Mummie Franchie mixes humour and motivation in viral message urging Kenyans to work and pay taxes
By Trizer Lijondo, September 7, 2026Kenyan content creator Mummie Franchie has sparked conversations online after sharing a humorous yet motivational message encouraging Kenyans to embrace hard work and contribute towards building the country.
In a video shared on Monday, September 7, the social media personality joked about the struggles faced by workers who wake up daily to go to work while others remain asleep during the day.
“Jamani, watu wetu wafizi, watu wetu tunafanya kazi ama tunajiganga. Kwenda kazini, kuijenga hii nchi…” she said, highlighting the efforts of those who work every day to support themselves and the economy.
Mummie Franchie questioned how the country’s financial responsibilities would be handled if people avoided work, jokingly asking who would pay taxes if everyone chose to stay in bed.
Mummie Franchie speaks on rising costs
The content creator also addressed the frustrations many Kenyans express over taxation, using humour to point out the pressure workers feel as they meet their financial obligations.
“Sisi hapa tunafanya kazi, tunaongezwa. Inaitwa taxes. Taxes, kila kukicha, taxes, tunalipa,” she said, noting that workers continue to contribute despite the challenges they face.
She mentioned the increasing burden of taxes and questioned how citizens could clear national debts if people did not actively participate in the economy.
According to Mummie Franchie, the responsibility of building the nation belongs to everyone, and citizens should work together rather than leave the burden to a few individuals.
Calls on Kenyans to embrace hard work
Beyond the jokes, Mummie Franchie’s message carried a motivational tone as she encouraged people to remain focused on improving their lives.
She reminded her followers that many people are struggling but continue showing up for work and pushing through difficult situations.
“Ukirudi siku za nyuma, kila mtu anajitahidi maisha, tuende ndo kazini jamani,” she said, urging Kenyans to put effort into their daily activities.
Her remarks attracted reactions from social media users, with many relating to her humorous take on work, taxes, and the realities faced by ordinary citizens trying to make ends meet. Through her signature blend of comedy and life lessons, Mummie Franchie turned a simple message from her bed into a conversation about responsibility, unity, and perseverance.