki, the influencer reflected on the dreams she had while growing up and how Kenya's current economic and social realities have reshaped those plans.
"Nikiwa primary, hii age niko nayo saa hii nilikuwa nimeimagine nafaa kuwa nimeolewa, najenga nyumba. But I have had to pause na nikasema kuolewa na kuzaa ni after Ruto ametoka," Gen Z Baddie said during the interview.
Childhood dreams meet today's reality.
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According to Gen Z Baddie, she once believed that by her current age she would already be married and building a home.
However, she explained that her priorities have shifted, saying she has deliberately put those plans on hold.
Her remarks sparked conversation online, with many young Kenyans relating to the growing trend of delaying marriage due to economic uncertainty and changing personal priorities.
Growing debate among young Kenyans
Gen Z Baddie's comments come at a time when conversations around marriage, family planning and financial stability continue to dominate discussions among Kenya's younger generation.
Recent reports show that many young adults are postponing major life decisions such as marriage, buying homes and having children because of economic pressures, career ambitions and the rising cost of living.
While sharing her personal views, Gen Z Baddie did not suggest that others should make the same decision, instead speaking about her own expectations and how they have evolved over time.
A familiar voice in public conversations
The influencer has increasingly used her social media platforms to comment on issues affecting young Kenyans.
Her latest remarks come weeks after she reignited debate by sharing an old post by the late businessman Jacob Juma, suggesting that many of his warnings about the country's economic challenges had come to pass.
At the time, she reposted the late businessman's message before adding:
"We killed the messenger," Gen Z Baddie wrote on her Instagram account.
