Bahati Reveals Millions He Raised After ‘Wedding’ Eventty

Musician and political hopeful Kevin Bahati has addressed the public backlash surrounding his heavily publicized “Bahati’s Big Day” event, clarifying that he never claimed the occasion was a white wedding.

Speaking on NTV’s Fixing The Nation program on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the artist defended the month-long promotional campaign that led many Kenyans to expect a 10th-anniversary wedding ceremony with his wife, Diana Marua.

“I did not say what was to happen on that day,” Bahati explained. “Because they have been waiting, they guessed this is a wedding. I used ‘Bahati’s Big Day’ artistically to get the attention of the nation.”

A Strategic Marketing Campaign for Local Businesses

Framing the entire event strategy as a masterclass in brand visibility, Bahati revealed that his visits to various leaders and entrepreneurs were designed to offer mutual promotional value:

• Business Exposure: Bahati filmed encounters with local business owners—ranging from barber shops to beauty salons—pulling over three million views per video and giving the enterprises national exposure.

• High-Profile Invites: He extended invitations to top political figures and Cabinet Secretaries to build intrigue and diversify the attendee list.

• The Ksh 1M Invitation Tag: Clarifying the widely discussed Ksh 1 million entrance price, Bahati noted it was a marketing tool intended to build demand rather than a rigid fee, with guests contributing varying amounts based on their ability.

Ksh 10 Million Raised for “Bahati Cares” Initiative

Contrary to online rumors alleging that the event raised upwards of Ksh 100 million, the singer disclosed that the actual total collected was approximately Ksh 10 million.

Bahati stressed that the funds were directed entirely into Bahati Cares, his philanthropic initiative aimed at assisting vulnerable families across Kenya:

“The proceeds of these are not going to the company. It was a corporate social responsibility exercise.”

When questioned by show hosts regarding the vetting of donor funds ahead of his 2027 political bid, Bahati maintained that the contributions came from legitimate business owners and well-wishers, standing by his strategy as proof of his unmatched publicity reach.