Purity Kendi has been at the centre of a heated online debate after her private videos were leaked and widely shared across social media platforms.
Many Kenyans expressed disbelief, questioning why a mother would keep such personal clips on her phone. But Kendi has since come forward to explain what really happened, revealing a painful story of deceit and blackmail.
Speaking on Monday, Kendi said she is a mother of four who was tricked into recording the videos by someone who promised her money. The situation turned ugly when the same individual demanded cash from her and later released the videos after she allegedly failed to pay.
“I was promised I would be paid for recording the videos,” she said, adding that the ordeal had left her humiliated and mentally drained.
Amid the online backlash, Comfort Homes, a Nairobi-based real estate firm, has come to her defence, offering to help her rebuild her life and restore her dignity.
The company’s founder, Hezekiah Kariuki, said they reached out to Kendi not for publicity but to give her a second chance.
“Society is always quick to judge, especially women. We decided to reach out to her to restore her dignity and help her regain confidence. I also believe in second chances,” Kariuki said.
He revealed that before any commitments were made, Kendi was taken through counselling sessions to help her cope with the trauma of public shaming.
“It’s true we approached her on Tuesday, but she was first taken for counselling because she has gone through a lot,” Kariuki added.
He condemned the invasion of her privacy and called for empathy from the public.
“It’s unfortunate that her private content leaked online. People do things in private, but that doesn’t mean they deserve to be destroyed when those moments go public. We’re appealing to Kenyans to give her a break,” he said.
According to Kariuki, Comfort Homes has also offered to help Kendi relocate to Nairobi and get a plot to settle, giving her a chance to start afresh.
He added that during their conversation, Kendi disclosed she is not only raising her four children but also taking care of three others left behind by a relative.
“My appeal is to the public to use social media for positive change, not to shame others or chase clout,” Kariuki concluded.
