Controversial media personality and masculinity coach Andrew Kibe has once again sparked debate after revealing that he moved out of his mother’s house much later than he now advises men to.
Speaking in an interview with Utata Entertainment, Kibe admitted that he only left home when he was nearly 30—something he now considers a mistake.
He reflected on how his prolonged dependence on his mother delayed his journey to self-sufficiency.
“At my age, I have learned a lot. I used to be dependent on my mother. As time went by, I started gaining my independence, but I moved out very late. It was so late that I’m even embarrassed to talk about it because I was almost 30,” Kibe confessed.
The Absence of a Strong Father Figure
Kibe attributed his delayed independence to growing up without a strong father figure, acknowledging that his mother did her best but was unable to provide the guidance he needed as a young man.
“I wasn’t a man because my dad did not play his part. My mum did hers. I had to forgive them for that, knowing they did their best. But now, I had to build myself, and it has taken me a long time to become this person. I am just turning 20 years in the road of discovery,” he explained.
Despite his personal experience, Kibe has consistently urged young men to seek independence early and avoid staying in their parents’ homes for too long.
He admitted that in the past, he made countless excuses to avoid moving out, a mindset he now views as weak.
Views on Masculinity and Marriage
Beyond his personal experiences, Kibe also delved into broader topics of masculinity, including his often-criticised views on marriage.
He has repeatedly argued that marriage, as it exists today, is impractical and that men should focus on building themselves rather than committing too soon.
Fans React to Kibe’s Confessions
Following his interview, fans flooded the comment section with reactions, with many expressing admiration for his straightforward approach.
@IsaackAbsame-bl9oo: “Man, Kibe is the only person I can listen to for an hour without pausing.”
@sskamaro3902: “This man is saving an entire lost generation. True Pan-African wisdom.”
@backster4857: “Kibe is the man we should all emulate. We have failed as men, I wish Kibe could raise me as his son.”
@pixelpioneers-03e: “Kibe mixes value with comedy—it’s brilliant. Valuetainment.”
@brianbirgen3601: “The GOAT, the man, the myth, the legend—Kifeeee!!!
Unforgettable Childhood Memories
This is not the first time Kibe has opened up about his childhood and his relationship with his father. In a past discussion, he revealed how he once resented his father for making him remove his socks after work.
“My dad would come home, sit on the sofa, and make me remove his socks. I hated it. I always wondered why he made me do it, yet he put them on himself in the morning,” Kibe shared.
He described the experience as “traumatising,” admitting that even years later, he still finds himself reflecting on it.
Some of his fans resonated with his story, sharing their own experiences of growing up with strict fathers and debating the significance of such actions in shaping a child’s outlook on life.
By geoffrey mbuthia
