Brian Chira, a controversial TikToker, is shedding light on the income potential of the popular social media platform, suggesting that his earnings from live streaming sessions reach approximately Ksh100,000.
Despite being perceived as a mere pastime, Chira’s success on TikTok has paved the way for a significant financial transformation in his life.

Frequenting live sessions during the early hours of the day, Chira has revealed that a majority of his fans hail from abroad, emphasizing the wealth and financial prosperity of his international audience.
Chira has expressed gratitude for the positive impact TikTok has had on his life, enabling him to support his grandmother and orphaned cousins.
Acting as the primary breadwinner, Chira now finds himself in a position to improve the lives of his family members.

Life has changed for the better. I am saving as much as I can.
I am currently the breadwinner. I help my grandmother and my cousins who are orphans. I am currently the breadwinner. Life has been good,
I make roughly KSh100,000 when I go live on TikTok. Kenyans are wealthy and people out there are rich. Most of the people who join my Live videos are abroad,”Â
Chira
As TikTok continues to amass a vast user base worldwide, individuals from diverse backgrounds and walks of life are finding opportunities for expression and financial gain on the platform.
Recent research reveals that Kenya leads the global pack in TikTok usage, with 54% of users engaging with the app for various purposes, including news consumption.
The influence of TikTok extends beyond entertainment, with a significant portion of its users relying on the platform as a source of news.