Former Kenya 7s player Dennis Ombachi otherwise known as the Meandering Cook has been granted something like Sh3.2 million ($2500) in the wake of being remembered for the TikTok Change Creators Program.
Ombachi was picked among 50 people overall as a reason driven content maker.
TikTok named Ombachi as a component of the program intended to universally uphold chosen makers.
While sending off the Sh131 million program, TikTok expressed that the drive would help north of 30 worldwide and nearby non-benefit associations supporting different significant causes.
Each Changemaker will get a Sh3.2 million ($25,000) direct gift to help their support endeavors, consequently upgrading the effect of their work.
“Through the Award, we are giving more than $1 million to north of 30 worldwide and nearby non-benefit associations, making a $25,000 direct gift to pay tribute to each Change Creator to help their separate supports while raising the effect of their work,” TikTok said.
During the program’s send off, TikTok perceived Ombachi as a reason driven maker who has essentially influenced and motivated his crowd on TikTok and then some.
Dennis has roused many by consistently circulating dinners to oppressed individuals across Nairobi.
The previous rugby player, with a TikTok following of 2.3 million, reexamined himself as a virtual entertainment star with a worldwide fan base after a physical issue finished his games profession.
“This program is in accordance with our proceeded with obligation to highlight and enhance the motivating work of social effect makers and non-benefit associations all over the planet, as they keep on making positive effect on TikTok and then some,” they added.
“To authoritatively send off this program, we are commending and uncovering our debut worldwide rundown of TikTok Change Producers, containing 50 reason driven makers from around the world,”.
The program is controlled by the TikTok Change Creators Award.
Dennis, a self-educated culinary specialist and previous worldwide rugby sevens player, is famous for his brand name monosyllabic editorial “Done!” and brags a following 2.3 million.
Dennis reevaluated himself as a virtual entertainment star with a worldwide fan base after a physical issue finished his rugby vocation.
Following a conclusion of bipolar problem in 2018, he went to cooking to keep up with his psychological wellness. During the pandemic, he zeroed in on making cooking content, keeping his recordings “short and smart.”
In 2022, he got the TikTok Grant for Best African Substance Maker.
He is collaborating with the nearby non-benefit association Mtoto News, a computerized and media stage that focuses on tracking down ways of giving youngsters a voice in the advanced/tech industry, zeroing in on their contribution to making on the web stages more secure for all.
“We are excited to declare our organization with Dennis Ombachi and TikTok to enhance youngsters’ voices across Africa. This joint effort will guarantee that the viewpoints of African kids on critical issues, for example, Environmental Change, Schooling, and Computerized Prosperity are clearly and distinctly heard. Together, we are focused on engaging the future and guaranteeing their voices have an effect,” said Jennifer Kaberi, Chief of Mtoto News.
