Citizen TV news anchor Lillian Muli became the talk of the town after a video surfaced showing her appearing intoxicated and unsteady during the Kamba Festival held at the Machakos Golf Club on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
The celebrated media personality, who has hosted the annual event for several years, took to the stage and entertained fans with energetic Kamba dance moves, prompting loud cheers from the crowd.
However, social media users were quick to point out that Muli appeared “heavily drunk” and incoherent as she issued directives to the deejay, sparking a heated debate online.
Viral Video Divides Kenyans Online
A viral clip showing the Citizen TV anchor struggling to maintain composure on stage ignited a flurry of reactions, with many divided on whether she had simply “let loose” or gone too far.
Some fans defended her, saying she was enjoying the moment and celebrating her culture, while others criticized her conduct as unprofessional, given her public profile.
“She’s human too. Let her enjoy life,” one fan commented.
Another wrote, “It’s disappointing to see a respected news anchor behave like that in public.”
What Happened at the Kamba Festival
The Kamba Festival, hosted annually to celebrate Ukambani culture, featured music, traditional food, and performances from top Kamba artists, including Ken Wa Maria, Kativui, and Mueni Ka Katombi.
Muli, a proud Kamba native and frequent MC at the event, was expected to co-host parts of the show. Her unexpected on-stage behavior, however, shifted attention from the cultural celebrations to her personal life.
The incident has since sparked a national conversation about how media personalities balance fame, professionalism, and private life in the age of social media.
Mixed Public Reactions
Supporters flooded Muli’s social media pages with messages of solidarity, urging the public not to judge her harshly.
“She has always represented the Kamba people with pride and energy. One night shouldn’t define her,” wrote one user.
Others, however, questioned the ethics of journalists attending public events under the influence.
Media experts have also weighed in, warning that viral videos can damage reputations and urging journalists to remain mindful of their visibility both on and off camera.
