Dem Wa Facebook Emotional After Returning to Pitch Where Her Football Story Began

Comedienne Dem Wa Facebook shared a heartfelt message after receiving a warm, hero-like welcome in Kitale during the finals of the Senator Allan Chesang Super Cup on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She had been invited as a chief guest alongside Senator Allan Chesang, marking a powerful homecoming to the same pitch where her journey began long before comedy made her a household name.

In a TikTok post shared on Monday, December 8, 2025, she reflected on how emotional it felt to stand once again on the field that shaped her early life. Before she became a celebrated entertainer, she trained there as a young footballer while navigating challenges that defined her resilience. “Yesterday, I went back home to Kitale Showground. This time, not as a young footballer seeking a dream, but as a guest joining my long-time friend and my Senator, Allan Chesang, for the Allan Chesang Super Cup finals. What many may not know is that this very field was once my home… the place I slept, trained, struggled, and hoped. Returning here felt like stepping into a chapter of my own story,” she wrote.

Her message captured the depth of the moment. She described the return as a full-circle experience that reminded her of how far she has come. The memories of sleeping and training on the same ground made the visit even more meaningful, especially while watching young athletes being celebrated and rewarded.

Why Was the Moment So Emotional for Dem Wa Facebook?

Dem Wa Facebook shared that witnessing boys and girls receive prizes worth over five million shillings touched her deeply. “Standing on the same ground and watching young boys and girls receive prizes worth over 5 million filled me with emotion. It reminded me how far I’ve come, and how powerful true leadership can be in shaping local talent,” she added.

The moment was not just nostalgic but also encouraging. It highlighted how youth-focused initiatives can transform lives and communities, just as football once shaped her own path.

How Did Senator Allan Chesang Influence the Experience?

In her post, she praised Senator Allan Chesang for prioritising youth empowerment and recognising local talent through platforms like the Super Cup. She noted that the event demonstrated real leadership, especially when it comes to building opportunities for young people.

“Thank you, Senator Allan Chesang, for keeping the youth at the core of your vision. Yesterday wasn’t just a tournament… it was a full-circle moment that touched my heart deeply,” she wrote.

Her homecoming reminded many of the power of community support, consistency and opportunities that allow young people to build their futures.

By Lucky Anyanje