Martha Kay Faces Backlash for Seeming Mockery of Ugandan Staples
It started as a casual morning tweet, but media personality Martha Kay quickly found herself at the center of a digital storm.
The social media sensation commented on people eating deep fried cassava and oily samosas, claiming it was “wrecking their digestive system.”
What she may have intended as health advice was read by many as something else entirely: a public mockery of the struggling, a subtle classist jab at those who rely on inexpensive food to start their day.
Responses poured in. Some accused her of looking down on everyday Ugandans. Others wondered aloud if she had started taking weight loss drugs like ozempic, pointing to a seeming disconnect between her lifestyle and the realities of her audience.
For many, the anger was not about nutrition, it was about dignity.
In a country where a plate of cassava is a lifeline for many, Martha Kay’s words hit differently.
Social media users debated tone, privilege, and responsibility, turning a tweet about breakfast into a conversation about class and empathy.
What began as casual commentary ended as a lesson on how quickly words can expose divides in society.
Deep fried cassava and samosas at 8 am?? Why?!!??
Be serious plzzzz. 😭
Your stomach just woke up, and you’re already stressing it out with oil and carbs.That’s why you’re tired and bloated by 10am my love.
Start light…protein, fruit, water.❤️— Martha Kay Official (@MarthaKayug) October 22, 2025
