The controversy started when Tarus accused Kebaso of stealing her ideas and using them publicly without acknowledging her.
The phrase, which loosely translates to "Kenya is Home," has recently gained attention, with both Tarus and Kebaso claiming some form of ownership over it.
Tarus has been vocal in expressing her frustration, accusing Kebaso of taking her work and presenting it as his own.
In a series of tweets, she pointed out that Kebaso often seeks help and advice from others, only to later go public without crediting those who contributed to the ideas.
"If you are man enough, why don't you come up with your own ideas?" Tarus challenged Kebaso in one of her tweets. "You come to many people for help, then you run posting.
Njia ya mkora ni fupi (A crook’s way is short)," she added. Tarus went on to emphasize the importance of respecting intellectual property and highlighted that Kenya, as home, must be valued by all.
This confrontation between the two quickly captured public attention, with many Kenyans taking to social media to share their views on the matter.
However, instead of rallying behind Tarus, many people ridiculed her stance, bringing up her previous aspirations to leave the country. Tarus had earlier expressed a desire to study in Finland, which some critics used to question her loyalty to Kenya.
One social media user commented, "Mercy Tarus claims that Kenya is home, but she wanted to go study in Finland. Does that mean Kisii University is not part of Kenya? Stop the jokes!" This sarcastic response was one of many that criticized Tarus for seemingly contradicting her message of loyalty to Kenya.
On the other hand, some social media users chose to dismiss the entire debate, arguing that the ownership of a phrase like "Kenya ni Home" is insignificant.
One individual pointed out that such phrases are often used by the public and don't necessarily belong to one person. "Who cares whose phrase it is? We all know Kenya is home," another comment read, expressing the general indifference that many people seemed to feel toward the argument.
The debate has nonetheless ignited important discussions about intellectual property and how public figures should handle the ideas they share with others.
While it may seem like a minor issue to some, the argument between Tarus and Kebaso sheds light on the challenges faced by individuals who create and share original content in public forums.
In the end, whether the phrase "Kenya ni Home" belongs to one person or not, the incident has raised awareness about the importance of giving credit where it is due.
Both Tarus and Kebaso are public figures with large followings, and how they navigate these types of conflicts can have lasting impacts on how ideas and phrases are treated in the public sphere.
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