Comedian and actor Alex Mathenge has waded into Kenya’s ongoing financial debate, offering a witty yet pointed response to a bold claim made by forex trader Kenyan Prince.

Kenyan Prince, known for his blunt takes on wealth and success, sparked outrage after declaring that earning KSh 50,000 a month is effectively a “death sentence”—particularly for those over 30.

During a recent livestream, Kenyan Prince stated:

“If you are earning a salary of Ksh 50,000 a month, the only future you have is death.”

His remark resonated with many struggling Kenyans, given that rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Nairobi can consume nearly half that income, while rising food and fuel costs continue to squeeze households.

Official statistics highlight the reality: more than 65% of employed Kenyans earn below KSh 60,000 per month.

Reacting via Instagram stories, Mathenge shifted the conversation away from numbers and toward morality and the pursuit of wealth.

He suggested that slow, honest financial growth is better than shortcuts that compromise dignity.

“It is better to earn 50K monthly, but your ‘behind’ is intact,” Mathenge quipped.

He warned that chasing millions through questionable means could lead to irreversible consequences:

“Once your behind is ruptured while making millions, it will never come back to its original diameter.”

Mathenge’s jab drew from a wider online stereotype around the “forex trader” label. On Kenyan social media, the term is often (controversially) used to imply that some men engage in same-sex relationships for financial gain.

This association has surfaced in past online feuds, including spats between comedians and self-styled traders, with accusations that young people are being misled about what it really takes to succeed.

By leaning on this cultural reference, Mathenge placed morality—and not just income levels—at the center of the conversation, challenging the idea that fast wealth should be celebrated without question.