Kenyan Comedian 'David the Student' Responds to Allegations of Swindling Kenyans in the US
Kenyan comedian 'David The Student' born David Kangogo has responded to accusations of conning Kenyans in the United States.
In a statement, the entertainer admitted to borrowing cash from Kenyans in the diaspora and apologized for not refunding.
His response comes after reports claiming that the former Churchill Show comedian swindled several Kenyans living in the US.
He allegedly claimed his father was suffering from cancer while soliciting for the cash. However, the comedian denied ever claiming that his dad was battling the disease.
“Hello, I have spent time reading this, and some of it is true(the borrowing of Money) But I have never told anyone my Dad has cancer. Coming here(America) made me realize life here ain't what we see and think there’s a dollar tree falling and people catch…being here for a couple of months had made me appreciate the hard work most of you guys (Kenyans in America) work so Hard to take care of your families and to live the American Dream. I apologies to anybody and everyone those I borrowed and those who lent me and I’ve not refunded. I take full responsibility and I am ashamed,” reads part of David the Student's apology according to Pulselive.co.ke.
“Not that some will care about the truth is there’s is so much pressure being on TV to live a certain life, but in real sense this shit is crazy. I am not anyway defending my actions .,. I am taking full responsibility of some of the accusations.. and from the bottom of my heart I am sorry” added David.
Steven Mbugua, a Kenyan promoter living in the US, said he organized shows for David in the US after he was referred to him by Starehe MP Charles Njagua (Jaguar), but he cut links with the comedian after receiving numerous complains that he had conned people.
Comments (11)
So, are you refunding the money?
You built your name all this way only to destroy it in a minute. Reminds me of wagithomo.
Why do you think he has a "Fake" name? Also note that Comedians don't Build names; they build jokes. You follow their jokes and you're SCREWED.
@Guest1 you have been repeating the same BS about these folks in Houston for sooo looong. Move on or do something about and stop wasting our time paost the same over and over. Get another wife and move on.
He has been infected by Mkenya Halisi’s repeatitis disease. Remember MK’s tuploti, kashamba, plan B, shit happens........over and over again.
Go tell Gilbert.
Aiyaa sema stupit..d..you were borowing in hundreds or thousands aiyaa majuu hata 50bob ni doo 5k ya Kenya
David the Student. What did you tell people when you were borrowing the money? You must have given a huge reason so that people can part with their hard earned money.
Him being a COMEDIAN: I think he COMICALLY or Jokingly borrows Money. So when they give him the Money he says to himself "I was Joking but I will take it!"
The guy is in Dallas TX where Walmart are hiring.He can try his luck(even double) there but advice him not to take uKenya there.
My concern is that David is in a relationship with someone I care a lot about and nothing states that he repaid those he swindled. Also, why didn’t anyone press charges?