This archive report was first published on 30 August 2021.
On August 30, 2021, a scandal involving a group of individuals, including immigration officials, media personalities, and police officers, made headlines in Kenya. The group, allegedly involved in a multi-million shilling wash wash business, was accused of milking huge amounts of cash through unscrupulous means.
Allegations and Accusations ¶
According to 'tea master' Edgar Obare, Jalang'o, a wealthy radio presenter, was among those involved in the scandal. Obare alleged that Jalang'o was part of the crew enriching themselves through the wash wash business.
Jalang'o's Response ¶
However, Jalang'o strongly denied the allegations, speaking on Kiss FM. He explained his sources of income, stating,
"For the first time in my life, I had somebody questioning what I do. If you really follow me and know what I do, even the person writing about me as a fraud knows that they are lying… As we speak today, I think I’m a brand ambassador to almost five top brands… To make it even crazier, per week I do like 3 to 4 events; club appearances and all, which are paying very well…You can accuse me of anything else, but not my integrity and what I do for a living…"
Jalang'o emphasized that he works hard for his money and doesn't deserve to be involved in such a scandal.
