Social media personality Gloria Ntazola has advised women against having children with Luhya men, comments that quickly stirred intense debate across TikTok and other platforms. Speaking on January 5, 2026, Ntazola claimed that many young Luhya men are unwilling to work hard and prefer what she described as an easy life. According to her, this attitude makes it difficult for them to provide financial stability for families.
Ntazola alleged that some young men rely heavily on others for financial support and lack the discipline and ambition required to sustain long term responsibilities such as parenting. While making her remarks, she stated that her criticism was not aimed at every individual, but insisted that the behavior was common among many within the community.
“Vijana wengi waluhya are lazy na wanapenda kukula ugali ukubwa na nyama, and they cannot just go to work like everybody else. Change your behaviour, nani bado anakula ugalin kila siku,” she said.
She went further to directly caution women against starting families with men she believes fall into this category. “Please don’t give birth to the Luhya guys, trust me, they are poor, they don’t like working hard, and they are so lazy. Not all of them, but most of them. They just want to sit.”
Her statements immediately attracted mixed reactions online, with some users criticizing her for generalizing an entire community, while others argued that she was highlighting real social and economic frustrations facing young families.
Why did Gloria Ntazola issue this warning on TikTok?
Ntazola’s remarks came just hours after she shared a separate message urging young people to avoid unplanned pregnancies, especially in the current economic climate. In that earlier video, she emphasized the importance of family planning and responsible decision making, pointing out that many parents struggle due to poor preparation rather than unavoidable circumstances.
In a video posted on Monday, January 5, 2026, she stressed the need for contraception and condom use, framing her advice as a practical response to rising living costs and limited financial opportunities.
“Take family planning seriously. Use contraceptives, wear condoms. It’s 2026, and nobody has extra money to take care of responsibilities that could have been avoided. Don’t put yourself in a situation where you’re struggling and asking others for help because of choices you could have planned better,” she said.
Ntazola questioned why individuals choose to have children when they are already unable to meet their own basic needs. She argued that parenting requires long term commitment, emotional stability, and consistent financial input, all of which become more challenging as the cost of living continues to rise.
“Why did you get pregnant, and you can barely take care of yourself. Go and do family planning. It’s the poor people who want to give birth to kids. Wewe si panya,” she added.
How have her comments affected the wider conversation on relationships and parenting?
The combination of her comments on Luhya men and her broader message about family planning has fueled conversations about responsibility, cultural stereotypes, and economic pressure among young Kenyans. While some viewers say her delivery was harsh and divisive, others note that the underlying issue of unplanned pregnancies and financial strain remains relevant.
By Modester Nasimiyu