Tahidi High actors who spoke to Kenyans.co.ke detailed how thespian Kamau Kinuthia (Omosh) declined their aid and why he needed rehabilitation more than money and jobs.
On Monday, June 28, the artists lamented that they offered two free rehabilitation courses to Omosh, but were surprised at how quickly he turned down their offers.
They requested to speak on anonymity as they were wary of being dragged in an escalating matter that had caught the public attention. Most of them complained that their image had been tainted by the saga as they were blamed for failing to guide him.
One of the actresses lamented that NACADA -National Authority for the Campaign Against Drug Abuse and Chiromo Hospital Group in Westlands had agreed to rehabilitate Omosh, but only if he would be willing to turn himself in.
"There were technicalities in between and nitty-gritty that weren't agreed on. Omosh failed to show up and I felt like it was a letdown. I don't want to speak deeply on his issue but I feel like he needs counseling more than the jobs and money.
"He recently requested a tripod and camera yet some of us are in the production houses where we can do skits and shows for him. Omosh is so talented. Actually, I have never seen someone as skilled as him and I feel all of his talents may go to waste," the actress stated, adding that many Kenyans loved Omosh despite his theatrics.
Actor Kelvin Oyiso (Eddy), while reacting to a post on social media added that Omosh cut off his former Tahidi High actors after he was rewarded with land, a house, and other donations including money.
According to Onyiso, they were worried that Omosh may squander his newfound riches and may be tempted to sell the land and donations.
His colleagues also felt that he needed further counseling not only on battling alcoholism but self-management and other related areas. They argued that his pleas can morph into a habit he would find difficult to contain and may find the courage to request favors without remorse.
In a past interview, Omosh admitted to being addicted to alcohol. "I used to drink 10 beers daily without feeling any effect," he stated, adding that he attended rehab for three months where he underwent treatment and counseling.
Speaking to Kenyans.co.ke, Omosh confessed that he turned down the recent rehabilitation offers, lamenting that his family needed him most and being away for another three months would affect them.
"The ideas are amazing, but I can't desert my family for another three months. I wish to attend counseling. My heart is yearning and I will plan for it," Omosh explained.
Some of his friends who aided him before alluded to cutting links with him. Comedian Felix Odiwour (Jalang'o) lamented that they were almost completing the construction of Omosh's new house and the donors were aggrieved by his callous remarks on how they allegedly deserted him.
"The only thing remaining is fixing window panes and applying paint before officially handing over the house to him. I will forever be grateful to all of you who donated to him. Even if he wants to auction this house, let him do so. He has to sell masks like other men along Uhuru highway," Jalang'o posted on Facebook.
Omosh in an interview with TV47 had begged for menial jobs claiming that he spent the millions he had received before to offset debts. He lamented that some well-wishers who had pledged to assist him did not keep their word.
