Kenyan social media is buzzing after the tax authority took a keen interest in a viral video. A forex trader, popularly known as the Kenyan Prince, shared a clip showing off massive bundles of cash.
It did not take long for the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to join the conversation online.
The "Mbaya" Cash Display
In the video, Kenyan Prince is seen standing on what appears to be a counter with bundles of cash, talking to a woman identified as Fatma.
He mentions that they have a "big announcement" scheduled for 2:00 pm. During the recording, he instructs Fatma to start counting the bundles of cash spread out before her.
He claims that they did not have to beg anyone for the money. He also contrasts his physical bundles with the "paper" money often shown by others online.
Throughout the clip, he repeatedly uses the phrase "ni mbaya" to describe the sheer amount of wealth on display.
"Fatma, start counting. Tell them we haven't begged anyone... this is the real money." — Kenyan Prince.
KRA Joins the Chat
The KRA, through its official 'KRA Care' handle, did not stay silent. They directly tagged the trader in a post on X (formerly Twitter). The taxman jokingly asked which direction the trader had faced when he prayed for such a windfall.
“Hi @kenyan_prince_uliomba ukiface wapi aki, ni mbaya!” KRA tweeted.
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The post, which ended with the trader's own catchphrase "ni mbaya," quickly went viral. This move is part of a growing trend where the tax authority monitors social media to match lifestyles with tax declarations.
Public Reactions Explode
The public response to the KRA’s post was immediate and filled with dark humour. Many Kenyans warned the trader that his "game" might be over now that the "owner of the field" had arrived.
One user cautioned the trader against trying to file "nil returns" after such a public display of wealth.
KRA Care even replied to this comment with laughing emojis, telling the user "Apana jaribu" (don't even try it).
"Game over... the owner of the field has entered now!" — Juma G, social media user.
Other onlookers were less sympathetic. Some users labelled the trader a "wash wash boy," a local term for individuals involved in money laundering.
One follower reminded the public that the taxman's reach is long, noting that the KRA even seeks to tax "illegal income".
A Growing Digital Watchlist
Kenyan Prince has built a following as a forex trader, a sector that has seen many young Kenyans claim to make millions overnight. However, this visibility often brings scrutiny.
While the trader has not yet officially responded to the KRA's tag, the interaction serves as a stark reminder to online influencers. In the digital age, the taxman is always scrolling.
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