Drama unfolded in Budalangi after a local headteacher broke down in uncontrollable tears, shaking like the engine of an old jalopy, upon realizing he had lost his entire Sh800,000 SportPesa winnings.
The money, which he had luckily won, vanished overnight after a wild escapade with a Kisumu woman, whom he now suspects to be a notorious ‘mchele beb’—a slang term for women who spike drinks to rob their victims.
According to reports, the teacher had been introduced to the woman by a friend.
The two checked into a Kisumu hotel, where an intense night of passion ensued.
However, when he woke up, he found himself penniless, with the woman nowhere in sight. Devastated, he blamed the site he was referred to for being “demonic,” suggesting that his misfortune was supernatural.
The shaken educator reported the incident to the police, who have since launched investigations.
Authorities warn men to be cautious of drink-spiking incidents, which have been on the rise. Meanwhile, locals are mocking the teacher, saying his celebration was too short-lived.
Whether justice will be served remains to be seen, but for now, his dream of enjoying his winnings has ended in bitter regret.
By Nairobi