Pierra Makena's Honest Take on Single Parenting and Public Life







 DJ Pierra Makena, a familiar face in Kenya's entertainment scene, is sending a message of resilience to fellow single mothers navigating through the not-so-easy journey of motherhood, while trying to balance it with hustling life.

Speaking exclusively to Mpasho’s Dennis Milimo during the launch of the new reality series, "The Mommy Club Nairobi", Makena, who was introduced as a featured cast member, as a single mother herself, sent a powerful message for women navigating similar paths.Makena offered hope, emphasizing that even in difficult moments, things get better. She attributes this to faith, stating, "Because there's a God. I have experienced it. I've experienced the hand of God in raising my child".

She believes God is not biased and can support anyone feeling abandoned or fearing their life will become a mess. "It will not be a mess," she reassured.

She also shared practical advice based on her own experience. After getting pregnant, despite having lived comfortably in a large house, she chose to move back to a single room initially to "sustain" herself.

She encouraged others to “live according to your means" during challenging times. Makena urged women not to burden themselves with "guilt" or feel inadequate because they can't afford certain things during hard periods.

Her own story, from moving to a single room to getting back on her feet, serves as a testament to adjusting and persevering.Traveling with her daughter is difficult due to school commitments. She struggles with having to leave before her daughter is asleep and the guilt that accompanies it.

"I don't feel like I'm perfect, I'm not perfectly balanced, but I try, I really try," she said. Her goal remains balancing her career to make money while raising her child well.

Makena relies heavily on her family for support. She recalled her late father's advice that "family is everything" and to "always stick very close to your family".

This guidance shaped her, leading to a very close relationship with her family. When she became pregnant, they were the first to know and were "very supportive". She described her siblings as her constant "safety place".

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