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Kenya's vibrant entertainment scene is full of talent. But beneath the dazzling veneer of celebrity life, a troubling trend has emerged: the normalization of begging by stars, not for artistic endeavours or worthy causes, but for personal luxuries and unsustainable lifestyles.
There has been a noticeable shift towards a culture that glorifies begging. It is not uncommon to see social media posts from these individuals requesting financial assistance from their fans and followers for various purposes - be it purchasing high-end vehicles or covering monthly rent payments.
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