Videos have emerged of former KTN drama series ‘Junior’ actor Baken being physically assaulted after he was accused of theft.
A bleeding Baken was being questioned by unidentified people on what he had made away with a motorbike, money and mobile phones.
The helpless actor in the video admitted to having stolen the items as he begged for water to relieve gather strength to give them more details.
“What is your name, where are you from,“ one of the men in the video posed.
“My name is Baken, I come from South B, I stole a motorbike, two phones and money,” Baken responded.
Vijana, manze tukuleni jasho zetu bana. Sasa boy kama huyu na hio talent yote mbona anajiwaste ivi?? Juu ya jaba??? pic.twitter.com/QVAeoPlglp
— The GadgetsNode (@_phinehas) January 2, 2023
The video attracted remorseful reactions from netizens who said the young man was a talent that had gone to waste.
Others that came across the video called for the establishment of forums and mentors who would guide such rising stars.
Below are some of the comments shared by those that came across the video.
Peterondiba
He really needs help so sad to watch and it must be even harder for his loved ones Mungu amusaidie such a talent
𝐓𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐮
the only thing naeza question is his upbringing. Na kama alwaga analishwa viboko juu ya ustardom
Ñåkürü G
Just curious why are Kenyan actors suffering out here don’t they get paid Ati this is Baken caught stealing enyewe life si ya mama yako
Metroboomin
By now i was thinking this guy ‘Baken’ was loving posh life kumbe its vice versa,hapa in embakasi he was also caught stealing ,Entertainment industry imemuachilia buana,he was/is talented
JUMA
Ndio msee kama baken aanze wizi things must be tough. It’s time for actors and creatives in Kenya to build a solution. Baken was such a great talent we lost that talent even before it reached its prime