What started as a touching tale of compassion and national solidarity has now taken an unexpected turn, following reports of growing family tensions around 17-year-old TikToker Kaluma Boy.
In a Facebook post, Bishop Ben Kiengei revealed that some of Kaluma’s relatives have accused his mother of making key decisions without involving them. “The ambulance that came to pick up our brother — we were not consulted,” one family member complained. Another relative expressed surprise after learning that the family’s new house would be built in Chaka instead of their ancestral home in Ngaru, saying they had not been informed of the change.
Bishop Ben further noted that a few relatives had already labeled Mama Kaluma as a “liberal wife,” even dragging her mother-in-law into discussions aimed at discrediting her. Despite the gossip and criticism, the bishop lauded her resilience, describing how she has single-handedly carried her family’s burden — caring for her ailing husband, raising their children, and working tirelessly in tea farms to sustain them.
In his message of hope, Bishop Ben wrote, “Your brother will come back home walking, and his family will shine forever. Great things await the Kaluma family.”
As the story continues to unfold, Bishop Ben’s words carry a powerful reminder: true family unity is tested during hardship, not celebration. Those who only show up after success should remember that loyalty is proven in moments of struggle. Kaluma’s story remains a quiet yet profound lesson in love, endurance, and faith.
