Former radio host and content creator Chebet Ronoh has waded into the debate over the cost of living and wealth in the capital, supporting the controversial view that financial struggle in Nairobi is often a matter of mindset. Speaking during a podcast on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Ronoh echoed sentiments previously shared by Murugi Munyi, arguing that the city is teeming with untapped opportunities.
A Land of Opportunity
Ronoh suggested that many Kenyans suffer from a lack of perspective, failing to realize how “blessed” the country is compared to its regional neighbors. She noted that her interactions with foreigners have often opened her eyes to the country’s potential.
“I feel like, one, Kenyans don’t understand how blessed we are,” Ronoh remarked. “I have spoken to Nigerians and Malawians, and they say how great Kenya is. They highlight how good life can be locally.”
She argued that while governance issues exist, the economic landscape remains fertile for those willing to look in the right places.
Challenging the “Hakuna Doh” Narrative
Addressing the common complaint among youth that “hakuna doh” (there is no money) in Kenya, Ronoh insisted that the evidence points to the contrary. She maintained that Nairobi offers a high quality of life for those who are financially stable and that wealth is being built every day by young people.
“If you have money in Nairobi, you can live well,” she stated. “Sometimes as young people, we are like ‘hakuna doh Kenya,’ and I am like, iko (it’s there).”
Defending Murugi Munyi
The content creator specifically addressed the backlash often directed at Murugi Munyi for her polarizing takes on poverty. While Ronoh admitted she doesn’t agree with Munyi on everything, she stood by the idea that extreme poverty in the city can be overcome through grit and targeting the right markets.
“They always ‘cook’ Murugi Munyi, and I agree with some of her takes,” Ronoh said. “She was saying how being poor in Nairobi is a choice. In this country, unajituma tu (you just push yourself) to the right audience. I have seen people from ocha (upcountry) move here and become millionaires.”
Ronoh concluded by emphasizing that exposure to better environments and a shift in mindset are the keys to escaping financial stagnation, citing the many “rags-to-riches” stories in the city as proof that success is accessible to those who are determined.

















