Socialite and content creator Njoki Murira has explained why she does not give out her phone number for free, telling those questioning the arrangement that she also had to pay to get the number.

Njoki addressed the issue after some people appeared unhappy about being required to pay before accessing her contact.
Responding to the criticism, Njoki pointed out that she was not simply given the number without spending anything.
“Getting mad coz of my number? I was never given for free, pia mimi nilinunua,” she said.
Her response suggested that she sees no reason to give away something she had to pay for herself.
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Njoki’s explanation sparks reactions

Njoki’s remarks quickly attracted hilarious reactions from her followers, with some supporting her decision while others joked about the idea of charging people for a phone number.
“She’s absolutely right,” one follower commented.
Another person joked: “Acha pia mimi nicharge simu,” while another appeared to suggest that those unable to meet the price should simply stay away.
“Ukifika bei fika, kama huwezi kaa kando sisi tufike,” the follower said.
One of the comments that attracted significant attention came from a user who joked that they would rather save their money than pay for Njoki’s number.
“Heri nijisave alafu nijitext,” the user wrote.
The comment received hundreds of likes, showing how much amusement the discussion generated among Njoki’s followers.
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Fans joke about paying for contacts

The conversation continued in the comments, with some users poking fun at the idea of having to pay for personal contacts.
A  follower jokingly admitted that even Njoki’s approach had left them surprised.
“😂😂😂😂 hii gender yangu pia mimi hunishtua,” they commented.
Another user took the joke further, asking: “Hata number za Safaricom mnalipisha siku hizi?”
The reactions highlighted the mixed response to Njoki’s decision, with some followers treating it as a business move while others simply found the situation amusing.
Njoki has continued to build her presence on social media through lifestyle and entertainment content, attracting a large audience that regularly interacts with her posts.