Cunning Kenyan man busted faking child’s sickness to solicit money from unsuspecting members of the public - How he did it left many shocked (VIDEO)

Thursday, August 6, 2026 - Drama unfolded after a middle-aged man was cornered by members of the public for faking his child's illness to solicit money from unsuspecting well-wishers.

According to reports, the cunning man positioned himself along busy streets with his young child, appealing for donations while claiming the child was sick and in urgent need of help.

However, his scheme came to light after members of the public discovered that he had been pretending the child was ill to gain sympathy and collect money from generous passers-by.

In the viral video, the man was confronted by an angry crowd and questioned over his cunning behaviour as tensions escalated at the scene.

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The Kenyan DAILY POST.