Kenyan DJ and media personality Pierra Makena has opened up about her approach to single motherhood, revealing why she would never take her baby daddy to court over child support, despite claims surrounding his involvement in their daughter's upbringing.Speaking during a podcast interview, Pierra explained that her perspective on raising a child alone differs from how society often perceives single motherhood, insisting that emotional connection matters more to her than financial support.

The mother of one argued that while financial contributions are important in raising a child, she would not want to force a man to fulfil his parental responsibilities through legal action.

"Being a single mother for me is very different from how people perceive it to be. One thing for sure I wouldn't do, I wouldn't take a man to court for child support. I wouldn't do that, but if I had a chance to take a man to court to force him to love the child, I would do that," she said.

Pierra acknowledged that her position might not always attract positive reactions, but maintained that genuine affection cannot be demanded through the courts.

Pierra Prioritises Emotional Connection Over Money

The DJ explained that her decision stems from the belief that a child's relationship with a parent goes beyond financial provision.

She questioned the idea of forcing a father to contribute financially when he may be unwilling or unable to provide, arguing that she would rather find ways to manage her circumstances independently.

"Reason being, today unaeza sema I need money from this guy because nimembebea mtoto na nimezaa, now he needs to man up and raise the kid. Maybe he's not able, he cannot support or he doesn't want to support," she explained.

Pierra went on to question whether taking legal action would necessarily produce the kind of involvement she wanted from her child's father.

"So should I come and force you ukuje umnunulie mtoto maziwa?" she posed.

Her remarks have brought renewed attention to conversations around absent fathers, parental responsibility and the emotional realities of raising children as a single parent.

DJ Pierra Makena Says She Can Adjust Her Lifestyle

Pierra also explained that she believes parents should be prepared to adjust their lifestyles when their financial circumstances change, rather than relying entirely on another person to maintain their standard of living.

Using the example of a family that can no longer afford its usual meals, she said she would rather scale back her spending than depend on her baby daddy to preserve her comfort.

"If sh*t hits the fan today and I don't have what I have, maisha ikuwe mbaya kabisa, does it mean I will continue living the life I have right now? Si I will scale it down?" she said.

She added that if she previously enjoyed sausages for breakfast but could no longer afford them, she would simply adjust her expectations.

"I don't look at it, now let me go to the baby daddy ndo tukuwe tunakula the same sausages every morning. I will just adjust kidogo and I start taking one slice of bread. I don't have to depend on somebody to give that comfort," Pierra explained.

Pierra on Her Relationship With Baby Daddy

Pierra has previously spoken about maintaining a cordial relationship with her child's father, revealing that they remain friends despite their co-parenting arrangement.

She has indicated that their interactions are friendly enough that people who see them together might even assume they are still a couple.

Her latest remarks offer further insight into her personal approach to parenting, highlighting her emphasis on independence, emotional bonds and adapting to life's changing circumstances.

While her views may differ from those who believe court action is necessary to enforce child maintenance, Pierra maintains that she would rather adjust her lifestyle than pursue financial support through the courts.

Her comments have added to the ongoing public conversation about single motherhood, the responsibilities of fathers and the balance between financial provision and emotional involvement in a child's life.