Here is a list of Kenyan celebrities who became broke:
- Kinuthia Maina aka Omosh (actor)
Kinuthia an actor and famously known as ‘Omosh’ has been on the Citizen TV for a long time on ‘Tahidi High’ tv series, however, he was battling alcoholism behind the scenes and once the show came to end his financial situation ended with it. Kinuthia came on TV and requested Kenyans for help, and Kenyans of good will jumped in to rescue him.
- Dennis Mugo (OJ)
Dennis famously known as OJ acted as one of the students on Citizen TV series ‘Tahidi High.’ Years down the line Omosh confessed his addiction to alcohol which made him to be financially poor. OJ said he has been able to learn from his past mistakes.
- Ms Ngatia
She is another ‘Tahidi High’ actress from back in the day that entertained Kenyans. She is married to Kinuthia aka ‘Omosh’ from ‘Tahidi High,’ they both appealed to Kenyans for help claiming they could not meet the basic needs. They were both helped by well-wishers.
- Angel Waruinge
She was known as Ms Morgan from “Tahidi High” TV series which aired on Citizen TV. She acted as the deputy teacher. Angel claimed her fame made her live extravagantly and beyond her means which later resulted to her poor financial situation later after the series ended. Angel however learned her lessons and was able to pick back herself, this she was able to do because of her supporting family and friends.
- Bernard Mwangi
He is a former ‘Tahidi High’ TV series actor who struggled with alcoholism, his health deteriorated as he suffered from diabetes and lack funds to cater for medication. He later was assisted by well-wishers to start a farming business because he did not want pity from people.
- Daniel Adongo
He was a famous rugby player that went to South Africa to play for southern kings after clearing School at Strathmore University, Daniel later landed a lucrative move to NFL. However it did not last long after his then spouse accused him of domestic violence. Images of him smoking marijuana surfaced on social media. His family took him to rehabilitation center.
- Conjestina Ochieng’
She was the Kenyan star and a world champion holder in boxing. Congestina’s health deteriorated leading to financial loss and fame. However, the former governor Mike Sonko took her to one of the best mental medical health center and now she has recovered.
- Dennis Oliech
He was a Kenyan football star, who played for both Harambee Stars and for teams abroad. Dennis financial struggles started when his mother became ill (cancer) and he has to take care of her, this led to his poor financial status. He appealed to Kenyans especially well-wishers for help.
- Louis Otieno
He braced Kenyan media announcing news to millions of Kenyans; however, he was caught in a case accused of murder of his girlfriend Careen chepchumba which led to his health to deteriorate and his fame and fortune went away.
- George Maina popularly known as Njoro the Comedian
He is a comedian who frequently appeared on Churchill show to entertain the audience, however when it comes to finances, Njoro partied and wasted over 4million cash on alcohol and parties.
- Clara Wamaitha (Mama Stella)
She was an actress in a popular television series ‘Machachari’ which aired on Citizen TV. She became sick after the show came to an end and she requested for financial help. Clara suffered from Vitiligo which does not have any cure.
- Bernard Mwangi
He was an actor of Tahidi high series televised on Citizen Televison. Bernard suffered from alcoholism which made his spouse to leave him. He also became sick of diabetes, however, Bernard said he did not want to be seen as a charity case and would love assistance to start farming onions.
- Weezdom
He is a former Kevin Bahati’s manager and a gospel singer. Weezdom revealed he was battling alcoholism and depression while struggling financially back in the year 2022.
- Consumetor
He is a comedian who frequently featured on Churchill Show; however Consumetor appealed for financial help through his social media platforms claiming he was struggling financially and also his father was sick.
- David Major
He was once a contestant on Tusker project fame show and he also gave ladies sleepless nights. After launching a successful music career, however, he became addicted to drugs and could no longer function and continue with his career becoming broke.
