“For What Exactly?” Corazon Kwamboka Among Celebrities Questioning “Jesus-Like” Worship Of IShowSpeed In Nairobi

Socialite and legal professional Corazon Kwamboka has sparked a heated online debate after questioning the behavior of Kenyan men during the ongoing tour of American YouTube sensation IShowSpeed. In a series of candid Instagram Stories posted on Monday, January 12, 2026, Kwamboka expressed her bewilderment at the sight of thousands of grown men chasing the streamer’s motorcade through the streets of Nairobi, likening the frenzy to religious devotion.

Clarifying that her sentiments were rooted in logic rather than malice, Kwamboka argued that the chaotic scenes did little to serve Kenya’s strategic interests. She noted that if the primary goal of the visit was to market Kenya as a premier tourist destination, the focus should have remained on the country’s world-class attractions rather than the personality of the visitor. “Maboys wamejam sana (The boys are very angry). Poleni, joh. But I’m not even hating; I’m just being logical,” she stated.

“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.”

The influencer further scrutinized the tangible benefits of the visit, suggesting that the massive hype lacked substance for the ordinary Kenyan. She pointed out that unlike other philanthropic visits, this tour did not appear to be creating jobs or providing direct financial support to the youth who were exhaustively trailing the streamer.

“Thousands of grown men chasing and surrounding one guy like he is Jesus? For what exactly? 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.

Kwamboka’s critique stands in sharp contrast to the official government stance. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has publicly championed the visit, describing it as a revolutionary boost for the “Magical Kenya” brand. In a statement on Sunday, Miano hailed the livestreaming event as a unique platform that allowed Kenya to tell its own story in real-time to a global audience of millions, effectively modernizing the country’s image beyond traditional safari tropes. Despite the official praise, Kwamboka’s comments have resonated with a section of netizens who remain divided on whether the “Speed effect” is a genuine marketing win or a display of misplaced priorities.