Kenyan socialite Njoki Murira recently found herself at the center of a heated debate after revealing that she charges people for her phone number. The content creator took to social media to address the criticism, explaining that she had also paid to acquire the contact. Her remarks sparked a mix of reactions from her followers, with some supporting her decision and others joking about the idea of paying for a phone number.
According to Njoki, her phone number was not given to her for free, and she sees no reason to give it away for free either. She expressed her sentiments through a Swahili phrase, "Getting mad coz of my number? I was never given for free, pia mimi nilinunua," which roughly translates to "Getting mad because of my number? I was never given for free, I also bought it." Her response seemed to resonate with some of her followers, who defended her decision.
Njoki's explanation, however, was met with amusement by many of her followers, who poked fun at the idea of paying for someone's personal contact. One follower joked that they would rather save their money than pay for Njoki's contact, writing, "Heri nijisave alafu nijitext." The comment attracted hundreds of likes, highlighting the entertainment value the conversation generated among Njoki's followers.
The jokes continued in the comments, with several users humorously inquiring about the possibility of paying for other phone numbers. One follower asked, "Hata number za Safaricom mnalipisha siku hizi?" which translates to "Do you also charge for Safaricom numbers these days?" The reactions reflected a mix of support and humor, with some followers viewing Njoki's approach as a business decision.
While some followers supported Njoki's decision, others expressed their unwillingness to pay for her phone number. One user suggested that those unwilling to pay should simply stay out of the arrangement, writing, "Ukifika bei fika, kama huwezi kaa kando sisi tufike." The conversation generated significant attention, with many followers engaging with Njoki's post.
Njoki's decision to charge for her phone number has sparked a wider debate about the value of personal contacts in the digital age. As a socialite and content creator, Njoki's approach has been viewed as a business decision by some, while others have simply enjoyed the unusual debate. The conversation has generated hundreds of comments and likes on social media.
The incident has also raised questions about the lengths to which people will go to acquire personal contacts. While Njoki's approach may be viewed as unusual, it has sparked a necessary conversation about the value of personal information in the digital age. As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how Njoki's decision will impact her relationships with her followers.
Key points
- Njoki Murira charges for her phone number, citing the cost of acquiring it.
- The socialite's decision has sparked a mix of reactions from her followers, with some supporting her decision and others joking about the idea of paying for a phone number.
- The incident has raised questions about the value of personal contacts in the digital age.
