Carey Priscilla is a model, actress, and celebrity makeup artist whose brush has worked wonders on some of the country’s biggest stars.
Beyond the limelight, she is also a wife, a mother of three, and a businesswoman running two beauty schools in Nairobi.
But while her career and creativity have earned her admiration, it is her candidness about family, intimacy and faith that has recently stirred public conversation.
The mother of three, who frequently shares her family life alongside her husband Benitto, insists that her approach to motherhood has always been intentional.
She chose not to use any form of family planning, preferring instead to have her children back-to-back.
For her, this decision was less about convenience and more about faith and timing. “God’s timing is always perfect,” she says, adding that her belief in God has anchored her through the challenges of parenting.
Still, she acknowledges that such choices come with sacrifices.
To raise her young family, she put her career on hold, committing herself fully to motherhood. Now, she believes it is only fair for her husband to carry part of the responsibility by considering a vasectomy.
“It’s simple, not complicated, and it gives me peace of mind for the next 15 years until menopause,” she explains.
Yet, she is quick to point out that many men locally shy away from the idea, fearing long-term commitment or the possibility of wanting children elsewhere.
To her, this hesitation is unfair and selfish when weighed against the sacrifices women often make.
“I have noticed a lot of resistance from men when it comes to this topic. Many aren’t ready to have that conversation. They’re afraid to commit to one woman fully. Honestly, I think it’s selfish. If you can’t even consider a vasectomy for the sake of your wife and your family, where’s the fairness in that?” she poses.
Her frankness extends to her marriage. For her, the strength of their relationship lies in faith and effort. She believes a man cannot love his partner right unless he loves God first.
In her words, intimacy is not something to be left to chance or routine. Despite being raised in a conservative environment where conversations around sex were taboo, she has chosen to unlearn and relearn, even seeking therapy to better nurture her marriage.
“The focus was on staying a virgin until marriage, and anything outside of that was seen as a sin that could push you out of the church. So, when you finally get married, there’s this expectation that you should just know how to navigate intimacy, but no one really teaches you.”
“I’ve taken it upon myself to learn and grow. I’ve even taken classes with a sex therapist because that’s how committed I am to making my marriage work. My husband has been incredibly patient with me, and I want to make sure I keep surprising him and showing him how much I value our bond,” she adds.
Her boldness has not come without scrutiny. From rejecting a marriage proposal on The Mommy Club NBO to sparking debate over vasectomies, she has faced her share of criticism online.
Yet, to her, authenticity, she says, is her shield.
“The most important thing is knowing yourself, because when you truly know who you are, nothing anyone says or does can shake you.”