Editing Andrew Kibe (section)

=== Early Struggles ===
Before the spotlight, Kibe was a motivational speaker, rallying youth with stories of overcoming poverty. As CEO of Flame Keepers Publishing House, he tried producing inspirational books but saw little success.<ref name="tukotalks3">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIyR8I9CBy8 |title=Andrew Kibe Talks About His Life Before Fame | Part 1 | Tuko Talks |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=Tuko TV |date=2021-07-01}}</ref> In 2013, he ran for Lang’ata’s parliamentary seat, pouring his savings into the campaign only to secure 1,737 votes and end up in debt. “It broke me, but I learned to keep swinging,” he reflected.<ref name="pulselive_politics">{{cite web |url=https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/ni-kutupa-doh-na-kuingia-madeni-tupu-andrew-kibe-on-unsuccessfully-vying-for-langata/sqhhf6f |title=Ni kutupa doh na kuingia madeni tupu- Andrew Kibe on unsuccessfully vying for Lang’ata MP |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=Pulse Live |date=2023-06-05}}</ref> In 2023, he teased a political comeback after MP Jalang’o’s ODM expulsion, eyeing Lang’ata again.<ref name="k24">{{cite web |url=https://k24.digital/celebwatch/andrew-kibe-interested-in-langata-seat-after-odm-expels-jalango/ |title=Andrew Kibe renews his political interest for Lang’ata seat after ODM expels Jalang’o |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=K24 Digital |date=2023-09-10}}</ref>