'Mambo imechemka!' Musician KRG The Don joins UDA party

Kenyan dancehall artiste Karagu Kimani, popularly known as KRG the Don, has officially joined the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.

KRG, alongside fellow musician Bahati, were among entertainers who were welcomed to UDA by Secretary General Cleophas Malala at the party headquarters on Wednesday.

In a video posted on Instagram, the wealthy musician thanked UDA party boss President William Ruto for fulfilling his promise to not leave musicians and entertainers out of his government.

“Mapema niliwaambia tusianze kuvurugana na serikali, tupatie serikali time itatuita, kwa sababu vile rais alichukua kiti kulikuwa na vitu vingi anafaa kupanga, na chama yake kweli alisema haitatuwacha sisi kama vijana. Tutapata solution ya kila kitu tukiskiza mwelekeo wa serikali kwa sababu imepanga mambo mengi, ni vile wewe ukiwa hapo unaona tu shida zako, lakini shida ziko kila kona na watatusikiliza,” he said.

“Mimi msanii nikipata, jamii imepata, kwa sababu msanii ni kioo cha jamii; we reflect what we get to the community. So sisi tutakuwa tuko sawa, mambo itakuwa imechemka kila kona.”

The controversial, outspoken musician-cum-businessman was groomed with a yellow t-shirt and cap to represent the UDA party following his move.

KRG and Bahati were accompanied by comedian MC Jessy, who unsuccessfully vied for the South Imenti Parliamentary seat in the 2022 General Election as an independent candidate after missing out on a UDA ticket.

“There is no discrimination in UDA. Every hustle matters and I assure you that you are safe here,” said UDA SG Malala as he welcomed the entertainers into the fold.

“UDA has its doors open to Kenyan youths from all walks of life, and pledges to walk the talk on matters of youth empowerment in the country.”