Just weeks after thousands of Kenyans came together to raise money for her allegedly sick son, Mama Gift is now at the centre of a disturbing controversy.
During a live TikTok session, it emerged that the hospital photo she had been using to seek donations was reportedly downloaded from Google and not a photo of her real child.
The revelation has sparked outrage online, with many TikTok users feeling betrayed and now demanding refunds of the over KSh 1.1 million they generously contributed.
What was meant to be an act of kindness has now turned into anger, disappointment, and serious questions.
Mama Gift is now facing significant criticism after allegedly sharing a fake photo of her ailing child, Baby Gift, who is currently in India for medical treatment.
The controversy erupted when she sent images to MC Chris that appeared to show Baby Gift in the intensive care unit (ICU) following chest surgery.
Concerned by the alarming images, MC Chris reached out to gospel artist Karangu Muraya, who is also in India, for a firsthand account of Baby Gift’s condition.
Karangu promptly visited the hospital to verify the situation, speaking directly with the medical staff.
Upon returning, he informed MC Chris that while he did see Baby Gift, the child’s state did not correspond with the distressing images circulating online.
Further investigation by MC Chris uncovered startling details: the photos reportedly shared by Mama Gift had been pulled from the internet and were taken back in July 2025.
This revelation led to doubts about the intentions behind sharing such images, raising ethical concerns in an already distressing situation.
Following the backlash, Mama Gift has reportedly remained silent and has not responded to attempts from MC Chris to reach her.
The unfolding drama has prompted feelings of frustration and betrayal among those who supported her and the broader community concerned about Baby Gift’s health.
In light of the growing scrutiny, there have been calls for Karangu to locate Mama Gift to facilitate a direct conversation, allowing for transparency regarding the situation.
Some believe that if Karangu had not engaged in the matter, the subsequent fallout could have been avoided.
Nonetheless, he now finds himself in the midst of a heated debate, facing public pressure and criticism over the entire ordeal.
