- The star, who often dazzles her audience with glitzy music videos and luxury getaways, laid bare her fear and anguish. She spoke of the anxiety every mother feels when a child leaves the house amid unrest, and the pain of seeing young Kenyans returning home lifeless.
Saba Saba Day was marked by rallies, protests, and impassioned speeches, but it was a powerful written message from Kenya’s queen of showbiz Esther Akoth popularly known as Akothee, that truly stole the spotlight.
Known for her flamboyant performances and unfiltered opinions, Akothee took an unexpectedly somber turn, sharing a heartfelt open letter on her official social media pages.
Titled 'A Cry From a Helpless Mother', the statement quickly began circulating like wildfire across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp groups, igniting conversations far beyond her usual entertainment fanbase.
“My sons and daughters, we hear you,” her letter began. “But look at where we are—are we winning or losing lives every day?”
The star, who often dazzles her audience with glitzy music videos and luxury getaways, laid bare her fear and anguish. She spoke of the anxiety every mother feels when a child leaves the house amid unrest, and the pain of seeing young Kenyans returning home lifeless.
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Akothee’s words were raw and unpolished, dripping with genuine sorrow. “This is no longer about what it was,” she wrote. “It has become something far more dangerous. If we are not careful, your child could be shot dead.”
Fans flooded her comments with thousands of reactions, some thanking her for voicing what many parents feel but fear to say. Others shared their own stories of loss and anxiety.
Yet, in true Akothee fashion, she didn’t leave it at despair. Her letter ended with a rallying cry for peaceful civic engagement: “Go and collect your voting card. Let your ballot speak for you. Vote in the leader you believe in, and vote out the one you no longer trust. But let us not tear each other apart.”
On a day defined by confrontation and confusion, Akothee reminded the nation that even in chaos, compassion and wisdom remain the most powerful tools we have. And sometimes, a simple written message can echo louder than any performance.
As the sun set on Saba Saba Day, Kenyans were left reflecting on Akothee’s words: a mother’s cry that cut through the noise, reminding everyone that no political cause is worth a generation buried too soon.
