Irene Nekesa, the former nanny who once worked for Bahati and Diana Marua, has surprised many Kenyans after unveiling the progress of a house she is building upcountry—a silent project she never publicly hinted at while battling online criticism.
Nekesa, who left the Bahati household in 2024, had earlier come under fire after appealing for financial support despite claiming she once earned KSh 100,000 monthly. Her story sparked heated debate, especially after she revealed she was living in a cramped bedsitter furnished with nothing but a mattress. She also disclosed that financial challenges forced her to send her son back home.
But her new video has shifted the narrative.
“Kwa imani tunasonga. We will reach the end,” she captioned, thanking those who stood with her when things seemed bleak.
A contractor who reviewed the clip estimated the structure’s current value at roughly KSh 2 million, noting that finishing touches could push the total cost towards KSh 3 million. Many Kenyans flooded her comments with congratulations, celebrating her resilience and determination.
Nekesa’s journey—from internet scrutiny to rebuilding her life—has become a reminder that not every struggle is lived online. While the debates around her past may continue, her progress on the ground speaks for itself: a woman choosing to rise quietly, brick by brick, guided by faith and unfaltering hope.
