Dennis Itumbi criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for targeting musicians who met with Kithure Kindiki. The Presidential Special Projects head called Gachagua's comments reckless and desperate after the ex-leader asked Mt Kenya people to boycott certain artists. Itumbi accused Gachagua of being hypocritical about music and entertainment freedom. He reminded everyone that Gachagua once encouraged singing when people could not speak freely. The government official said Gachagua reached for silence when songs stopped praising him.
Itumbi urged musicians to resist political pressure and continue using their talents without fear. He told promoters and event organizers to support artists rather than help with political blackmail campaigns. The official emphasized that Kenyan musicians work as entrepreneurs and cultural guardians with God-given abilities. According to Itumbi's statement, Gachagua does not control their voices or creative choices. Musicians serve the public rather than acting as personal supporters for any political figure.
Gachagua spoke at AIPCA Kihoya church and demanded apologies from artists who visited Kindiki at his Karen home. During his Sunday speech, he called these musicians traitors to the Mt Kenya community. The former deputy president said elders agreed that people should stop listening to their music without apologies. Entertainment venues should refuse to book these artists for future performances. Social media users should unfollow musicians who refuse to say sorry.
Itumbi urged musicians to resist political pressure and continue using their talents without fear. He told promoters and event organizers to support artists rather than help with political blackmail campaigns. The official emphasized that Kenyan musicians work as entrepreneurs and cultural guardians with God-given abilities. According to Itumbi's statement, Gachagua does not control their voices or creative choices. Musicians serve the public rather than acting as personal supporters for any political figure.
Gachagua spoke at AIPCA Kihoya church and demanded apologies from artists who visited Kindiki at his Karen home. During his Sunday speech, he called these musicians traitors to the Mt Kenya community. The former deputy president said elders agreed that people should stop listening to their music without apologies. Entertainment venues should refuse to book these artists for future performances. Social media users should unfollow musicians who refuse to say sorry.
