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Bonfire Adventures denies that it exploited chokora couple to further their business 

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Bonfire Adventure has denied that it used viral chokora couple to get millage online.

Couple Sammy Githae aka Blackie and his wife Virginia Njeri are back to the streets again. The two became internet sensations after a local photographer called Muchiri, shared transformation photos of them after a Valentine’s shoot back in 2018.

Several companies jumped on the trend including Bonfire which gave them a fully paid for trip to Diani but in a recent KTN interview, the couple said that they are back on the streets because they can’t make ends meet.

“He only paid our four months rent. After the four months elapsed, things became tough for us. We couldn’t secure a job to pay rent.” said Blackie adding that he usually gets depressed whenever he looks at the photos.

“When I look at the photos, I remember that journey and I fall into depression. The situation becomes worse when my colleagues laugh at me saying even if you go leave and fly anywhere, you will always come back here.” 

Lies

Bonfire’s Bonfire co-founder Sarah Kabu however, denied the report saying that the company helped the couples for six months.

“I don’t like lies by KTN journalist the street couple went for the holiday na photos ziko online… we paid 6 months rent and gave them cash to start a biz. I don’t know what else they want we cant feed them forever! They were also given a job at kericho and they turned down the offer. Githeri man was ever drunk and his voucher is still open. From now henceforth let me not see anyone tagging me in a post to give a holiday to anyone being celebrated online… everyone knows we keep our word. All photos online.” she said. 

‘Street couple’ receive more gifts after their make-over photos went viral

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Two love birds Sammy and Virginia who were living in the streets like Chokoras left many talking after their photos were shared widely on social media. This is after one photographer by the name of Muchiri frames decided to give them a make over as a gift for their Valentine’s Day.

Judginf from their before photos, it’s evident that the couple had been struggling but their guardian angel Muchiri frames changed their lives over night.

Their new photos left Kenyans impressed with how a stranger was willing to step in and change their lives for free. With everyone talking, Muchiri landed an opportunity to grace Kubamba Radio where he revealed some of the plans he has for the couple.

Sammy and Virginia moved out of the streets

In the interview Muchiri opened up to say;

“THERE IS GREAT PROGRESS HAPPENING. We now have a house paid for them for five months, we have someone buying a seat for the house, we have someone buying them a mattress, we have someone making some designer clothes for them, we have someone who promised a bed. WE NEED A LITTLE MORE… we need a bed, we need gas, we need maybe one more seat, we need their kitchen put up, we need beddings. And other household things… YOU KNOW WHAT I BELIEVE WE ARE MAKING, tomorrow’s ambassadors of change in our society. They may be 3, but that 3 might multiply like the “2fish and 5loaves of bread” #biblestories call 0728988830 and be counted”

This is after Bonfire adventures offered a fully paid trip to Diani where they will be staying at a 4 star hotel. They wrote saying;

“Street love Affair… The amazing couple are here with us.. Their love story is so touching and inspirational one.. Meet Sammy & Virginia alongside their friend who they hustle together in the streets of Nairobi.. AS @bonfireadventureswe have rewarded the couple with a FULLY PAID 3 DAYS FLYING PACKAGE TO DIANI IN A 4 STAR HOTEL ON ALL INCLUSIVE MEAL PLAN they will be accompanied by their best friend plus MUCHIRI THE PHOTOGRAPHER who told us the story through the amazing pictures also now to tell us the story of them enjoying the beach .It will be their first time kupanda ndege. What Next :After holiday we are also paying for them 5 months house rent including their friend to kick start their life off the streets (more details to follow after the trip) For any support to the couple kindly contact @MuchiriFrames”