This archive report was first published on 8 October 2019.
Published on October 8, 2019, a former cast member of the popular Kenyan children's television show Machachari, Almasi, has been making headlines for their unapologetic expression of their queer identity.
Almasi, also known as Ian Nene, has been open about their cross-dressing and gender-bending lifestyle, which has sparked both praise and criticism from the public.
However, not everyone in the Machachari cast has been supportive of Almasi's choices. In a recent interview, Baha, another former cast member, was asked about his relationship with Almasi.
Baha's response was brief and to the point: 'It's his life, but we were never really close, so I don't even know what to say about how he's doing.'
It's clear that Baha's relationship with Almasi is complicated, and he seems to be taking a neutral stance on the matter.
