Agnes Kagure Sneers at Gachagua, Offers to Meet Nairobi Artists: "I Hope No One Will Threaten Them"
- Businesswoman Agnes Kagure indirectly responds to former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua’s criticism of Mt Kenya artistes
- Gachagua labelled Kikuyu artistes traitors and called for public apologies after they visited Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s residence
- Kagure plans a meeting with Nairobi creatives to discuss talent promotion and empowerment, hoping no one will intimidate the attending artistes
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Nairobi – Businesswoman and city politician Agnes Kagure has indirectly chided former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua over his controversial remarks about Mt Kenya artistes.
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Agnes Kagure announces plans to empower artistes
On Sunday, May 25, Gachagua caused uproar after he called out Kikuyu artistes who were seen at Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s Karen residence.
The former deputy president labelled artistes traitors, demanded public apologies, and encouraged their fans to unfollow them on social media.
But in a post on her social media page, Kagure announced plans to meet all creatives and artistes in and around Nairobi.
Kagure, who is eyeing the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in 2027, said she will use the meeting to discuss matters of talent promotion and other empowerment programmes.
In an indirect reference to Gachagua's controversial remarks, the city philanthropist cheekily said she hopes no one will threaten or intimidate artistes who will attend her meeting.
"I have asked my team to organise a meet-up with all creatives and artists in and around Nairobi so that we can discuss talent promotion and other empowerment avenues. I hope no one will threaten or intimidate them😅," Kagure said.
Kagure is known for running numerous empowerment programmes in Nairobi targeting youths and women's groups.
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How musicians reacted to Gachagua's threats
Elsewhere, popular Kikuyu gospel singer Martin wa Janet, known as the Kigoco President, criticised Gachagua for his recent outburst against musicians who visited Kindiki.
On his Facebook page, the Ni Mahoya hitmaker expressed profound disappointment with Gachagua, accusing him of hypocrisy and neglect towards the same artistes he now tries to control.
In a heartfelt message, Martin questioned why Gachagua never hosted the musicians he is now condemning, even during his time as deputy president, despite their support during his campaigns.
As a prominent voice in the Kikuyu gospel scene, Martin reminded Gachagua of the moments when artistes like himself stood by him.
He also recalled the controversial disruption of his Ihura Stadium Prayer Day event, allegedly orchestrated by Gachagua.
Wa Janet dismissed Gachagua’s boycott threats against artistes who met Kindiki as unjustified, urging him to appreciate the musicians’ efforts rather than condemn them.
The singer noted that Kindiki had demonstrated more support for the creative industry than Gachagua ever had.
How did Samidoh respond to backlash?
In a related development, popular Kikuyu artist Samidoh responded to criticism after being seen at Kindiki's home.
The artist posted a vague message hinting at the consequences of pride-fuelled disputes.
He also referred to himself as an orphan, seemingly seeking understanding amid the negative reactions.
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