Tim Njiru: Former TV Presenter Says He Got Into KSh 3m Debt Living To Impress People

• At the peak of his TV career, Tim Njiru said that he kept up appearances and even had two vehicles
• His lifestyle saw him accrue a KSh 3 million debt before realising he had to make major changes in his life
• Njiru narrated how he managed to repay the debts and sign up for pilot school, as well as lessons learned

Tim Njiru, a former TV presenter turned pilot, has narrated getting into debt while living beyond his means.

How did Tim Njiru get KSh 3m debt?

He appeared on Radio Maisha on Wednesday, August 23 and narrated how he got into debt and eventually repaid it.

Njiru noted that some reasons people get into debt include rising living costs and living a lifestyle one cannot afford.

“Famous people are under pressure to live lavishly, but you should cut your coat according to your cloth.”

According to the media personality, he had debts amounting to KSh 3 million.

“I had two vehicles after approaching a bank for financing.”

Njiru was forced to self-evaluate and make major changes.

“I started seeing what I did not need, I had a huge TV, and I sold it and started reading books. I also sold the more expensive vehicle and moved to a smaller house.”

He used some money to repay the loans while saving for pilot school.

“I got confidence after finishing repaying loans, and work started coming in. I sold people’s dogs and worked as a tour guide, among other jobs.

Pilot school is paid by the hour, and I started saving before starting school.”

Njiru said that by that point, he could care less about what people would say about him.

“We don’t eat or bathe with them You have to keep moving and not listen to people. Listen to yourself.”

His narration inspired numerous Kenyans.

“This is amazing,” wrote one.

“A good one,” added another.

How did Terryanne Chebet lose job?

In other news, Terryanne Chebet said she was scheduled to interview a prominent government official when she learned that her services had been terminated.

“I was at the peak of my career and believed I was doing a good job. I was preparing to interview with the transport CS later that day. It was hard.”

Terryanne said she locked herself in her bedroom, cried for a week, and had many unanswered questions.