Karen Nyamu Blasts Rigathi Gachagua for Threatening to Boycott Kikuyu Artistes Who Visited Kindiki

• Karen Nyamu dismissed calls for Kikuyu musicians to apologise for visiting Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at his Karen residence
• Nyamu openly challenged Rigathi Gachagua’s leadership qualities, suggesting his removal as deputy president in 2024 was justified due to his alleged divisive rhetoric
• Social media users reacted strongly, with many condemning Gachagua’s boycott call and defending the musicians’ right to work without intimidation

Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has fiercely criticised former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua over his call to boycott Kikuyu musicians who visited Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's Karen residence.

What did Nyamu tell Gachagua?

Taking to social media, Nyamu questioned Gachagua’s demand that the artistes apologise for the visit.

She wrote:

"Waombe msamaha for visiting the official residence of the Deputy president of the Republic of Kenya? Is the Government of Kenya illegitimate? You would think they committed an abomination, or joined a cult."

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Additionally, Nyamu took a swipe at Gachagua’s leadership style, justifying his ouster as DP in 2024.

"This character could not have lasted in the high office Ruto had elevated him to. These are not words of a leader," she wrote.

Her remarks came after Gachagua, speaking during a church event, branded the musicians as 'traitors of the community,' warning that they had crossed a line and demanding a public apology.

He claimed the decision followed consultations with community elders and threatened a full boycott if the artistes failed to apologise.

However, Deputy President Kindiki fired back at Gachagua during a separate event in Kabete.

Kindiki dismissed the threats and made it clear that alleged intimidation would not be tolerated.

He stressed his continued support for musicians, noting that while only 50 musicians had visited him so far, he was ready to invite 500 more and dared Gachagua to take any action.

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See Nyamu's post below:

Social media reactions

Here are some comments from social media users:

Alice Kionywe:

"I don't support this goverment but i will say this man is a dictator ,mbona wasanii wanyimwe kazi na wako na familia just because wamekataa kuside na yeye."

Fiddy Kiongo:

"Yes they should coz they are misleading us. If they were there to discuss about music nobody could be against them. But sasa wako huko kusema 2Tam and SHA is working and how they will support this government."

Babie Gul:

"I support the 'Ruto must go' movement, but Gachagua is not an option."

Peter K Petero:

"Msamaha wataomba hata washaanza kuomba."

Catherine Nyambura:

"I do not support the current government but again hapa Rigathi Failed, Why should they apologise? 2. Why should they be denied their jobs too much rubbish."

Did Samidoh respond to the backlash?

In other news, Mugithi singer Samidoh, who previously dated Nyamu, finally addressed the uproar surrounding his visit to Kindiki’s residence.

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The musician shared a cryptic post alluding to the fallout of ego-driven conflicts.

He also mentioned being an orphan, a remark that appeared to be a subtle plea for sympathy amid the backlash he has received.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke