Pritty Vishy calls out forex bros making fun of struggling Kenyans
By Ozymandias on May 20, 2026
Pritty Vishy has sparked debate online after lashing out at wealthy forex traders she accused of mocking struggling Kenyans during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
In a strongly worded video shared online, Vishy criticised affluent online personalities who have recently dismissed complaints about rising fuel prices and economic hardship by telling ordinary citizens to simply “work harder.”
The influencer argued that such remarks are insensitive, especially at a time when many Kenyans are struggling to survive despite already working long hours for little pay.
“You see these forex people who come online to start telling people that if you can’t afford fuel, you should go and work hard. These are people who are supposed to be beaten properly,” she said.
Defending struggling Kenyans
A visibly frustrated Vishy also pushed back against narratives that portray small amounts of money as insignificant.
She explained that while KSh50 may seem meaningless to wealthy traders and influencers, for many ordinary Kenyans it can make the difference between surviving or going hungry.
“To you, that KSh50 bob is nothing and it’s okay, but for you coming online to rant that if we cannot afford things, we should work hard. Do you know how many people encounter sleepless nights to work and get that 50 shillings?” she posed.
According to Vishy, telling struggling citizens to “work hard” ignores the reality that many people are already exhausting themselves daily only to earn very little.
Fuel price debate fuels online tension
The latest online clash follows comments by popular forex trader Kenyan Prince, who recently urged Kenyans to stop complaining about the rising cost of fuel and instead focus on working harder to afford the lifestyles they desire.
His remarks came after fuel prices crossed the KSh200 mark per litre following the latest review by Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority.
The comments triggered widespread reactions online, with many Kenyans accusing some wealthy influencers of being disconnected from the struggles facing ordinary citizens.
Calls for respect amid economic hardship
Vishy maintained that mocking poor people over financial struggles is wrong and emotionally damaging, particularly during a period when the cost of living continues to rise sharply.
“It’s so sad that with the way things are going, the cost of living… [people] make other people feel like they’re stupid for wanting,” she said.
She further argued that financial success in industries like forex trading should not be used as a reason to belittle people who are struggling to meet basic needs.
For Vishy and many of her supporters, the conversation goes beyond money and touches on dignity, empathy and respect for hardworking Kenyans trying to survive difficult economic conditions.
