In Westlands, I used to see them everywhere—young men in fitting suits and pricey timepieces, lounging on rooftops and parking S-Class Mercedes as if they owned Nairobi. They identified as “Forex Kings”. From a distance, I used to adore them. “Bro, this is where the real money is; watu wanafanya kazi kama donkeys na sisi tuna click tu,” one even explained to me. I bought it.
I’m Kevin, a 28-year-old who grew up in Umoja. Through side jobs, selling gadgets in Luthuli, and some chama savings, I had saved approximately Ksh 950,000. I wanted to quickly increase it. Like the big-life people I saw on TikTok. I also enrolled in a paid mentoring programme run by a Nairobi-based “top” FX trader. displayed inspirational sayings, images of $10,000 winnings, and even pictures taken in Dubai. “The markets never lie,” he informed us. But you lose if you are afraid. That anxiety? I would have liked to hear it. To read more click here.
How I Was Scammed Sh950K and Recovered It All
