In the high-stakes world of Kenyan content creation, love is not just blind—it is expensive. Popular TikTok sensation Lydia Wanjiru has sent social media into a frenzy after revealing the eye-watering cost of her temporary reconciliation with ex-boyfriend Frank Doso.

The saga, which has gripped the "Tea Master" channels of Instagram and TikTok, culminated in a candid admission by Wanjiru. Following allegations of infidelity that rocked their "power couple" status in early 2025, Wanjiru claims she demanded a "fine" before even considering taking him back. The price tag? A cool KSh 1.5 million, ostensibly for a piece of land or a Honda Vezel.

"Pay to Play"

In an interview that has since gone viral, Wanjiru unapologetically stated, "I love money." She detailed how Doso, desperate to salvage the relationship after being exposed for cheating, had to prove his remorse financially. This "revenge" tax was levied before their eventual, albeit short-lived, reunion in Kisumu.

• The Cheating Scandal: The drama began when Wanjiru received video evidence of Doso in compromising situations. She publicly dumped him, launching an online tirade against unfaithful men. Doso’s response was a public apology tour, admitting he "messed up."
• The "Grand Gesture": Doso himself fueled the fire by posting online inquiries about purchasing land and vehicles within the KSh 1.5 million budget, signaling his readiness to pay the "penance."
• The Final Split: despite the payment and the public makeup, the relationship crumbled again. Wanjiru has now declared she is "done for good," applying the "law of detachment" to move on from the toxicity.

Monetizing Heartbreak

The story has sparked a fierce debate on transactional relationships among Kenya’s Gen Z. For some, Wanjiru is a hero who demanded "damages" for emotional distress. For others, it highlights the materialism pervasive in influencer culture.

Regardless of the moral stance, one thing is clear: in the digital age, heartbreak is content, and forgiveness has a market price. For Frank Doso, the lesson was learned the hard way—apologies are cheap, but redemption costs millions.