Kenyan Celebrities Facing Financial Difficulties

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The original account lists several Kenyan celebrities who are reportedly struggling financially.

These include Tahidi High’s Omosh, known for his role in the popular programme aired on Citizen TV, who is said to be undergoing deep financial problems due to his struggles with alcoholism and is living in Shauri Moyo slums.

Others mentioned are Shaevy, known for the hit dancehall song, Gyal featuring Slice, who is currently working as a matatu conductor in Kayole and struggling with drug addiction; Jimwat, a rapper who has been trying to make a comeback but is currently surviving on the help of well-wishers such as Jaguar; and Bobby Mapesa, who wasted his budding music career on drugs, women, and alcoholism and is now struggling with life in Huruma Estate.

Additionally, Vitimbi’s Makokha and Ngomongo, despite their long-standing acting careers, are also reported to be struggling financially, with Makokha frequently visiting River Road clubs and Ngomongo living in a single room in Dandora Slums.

Members of the legendary rap group Kalamashaka are also mentioned as being broke and struggling with drug addiction in Dandora slums.

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