Senge Hellena: Kalenjin Comedian Faces Cancellation for Attending Nairobi Protests
- A beloved Kalenjin comedian is facing backlash after joining the Nairobi protests, with photos of his defiant stance going viral
- Vitalis Kiplagat, aka Senge Hellena, is known for comedy and, surprisingly, inventing a mosquito repellent candle
- While some fans hailed him as brave, others warned his bold move could mark the beginning of his downfall
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A Kalenjin comedian is on the receiving end after showing up for the Wednesday, June 25, protests in Nairobi.
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Who is Senge Hellena?
Senge Hellena, real name Vitalis Kiplagat, gained fame for dressing as an elderly woman and primarily does his content in vernacular. In a past interview with Citizen TV, Kiplagat said he developed a passion for comedy at a young age.
Unknown to many, he is also an innovator.
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“In 2018, I innovated a mosquito repellent candle.”
He worked at the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute but resigned to pursue comedy full-time.
“The first time I was given KSh 2,000, I decided I must do it again,” said Kiplagat, also an influencer and marketer.
In the funny interview, he offered Lulu Hassan marital advice, including the importance of communication, and gave her a whistle, urging her to blow it should she have problems in their marriage.
“This is some glucose for Rashid Abdalla. He should have some when he grows weary of the relationship and continue.”
Why did some fans slam Senge Hellena?
Kiplagat travelled to the capital, where thousands of young people commemorated the lives lost in the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests.
The entertainer, known for hosting traditional wedding ceremonies called koito in the Kalenjin language, shared numerous photos of himself in the streets.
“I stand with our fallen brothers and sisters. We will all fall,” he wrote.
The images showed him holding up one fist in the air as a show of defiance.
The photos went viral, with some fans saying they would cancel him.
However, others supported him, saying it is a democratic right.
Enock Kiprotich:
“Bro, I salute you. Demonstration is provided under the constitution, and Kenyans can exercise it when things don't work. Don’t mind those attacking you.”
Bimax Tum Kiplagat:
“Now start performing in Mount Kenya. You're done, bro.”
EK Murgor:
“You went in the wrong direction, brother. The beginning of your fall.”
Michael Scofield:
“Tell them Rift Valley is wantam.”
Goodluck Jonathan KE:
“Why travel all the way, yet you could have done so in Eldoret?”
Kipchirchir Samoei:
“Why are people bitter? This fight is not about tribes; it's fighting for the right thing. I stand with you.”
Bethwel Kimutai:
“Your function at Eldoret Sports Club has been cancelled.”
Kurgat Sayyid Silvanus:
“Let's see who calls you in December.”
Jane Too:
“The beginning of your fall.”
How was Obayi Patrick robbed at protests?
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In other protest-related news, content creator and choir master Obayi Patrick joined protests in Nairobi and filmed himself chanting with fellow demonstrators at Haile Selassie roundabout.
However, things took a turn when he was attacked by a group of young men.
Obayi later shared a viral video showing his phone and shoes being stolen.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
