Kenyan celebrity gossip influencer Githaiga Wa Chai has stirred conversation online after an emotional moment during his 30th birthday celebration.
In a video that quickly spread across social media, the outspoken content creator is seen holding back tears while addressing a small group of guests who attended his birthday party.
The celebration appeared to be a private outdoor event, decorated with flashing lights and a calm night atmosphere. Family members and a few friends gathered to mark the milestone. However, the moment turned emotional when Githaiga realized that several people he considered close friends had not shown up.
Holding a microphone, the influencer spoke about how disappointed he felt. As he talked, his voice began to shake, and he paused several times while trying to finish his message.
He said that many of the people he had known for years were missing from the celebration. According to him, the friends who attended were mostly people he had known for only a few years.
“At my 30th birthday, after I have always been there for people, the friends I have today have not been with me for more than five years,” he said during the speech. “I feel so bad. The people we sacrifice for every day are not here with me.”
The emotional moment has sparked mixed reactions from Kenyans online. While some social media users sympathized with him, others shared different opinions about friendship and expectations during personal celebrations.
Some people encouraged the influencer to focus on the friends who showed up instead of those who stayed away. Others said the situation could serve as a reminder of the importance of choosing genuine friendships.
Githaiga is well known for sharing celebrity gossip and revealing behind-the-scenes drama involving public figures. His content on platforms like TikTok and Facebook has often placed him at the center of online debates.
Recently, he also faced criticism after sharing a leaked audio recording involving gospel singer Karangu Muraya and his wife Triza Njeri.
For many Kenyans who watched the birthday video, the moment offered a rare glimpse of the man behind the headlines, showing that even public figures can face painful moments in their personal lives.