Terence Creative Says He Would Never Conduct DNA Tests on His Children

Terence Creative has revealed that he would never conduct a DNA paternity test on his children, saying the bond built through years of parenting matters more to him than biological confirmation.

Terence’s remarks come amid a growing public debate over paternity testing and the meaning of fatherhood in Kenya.

The conversation intensified after club host Ciggie Johnson revealed that a DNA test had shown he was not the biological father of the 12-year-old daughter he had raised from birth.

Johnson said he had provided the child with financial and parental support throughout her life.

Following the revelation, Terence shared a video advising Johnson to continue being a father figure to the child. His position, however, attracted criticism from some Kenyans who argued that paternity testing could be important in such circumstances.

Terence Opens Up About His Childhood

Addressing the debate, Terence explained that his views on fatherhood are deeply influenced by his own upbringing.

He revealed that he grew up in a children’s home and was later raised by foster parents who cared for him despite not sharing a biological connection.

“I grew up in a children’s home and was raised by foster parents who gave me shelter, love, and care. They didn’t need us to share blood to treat me as their own, and because of them, I believe it is my duty to pay forward the kindness I was shown,” Terence Creative said.

According to Terence, his experience taught him that love, care and commitment can create family bonds that extend beyond biology.

‘I Would Never Take a DNA Test on My Children’

Terence said his personal approach to fatherhood means he would not seek DNA confirmation of his children’s biological parentage.

“Personally, I would never take a DNA test on my children.”

He argued that the emotional connection developed through years of parenting is more valuable to him than the outcome of a paternity test.

“The bond we have built, the love, joy, peace and fulfilment they bring into my life are priceless; I cannot imagine allowing one test to undo years of being their dad,” he added.

Terence also warned that negative paternity results can have profound emotional consequences for fathers who have spent years raising children they believed were biologically theirs.

Terence’s Definition of Fatherhood

The comedian further argued that family bonds should not be defined solely by biological relationships.

“We help strangers and love people we share no blood with; for me, that same love extends to the children I have raised and held close through the years. I’ve seen how deeply those results can break men.”

For Terence, fatherhood is demonstrated through the everyday responsibilities involved in raising a child rather than simply through biology.

“Fatherhood lives in the moments: showing up, providing, protecting, listening, caring, and loving; that’s what my foster parents taught me, and that is what I choose to carry forward,” Terence explained.

His position reflects the influence of his own experience, particularly the role his foster parents played in his childhood.

‘Blood May Connect Us, But the Bond Makes Us Family’

Terence concluded his message by emphasising the distinction between biological connection and the relationships built through love and commitment.

“Blood may connect us, but the bond is what makes us family.”