Ten years after a stinging remark aimed at her appearance went viral, Sandra Dacha is once again speaking out—this time with renewed clarity and unapologetic self-assurance. The Kenyan actress, known for her bold personality and confidence, has reopened a painful chapter from 2015, when a stranger online took aim at her for having the audacity to express standards in a potential partner.
At the time, Dacha had shared her vision of an ideal man—someone financially responsible, emotionally focused on her, and not easily consumed by jealousy. While her list was simple and common to many, the backlash she received was anything but. One particularly harsh comment dismissed her entirely, suggesting that due to her age and body size, she had no right to set expectations in a relationship. The remark struck a nerve, rooted not only in personal insult but in a deeper societal bias about body image and worth, especially when it comes to women expressing romantic standards.
Years later, the memory still lingers. In revisiting the episode, Dacha acknowledged that the comment did affect her. The sting wasn’t just in the words—it was in the audacity of someone attempting to define her value based on physical appearance. She questioned what exactly she had done wrong. For Dacha, there was—and still is—nothing wrong with stating what she desires in a partner.
Since then, she’s built a brand around embracing who she is. Known affectionately as “Biggest Machine,” she has leaned into her curvaceous frame and vibrant personality, using humor and authenticity to dismantle harmful stereotypes. Her confidence has not only become part of her public identity but a symbol of body acceptance for many who follow her.
Still, Dacha has not shied away from stating her boundaries and preferences in relationships. She has been clear about her approach to money in a partnership: she values financial stability and refuses to compromise on that front. Her rationale is grounded in her past struggles—she has worked hard to reach where she is and refuses to endure hardship again through romantic compromise. She’s famously declared that while her money is hers, a man’s money must be shared—a stance that has drawn both praise and criticism.
In addition to financial expectations, she’s been open about her physical preferences in a partner. She favors tall, slim men who are not conventionally handsome, and she has admitted she wouldn’t date a plus-size man. These preferences have sparked conversations, with some accusing her of double standards given her vocal stance on body positivity. But Dacha has remained consistent: self-love does not require uniform attraction to all body types. Having preferences, she argues, does not negate her belief in the value of every body—hers included.
By revisiting this painful moment from her past, Dacha isn’t reopening wounds for sympathy—she’s reclaiming the narrative. Her story is one of resilience in the face of public ridicule, a reminder that beauty, worth, and standards are not defined by others. A decade on, her voice is louder, stronger, and still unwilling to settle.