Radio host ALEX MWAKIDEU explains why some men don’t spend on women – “Hakuna Mwanaume Stingy”

Friday, July 24, 2026 - Kenyan radio host Alex Mwakideu has sparked heated conversations online after boldly declaring that men are never truly stingy.

Speaking on Friday, July 24, 2026, Mwakideu argued that a man’s reluctance to spend has little to do with financial struggles and everything to do with how valued he feels in a relationship.

According to Mwakideu, men are more likely to open their wallets when they believe their affection and commitment are reciprocated.

“Hakuna mwanaume stingy; si eti hana pesa, anaogopa tu kutoa mahali anajua hatapata,” he said.

Loosely translated: There’s no such thing as a stingy man—it’s not about lacking money, but about fearing to give where there will be no return.

Mwakideu likened relationships to investments, suggesting that just as no one pours resources into a venture with no future, men hesitate to spend where they sense their efforts won’t be appreciated.

In his view, financial generosity flows naturally when love is genuine, and the relationship feels secure.

His remarks have sparked mixed reactions across social media.

Some netizens applauded his perspective, noting that both men and women are more willing to invest emotionally and financially when they feel appreciated.

However, others pushed back against the “investment” analogy, arguing that love should never be reduced to transactions or measured by gifts.

The Kenyan DAILY POST.