Nairobi – So, it looks like Edgar Obare, the social media guy who stirs the pot, is dealing with some serious stuff. Word on the street is someone’s trying to shake him down for cash over some private videos. Supposedly, this guy Ronald Karauri wants Obare to cough up KSh 10 million, or else he’s threatened him with violence.
These messages are all over the internet right now. Apparently, the threat is about a video on a second SIM card. Karauri allegedly said he’d “send youths from Mombasa” if he didn’t get the money, which sounds like a criminal act.
People who watch social media say this whole thing brings up worries about how safe influencers are in Kenya. They get love and hate because of what they put online. A lot of Kenyans are mad online, saying it’s not okay to threaten people for money or to control what they post.
The cops are saying they’re checking out the threats to see if they’re real and to find who’s behind them. They’re looking at stuff like phone records and online chats to keep everyone safe.
Obare, who’s known for spilling the tea on politicians and scandals, has dealt with harassment before. Still, this is one of the worst threats against him personally. Experts are saying this situation shows how important it is to have better cybersecurity and legal protection for content creators and journalists.
Right now, everyone’s asking for calm while this plays out. Threats and extortion can’t be allowed. This is a harsh reminder of the risks that public figures face these days. Your private stuff can quickly become a way for people to scare and force you.