Daniel Seguton Chelimo, a 27-year-old from Baringo North, lost his ranching job after his employer discovered a viral TikTok video he shared.The video warned women about a scam where men tricked them into sending large sums of money before disappearing.

Chelimo recounted a story of a couple who dated for two months before the woman lost KSh 1 million to the man, who fabricated a car clearance story and later asked for a bribe.His boss, who had hired him in 2019, watched the video, confronted him, and demanded he delete his TikTok account or leave the job.Chelimo chose content creation over employment, leading to his unemployment.

The incident highlights growing concerns about social media's impact on employment, with Kenya's National Assembly proposing TikTok regulation due to unregulated content.Other cases, like a Nairobi businessman's designs being used for fraud, underscore the risks of online exposure.

The article emphasizes the tension between digital expression and professional consequences, raising questions about platform accountability and workplace policies.