Tuesday, June 3, 2025
- Former high-flying socialite, Vera Sidika, has sparked reactions online for
headlining an event at the lesser-known Club Eclipse in Busia.
Vera was welcomed by an electric crowd, many of whom had
never seen a celebrity of her caliber in the region.
“It felt like Nairobi or Mombasa came to us,” said Lydia
Amuko, a 26-year-old local reveller.
The event featured energetic DJ sets, bottle service, and a
red-carpet experience that signaled Busia's evolving nightlife ambitions.
Club Eclipse’s manager, Kevin Wanyama, said bringing in
Sidika was part of a broader plan to transform Busia into a nightlife
destination.
“We want to show that Busia is more than just a border town
- we’re creating a vibrant entertainment culture,” he said.
Vera mingled with fans, posed for selfies, and urged support
for Kenyan entertainers.
However, her appearance stirred debate online.
Some netizens suggested that her decision to take up such
gigs was a reflection of the country’s tough economic climate.
References to the "hot waitress index" surfaced,
implying a struggling economy when glamorous women pivot to nightlife gigs.
Unfazed, Vera took the chatter in stride. “Yes, I’m broke,”
she quipped on social media. “Can’t I hustle in peace?”
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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