Content Creator Tom Daktari Addresses Deadbeat Dad Allegations: “It Was a One-Sided Story”

Comic content creator and digital influencer Tom Daktari has finally spoken out about past allegations accusing him of being a deadbeat father, calling the claims baseless and damaging.

In an exclusive interview with Trudy Kitui, Tom described the accusations as reckless and deeply harmful—not just to his personal life, but to the reputation he has worked hard to build.

“My brand is built on hard work, resilience, and overcoming many disappointments. It’s unfair that someone can use a one-sided story to try and destroy that,” Tom stated.

He recounted a troubling incident in which a woman posted a photo of herself with her child and deliberately placed it next to his, tagging him in the process and implying that he was the father. The post quickly went viral, prompting a wave of online trolling and speculation.

“She just woke up one day, took a photo with her child, and posted it next to mine,” he said. “Maybe she thought the child resembled me and saw a chance to get attention.”

Tom expressed disappointment over the way social media can be misused, criticizing the incident as unethical and harmful. He emphasized the importance of responsible content sharing, especially when it involves serious allegations.

“That kind of misinformation really hurt me,” he said. “There was no effort to hear my side, no verification—just assumptions.”

Though known for keeping his private life out of the spotlight, Tom admitted the accusations took a toll on his emotional wellbeing and affected his family.

“People online started advising me to take care of my children. I was left asking myself—how do they believe just one post without any proof?” he said.

While he initially considered pursuing legal action for defamation, Tom chose a different path.

“At first, I thought about suing her. But in the end, I just asked her to take the video down.”

He closed the interview with a pointed reflection on the challenges of life in the public eye, particularly when dealing with jealousy and disguised hostility.

“Some people pretend to support you, but they’re just waiting for a rumour or mistake to bring you down,” Tom concluded.

The content creator’s candid response highlighted the emotional cost of digital fame and the urgent need for accountability in the age of viral misinformation.