Influencer Akothee/FBKenyan musician and influencer Esther Akoth, popularly known as Akothee, has ignited heated debate online after sharing what she described as one of her “smallest” dinner bills.
She sparked conversations around dating expectations, lifestyle costs and financial readiness among potential suitors.
In a post on her Facebook page, Akothee shared a photo of a restaurant bill totalling Sh28,725, detailing a spread that included premium wine, steaks and assorted meals.
According to the receipt, drinks and food featured items such as a bottle of Louis Latour Chablis AC priced at Sh11,100, sirloin steak at Sh4,000 and pepper steak at Sh3,500, with food costing Sh14,975, minerals Sh850, and the balance made up by drinks.
Using the bill to make a broader point, Akothee questioned whether men seeking to date her were financially prepared for her lifestyle.
“You think you can date me? One of my dinner dates looks like this. And by the way, my children are allowed to order anything from the menu. I come as a package,” she wrote, adding that from 2026 she would not be paying bills.
The post immediately drew mixed reactions from Kenyans, with some questioning the currency used, others downplaying the amount, and many expressing shock.
Jacqueline Constance Wandera shared a personal comparison, writing: “I paid Sh8,000 for a dinner of four and I’ve framed the receipt to remind me of the anniversary," while ending with a worried emoji.
Others questioned the currency reflected on the bill.
Osome Tony asked, “What is Minerals?” while Shantell Ngetich suggested the figures might not be in Kenyan shillings.
“I think this is Tanzania shillings," she said while Ester Joolokeni Ipangelwa similarly wondered whether the amount was in Nigerian naira.
Some users downplayed the cost altogether.
Blessed Gal Godsgirlforever commented that the bill was modest, saying it amounted to “just 200 euros.” Joseph Noah echoed the sentiment, stating: “That’s petty cash voucher. That amount we leave as change.”
Others reacted with humour and disbelief.
Thomas Mesesi joked that the bill equalled “rent ya mtu wa Nairobi,” while Wilson Sankale noted it was equivalent to his two months’ salary, adding that he hoped hard work would one day pay off.
Neutralised Dunlik Riganne took a humorous local angle, saying that with the same amount, he could eat traditional food in Kibera for years.
"“Another day I went to Kibera with just Sh200 and ate paya, mlima, and soup until I was full — I even took a break and came back to continue eating. Akothee, the problem is you don’t know the right places to go. With that kind of money, I could feed for about 16 and a half years," he said.
As reactions continued to pour in, Akothee responded with a follow-up post, questioning why some men appeared angered by the bill.
The influencer, offered a detailed breakdown of the costs that make up her day-to-day lifestyle and questioning why some men appeared angered by the dinner bill.
She said personal grooming alone takes up a significant portion of her budget, revealing that waxing costs about Sh6,000, facials Sh6,500, while nails, pedicure and manicure can go up to Sh10,000.
Hair care, she noted, varies widely, ranging from Sh3,000 to as high as Sh500,000, depending on the style.
Although she described herself as “a simple person” who spends between Sh3,000 and Sh10,000, she said such expenses are recurring, often on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
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