I'm not broke: Nyamu speaks out on viral rent arrears allegations

Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu. (Courtesy)

Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has addressed rumours about her financial status. This is after reports claimed auctioneers planned to seize her property worth over Ksh1.25 million due to unpaid rent.

Nyamu dismissed the claims, stating her financial situation was stable. Taking to X on November 18, she joked about the situation, writing:

“Unajua kwanini nacheka. Kuna colleague ameniuliza akiwa very concerned if I’m into casino gambling. Ati pesa inaenda wapi. Tulia nitawapigia story.”

Speaking to YouTuber Sarah Ibrahim, Nyamu further clarified the situation, explaining, “My salary itself is Sh1.2 million. If I have not paid rent or there’s any dispute, it’s not because sina pesa (I don’t have money). Disputes arise in every situation — it can be boss-employee, friends.”

She added: “So, it is true there’s a dispute, but sijasota (I am not broke). I’m not gambling with my money, and the government has given us senators a good mortgage to get our own property for family. So, niko sawa (I’m okay). I have not been auctioned, but there’s a wrangle that I’ll handle.”

When asked if she would take legal action against those spreading the reports, Nyamu said, “I don’t do that. I don’t give life to something negative.”

In a separate interview with local media, she alleged that some individuals were deliberately tarnishing her name.

“There are people who think they can sponsor media and use rogue means to arm-twist and intimidate you into going along with their whims, making commitments they know very well are not right. I am here to teach them that it does not work with everyone. The right way has to be followed. And I am not one to address my issues to the public,” she said.

Nyamu also revealed that after the reports surfaced, some Kenyans offered to raise funds for her. While appreciating their concern, she assured them she was not in financial distress.

“Yesterday, I got people wanting to raise money for me. They think I am broke; I am not broke, but thank you for your concern. I actually got some contributions on my phone, and I am thankful to Kenyans, but I am fine. I do not need it right now. When I need it, I will definitely be giving you a pay bill number,” she added.

The story went viral on Monday, November 18, after social media posts alleged that auctioneers had been authorized to enter Nyamu’s home in Runda over unpaid rent.

Videos shared widely online showed police officers accompanying a group believed to be auctioneers entering the premises.

However, Nyamu has maintained her position, saying that the situation was a dispute and not a sign of financial struggles.