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Kenyan Actor Mutuma Denies Sex Assault Claims as Outcry Grows

Popular actor Nick Mutuma has broken his silence after sexual assault allegations resurfaced online. This comes after people on Twitter, demanded accountability, and pushed for a boycott of his Netflix movie, Sincerely Daisy, following the claims that emerged in 2017. The Twitter thread began with a screenshot of a private Whatsapp conversation posted by a third party. Mutuma has denied the allegations, saying it has impacted his personal and professional life. Meanwhile, singer and actress Patricia Kihoro has said she will no longer work with Mutuma or any other alleged abuser and a group of women on social media, are demanding Mutuma's movie be removed and created the hashtag #BoycottNickMutuma to amplify their demands.

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Nick Mutuma promoting his film, Sincerely Daisy.

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