Jalang’o’se flashy convertible Mercedes Benz SLK Elegance used to be a present from his spouse, Amina. [Courtesy]
Kenyan famous person {couples} are on a car-buying spree propelled by means of a emerging development of lovebirds honouring occasions with expensive, jaw-dropping, items – on wheels.
The race as to who can come up with the money for the classiest is on, however, is slowly elevating eyebrows amidst claims of clout chasing.
Whilst many of us haven’t any qualms as to how those personalities spend their money or have interaction in PDAs, some netizens are, on the other hand, wondering whether or not those excessive gestures are actual or serve grander advertising and marketing gimmicks by means of a few of our ever enterprising celebrities.
Critics, in reaction, word that affectionate personalities must no longer be shamed for having a pricey love language or be guilt-tripped for playing the end result in their labour.
Bahati and Diana Marua
In early 2020, gospel singer Bahati proficient his spouse Diana Marua a brand-new vehicle on their fifth wedding ceremony anniversary. Taking to social media, the Barua crooner confirmed off the brand-new Mercedes Benz ML 350 AMG he had proficient her with the message, “Hello babe; simply to help you know that the brand new Mercedes Benz is totally registered beneath your identify. I made certain the grand reward used to be totally paid for!!! Force house with delight. Glory to God.”
Bahati and Diana Marua. [Courtesy]
KRG the Don and spouse
In 2016, a video on Instagram printed musician KRG gifting his hubby a brand-new Audi Q7 for her birthday in an match graced by means of family and friends. Identified for his lavish way of life, the dancehall singer and businessman as soon as claimed that he’s a billionaire. “I will be able to’t say I’m a millionaire. Possibly a billionaire, as a result of the land I personal. The vehicles I’ve may well be the similar of tens of millions in price. I personal all of the vehicles I’ve.”
KRG gifting his hubby a brand-new Audi Q7. [Courtesy]
Milly and Kabi wa Jesus
The 2 lovebirds had netizens’ tongues wagging in September when Milly proficient husband Kabi a brand-new Audi A5 for his birthday. The automobile used to be accompanied by means of a complimentary reward – an enormous billboard with Kabi’s birthday message. Social media quickly erupted with many drooling. The A5 ticket grew to become heads. The transfer, on the other hand, took a marvel twist after he disclosed that he had returned the auto to the broker because it used to be ‘too low for Kenyan roads.’
Milly proficient husband Kabi a brand-new Audi A5. [Courtesy]
Jalang’o and Amina
2020 began in earnest for radio presenter and comic Jalang’o who printed that the flashy convertible Mercedes Benz SLK Elegance that he presentations off on social media used to be a present that he won from his spouse, Amina, all the way through his birthday in 2019. Jalas, as he’s popularly identified, reportedly reciprocated the gesture previous this yr and proficient his spouse a brand-new Vary Rover car.
Jalang’o and Amina. [Courtesy]
Simon and Sarah Kabu
In September 2020, Simon and Sarah Kabu, the facility couple at the back of Bonfire Adventures took lavish dwelling to new heights after she proficient her husband a 5-bedroom area, estimated to be value Sh37 million, at a lavish neighbourhood in Ol Pejeta. He had years previous purchased her a Vary Rover Recreation, Mercedes Benz and reportedly blew Sh30 million on her birthday.
Simon blew Sh30 million on his spouse’s birthday. [Courtesy]
Eric and Njeri Warungu
In July 2020, Uthiru Member of County Meeting Eric Warungu spared no price and proficient his spouse, Njeri Warungu, a brand-new Mercedes Benz, boasting custom designed quantity plates, on her birthday.
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