Citizen TV journalist Lulu Hassan has attracted fresh attention in Mombasa after a video emerged showing her reportedly running away alongside her bodyguards as a group of young people appeared to demand handouts.
The incident, which has been circulating on social media, has generated discussion around the challenges public figures can face when interacting with residents, particularly during community engagements that attract large crowds.
In the footage, Lulu is seen moving away from the group while accompanied by her security detail.
The young people appear to follow her, with some reportedly calling for financial assistance.
The circumstances surrounding the incident, including whether Lulu had promised the group any form of financial support, remain unclear.
The video itself does not independently establish what prompted the confrontation or what happened immediately before or after the moment captured.
Lulu, who is a prominent Swahili-language television journalist and producer, has increasingly been associated with community activities in Mombasa.
Her name has also been linked to the Mvita parliamentary race ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speculation about her possible political ambitions intensified in 2025 after images of T-shirts bearing the “Mama Mvita” branding circulated online.
Reports subsequently linked her community activities and engagements with a possible bid for the Mvita parliamentary seat.
However, Lulu has previously rejected reports that she was preparing to leave journalism for elective politics.
In November 2025, she dismissed a viral billboard suggesting that she would contest the Mvita seat, saying the billboard was AI-generated and responding negatively when asked whether she intended to join politics.
More recent reports have nevertheless continued to associate her with the Mvita race, while an independent civic platform lists her as an aspirant but notes that the listing is unverified and does not constitute confirmation of party nomination or IEBC clearance.
The latest video has therefore added another layer to the growing public interest surrounding Lulu’s activities in Mvita.
It also highlights the sometimes difficult relationship between politicians, aspiring candidates and young people seeking financial assistance during public engagements.
For now, there is no verified information indicating that Lulu formally addressed the incident or confirmed the reason for leaving the scene.
The development comes as political activity gradually intensifies ahead of the 2027 elections, with several prominent media personalities being linked to various elective positions across Kenya.