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Ademba Allans questions why influencers face backlash while politicians escape scrutiny
11th August, 2026 07:36 PM
Ademba Allans has questioned what he sees as double standards in how Kenyans hold politicians and influencers accountable. He said politicians can face little action even when they are accused of taking millions of money, while influencers and other people who speak up can face strong criticism for making mistakes.
Ademba said the public can easily forget political issues when events involving prominent families take place. He pointed to the wedding of President William Ruto’s daughter and said it should not make people forget what happened during the 2022 campaigns.
“Ruto alikunywa maji in 2022 campaigns, watu wakapiga makofi. Saa hii, mtoto wa Ruto amefanya harusi and you guys are now forgetting everything,” Ademba said on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Ademba explained that he was concerned about how quickly people can move away from issues involving politicians. He said the wedding should not erase memories of political events or change how people look at the government. He also questioned why the actions of politicians are treated differently from those of influencers.
“Because the daughter of the president amefanya harusi, you are forgetting what this person did,” Ademba Allans said.
Ademba questions the double standards
Ademba said he believes influencers can face a lot of criticism over even small mistakes. He explained that if he woke up one day and did something wrong, the criticism and online backlash could become so much that he would struggle to walk through the streets comfortably. He compared this with politicians who, he said, can take millions without facing the same level of public reaction.
“Mwanasiasa akiiba millions of money you are not going to do anything about it, but Ademba leo akiamka afanye kitu, maybe a mistake, the amount of criticism and online backlash that I am going to receive, sitatembea kwa streets vizuri,” Ademba Allans said.
He said the difference in how people respond to politicians and influencers is an example of double standards. Ademba explained that people can be quick to criticise public personalities while failing to demand the same level of accountability from political leaders. He said this is an issue that needs to be examined.
“But the mwanasiasa mwenye anakuibia. hizi double standards watu wameweka by the way,” Ademba Allans said.
Ademba also made it clear that he is a critic of Ruto while questioning how government accountability is handled. He said people should not only focus on influencers or anyone who speaks publicly when there are questions about the actions of those in government. He called for greater attention to how political leaders are held accountable.
“I am a critic of Ruto. But why is it that we are not holding the government accountable as we are holding influencers and anybody who dares to speak up?” Ademba Allans said.
Ademba’s message comes after Journalist Larry Madowo responded to criticism over his decision to attend the Koito engagement ceremony of President William Ruto’s daughter, Charlene Ruto, and Tanzanian entrepreneur Isaya Yunge.
Madowo, who has openly criticised the Ruto administration, was among those who attended the colourful ceremony held at President Ruto’s Intona Heritage Farm in Kilgoris, Narok County, on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
His attendance led to questions from some Kenyans, who wondered why the journalist chose to attend an event involving the President’s family despite his criticism of the administration.
