Chebet Ronoh Releases Private DMs from Elsa Majimbo, Denies Harassment Claims

Content creator Chebet Ronoh is setting the record straight regarding the ongoing online controversy surrounding comedian Elsa Majimbo. 

Following Majimbo’s recent emotional video addressing cyberbullying and online harassment, Ronoh has released private Direct Messages (DMs) sent to her by Majimbo, while categorically denying claims that she has ever publicly spoken ill of the comedian.

The leaked screenshots reveal a lengthy message purportedly from Majimbo to Ronoh, in which Majimbo addresses their dynamic and pleads for the online attacks to cease.

In the message, Majimbo writes: “I’m not writing this message to argue who started what.” She goes on to acknowledge Ronoh’s early success, stating, “You had a platform before me and I loved your videos. I shared with friends and even showed my family. Even though I was doing something similar I knew my path was not your destiny and vice versa.”

Majimbo seemingly attributes the friction to perceived jealousy, noting, “I know it hurts to see someone else achieve sth you thought you would.” However, she asserts that her own success was independent of Ronoh, stating she “had a path carved out for me that had absolutely nothing to do with you,” and lists her past experiences, including spending summers in South Africa, playing chess, speaking French and traveling as a child.

The most pointed section of the DM addresses the harassment Majimbo claims to be experiencing. “I’m not writing this message to dwell on that but bro the harassment, the constant bashing, the threats. Just stop,” Majimbo wrote. “I’ve never spoken about you publicly. And anytime when I was asked about it in the beginning I kept it light and swept it off. I’ve started a whole new life. And I’m actually begging you to leave me alone. Completely. Move on with your life.“

In response to the release of the message, Ronoh said she has maintained a policy of not engaging in public smear campaigns against Majimbo. “I just spoke about my experience, this is not first tome Elsa has sent me nasty things like this. It is the fact that you stole my comedic thing and degraded me,” Ronoh stated.