The Bahatis’ ex-driver Vaite has finally explained that his decision to stop working for the Bahatis was motivated by personal growth and the desire to create opportunities for others.
Vaite went on to emphasise the positive relationship he maintains with the family, dismissing rumours of bad blood.
“I always say life is about climbing stairs. If you’re on the first floor, aim to get to the second floor. I didn’t leave Bahati with any ill feelings. My family is growing, and so is my mind. I felt it was time for someone else to take the position and grow as I did.”
Talking about how he met with Bahati, Vaite revealed that his first encounter with Bahati happened by chance when he was an Uber driver.
“Mara ya kwanza kubeba Baha was in my Ubber… Alikuwa na gari yake but sometimes alikuwa ananiita, sijuua kama ni story zangu alikuwa napenda. Hiyo time he was not even married to Diana… Later nikakuwa rafiki ya Dee pia.”
According to him, In 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Vaite’s business suffered, forcing him to return to his rural home. When the lockdown was lifted, he resumed his work in Nairobi and reached out to Bahati for a job
“Nilikuwa nafanya kazi hapa na pale alafu in 2020 Corona ikaingia… Ubber yangu iliharibika nikarudi ocha. Vile nchi ilifunguliwa nikarudi kuendelea na kazi. Nikakuwa napigia baha coz ndio mtu nilikuwa najua anaeza kuniokolea.”
Vaite further revealed that during his time with the family, he grew close to them, especially because they treated him like part of their family. He recounted moments when Diana would include him in shopping trips and even pick items for his children.
“Baha na Diana mahali mmenitoa, Mungu awabariki sana… Tumefanya nao kazi wakiwa wazuri sana kwangu. Tulikuwa tunaenda na Dee kufanya shopping, anafanya yake na anafanya yangu ananiambia Vaite pelekea watoto.”
