Butita Sparks Debate after Claiming Popular Politician Offered Him KSh 100 Million to Endorse Them
Kenyan comedian Butita sparked online debate after claiming a politician offered him KSh 100 million for an endorsement. He responded by asking fans to crowdfund the amount so he could reject the offer, blending humor with political commentary.
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The story reflects the growing influence of social media creators in political campaigning and the public's skepticism toward political endorsements.
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Kenyan comedian and content creator Butita has set social media ablaze after claiming that a prominent politician offered him KSh 100 million to publicly endorse them.
Butita claimed that a popular politician offered him KSh 100 million to endorse them. Photo: Butita. Source: Facebook In a video he shared with his followers, Butita said he had been approached by an unnamed politician dangling the nine-figure sum in exchange for his endorsement.
Rather than accepting or flatly refusing, the comedian took a more theatrical route, turning to his fanbase with a cheeky proposal.
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