Robert Alai Warns Kenyans Against Contributing for Colonel Mustapha
- Robert Alai, MCA Kileleshwa has warned Kenyans against donating to without understanding the real issue.
- His comments come after a video that went Viral, where Colonel Mustapha working in ‘Mjengo’.
- Colonel Mustapha is struggling Financially According to the latest interview where he reviews that his mother is battling cancer.
- So Far Kenyans, have raised him over Ksh 600,000.
Colonel Mustapha recently gained public attention after a video of him working at a construction site went viral.
The video highlighted his current financial struggles and many Kenyans of goodwill came forward to support him.
In response to this support, Robert Alai cautioned Kenyans against blindly giving money to people in need without properly reviewing the situation.
He urged people to understand the root cause of the problem and to focus on long-term solutions rather than short-term fixes.
Sit and review Colonel Mustapha
“Don’t throw money at every problem. Sit down and review why Col Moustapha is where he is. How many times have you guys given Omosh money and even a house? Has that been the solution? What’s happening with Col? Money becomes a catalyst for destruction when the root cause hasn’t been revised well,” reads Alai’s tweet.
Don’t throw money at every problem.
Sit down and review why Col Moustapha is where he is. How many times have you guys given Omosh money and even a house?
Has that been the solution? What’s happening with Col? Money becomes a catalyst for destruction when the root cause… pic.twitter.com/QbbJJqMFwL
— Robert ALAI, HSC (@RobertAlai) May 8, 2023
Meanwhile, Colonel Mustapha expressed his gratitude for the support he received and explained that he had been forced to work at the construction site due to financial difficulties.
He also revealed that his mother is undergoing chemotherapy and her medical needs are expensive.
Mustapha’s case sparks discussion
The case of Colonel Mustapha has sparked a wider discussion about the challenges faced by musicians and artists in Kenya, many of whom struggle to make a living from their craft.
Many have called for more support and recognition for the arts in Kenya, and for better policies to support artists and musicians.
