As the plot surrounding the controversies arising from King Kaka’s Wajinga Nyinyi music track thickens, outspoken politicians and learned friends have joined millions of Kenyans rallying behind the rapper, in the wake of a looming lawsuit by Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru.
According to Waiguru, the musician acted maliciously in mentioning her name in his hyped spoken-word piece jibing corrupt government officials who are still walking scot-free.
Lucky for the musician, his imminent legal battle with the politician might be a breeze given the list of legal giants who have volunteered to represent him, should the situation escalate to the court.
Top on the list is Waiguru’s political nemesis Martha Karua, who lost the Kirinyaga gubernatorial battle to the latter in the 2017 General Election.
Karua offered not only to be part of a fundraising drive towards King Kaka’s legal fees but to also be part of his legal representation team.
Lets mobilize for his defense fund @bonifacemwangi But i am available to assist should it be necessary . https://t.co/FF71ywLSpo
— Martha Karua (@MarthaKarua) December 17, 2019
Also fiercely interested in fighting the rapper’s legal battle is popular lawyer Ahmednassir Abdullahi, also known as the Grand Mulla, for his mastery of the Islamic law.
Ahmednassir is well known for successfully representing high profile political entities including the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the Jubilee Party in legal suits arising from the disputed 2017 poll.
I said and I repeat..I will give legal representation to @RabbitTheKing against ANYONE who sues him for the lyric #Wajinganyiyi .I'm of the considered view that no one amongst the ruling elites or the masses was defamed. UGLY, CRASS and LEWD commentaries on soceity are PRIVILEGED
— Ahmednasir Abdullahi SC (@ahmednasirlaw) December 17, 2019
ODM leader Raila Odinga’s lawyer, Nelson Havi, has also come forward offering to join Kaka’s counsel, expressing optimism that Waiguru is only wasting her time and resources going after King Kaka.
Due to public demand, I confirm my availability and willingness to act for him, as #WaiguruSuesKingKaka. Let the Governor know that the ill conceived suit will be defended strenuously at her expense and costs. It is obvious how this will end. Once more, #IstandWithKingKaka. ^DoS
— Nelson Havi (@NelsonHavi) December 17, 2019
The Directorate of Criminal investigations (DCI) Tuesday denied summoning the musician, advising individuals to desist from using the DCI’s name in their quest for fame.
We wish to condemn strongly false information being peddled through social media to the effect that one Kennedy Ombima @RabbitTheKing has been summoned. Nobody from @DCI_Kenya has summoned him| @bonifacemwangi |@citizentvkenya https://t.co/aeEZ7JQEZS
— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) December 17, 2019
Meanwhile, King Kaka, in compliance with the alleged summons which he announced on social media, presented himself at the DCI headquarters Tuesday afternoon.
‘King Kaka’ summoned by DCI? Popular rapper arrives at the DCI headquarters along Kiambu Road. #NTVAtOne pic.twitter.com/5q5fLGQsMR
— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) December 17, 2019
Kenyans are waiting with bated breath to see what comes out of this confusion, with claims that the musician faked his summoning to gain political mileage escalating.
Without proof, I can’t believe that King Kaka has been summoned to the DCI HQ.
We are launching a political career here.
— Robert Alai (@RobertAlai) December 17, 2019
Other public figures who have delved into the Waiguru Versus King Kaka debate include former presidential aspirant Ekuru Aukot, Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen, and State House digital strategist Dennis Itumbi.
On #WaiguruSuesKingKaka, let us reflect on some hard questions: 1. Who was CS Devolution when #NYSScandals erupted? 2. Didn't that CS resign for "lighter duties"? 3. Didn't Kabura confess to have shared the loot with that CS? 4. Didn't audit show a biro was bought at 8,710?
— #PunguzaMizigoKenya (@EAukot) December 17, 2019
Dear @DCI_Kenya, let Civil matters remain in the Civil Court. Attempting to criminalize the Creative Economy, is losing the plot. But as usual, Publicity Hungry. This is how Revolutions are sparked.Before your summons, it was just a tweet here and a retweet there..#WajingaNyinyi https://t.co/0T2CD5QMfT
— Dennis Itumbi, HSC (@OleItumbi) December 17, 2019
