Malcom, Cosmo Choi and Other Kenyan Celebs Who Drive Trucks in US
- Donald Trump's government announced the changes they were making that will affect any foreigners who may want to be a truck driver in America
- For many, especially from Kenya, trucking has been lucrative, with some sharing their payslips to prove how good the pay is
- TUKO.co.ke featured the renowned personalities who have either worked as truck drivers or are currently reaping huge rewards in the field
Truck driving in America is set to undergo radical changes following the recently announced plan by the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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The field is known to have given many Kenyans an opportunity to make good money, with some coming online to show off their lifestyle.
According to the Trump administration, they are immediately pausing all worker visas for commercial truck drivers because foreign truckers were endangering American lives and undercutting US truckers.
TUKO.co.ke highlighted some of the renowned personalities who have either built their wealth through truck driving or are currently reaping big in the field.
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1. Arnold Malcom
Arnold Malcolm, popularly known for his viral line 'Machaji na Mamyonyois', has been open about his journey as a truck driver and has shown the ups and downs of it.
From his viral TikTok and Instagram videos, Malcom is usually inside the track, as he spews wisdom to fans who follow him for insights.
There was a time he worried netizens after bidding them goodbye, leaving many insinuating that he may be joining the military, only for him to return online the next day.
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2. Cosmo Choi
William Ruto's ally Cosmo Choi worked as a truck driver in America, and he has always bragged about the wealth he has amassed in that field.
Many have always appreciated how he would talk about things that happen in Kenya and compare them to how they are in the US.
He, however, allegedly resigned from his truck driving gig, claiming that he was shifting his focus to his political ambitions in Kenya.
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3. Katuosis
Katuosis, a Kenyan little person living in America, has been an inspiration after teaching netizens and beating stereotypes about how he drives the big trucks despite his height.
From his videos, he shows how he manoeuvres the heavy machinery with top-notch skills, always leaving many impressed by his mastery.
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4. Machachari's Chalo
Machachari's Peterson Gathambo, popularly known as Chalo, has been spotted in videos shared by his friends living in the US, showing him driving trucks.
In a recent video that Katuosis shared, Chalo excited his fans as he made a hilarious video, reminding fans of his talent and urging them to keep watching what he does.
Some asked when he is planning to return to the screens again, as they missed seeing him on TV.
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5. Kevin Woods
Actress and socialite Trisha Khalid's moneyed boyfriend works as a truck driver in the US, and he is known for the grand ways he treats his woman.
There was drama at some point involving Trisha and a woman alleging to be Kevin's wife, which spiralled on social media.
Amidst all the noise online, the truck driver did not respond to any allegations, leaving many with guesses.
But from the gestures he shows Trisha, no doubt there are many who admire his deep pockets and romantic gestures.
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How much does a Kenyan truck driver make?
Elsewhere, a young Kenyan living in the US, identified as Samuel Mulwa, ditched his medical career to become a truck driver in America.
He revealed that a friend introduced him to the business, which made him intentionally pursue it due to the perks.
According to Mulwa, trucking is lucrative, and he shared that he earns up to KSh 600,000 and the tips needed to join the field.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
