A fierce political storm is brewing after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s ally, Councillor Njohi, made bold remarks defending celebrated Mugithi star Samidoh against alleged political targeting.
Speaking during a public gathering, Njohi did not mince his words:
“Wakiguza Samidoh kitawaramba mbaya sana. They have bought almost all Molima musicians, influencers, turbans and cross dressers, but Samidoh has opted to remain on the side of the people… Úcio mahutia Kirinyaga no gíakane mwaki.”
The Kikuyu statement loosely translates to: “Anyone who dares touch Samidoh will get it badly. Others have sold out to the state machinery, but Samidoh has chosen to stand with the common mwananchi. What they’re planning in Kirinyaga will end in fire.”
Njohi’s comments have ignited conversations across political and entertainment circles, with many interpreting them as a warning to forces believed to be pressuring artists and influencers to align with political agendas.
Samidoh, a police officer turned musician, has built a reputation not just for his Mugithi hits, but also for maintaining a largely independent voice in Kenya’s increasingly polarized political climate.
While other artists have been seen at state events and aligned with political power brokers, Samidoh has been notably neutral, which some see as an act of resistance.
Njohi’s speech also appeared to hint at broader tensions in the Mt. Kenya region, especially in Nyandarua, where political power games ahead of 2027 are already taking shape.
As debate rages online, Kenyans are divided—some praising Njohi for “speaking truth to power,” while others question whether Samidoh is being politicized against his will.
Regardless, one thing is clear: Samidoh is no longer just a singer—he’s fast becoming a symbol of defiance in a country where the lines between entertainment, politics, and power are increasingly blurred.
By Kenyans