Blogger Edgar Obare's Instagram account has suspiciously gone inactive on Monday, August 30.
The account, which had amassed over 1 million followers, went missing this morning, with a section of online users blaming the rare occurrence on his recent exposè on the wash-wash racket.
Last week, Obare ran a litany of Instagram stories, that exposed a group of flamboyant businessmen, believed to be eking their living from fraudulent deals and money laundering schemes.
His exposè roped in notable names of businessmen, politicians and celebrities.
Concern is growing online over the safety of the blogger, with a section of his fans accusing the wash-wash racket of being behind the disappearance of his account.
Certain quarters have however accused the blogger of intentionally deactivating his account as a clout chasing stunt.
Here are some reactions from Kenyans online;
@Anita Wangari: Edgar Obare stepped on a landmine … Haha
@comrade Jkuat: Edgar Obare just touched the tip of that system and they are going for him. Just how deep is this business? Kumbe cartels si kwa movie pekee.
@Yanoh: Edgar Obare is just attention-seeking ndio maana amedeactivate his IG. He will resurface after two days with some wild stories of how he was kidnapped and abandoned in Murang'a😂😂
@Cuelyon: While many people "WANT" to clean the MESS in KE when they join politricks, Edgar Obare is doing that without wanting ANYTHING in return.
Comedian Felix Odiwuor alias Jalango, who had also been adversely mentioned in Edgar's exposè, this morning sought to clear his name.
Speaking on Kiss 100 on Monday, Jalang’o said he never thought one day someone would question his integrity and how he makes his money.
“I have never stolen from anyone nor have I gotten involved in any fraudulent deals,” the comedian said.
He said he can account for any shilling and property he has amassed saying they are all products of his hard work.
“For me, it has always been about hustle and if it was easy to make money, then everybody would,” Jalang’o said.
He said radio job is his first hustle in the morning before venturing into many other businesses which pay him well.
“I run a media agency where I have employed 20 people and I pay them well on taxable and pensionable terms,” he said.
He added: “On top of that, I am a brand ambassador of top five brands and they all pay me very well.”
He said the people writing false stories about him know that he makes money genuinely only that they want to tarnish his name.
“In a week, I do three to four events which pay me very well. I also run Jalang’o TV which has over 10 million views every month, ” he said.
