Kenyan media personality and comedian Felix Omondi, widely known by his stage name Dr King’ori, has stirred conversation with a powerful message to young people: chasing wealth too early in life can do more harm than good.
In a video shared on Instagram on Friday, January 30, 2026, Dr Kingori cautioned that sudden financial success during late teens and early twenties often brings serious challenges that young people are not prepared to handle.
Dr Kingori’s comments reflect growing concerns among social commentators about the culture of instant wealth that has become prevalent, especially on social media, where young people often feel pressured to achieve success quickly.
According to the comedian, the ages between 18 and 22—a period many still consider part of personal and emotional development—are not always the right stage for handling large amounts of money or sudden affluence.
“Kuomoka mapema, mapema—the ages between 18 and 22 could be a curse of some sort,” Dr Kingori said, stressing that age doesn’t automatically equate to maturity, especially when it comes to managing wealth and responsibility.
Dr Kingori explained that young people often lack exposure to essential money principles, meaning they may make harmful decisions when they suddenly come into large sums of money.
He described a system where young individuals, without the right guidance or experience, are put in positions for which they are simply not ready.
“The legit crazy money between 18 and 22 always turns into a disaster,” he added, underlining how unpreparedness can negatively affect personal growth and future stability.
His warning goes beyond mere caution—it highlights the emotional and social pressures that accompany wealth, especially for young earners who may not have cultivated the financial literacy or psychological resilience necessary to manage it.
While Dr Kingori’s comments may seem cautionary, they’re also rooted in a larger message about personal development.
He urges young people not to view financial success as the ultimate marker of achievement, but rather to focus on learning, growth, and responsibility first.
This, he argues, will better prepare them for long-term stability and peace of mind.
“Wealth itself isn’t the enemy,” Dr Kingori said—but we must approach it with maturity and understanding if it is to be a blessing rather than a burden.