54 year old University of Nairobi and Yale-educated economist Patrick Njoroge, who works as an adviser at the International Monetary Fund, is single. Never been married, doesn't have children and when he appeared in front of Kenya's parliament last week, telling them how he can move their economy forward as head of their Central Bank, they were like, really? lol. He was so grilled about his marital status that it caused debate online in Kenya with quite a few condemning the lawmakers
"I am single by choice and I am comfortable that way," he told the lawmakers. "There is nothing sinister with that and I am sure this committee has done its due diligence on what sort of a person I am". Kenya's Daily Nation quoted him as sayingWhy so much interest in his marital status? In Kenya and in most parts of Africa, it's unusual to find a man over 40 who has never been married, so his status will definitely raise eyebrow in the country because the average age of first marriage in Kenya for men is about 30 years old.
Many condemned the line of questioning on twitter though, saying that Njoroge's competence, rather than his personal life, that he should be tested by.
108 comments:
Lol crazy
Please they should free him..being single or married is none of their business...probably he's gay and decided to leave a solitude life...
Single??... d joy stick may not be working well
it's proof that he's got no distractions whatsoever.
***mynameisSkelewu
Are u sure he's not gay? Cos when u see a man like dis,its possible he's still in d closet.
Lol @ if you can't find a woman and keep a home, how can you keep our money.
Such question could be asked on a lighter not little importance attached to it.
He's married to his career.
~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA
Ppl gt no chill I swear.. Mayb marriage no sweet him na
He might be a closet gay dude, we wondered that about Clooney at a time!
Pls they should mind their business and live their lives cu's he's living his....whose business if he's still single? Hian!
Marriage does not define a person
aaaaa na by force?
a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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Omo dude is gay no long tory abeg...
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***
Wow! Dis dude has joined priests lik us, and monks who don't want to get married. Well his personal choice.
He is single by choice...most ppl do not believe in d marriage institution his competence is wat matters nt his marital status!
I'm single dear bachelor.
~D great anonymous!
The question was a needful one as someone occupying such high ranking position need all round experience even tho a professional in his field and not forgetting family is the first institution.
Marriage have nothing to do with how he will performance but there is still some sense in what the parliament is saying sha.
Being single or married should be by choice. Not every one is made for it. These lawmakers should chill.
Gba oo . There are biblical principles a play and as modern as I am I agree . If you can't keep a home how do you run the economy or identify with the populace. Very risky.
DONT THEY HAVE REVEREND FATHERS AND NUNS THAT DECIDE TO REMAIN SINGLE? DOES THAT MEAN REVEREND FATHERS DONT KNOW HOW TO TAKE CARE OF THINGS OR MANAGE MONEY. THIS SHOULD NOT BE A BASIS TO CHOOSE PEOPLE. YOU WILL BE SHOCKED THAT THE SINGLE MAN WILL MANAGE THE MONEY BETTER THAN THE MARRIED MAN THAT HAS TOO MANY RESPONSIBILITIES.
I don't even know what to say about this matter.
Nawa ooo....something must be wrong with him.
Being single at dat age doesn't necessarily mean he can't be able to manage their money....they shud bring another excuse cos this one is NONSENSE!
Africans and dia wahala....he doesn't wnt marriage...wen has marriage become a commandment in d bible....we dnt hv to be primitive. Jhoor
A MARRIED MAN HAS MORE TENDENCY TO STEAL GOVERNMENT MONEY BECAUSE HE HAS A LOT OF RESPONSIBILITIES. SO THEY SHOULD NOT USE SOMEONE'S SINGLE STIGMA AGAINST HIM. CHOOSE THE BEST QUALIFIED PERSON WHETHER MARRIED OR NOT
They have a point though marriage is optional but why stay single when your not a missionary doing God's work.
As a guy, I feel out of place not being married even though I'm more than 20years younger than him. To be frank, I believe there's always something wrong with any man that isn't married by 40. I'm even beginning to think there's something wrong with me even at my "young" age.
His personal life is not the issue here but his competence in steering the finances of Kenya effectively..Side note *He is cute o*..pls i have several brides for him if he doesn't mind* ....hope his not g** sha
why should someone's marital status be the stumbling block.Rather, his intellectual competence is what should be tested afterall there are people that are married and corrupt at the same time.
WHEN GOVERNOR OSHIOMOLE'S WIFE DIED, WAS HE NOT SINGLE FOR FOUR YEARS? DID HE NOT MANAGE EDO STATE FOR FOUR YEARS WITHOUT A WIFE??
Those lawmakers are bunch of busy bodies. What has his marital staus got to do with his competence. As long as he gets the job done, they need to butt out!
Nice Article , keep posting sist :D
Like he said he is single by choice, what has his marital status got to do with his competence.
It's better to remain single than get married and be unfaithful, miserable and abusive to your partner...whatever makes you happy, you owe nobody any explanations!
BrendaN
This can only happen in AFRICA.
Where marriage is now seen as an ACCOMPLISHMENT.
I wish people can learn to mind their own business and know that, not everyone intends to get married or get frustrated in marriage.
Marriage is not HAPPILY EVER AFTER.
EYAHH. SEE AS THE 54 YEAR OLD MAN FINE. IT MIGHT BE A SPIRITUAL PROBLEM OH. MAYBE ONE JEALOUS UNCLE IS THE ONE WORRYING HIM OH. WHY ARE THEY USING HIS MISFORTUNE AGAINST HIM? IT IS TOTALLY UNFAIR
His Life! His Choice!..... not like marriage is an achievement...
TRULLY HE HAS A PROBLM, EVN WEN NOT RDY TO KIP A WOMAN SHUD GET A CHILD N TRAIN...TOMJERRYSWIT
Strange
it is well
Shuu! Is he Apostle Paul?
Interesting.
being single is his talent
hmmmm...Successful.....handsome.....never been married and not interested.....hmmmmmmmm
Moye says so via BB Passport...Courtesy LIB......
AFRICANS AND THEIR STUPID BACKWARDS MENTALITY. THE ONES THAT HAVE BEEN MARRIED AND ARE RULING US NKO?
AS IF HALF OF THEM DON'T STEP OUT ON THEIR MARRIAGES.
Please can someone help me with Linda Ikeji's email address. I seriously need to report a case to her. Thanks.....
They should choose someone who can do the Job, Just forget about his personal life, Obama was chosen as America President, Not because of the color of his skin, but what he has to offer the country(USA).
Hibeee
Must they judge and make conclusion on him like that?
But truly, why isn't this fine man married? Abi he's gay?
IN AFRICA WHEN MEN THAT ARE OF MARRIAGEABLE AGE, ARE YET UNMARRIED THEY ARE SEEN AS BEIGN IRRESPONSIBLE!!!! HOHAAAA
Lol...funny. If can't get a wife, keep a home, then how can u keep our money? Lol.
#TeamBlessed#
*nigga* is gay
Being married is a choice and that does not make a man responsible. there are so many irresponsible married men out there. is he competent.
former US ambassador to Nigeria, Ms Robin Sanders isn't married.
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But I question why he doesn't have any assets in the country.If you have no stake in something then chances are,your desire to work your socks off for it is minimal.
Eg our Nigerian politicians that have no kids in government owned schools and seek medical help abroad or expensive private hospitals will not care about how badly equipped the hospitals are nor how many asuu strikes happen in one year.
His marital status isn't a problem.not everyone can live with another.
He's gay.
To marry is not by force biko. Dey should let the man be. Linda take note!
Okiie, notice to all LIBERs. Didn't want to do dis before but I gex I just have to do it as a disclaimer. One idiot on dis blog stole my identity, my name & signage. So please any negative comments on dis blog is not coming from me but from the thief cos I would neva say anything bad about someone or wish anyone evil. So I have gone back to using my old pix. Linda take note!
Mr. Njoroge's non-marital status should not be a determining factor for this or other position. Matter of fact, he and others like him should be highly respected and commended for possessing a sound mind, tenacity and self awareness to say no, to the maddening crowd. How many people of both sexes are in terrible relationships or have even been killed/maimed bcos of societal pressures to tie the knot esp in Africa? What does an intelligent, high functioning, forward thinking and God-fearing man/woman do when he/she is unable to find a compatible mate that puts fire in his heart and peace in his soul? Settle? Don't think so. Better to live your truth now or never. Still, if men can now live as women and if same sex unions are now acceptable in many parts of the modern world, why can't Patrick make the reasoned choice of living out his life as a single man?
Na wao 54 years not married.. very strange..
he might be a celibate by choice. which is never a crime
That's why Nigeria is better than this Africa countries. How can u hold that kind of post being single. That's crazy. It the height of irresponsible. Engr Emy
Na wa o.Its not easy to dare to dissent in africa.Everything is bout culture and norms..Bollocks
they should let him be. that's his choice
Guess he's gay!
Guess he's Gay
They should av asked him when is he coming out
And so?That is his life.That is his choice.
Is either he is gay or apostle Paul in The Bible or IMOPTENT
Family attachment influences assignment allocation. We are Africans! We cherish procreation because God cherishes it.There are alot of human relations skills on marriage and raising kids can teach one. He should go and get a degree in the University of life! They should not appoint him o! Another Bruce Jenner loading.....
Hahahhaa lmafo...
Nigga you gay!!
How Africans regard marriage went out of style in the rest of the world 60 years ago. I'm only surprised he's getting this treatment as a man. Kenyans must be more egalitarian than Nigerians because on Nigerian social media, including the pages of LIB, only Linda and other unmarried women get told "to go and marry." The egalitarianism is the silver lining though the mentality is severely out of date. That a man as well off as him still gets this treatment shows it's used to humiliate the unmarried rather than out of real concern he becomes a burden to society because he has no heirs to take care of him in advanced age. Somebody like him can afford the best care when he's old. So if that's not the issue, what else is the problem, except that his adversaries are using his marital status as a weak tool to embarrass him and block his professional advancement?
Good for him. Linda Take note
Some positions are sensitive and all encompassing, family included so yes he should be asked why he's running away from family responsibilities. Can't think of another reason for not marrying.
Chei but he is fine o. I love him!!!
He's single by choice at 54?That's not a good status for an African man.What's the cause of this choice?Is he impotent,or he can't manage a woman or a home?I doubt his ability to manage a Central Bank.
Sounds weird anyway, but I don't see how that should interfere with his call to serve his nation.they should stop making a moutain out of an anthill.
Nah... I think he's gay
I disagree family values are important as a family man he is disposed to perform better becos he has stake in d economy his family will b a driving force for him to survive and suceed but dis yoyo bimbo has no commitment no responsibility no wife or kids hell dis dude might even b gay
And he's cute.. I wonder why the delay or is he gay? Or rather waiting for the right woman at 54??! Who knows #Onyema
They are retarded. People who fall in love with their jobs dont remember to marry or procreate. He is probably a Workaholic and that is what they need.
He's single by choice.. That shouldn't bother them, they should test his competence first and stop prying into his personal life. Is it his marital status that will change their country for the better??!
Well, 50 successful and unmarried? Gay.
Ok what do they want to hear.... He is gay? Abeg Iiiiiii. Marriage is not for everyone.
If I were Kenyan, I would have been more alarmed by the fact that he doesn't have assets in his home country. Kenya.
This one go dey carry assets go obodo oyibo. Although, being eternally single also raises a red flag.
If I were Kenyan, I would have been more alarmed by the fact that he doesn't have assets in his home country. Kenya.
This one go dey carry assets go obodo oyibo. Although, being eternally single also raises a red flag.
What if he has personal health issues like impotence or erectile dysfunction? But if that's not the case, then I'm happy he's grilled. It shows irresponsibility
Lol.He should go and marry.
Funny people,putting sentiments in everything
He is very very gay
God bless you.
Next thing wa we go here go hear nw sai him wan transgender.....na dere way
Dude is gay! He's s closet homosexual. And just because of this drilling, if he's given the job he's gonna get s lady to be his beard just do that this kinda shit won't be dumped in his lap anymore.
But trust me when i say dude is very very gay! And that's a crime in Kenya
Please, let his people pay more attention on his competence and not his personal issues
Even the bible did not say all should be married, Paul said some hv been given the grace to remain as he is I.e single!!! Them Kenyans asking that foolish question need to be jailed for stupidity where in banking and finance did they teach that keeping a woman equals being able to keep money....infact it's the other way round if they want to follow that stupid reasoning bcos when u hv women you spend more money.
You are dumb and out of your mind..if u want to follow such stupid illeterates reasoning then u will know that keeping a woman means spending more money..reason why ur leaders cone and embezel money to maintain their wives, many children,and girlfriends moron!!!
You didn't need to type anything.. We would have understood
Don't mind them moronic illeterates...even Paul the apostle according to d leading of the holy spirit said that some hv the grace to remain single.
Are you minding all them idiots with fish brains..it's the other way round..u hv women means more tendency to steal the money to maintain them
Mayb he is impotent, dats y he can't keep any woman or father a child at least
Sharap !! We know your type who have not left the shores of your village but talk nonsense about what only happens in Africa. These are burning issues for selection of political office holders even in advanced nations. The united states is even worse when it comes to issues like marriage or extra marital for political office holders which they believe have an indirect influence on your decision making. People like u should stop painting africa in a worse light in comparism to the rest of the world.
What they should have been more concerned about was that he doesn't have assets in the country. That's actually very important. Means he would have nothing to lose if the economy goes to blazes.
Stupidity in Africa! We always focus on the wrong things! Is he competent? Yes or no! They'll probably have less qualms with a man who has children everywhere. Fools!
Even if he is gay and so what? How does that affect his being considered for the role? Last i checked it was based on technical know-how and competence. Africa as a continent needs to move from such stereotypes. You can't emerge as the number 1 and dark (sorry) light continent with such mindsets. Lets behave please!
He's a handsome man though. He should come and marry me.
WHAT IF HE IS IMPOTENT? DO YOU WANT HIM TO GO AHEAD AND MARRY A WOMAN AND PUT HER IN BONDAGE? HE PROBABLY DOESN'T WANT TO LIE TO A WOMAN AND MARRY HER BECAUSE OF MARRAIGE PRSSURE ON HIM WHEN HE KNOWS HE IS IMPOTENT AND DOCTORS HAVE TOLD HIM HE CANNOT FATHER A CHILD. WHAT IF HE HAS AIDS OR A TERMINAL SICKNESS? ARE YOU SAYING IMPOTENT MEN SHOULD NOT WORK FOR THE GOVERNMENT? I THINK HE IS A HONEST MAN FOR HIM NOT TO WANT TO GET MARRIED. HE DOESNT WANT TO DECEIVE ANY WOMAN WITH HIS CONDITION OR MAYBE HE IS EVEN A CULT MEMBER AND HE HAS BEEN TOLD HE CANNOT HAVE CHILDREN. MOST CULT GIVE YOU CONDITIONS FOR BEING A MEMBER. ABEG MAKE UNA FREE THE MAN
There should be human rights to work anywhere u want to work irrespective of your medical condition. If he is impotent, u cannot use that against him and stop him from getting a job. Pls let's be civilised for once. Smtchew
He will get marry when he clock 60years.....hiss
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