TikTok star Kaluma Boy has found himself in the eye of a social media storm after showing support for Wanja Nyarari, who recently attracted nationwide attention following a viral confrontation at Betty Bayo’s funeral.
The controversy began when a video circulated showing Wanja, along with her security team, struggling to secure seating for Bayo’s family members, who were reportedly being displaced by other mourners.
In the heated exchange, Wanja accused gospel singer Ben Githae of spreading false narratives about the incident, intensifying public debate.
Kikuyu blogger Uria Wari Cukura also alleged that Wanja slapped him during the funeral, escalating the drama further.
Amid the online tension, Kaluma Boy shared a photo of himself with Wanja, his mother, and his brother standing beside a Range Rover.
In the post, Kaluma affectionately referred to Wanja using a term of endearment while dismissing critics, writing: “Mbona mnasikia kiwaru nikimwita mum? Mtuliee kila mtu ataitwa mum (why are you envious of me calling her mum? Relax, everybody will be called mum).” Wanja responded warmly, calling him “Our dear son.”
The post sparked mixed reactions. While some netizens defended Kaluma’s right to speak freely, others reminded him of the social media community that supported him during his family’s difficult times, cautioning that the same platforms could turn against him.
Comments included warnings such as, “Don’t bite the hand that feeds you,” and “The same social media that brought you to the limelight will be the cause of your downfall if you don’t tread carefully.”
In lighter news, Kaluma also celebrated his father’s recovery. Two months after Kenyans rallied to support his family, his father was discharged from Jumuia Hospital Huruma.
Kaluma and Bishop Kiengei shared videos of the joyous moment, including a visit to the nearly completed house constructed with the help of well-wishers, showcasing the power of collective support from Kenyan TikTokers.
Kaluma Boy’s recent actions highlight the thin line public figures tread online, balancing personal loyalties with the expectations of an ever-watchful social media audience.
By Kenyans