The popular forex trader known as the Kenyan Prince has broken his silence after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) publicly tracked his viral display of wealth.
Instead of showing concern, the trader has framed the taxman's interest as the ultimate "badge of success" for any serious entrepreneur.
The Hustler's Badge of Honour
In a new video shared on his YouTube channel, the Kenyan Prince addressed the brewing storm while out shopping with his partner, Stephane Ngunjiri.
The pair were reportedly buying supplies for Ngunjiri’s grandmother when the trader decided to speak on the KRA's recent social media tags.
The trader dismissed the idea that being trailed by tax authorities is a negative thing. He suggested that if the tax office is not watching your moves, you are not working hard enough.
"If you are yet to enter into KRA radar, it means you are yet to start real hustling. Make sure KRA looks for you,” Kenyan Prince stated.
The Video That Started It All
The drama began when the trader posted a clip that quickly dominated Kenyan social media. In the footage, he is seen standing on a counter, surrounded by massive stacks of physical cash.
He is heard instructing a woman named Fatma to begin counting the bundles. Throughout the video, he uses his signature phrase "ni mbaya" to describe the scale of the money on display.
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He specifically noted that the cash was real money, contrasting it with the digital paper wealth he claims others show off online.
The Taxman’s Viral Reply
It did not take long for the KRA to notice the display. On 22 February 2026, the official 'KRA Care' handle on X (formerly Twitter) directly tagged the trader.
The tax authority used a mix of humour and a stern warning. They asked the trader which direction he had faced when he prayed for such a windfall. In a move that surprised many, the KRA even used the trader's own catchphrase against him.
“Hi @kenyan_prince_uliomba ukiface wapi aki, ni mbaya!” — KRA official post.
A New Era of Digital Monitoring
The public reaction has been swift. While some followers found the interaction funny, others warned the trader that his "game" might be coming to an end.
Some users cautioned him against filing "nil returns"—a practice where citizens claim no income—after such a public display of riches.
This incident highlights a growing trend where the KRA monitors influencers and traders who flaunt their wealth online. The authority has previously stated that its reach extends to all forms of income, including sectors like forex trading that have seen a surge in young Kenyan participants.
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