This archive report was first published on 9 July 2019.
Desperate Measures: Kenyan Celebrities Caught Conning Fellow Citizens ¶
As the saying goes, 'tough times call for desperate measures.' Unfortunately, this phrase has led some Kenyan celebrities to resort to conning their fellow citizens in a bid to make ends meet.
On July 9, 2019, a Facebook post by Frank Njoroge exposed comedian David the Student for conning Kenyans, especially those in the diaspora.
According to Njoroge, David had mastered the tricks of conning Kenyans abroad, often lying about raising money for his father who allegedly suffered from cancer or relatives hospitalized in a coma.
David responded to the allegations, admitting that some of the claims were true but denying that he had ever told anyone his father had cancer.
He apologized to those he had offended, taking full responsibility for his actions and acknowledging the pressure of maintaining a certain image as a celebrity.
David's case is not an isolated incident. Other celebrities, including Wilkins Fadhili and Chacha, have also been accused of conning people.
Wilkins Fadhili, the CEO of Fashion Torch Africa, was exposed for faking his association with high-profile clients, including Larry Madowo and Edith Kimani.
Chacha, a socialite, was involved in a con game involving Members of Parliament, using a former MP's ID to open a Mpesa account.
These cases highlight the desperation and lack of integrity among some Kenyan celebrities, who are willing to go to great lengths to make a quick buck.
