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It is hell being a celebrity in Kenya

Living in the public eye is a lot of work. The cost of being a celebrity is steep, with privacy heavily mortgaged. It is amazing how one could comfortably live, aware of intense, constantly prying eyes.

It is akin to constantly walking on eggshells, taking extra care not to run into trouble. It is always looking over the shoulder all the time, just to be sure who is seeing you. It is second-guessing your choices and decisions, and imaginong what the blogs and trolls of social media could be say ing about you. It is totally losing touch with feelings, because of the stream of hurtful words.

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