Machachari star Tyler Mbaya, popularly known as Bahati or simply Baha, was named the brand ambassador of the travel company, Expeditions Maasai Safaris.
The star inked the deal with the company's management headed by its CEO Pancras Karema on the evening of Monday, October 24.
In his new capacity, Baha will oversee a new campaign aimed at boosting Kenyan tourism allowing customers to pay for their trips in instalments.
"Tyler will support our #YouDeserveAHoliday Campaign by ensuring more Kenyans embrace our Flexible Commit Kidogo Kidogo Payment Plan." revealed Expeditions Maasai Safaris CEO Pancras Karema.
Reacting to the appointment, former Citizen TV actor expressed his gratitude to the company noting that it was his dream to work with a tour company of that calibre.
"I have always wanted to work with a tour company that is on the forefront of enabling Kenyans to travel and experience the world. I am very excited with the opportunity to work with Expeditions Maasai Safaris and I can't wait to get special offers for all my fans and supporters.
"With all that has been going on in my love life, this opportunity could not have come at a better time and I intend to make the most out of it," stated the star.
After Machachari ended at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, Baha transitioned to creating content for his social media channels where he enjoys a decent following.
The company prides itself in offering Safari drive with its most popular package involving a three-day (two nights) upcoming trip to Masai Mara valued at Ksh13,500 per adult head.
Karema founded the company in 2014 and has grown popular in offering flexibility pay ahead of tours both locally and internationally.
"Our shared goal is to enable every household in Kenya to enjoy a holiday at least once a year. We have something for travelers of all budget sizes and we hope to see more Kenyans take advantage of Commit Kidogo Kidogo and travel with their families for leisure," stated the company's Marketing officer Joseph Maina.
Baha's deal marks the second celebrity hire for the company which entered into a partnership with Joe Nyokabi, the Tiktok comedian behind the popular Martha Karua impression Asimio Haroo!
Nyokabi was tasked with coming up with clever skits aimed at promoting packages offered by the company in a season-long deal.
