Former Kenyan international rugby player and self-taught chef Dennis Ombachi has issued a direct warning to internet trolls on his social media pages.
Known online as "The Roaming Chef", Ombachi addressed followers who leave abusive comments under his posts. He declared that he will no longer engage in online arguments with abusive commentators. Instead, he plans to hold their parents accountable.
A New Approach to Online Trolls
Ombachi made his position clear in a public statement regarding online behaviour.
He wrote: "It's not my job to correct what your parents failed to teach you."
"If you come under my posts throwing profanities around for attention, I'm not arguing with you. I'm looking for your parents, whop their ass and make you apologize."
The former athlete added a warning regarding physical size.
"If you think you're bigger bulky than me, then hope your parents can fight".
From Rugby Sevens to Culinary Stardom
Ombachi built his initial public profile as a winger and forward for the Kenya Sevens national rugby team.
He represented Kenya at the 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Russia and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. In November 2015, Ombachi scored a decisive last-minute try against Zimbabwe. That score secured Kenya's qualification for the 2016 Olympic Games.
Today, Ombachi commands over 1.6 million followers on Instagram. In 2022, he won the TikTok Top Creator Award for Sub-Saharan Africa. In May 2024, he hosted French President Emmanuel Macron on his Nairobi balcony to prepare traditional Kenyan food.
Friends and Fellow Creators React
The post drew immediate attention across social media, attracting reactions from several prominent Kenyan public figures.
Filmmaker and actor Abel Mutua voiced strong support for Ombachi's message. His comment gathered 500 likes within 17 hours.
Mutua commented: "Aaahhh. Nimekuwa nawakuta but siwarecord. Thank you for this. Moving forward they will be made famous."
Media personality Oga Obinna expressed agreement with the strategy.
He wrote: "Hapo sasaaa, finya kabisaaa."
Radio presenter Tallia Oyando also showed support, leaving a comment that received 120 likes.
She posted: "Finyaaaaaaa".
References to Recent Animal Encounters
Other commentators made humorous references to Ombachi's recent social media videos.
Assumptah Wangui commented: "It's giving 'soja tumevamiwa'.”
Content creator Syoks also highlighted the contrast, receiving 372 likes.
Ombachi's statement reflects ongoing discussions around digital harassment and boundaries for content creators on social platforms.
