His story has drawn mixed reactions, with many people relating to his experience while others criticize his decision.
Barrack narrated that he had been living in a shared household with his mother, younger brother, cousins, and other relatives.
He explained that the home environment had become increasingly tense as he and his mother were the only ones formally employed, while several other family members depended on them for support.
According to him, pressure began building when expectations around financial responsibility intensified.
He claimed that once his family learned he worked at a national radio station, they assumed he had more financial capacity and should take on greater responsibility for the household and extended family needs. This, he said, created tension and emotional strain.
Barrack further explained that he eventually reached a breaking point and decided to move out, saying the situation had become overwhelming.
He emphasized that he felt unfairly burdened and insisted that he should not be treated as the sole provider for the entire extended family.
He also pointed to internal family dynamics, alleging that some relatives influenced his mother’s expectations regarding financial support.
He recounted an incident where his mother allegedly saw a cheque of KSh 100,000 in his room and expected him to use it for his brother’s education, a demand he felt was unreasonable at the time.
Coming from a polygamous family, Barrack said the household structure further complicated matters, with multiple relatives living under one roof.
While he acknowledges his responsibility to support his immediate family, he maintains that the expectations placed on him crossed a line.
His decision to move out has since ignited a wider conversation online about financial pressure, family responsibility, and the boundaries of “black tax” in modern Kenyan households.
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