The newest member of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s communications team, Ivy Chelimo, has denounced any relationship with a Kenyan who had claimed to be her boyfriend.
The man, Alvan Kirui, took to Twitter on October 18 to accuse Chelimo of breaking up with him after her newfound fame, after being influenced by her parents.
He claimed Ivy allegedly disserted him after all the media attention and landing a job at DP Gachagua’s office.
Chelimo became an online sensation after coining the nickname Riggy G for DP Gachagua.
“This will always be my favourite picture I took of you. I can't believe your parents can advise you to leave me at my lowest. You know I love you, just remember all I've been doing for you, Ivy,” he said while sharing an image of Chelimo.
He also published a Twitter thread expressing disappointment with the situation.
However, Chelimo clarified that she did not know the man, accusing him of being a clout chaser.
“Please, I do not know anyone by the name Alvan Kirui and I have certainly not been involved with the person claiming in any way whatsoever!! Disregard any information circulating regarding the same,” she said.
She explained the man was only making a show on social media for attention and engagement.
The digital content creator also added that the photo Kirui claimed to have captured, was downloaded from her Instagram account.