This archive report was first published on 22 June 2020.
On June 26, 2020, Kikuyu Benga musician Muigai wa Njoroge is set to appear before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) following the release of his song 'Ino Migunda', which has been deemed controversial.
The song, released in June 2020, has garnered over 600,000 views and highlights the oppression of the poor by those in power, according to the musician.
Some of the lyrics in the song have been calculated to be 'threatening and insulting' and likely to affect the harmonious existence of Kenyan communities, prompting the NCIC to issue a summons to the musician.
‘Take notice that pursuant to section 29 of the NCI act, summons issued by the commission must be obeyed as if such summons were issued by the High Court,’ the letter reads.
The musician will be cited for contempt of court should he fail to appear on the said date.
‘There will come a time when the common man will not tolerate your oppression anymore,’ he sings in part, tackling the issue of Kenyan political dynasties and the recent demolitions in Kariobangi.
