Githeri Man Martin Kamotho shot to fame after he was photographed eating his favorite meal while waiting in a queue to cast his vote in the August 8th 2017 general election.
He was even awarded a State Commendation, but Kenyans soon discovered he was an alcoholic and he was forced to check in at a rehabilitation center.
Man githeri has finally completed a 9-month rehabilitation programme at Mama Care Rehabilitation Centre in Wangunyu Primary School, Kiambu County.
Martin Kamotho alias Githeri Man speaks to the press upon ‘graduating’
Certificate from president
Kamotho was among 77 recovering alcoholics who received certificates from president Uhuru Kenyatta after successfully the rehab programme.
The president appealed to Kamotho and other recovering alcoholics to be ambassadors in the war on illicit alcohol. The rehab facility is an initiative by Kiambu Women Rep Gathoni Wa Muchomba.
Githeri Man and Kiambu Women Rep Gathoni Wa Muchomba.
Just two weeks ago Martin Kamotho aka Githeriman was just another ordinary pauper but today he is an employer; now he has a lawyer and a manager.
A single photo that went viral on social media is what turned the fortunes of Martin Kamotho. Githeriman moved from just another hustler in the city to a celebrity with endorsements.
Githeriman
The rush by corporate bodies to work with Githeriman in a bid to benefit from his publicity is the main reason why Githeriman decided to hire a team to help him cash in from his celebrity status.
Githeriman now has a team that includes as manager and a lawyer; popular events promoter Chris Kirwa is acting as his manager.
So far Githeriman has worked with big corporate like Safaricom, Maisha Flour Meals, Bonfire Adventures, UserName, Big Square Kenya and designer NaneuLeshan.
41 year old Martin Kamotho became an internet sensation after he was photographed eating githeri while queuing on 8th August to vote. The photo of course had to make some rounds on social media as many found it hilarious and a reason to smile despite the tension caused by the elections period.
Well, the fella has benefited from all this fame as his life changed over night. He was gifted a couple of phones by Safaricom, a fully paid vacation with his family to the Maasai Mara and if I am not wrong – he also owns a piece of land in Karen after he gifted by Ngong Crescent.
Martin Kamotho
Apart from that, he has upgraded his closet judging from the photos making rounds on social media. He now wears well fitted suits that bring out the best in him (in terms of looks) and there is no doubt that he is a blessed man who can testify to God’s blessings on his life! No situation in life is permanent and Martin can testify to this.
Githeriman is the only ordinary Kenyan who has managed to reach Canaan so far. Christmas came early for the 41 year old casual laborer ever since he was photographed eating githeri while waiting in a queue to cast his vote.
Martin Kamotho now popularly known as Githeriman has continued to receive freebies from different corporate bodies. The 41 year old casual laborer has dominated headlines ever since his photo went viral on social media.
Githeriman’s photo that went viral online
So far Mr. Kamotho has received four important things that have enormously transformed his life. Take a took below:
Free plot of land in Karen
Githeriman is now a proud land owner of a prime parcel of land in the leafy suburb of Karen. Ngong Crescent gifted him with a serviced plot worth Kesh 269,000.
Githeriman flaunts his title deed
Free smart phones
Telecommunications giant – Safaricom gifted Githeriman with goodies worth Kes 230,000. Safaricom gave Githeriman Samsung S8 which is valued at Kes 90,000, his wife was also given a similar phone while their son was gifted with a Tecno Canon worth Kes 50,000. In total Safaricom gave Githeriman’s family gadgets worth Kes 230,000.
Githeriman takes selfies with Mogaka after he received gifts from Safaricom
Free all expenses paid holiday
Bonfire Adventures gifted Githeriman with a fully paid travel package for him and his family to the world renowned Maasai Mara game reserve.
Githeriman with Bonfire Adventures officials after he received free holiday package
Free new clothes
Githeriman has also been given new classy appearance for free. Men’s suit maker company in the city came through with their pledge of charging Githeriman’s wardrobe.
Martin Kamotho now popularly known as ‘Githeri man’ became internet sensation after a photo of him eating githeri while queuing at a polling station went viral online.
Kenyans changed the fortune of the 41 year old man when they shared hilarious memes on social media sparking interest from media and corporate bodies.
Martin Kamotho now popularly known as ‘Githeri man’
Githeri man has so far landed interviews on radio and TVs, in one of the interviews he revealed that he wasn’t aware his photo was trending on social media because he didn’t own a phone.
Telecommunications giant – Safaricom managed to track down Githeri man and they rewarded him with goodies worth Kes 230,000.
Safaricom gave Githeri man Samsung S8 which is valued at Kes 90,000, his wife was also given a similar phone while their son was gifted with a Tecno Canon worth Kes 50,000. In total Safaricom gave Githeri man’s family gadgets worth Kes 230,000.
