Kenyan content creators Chebet Ronoh and Elsa Majimbo have once again caused public attention following a fresh development in the long-standing fallout, after Ronoh shared controversy surrounding Majimbo.
The controversy began when Majimbo shared a video addressing cyberbullying and online harassment, with Ronoh releasing private Direct Messages (DMs) sent to her by Majimbo, while denying claims that she has ever publicly spoken ill of the comedian.
In the message, Majimbo writes: I’m not writing this message to argue who started what. You had a platform before me and I loved your videos. I shared with friends and even showed my family; even though I was doing something similar I knew my path was not your destiny and vice versa.”
She went on to distinguish her personal background and experience from Ronoh’s stating it was painful to watch someone else achieve something once imagined achieving. She also mentioned she spent several summers in South Africa, played chess, spoke French and travelled extensively as a child.
“I know it hurts to see someone else achieve something thought you would. I had a path carved out for me that had absolutely nothing to do with you, and the time I spent summers in South Africa I enjoyed,” she added.
In response to the message, Ronoh stated she has maintained a policy of not engaging in public smear campaigns against Majimbo.
“I just spoke about my experience; this is not first time Elsa has sent me nasty things like this. It is the fact that you stole my comedic style and degraded me,” Ronoh stated.
Their disagreement began in 2023 when Ronoh publicly called out Majimbo and actress Kate Actress over what she described as copying her content and creative style.
She questioned why other personalities appeared to be adopting elements of her comedy, particularly her distinctive delivery and presentation.