She says some people have resorted to conning and stealing to maintain such lifestyles. Taking to her Insta Stories, she captioned
“I’ve been asked my opinion by a few people on the scamming Kenyan celebrities and here’s my take: Kenyan influencers/ celebrities are trying to compete with American ones in an economy that simply doesn’t support that lifestyle—yet. Even a cat can make half a million dollars a year here.”
Racheal pointed out that most Kenyan influencers flaunting their ‘wealth’ cannot meet the standards of American influencers.
“In Kenya, the top influencers are lucky to make $1,000 a month. The result? People flexing wealth they don’t actually have—first-class flights. Designer bags. Extravagant dinners —only to beg, borrow, lie, and steal to keep up appearances. Time waits for no one. You can spend years setting fake standards or actually build wealth that lasts.”
In conclusion, she warned
“Next time you see someone flashing luxury with no clear income source, either thank them for the entertainment or move along unaffected. Smoke and mirrors are for circuses—don’t be the gullible audience. Real success isn’t in faking it. It’s in building something sustainable. Be the influencer who starts a thriving business —pig farming, government contracts, interior design, exports. In Kenya, traditional corporate channels of investment are still pretty much the only real way to make serious money.”
“Our (Kenyan) economy is still not conducive or profitable for its creative industry. Influence according to your reality. Heck. Even marry rich. As long as the source of income is clear and realistic that’s how you become aspirational for others.”
Weeks ago, Kenyan rapper Wangechi stated most Kenyan celebrities are living a fake lifestyle.
“90%of Kenyan celebrities fake their lifestyle. There’s not enough money circulating in the industry for the luxury life you see being posted”. She posted
In an exclusive interview with Mpasho, Madini Classic stated most people fake it until they make it.
” 80% of Kenyan celebrities only own good phones and a ring light. Most people faked it until they made it. Do not forget being a public figure is also a lifestyle of its own so yeah it’s allowed to fake.”
Madini stated despite the pressure to fake his lifestyle, he has never felt the need for it.
” I have been pressured to live a fake life at some point. But I am one of the realest dude out here so I can’t judge whoever is playing the gamble.”
by PENINAH NJOKI
