Kenyan content creator and livestreamer Vindee has expressed frustration after a confrontation with Nairobi County askaris, popularly known as Kanjo, while he was helping people living on the streets.
In a video shared on his social media account on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the content creator said the officers had approached him with batons, leaving him frightened as he carried out his street outreach activities.
“They have come at me na marungu. You people have really scared me. Especially today since I don’t have security. I’m even wondering what I might have done wrong,” he said.
In the video, Vindee is seen confronting the county officers as the situation unfolds. He appeared frustrated by their presence, questioning why he was being approached while carrying out activities aimed at helping people living on the streets.
The encounter comes as Vindee continues to use his social media livestreams to reach out to vulnerable people in Nairobi, sharing his interactions with them with his online audience.
Vindee’s street charity activities
In recent weeks, Vindee has been visiting people living on the streets, distributing essential items and engaging with them during livestreams. Videos shared on his social media accounts show him handing out clothes, shoes, and food to people he meets during his outings.
Through the livestreams, his followers can watch the interactions as they happen, with the creator also engaging viewers and fans who approach him while he is on the streets.
His activities have extended beyond providing necessities to people living on the streets. He has also been interacting with young content creators and artists, giving them an opportunity to showcase their talents and connect with his online audience.
The outreach has become another part of the content he shares with his followers, alongside his regular livestreams and interactions with fans.
Confrontation with Nairobi Kanjo
The latest incident has drawn attention to the challenges Vindee says he faces while conducting his street outreach. In the video, he expresses concern about the officers’ approach and says he was particularly frightened because he did not have security accompanying him at the time.
The confrontation also appeared to involve concerns over the items he had with him, with the creator expressing frustration over the officers’ actions as he tried to continue his activities.
Nairobi County askaris are responsible for enforcing county laws and regulations, including those governing activities in public spaces. However, the specific circumstances surrounding this encounter remain unclear.
As Vindee continues his street outreach, the incident has drawn attention to his efforts to support vulnerable people and the difficulties he says he encountered while carrying out the work.
