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Corazon Kwamboka questions men chasing iShowSpeed during Kenyan tour
12th January, 2026 10:17 PM
Socialite Corazon Kwamboka has questioned why crowds of grown men were seen chasing and surrounding the American streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr, popularly known as iShowSpeed, during his first day of the Kenyan tour.
On her Instagram Stories on Monday, January 12, 2026, Corazon said she was not hating on the Kenyan men but was simply being logical about the situation.
She expressed concern over what she described as misplaced excitement, noting that the scenes did little to meaningfully promote Kenya as a tourist destination.
According to Corazon, if the intention behind hosting iShowSpeed was to market Kenya to the world, then the focus should have been on showcasing the country’s iconic attractions and culture.
“Maboys wamejam sana. Poleni, Joh. But I’m not even hating; I’m just being logical. If the goal was to promote tourism, then actually showcase Kenya: the Maasai Mara, Diani, KICC, our culture, our food, our views. That makes sense,” she stated.
Further, Corazon questioned the logic behind thousands of people running after a single individual through the streets, likening the scenes to religious worship.
“Thousands of grown men chasing and surrounding one guy like he is Jesus? For what exactly?” she asked.
She further argued that the hype did not translate into tangible benefits for ordinary Kenyans. According to her, iShowSpeed was not creating jobs, opening opportunities, or directly changing lives during the visit.
“He’s not feeding people, opening opportunities or changing lives. This wasn’t patriotism, abeg, at least if he was giving people money, baas,” she added.
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Her remarks come shortly after the Tourism Cabinet Secretary, Rebecca Miano, hailed iShowSpeed’s visit as a significant boost to Kenya’s tourism image.
In a statement on her X account on Sunday, January 11, 2026, she highlighted that the influencer’s activities in the country have provided a unique platform to present both Kenya and the wider African continent to a global audience in an engaging, real-time format.
Miano noted that the visit allows Africa to tell its own story through the lens of one of the world’s most followed digital content creators. She emphasised that iShowSpeed’s presence is helping to reshape Kenya’s image beyond the traditional perception of being just a safari destination.
The Tourism Cabinet Secretary also pointed out that the massive turnout of Kenyans to welcome the influencer demonstrates the country’s enthusiasm and engagement with global digital trends.
“Magical Kenya shines as IShowSpeed tours Africa, turning our story into a real-time experience. He is reshaping Kenya’s image from safari hub to a melting pot of cultures, vibrant cities, great cuisine, amazing people, and adventure. Indeed, we are the Origin of Wonder,” she wrote on X.
