This archive report was first published on 7 July 2021.
Comedian Kendrick Mulamwa has made headlines for his decision to pay Ksh. 9,000 monthly as rent, a significant increase from his previous cheaper accommodation.
According to Mulamwa, he is happy with his current living situation and does not regret living within his means. In a recent statement, he said, "Kwanza ata inaniuma nilikuwa kwa ya thao sita.. Mi ni kijana tu kutoka kitale nahustle najaribu kusaka maisha mi stambuangi hizo ma uceleb sijui nini, mimi bora hiyo kanyumba kangu kananipatia shelter niko na security, familia yangu inakaa smart."
He added, "Nilikuja Nairobi mimi nililala nje, nikahostiwa na mtu, nikaenda bedsitter saa niki kaa apo maze najivunia sana, am very happy that niko kwa hiyo position sikuwa apo before."
Fans have praised Mulamwa for staying true to himself and living a simple life. One fan wrote, "Live a life that won’t stress you, Big ups Mulamwa 👍👍," while another user commented, "Mulamwa is just humble, love his simplicity 🌎🐑".
