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Ivy Chelimo, the woman behind the now-famous pseudonym Riggy G, has stepped out to respond to a man who claimed she deserted him once she became famous.
Alvan Kirui Jnr, a Twitter user, claimed on Tuesday that he had dated Ivy but she broke things up on the advice of her parents.
“This will always be my favorite picture I took of you. I can't believe your parents can advise you to leave me at my lowest. You know I love you, just remember all I've been doing for you, Ivy,” the man captioned Ivy Chelimo’s photo on Twitter.
Ivy, however, quickly retorted to make it clear that she had never met Alvan Kirui Jr. and that his allegations were unfounded.
“Please I do not know anyone by the name Alvan Kirui and I have certainly not been involved with the person claiming in any way whatsoever!! Disregard any information circulating regarding the same,” Ivy Chelimo warned.
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Ivy Chelimo was hired by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to work in his office just one day prior to the allegations. She will be employed by the Harambee House Annex office of Gachagua.
"This lady called Ivy, she coined Riggy G, I've tracked her down and offered her work at my Harambee Annex Office," he stated.
Chelimo, on her part, lauded the deputy for the opportunity thanking him for empowering the youths.
"Thank you, Deputy President, he offered me a job this morning and he's very passionate about the youths taking positions in this government.
"I assure you that he has things in place to ensure the youth take up opportunities so don't sit and wait for opportunities to come but rather take them up by yourselves," she said.
She noted that the DP asked her what she wanted, and as a university graduate, she said a job.
"He asked me what I wanted and whether I would be interested to join the communication team.
I think I needed a job, because at the end of the day when I have just finished Uni and I need something to pay the bills and I said Yes sir!"
