Pastor Dorcas Rigathi has purchased 400 tickets valued at approximately KSh400,000 for the upcoming boxing bout between viral fighters Majembe and Mbavu Destroyer, scheduled to take place on 4 April 2026 in Nairobi.
The purchase adds to the growing public interest surrounding the fight, which has attracted attention from political leaders, entertainers, and social media personalities across the country.
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Viral Boxing Match Gains National Attention

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The Majembe vs Mbavu Destroyer bout began as an online challenge between two Kenyan social media personalities known for posting boxing videos on platforms such as TikTok. Their exchanges quickly gained traction online, eventually leading to the organisation of a formal boxing event.
The match is being promoted by comedian and media personality Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, together with other event organisers. What started as a social media rivalry has since developed into one of the most talked-about amateur sporting events in Kenya in 2026.
Organisers have announced that the fight will feature a KSh1 million prize for the winner, further increasing anticipation among fans and supporters of both fighters.
                                                                                                     Pastor Dorcas Rigathi // Instagram

Dorcas Rigathi’s Ticket Purchase

Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, the spouse of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, is reported to have bought the 400 tickets to allow a group of men to attend the fight. The tickets are collectively valued at around KSh400,000, based on the estimated ticket price for the event.

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Her purchase is among several high-profile contributions linked to the event as public figures show support for the fighters and the rapidly growing boxing spectacle.
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Growing Support Around the Event

The fight has attracted endorsements and financial pledges from several prominent individuals. President William Ruto previously pledged KSh1 million to each boxer and also committed to sponsoring tickets for fans to attend the match.
Other figures in entertainment and politics have also publicly backed the fighters, with musicians, influencers and politicians taking sides between the two contenders.


Pastor Dorcas Rigathi // Instagram

Countdown to April Showdown

As the date approaches, ticket purchases, sponsorship pledges, and online debates among fans continue to build momentum around the match, which has become one of the most widely discussed sporting events in Kenya’s digital space this year.