Local actor Frank Kimani, popularly known as Wandahuhu has been rescued from the unforgiving claws of poverty by a kind Kenyan after his story went viral on social media.
Known for his various roles in various TV programs such as the infamous Vashita, Wandahuhu’s life has been disclosed as unforgiving away from the stage.
With life away from the cameras being difficult for him, Wandahuhu has had to sleep outside after being locked out of his home due to rent arrears.
However, his story will now take a turn for the better after Kikuyu philanthropist and musician, Karangu Muraya gifted him land worth Sh. 600,000.
“I have seen this story of my friend Wandahuhu trending and God works in mysterious ways,” he wrote.
The plot located along Kangundo road was given to him by Dagma Land Investment Limited.
“I have called my friend Mr. Chris of Dagma Land Investment Limited and he has offered to give him a 50×100 plot worth Sh. 600k at Kangundo road,” Karungu announced.
With this land, expectations are that Wandahuhu will build a house for his family. This comes after revelations that Frank Kimani has been evicted several times from his home.
He was getting a few acting gigs here and there but it was not enough to sustain a good lifestyle.
Gikarati, his fellow actor stated that Wandahuhu is a legend on the screens have started an acting career decades ago. He further clarified that despite having been featured in so many movies, he has a role just like other characters and the payment “is not as much as you think.”
“For example, he may be given Ksh5,000 for the main movie role which is not consistent, it’s true he has much rent arrears,” Gikarati explained.
Gikarati also added that Frank could not depend on his sibling or family, because he was an only child to a single mother who passed away when he was just a three-month-old toddler. He has tried to contact his friend but to no avail.
Life has pushed him to the wall that most of his friends no longer pick up his calls because they are in ‘important meetings’.
Frank Kimani has appeared in several shows but the most notable are Vashita (Along Eve D’Souza) and Muicii na Kihii Show.
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Gikarati, speaking on the troubles local actors face, said that they are judged for living prime luxurious lives when in truth they are truly suffering.
“The truth is that behind these faces we see on TV every day, some of these people are going through a lot. It’s very possible to have a massive following and crazy fans who want a selfie with you yet you are struggling even to feed yourself. It takes a true fan to understand that being a celeb is not your net worth,” he said.
